1. How to start art collecting / how to get into art collecting
Start by slowing down. Spend time with art, not just in galleries or fairs, but in spaces where you can see how a work lives in a room. Pay attention to what resonates with you, what lingers after you’ve left. The first step isn’t a purchase; it’s building your eye and your confidence in what moves you. At Del Caimán, we see collecting not as shopping, but as learning the rhythm of how art enriches your life.

2. What is art collecting?
Art collecting is less about accumulation and more about curation. It’s the practice of shaping your environment and your life with works that hold meaning, tell stories, and open conversation. A collection is a mirror of your journey: each piece is a marker of what you value, where you’ve been, and what you want your life to feel like.

3. Where to start collecting art
Begin with context, not with a price tag. Find voices you want to learn from, artists whose work connects to your story, to culture, to history. Start with one piece that feels right in your home, something you want to live with every day. Over time, you’ll realize your collection is building itself around you, piece by piece, experience by experience.

4. Can anyone be an art collector?
Absolutely. Collecting isn’t reserved for elites; it’s for anyone willing to invest in beauty, meaning, and culture. You don’t need a certain number in your bank account, you need curiosity, openness, and the desire to live with art as part of your daily rhythm.

5. How many paintings do you need for a collection?
You only need one. A collection starts with a single piece that matters to you. From there, it grows naturally, whether you add a second painting, a drawing, or a sculpture, it’s the coherence of your relationship with the works that defines a collection, not the quantity.

6. What type of art is selling right now?
The market often chases trends, but chasing trends rarely leads to meaningful collecting. At Del Caimán, we focus on timeless voices; works with cultural depth and personal resonance. The art that matters most is the one you’ll still want to live with decades from now, regardless of what headlines say.

7. Is art collecting worth it?
Yes, if you approach it for the right reasons. Collecting is worth it because it changes how you experience your home, your conversations, and your sense of self. Art can become a lifelong companion, shaping how you see the world. Its worth is measured in the richness of your life, not just in dollars.

8. What type of art is the best investment?
The best investment is the work that invests back in you. Buy what resonates deeply and what you’ll want to live with. History shows that culturally significant and well-documented artists hold value over time, but the truest return comes when a piece transforms your daily life. That’s the kind of investment that pays in both value and meaning.

9. What is the first step?
The very first step is simple: spend time with art. Start by exploring the works we represent — click the Art tab at the top of this page and follow the three steps outlined on our store page. If you’d like a more personal introduction, reach out to us at rafael@delcaiman.com