Independent-Collectors.com - Where Art Collectors Meet

The world of art collecting may seem like a high minded and moneyed enclave; however, niche site IndependentCollectors is looking to change that. It’s bringing the 2.0 ethic to contemporary art. During this beta period, anyone interested in art is invited to sign up and delve into the exciting world of art collecting. More specifically, collectors are encouraged to join and upload their personal collections to share with their fellow connoisseurs. IndependentCollectors has been designed so that likeminded collectors can branch out and share insight and knowledge. Furthermore, collectors can get information about new pieces of art, gallery events and artists. There’s a list of galleries from around the world which users can consult and rate. You’ll also encounter the usual suite of networking tools: personal profiles, messaging, videos and photos, and friends. After the beta period ends at the end of the year, a membership fee will be applied.

“We believe that collecting contemporary art is driven by one key factor: passion. Increasing that passion is our aim. To achieve this goal, we strive to share our passion with as many people as possible. Everybody is invited: to learn more about contemporary art, to question it, to inspire and be inspired. We’re not on a mission, but if we can excite others so much that they start collecting themselves, we’ll grow even more passionate.

We are convinced: The most important skill that contemporary art collectors rely on is instinct. But information and contacts are a great help. Independent Collectors is about making these accessible to everyone eager to share. We want to compile the perfect set of tools that we think all collectors should have at their disposal, whether they are new to collecting or experts: instinct, information and contacts.”

Contemporary art collecting has been a limited niche; IndependentCollectors opens it up, allowing fellow collectors to come together and share their collections, their insights, their experiences, etc. The site gives collectors a sophisticated meeting ground; it also acts as a showroom, as collectors can show off their personal collections.

How much will the membership fees be? Will the site add editorials about artists or events? Will there be an event calendar? How will this appeal to non-collectors—will the galleries be open to all or just to the select group who have memberships?