With more than 200 Canadian and International artists and galleries in attendance, Toronto Art Expo featured a variety of styles that appealed to a broad spectrum of art collectors.
Dubbed “the affordable art fair,” the expo didn’t live up to its name with the cheapest piece being more than $600.
While most of the artists were more than happy for patrons to snap photos of their works, some artists were hesitant and dare I say paranoid that some devious person will create a poster of a work and make ridiculous profits from it.
I thought exposure was essential for an artist. Wouldn’t someone taking a photo of your work eventually bring exposure? Sure, you don’t see any profit immediately, but the long-term benefit could be enormous.
Despite its conservative exhibitors, Toronto Art Expo is a great opportunity to experience a large collection of different artists, styles and influences in one building. Just don’t forget your checkbook or your bargaining skills.
– Curtis Sindrey, Art Gallery of Mississauga Intern
Wow you have a pretty good camera. Do you have any more pictures of the Georges C series by Diane Brouillette? For some reason I was really moved by them.
Spot on about the prices btw…