Yes, it’s a cliché. No, we’re not sorry. Whether you’re drawn to a fluorescent explosion or a brooding sculpture, that’s your soul talking. Ignore the inner accountant calculating future resale value. If your chosen piece appreciates over time, brilliant – but even if it doesn’t, you’ll have invested in something that lights you up every single day. Trust your gut. (Your wallet will catch up.)

Are you all about bold colors? Minimalist abstracts? Something that looks like it might bite you back? Know thyself. Art is personal, and the best collections reflect the collector, quirks and all.

…but stay a little reckless. All artwork at The Other Art Fair comes with prices displayed loud and proud so you know what you’re dealing with. No need for any more awkward, whispered conversations in the corner. Know roughly what you want to spend, but leave a little breathing room. That piece you can’t stop thinking about? Worth every penny.

With over 120 artists and thousands of artworks, it’s easy to feel like a kid in a lolly shop. You can browse artist profiles online at theotherartfair.com before you come, stalk them (nicely) on Instagram, and make a hit list. A little pre-game reconnaissance can help you navigate like a pro.

The Other Art Fair is about the next big thing, not yesterday’s news. Be brave. Pick the artist whose work you can’t quite explain but can’t walk away from either. That gut feeling could lead you to the first-ever piece from a future art-world superstar. You can brag shamelessly later.

This isn’t some stuffy gallery. Here, the artists are right there beside their work – and they want to talk to you and love hearing why you connect with their work. Ask about their process, their inspirations, their studio playlists. Not only will you get a deeper connection to the work, but you’ll also score a killer story to casually drop when friends ask, “Where did you get that?”

Channel your inner art detective: do a full sweep of the fair before buying. Take notes. Take photos. Take a moment. The pieces that haunt you, in the best way, are usually the ones meant for you.

Wondering about materials? Care tips? Framing options? Don’t be shy. There’s no such thing as a dumb question at The Other Art Fair. Buying art shouldn’t be daunting, we’ve designed it that way. The more you know, the more you’ll love your new masterpiece.