Starting your first art collection doesn't have to be overwhelming. Learn how to trust your instincts, set a budget, and start building a meaningful collection filled with beauty and personal significance. Discover the simple joy of collecting artwork that speaks to you.

What does it mean to live with art—not just own it, but truly live alongside it? This essay reflects on the difference between originals and reproductions, the aura of the handmade, and how art—whether singular or replicated—shapes the spaces we inhabit and the lives we lead.