{"id":10224,"date":"2024-01-19T07:01:33","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T22:01:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/?p=10224"},"modified":"2026-01-12T23:18:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T14:18:07","slug":"artist-talk-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/en\/artist-talk-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do People Buy Art? A study from an artist&#8217;s point of view. | Kota | Oneness Artist"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/en\/artist-talk-1\/#Why_do_people_buy_art_A_consideration_from_an_artists_perspective\" >Why do people buy art? A consideration from an artist&#8217;s perspective.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/en\/artist-talk-1\/#7_Reasons_Why_People_Buy_Art\" >7 Reasons Why People Buy Art<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"pl-10224\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-10224-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div style=\"padding: 100px 0; \" data-overlay=\"true\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-10224-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-10224-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-10224-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div style=\"text-align: left;\" data-title-color=\"#443f3f\" data-headings-color=\"#443f3f\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-10224-0-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h1 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_people_buy_art_A_consideration_from_an_artists_perspective\"><\/span>Why do people buy art? A consideration from an artist&#8217;s perspective.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Why do people buy art?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">I have shared my thoughts on the motivations and reasons behind it,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">from the perspective of someone who makes a living as an artist.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>What exactly is art?<\/p>\n<p>Are there really people who buy paintings?<\/p>\n<p>Many may wonder about this.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Also, with a general image in mind,<\/p>\n<p>\"Business owners probably have art in their homes or offices.\"<\/p>\n<p>\"People overseas likely decorate with art.\"<\/p>\n<p>\"Art has become trendy recently.\"<\/p>\n<p>You might think something like this.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>These images are generally accurate.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">So, why do many business owners<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">own art?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Why are there so many homes overseas that display art?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">And why is there a growing movement of regular people<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">owning art?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">As an artist,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">I have closely observed many people buying art.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Through selling my own works,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">I have come to recognize the reasons and common threads behind their purchases.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In this article, I will share<\/p>\n<p>why people buy art.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And I hope this will provide some insight into the world of art<\/p>\n<p>and give you a starting point to understand it better.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-10224-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image\" data-index=\"1\" ><div style=\"text-align: left;\" data-title-color=\"#443f3f\" data-headings-color=\"#443f3f\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-10224-0-0-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-10224\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/about-2\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/01c1b3fedd1ccc530cbfffbfc4facad5-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1015\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/01c1b3fedd1ccc530cbfffbfc4facad5-scaled.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/01c1b3fedd1ccc530cbfffbfc4facad5-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/01c1b3fedd1ccc530cbfffbfc4facad5-1024x693.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/01c1b3fedd1ccc530cbfffbfc4facad5-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/01c1b3fedd1ccc530cbfffbfc4facad5-1536x1039.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/01c1b3fedd1ccc530cbfffbfc4facad5-2048x1386.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/01c1b3fedd1ccc530cbfffbfc4facad5-1000x677.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/01c1b3fedd1ccc530cbfffbfc4facad5-230x156.jpg 230w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/01c1b3fedd1ccc530cbfffbfc4facad5-350x237.jpg 350w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/01c1b3fedd1ccc530cbfffbfc4facad5-480x325.jpg 480w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/01c1b3fedd1ccc530cbfffbfc4facad5-800x541.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" title=\"Kota Oneness Artist\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1500\/1015;\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-10224-0-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"2\" ><div style=\"text-align: left;\" data-title-color=\"#443f3f\" data-headings-color=\"#443f3f\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-10224-0-0-2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Reasons_Why_People_Buy_Art\"><\/span>7 Reasons Why People Buy Art<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">To conclude, I think the following seven reasons apply:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">1. Simply because they like the artwork.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">2. Because they like the artist.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">3. As an interior decoration.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">4. As an asset.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">5. As a business expense.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">6. As a window into a different world.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">7. Other added value.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">I will explain each of these in detail.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-10224-0-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image\" data-index=\"3\" ><div style=\"text-align: left;\" data-title-color=\"#443f3f\" data-headings-color=\"#443f3f\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-10224-0-0-3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-10224\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/sakura-stream\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/04cw-3-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"997\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/04cw-3-scaled.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/04cw-3-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/04cw-3-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/04cw-3-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/04cw-3-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/04cw-3-1000x665.