How We Select Artworks
By Nana Japaridze
In today’s art market, collectors are confronted with overwhelming choice: countless platforms, thousands of artists, and works spanning every conceivable style and price point. At Composition Gallery, we believe that too much choice often clouds judgment. That is why our selection process is deliberately rigorous, guided by vision and trust, not by volume or trends. Our role is to curate a collection where every piece meets the highest standards of authenticity, significance, and accessibility for collectors worldwide.
Our Core Principles
We focus exclusively on established artists—figures whose place in art history is already assured. Each work we acquire comes from the secondary market or through leading publishers, never from direct artist submissions. This ensures that our collectors are purchasing artworks that have been validated by the art world’s most trusted institutions: major galleries, museums, and longstanding collectors.
Take Andy Warhol, for instance. As the central figure of Pop Art, Warhol embodies what we mean by historical importance: an artist who not only defined a movement but whose work remains essential to understanding cultural identity. Warhol’s presence in our collection exemplifies our insistence on icons whose impact cannot be erased from art history.
A Carefully Balanced Offering
We currently offer works by around 600 artists. This number is intentional. While many online platforms boast thousands of names, we believe that restraint leads to clarity. Too many choices risk overwhelming collectors; a curated approach allows us to provide quality without dilution. Our selection reflects a broad spectrum of post–World War II movements, from Minimalism to Pop Art, from Conceptual practices to Photography, while steering clear of areas that do not align with our vision, such as most street art.
An example of this curatorial breadth is Julio Le Parc, master of Kinetic Art. His explorations of light, perception, and movement opened new dimensions in modern art. Including Le Parc allows us to expand the collection beyond painting and sculpture, offering collectors access to groundbreaking practices while remaining true to our principles.
Mediums that Speak to Collectors
Our focus is on limited edition prints and sculptures, mediums that combine accessibility with seriousness. Prints and multiples allow collectors to own works by world-renowned artists at a more approachable entry point, while still preserving rarity and value. Sculptural editions add another dimension, often serving as significant statements within a collection.
This approach is well illustrated by Alex Katz, whose striking portraits and bold graphic lines have made his prints some of the most recognizable works of living Pop Art. Similarly, David Hockney’s editions bring vibrant color and experimentation to collectors who might otherwise only encounter his paintings in museums. By offering editions by Katz and Hockney, we allow collectors to connect directly with living legends.
Vision Over Market Trends
At Composition Gallery, we remain guided by vision, not trends. While we recognize that some artists enjoy immense commercial popularity, we deliberately exclude names that lack lasting art historical importance. A collector’s investment deserves more than the promise of temporary fashion—it deserves a foundation in recognized cultural value.
This belief extends across movements and geographies. In photography, for example, we highlight Nobuyoshi Araki, one of Asia’s most significant photographic voices. His provocative yet profoundly human works remind collectors that photography, too, can carry the weight of historical importance. Collecting Araki’s photographs means participating in a dialogue that stretches far beyond the market.
Trust is paramount. Every artwork we offer comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA), issued either by the artist, their estate, their representative, or a recognized publisher. If none of these are available, we provide our own Composition Gallery certificate to ensure collectors have documented proof of authenticity. Each piece is signed by the artist whenever possible, numbered if part of an edition, and traceable in provenance and condition.
We source only from reputable origins: trusted collectors, major galleries, and established publishers. These measures ensure that when a collector acquires a work from Composition Gallery, its authenticity and value are beyond doubt.
One of the clearest examples of our philosophy is found in the lithographs of Alberto Giacometti. While Giacometti’s sculptures are among the most expensive works in the world, his editioned prints offer collectors a rare opportunity to own a piece of his vision at an attainable level. For us, this balance between accessibility and significance captures the essence of what it means to collect intelligently.
Practical Considerations
We also consider the practical side of collecting. While a large framed work might seem attractive, the cost of shipping, crating, and insuring can quickly outweigh the value of the artwork itself. By selecting works that balance quality with practicality, we ensure that collectors enjoy a seamless experience without disproportionate logistical costs.
Our goal is always to match significance with accessibility: offering works that collectors can both cherish and manage with ease.
Conclusion
Selecting artworks is more than a transaction—it is a responsibility. At Composition Gallery, we curate with care, ensuring that every piece we offer reflects both historical importance and future relevance. Our mission is to give collectors not an overwhelming flood of options, but a considered pathway into building meaningful collections.
By focusing on authenticity, provenance, and vision, we provide more than artworks: we provide confidence. For those who seek to invest in art that matters—art that has stood and will continue to stand the test of time—our collection is curated with you in mind.
