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A frame of mind, a proximity and an approach that are Art Traffik’s own

Art Traffik speaks to :

∎ Art novices

« just for the fun of it »

∎ First time buyers

∎ Occasional buyers

∎ Confirmed collectors

For the experts and the uninitiated alike of the art market, we always take great pleasure in assisting and orienting you, in giving you the “keys” of the art market with all its particularities, its traps and fantasies even, or just speaking to you about our artists.

Our motto : Emotions before all else !

At the risk of disappointing you, our first advice when it comes to purchasing art is to tell you to listen to your heart…Purchase the artwork for which you have a crush, that you fall in love with ! The ones that YOU like. Because, for Art Traffik and its team, our approach is to restore Art’s original purpose : to generate emotions and move you. Purchasing art is like a romantic encounter; it cannot be explained, and it is a personal matter.Having said this, Art Traffik is here to guide you, and will even perhaps « take you by the hand », especially if this is your first time purchasing art.

We screen the artworks, we make the selection : all you have to do is fall in love

Finally, our first step in assisting you is by offering you a qualitative selection of artists. And, some for which we offer a 5 year buy-back guarantee at its original price. We are not talking about “do it yourself” artists or artists that make decorative, “by the mile” canvases. These are artists that are dedicated and committed to their art, which is a part of them. Artists we follow, accompany, support and help in obtaining recognition amongst confirmed collectors, galleries and other institutions.

As a result, our catalogue consists of 100% rising talents.

Des repères pour vous guider au sein de notre sélection

At this point, and depending if this is a criteria for you, you will easily be able to distinguish emerging, first time exhibited artists from the professional artists with national recognition, and the confirmed, internationally acclaimed artists.

Artists that are « Certified Art Traffik », « Certified Master Art Traffik », « Guaranteed”, and coming soon “Crush” : follow our guide !

Markers to guide you throughout our selection

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Personalized assistance

Wanting to treat yourself while making a « sound » purchase, a collector in the works or a confirmed collector, we are here to assist you. Regardless of your level of « proficiency » in art and its market, we can understand your needing assistance, counseling and recommendations, in addition to having the « crush ».

Just as you would seek the advice of a wine merchant, to whom you would express what it is you are looking for, whether it be for an occasion or the perfect wine for such and such meal, we are here for you. We are here to help you make the right purchase or to help you create your own collection, as a wine novice would in looking to fill his “cellar”. Looking to discover, for a sure value, for change or if you have specific requirements, we will take the time to listen and will do our best to meet your expectations. And, we will guide you till the end.

A passionate team that is as accessible and devoted as it is to meeting your every expectation.

The whole team is here, trained and dedicated, to answer all your questions, to guide you, counsel you, and to present and explain our artist’s works; whether it be by email, our online chat, telephone or in our showroom. Please feel free to contact us; we will GLADLY make your acquaintance !