A book cover with the title of " the art of buying art ".

The Art of Buying Art, Paige West 2007

An introduction to the world of 21st C contemporary art by the founder of Mixed Greens, an online and Chelsea gallery.  Pretty basic but useful suggestions for the beginner along with lists of books, magazines, and galleries and other ways to get educated. She recommends the following approach: 1) Look at books, magazines (Frieze, ArtForum, Art News), websites (artblog.net, artnet.com), museums, galleries, art fairs, studio visits, and online galleries.  2) Listen (she provides 10 questions to ask at a gallery), 3) Buy 4) Keep a record.