By Nana Japaridze
In today’s art market, collectors are confronted with overwhelming choice: countless platforms, thousands of artists, and works spanning every conceivable style and price point. At Composition Gallery, we believe that too much choice often clouds judgment. That is why our selection process is deliberately rigorous, guided by vision and trust, not by volume or trends. Our role is to curate a collection where every piece meets the highest standards of authenticity, significance, and accessibility for collectors worldwide.
Our Core Principles
We focus exclusively on established artists—figures whose place in art history is already assured. Each work we acquire comes from the secondary market or through leading publishers, never from direct artist submissions. This ensures that our collectors are purchasing artworks that have been validated by the art world’s most trusted institutions: major galleries, museums, and longstanding collectors.
Take Andy Warhol, for instance. As the central figure of Pop Art, Warhol embodies what we mean by historical importance: an artist who not only defined a movement but whose work remains essential to understanding cultural identity. Warhol’s presence in our collection exemplifies our insistence on icons whose impact cannot be erased from art history.
A Carefully Balanced Offering
We currently offer works by around 600 artists. This number is intentional. While many online platforms boast thousands of names, we believe that restraint leads to clarity. Too many choices risk overwhelming collectors; a curated approach allows us to provide quality without dilution. Our selection reflects a broad spectrum of post–World War II movements, from Minimalism to Pop Art, from Conceptual practices to Photography, while steering clear of areas that do not align with our vision, such as most street art.
An example of this curatorial breadth is Julio Le Parc, master of Kinetic Art. His explorations of light, perception, and movement opened new dimensions in modern art. Including Le Parc allows us to expand the collection beyond painting and sculpture, offering collectors access to groundbreaking practices while remaining true to our principles.
Mediums that Speak to Collectors
Our focus is on limited edition prints and sculptures, mediums that combine accessibility with seriousness. Prints and multiples allow collectors to own works by world-renowned artists at a more approachable entry point, while still preserving rarity and value. Sculptural editions add another dimension, often serving as significant statements within a collection.
This approach is well illustrated by Alex Katz, whose striking portraits and bold graphic lines have made his prints some of the most recognizable works of living Pop Art. Similarly, David Hockney’s editions bring vibrant color and experimentation to collectors who might otherwise only encounter his paintings in museums. By offering editions by Katz and Hockney, we allow collectors to connect directly with living legends.
Vision Over Market Trends
At Composition Gallery, we remain guided by vision, not trends. While we recognize that some artists enjoy immense commercial popularity, we deliberately exclude names that lack lasting art historical importance. A collector’s investment deserves more than the promise of temporary fashion—it deserves a foundation in recognized cultural value.
This belief extends across movements and geographies. In photography, for example, we highlight Nobuyoshi Araki, one of Asia’s most significant photographic voices. His provocative yet profoundly human works remind collectors that photography, too, can carry the weight of historical importance. Collecting Araki’s photographs means participating in a dialogue that stretches far beyond the market.
Trust is paramount. Every artwork we offer comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA), issued either by the artist, their estate, their representative, or a recognized publisher. If none of these are available, we provide our own Composition Gallery certificate to ensure collectors have documented proof of authenticity. Each piece is signed by the artist whenever possible, numbered if part of an edition, and traceable in provenance and condition.
We source only from reputable origins: trusted collectors, major galleries, and established publishers. These measures ensure that when a collector acquires a work from Composition Gallery, its authenticity and value are beyond doubt.
One of the clearest examples of our philosophy is found in the lithographs of Alberto Giacometti. While Giacometti’s sculptures are among the most expensive works in the world, his editioned prints offer collectors a rare opportunity to own a piece of his vision at an attainable level. For us, this balance between accessibility and significance captures the essence of what it means to collect intelligently.
Practical Considerations
We also consider the practical side of collecting. While a large framed work might seem attractive, the cost of shipping, crating, and insuring can quickly outweigh the value of the artwork itself. By selecting works that balance quality with practicality, we ensure that collectors enjoy a seamless experience without disproportionate logistical costs.
Our goal is always to match significance with accessibility: offering works that collectors can both cherish and manage with ease.
Conclusion
Selecting artworks is more than a transaction—it is a responsibility. At Composition Gallery, we curate with care, ensuring that every piece we offer reflects both historical importance and future relevance. Our mission is to give collectors not an overwhelming flood of options, but a considered pathway into building meaningful collections.
By focusing on authenticity, provenance, and vision, we provide more than artworks: we provide confidence. For those who seek to invest in art that matters—art that has stood and will continue to stand the test of time—our collection is curated with you in mind.
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