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/04cw-3-230x153.jpg 230w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/04cw-3-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/04cw-3-480x319.jpg 480w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/04cw-3-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/04cw-3-272x182.jpg 272w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" title=\"Sakura Stream\" alt=\"\u685c\u6cb3\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1500\/997;\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-10224-0-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"4\" ><div style=\"text-align: left;\" data-title-color=\"#443f3f\" data-headings-color=\"#443f3f\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-10224-0-0-4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Why Do People Buy Art?<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"p3\">1. Simply because they like the artwork.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This often happens when someone feels a sense of fate or falls in love at first sight.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">What is art? Who is the artist?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">None of that matters at all.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong>\"I just love this piece.\"<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">No other reason is necessary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">It is simple and yet the strongest motivation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">For the artwork, they are probably the most passionate,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">approaching it with pure sincerity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">You could say it's no longer just love; it\u2019s devotion.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">As an artist myself,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">when I hear this reason for why a piece was bought,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">I am truly happy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Because,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">whether it\u2019s my background, achievements as an artist,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">or the history, techniques, and story behind the artwork,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">all of that becomes irrelevant.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Simply put, they just love the piece.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">That\u2019s the only reason.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">It felt like unconditional love for the artwork.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-10224-0-0-5\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image\" data-index=\"5\" ><div style=\"text-align: left;\" data-title-color=\"#443f3f\" data-headings-color=\"#443f3f\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-10224-0-0-5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-10224\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/ams-2\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WHHH-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"997\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WHHH-scaled.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WHHH-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WHHH-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WHHH-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WHHH-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WHHH-2048x1362.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WHHH-1000x665.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WHHH-230x153.jpg 230w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WHHH-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WHHH-480x319.jpg 480w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WHHH-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WHHH-272x182.jpg 272w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" title=\"Kota Oneness Artist\" alt=\"\u30aa\u30e9\u30f3\u30c0\u30fb\u30a2\u30e0\u30b9\u30c6\u30eb\u30c0\u30e0\u3067\u30a2\u30fc\u30c8\u5c55\u793a\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1500\/997;\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-10224-0-0-6\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"6\" ><div style=\"text-align: left;\" data-title-color=\"#443f3f\" data-headings-color=\"#443f3f\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-10224-0-0-6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"p3\">Why Do People Buy Art?<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"p3\">2. They like the artist (fan)<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The reason being, \"I like that artist.\"<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">This is also a very strong motivation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">There is a special connection to the person who creates the artwork.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">They likely feel some kind of sympathy towards the <strong>artist<\/strong> who creates the work.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">In other words,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">they are a \"fan\" of the artist, and the artist is their \"favorite.\"<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Even if the artist's main profession isn't art,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">and the work isn't necessarily technically great,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">buying a piece created by a favorite celebrity would be the same phenomenon.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">A slightly off-topic example would be<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">the act of cherishing and owning a drawing made by one's child,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">which could be considered under the same umbrella, in a sense.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-10224-0-0-7\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image\" data-index=\"7\" ><div style=\"text-align: left;\" data-title-color=\"#443f3f\" data-headings-color=\"#443f3f\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-10224-0-0-7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-10224\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/1-by-3\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/041c8e89b678b46731ac2144bc87c2e7-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1061\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/041c8e89b678b46731ac2144bc87c2e7-scaled.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/041c8e89b678b46731ac2144bc87c2e7-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/041c8e89b678b46731ac2144bc87c2e7-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/041c8e89b678b46731ac2144bc87c2e7-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/041c8e89b678b46731ac2144bc87c2e7-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/041c8e89b678b46731ac2144bc87c2e7-2048x1448.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/041c8e89b678b46731ac2144bc87c2e7-1000x707.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/041c8e89b678b46731ac2144bc87c2e7-230x163.jpg 230w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/041c8e89b678b46731ac2144bc87c2e7-350x247.jpg 350w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/041c8e89b678b46731ac2144bc87c2e7-480x339.jpg 480w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/041c8e89b678b46731ac2144bc87c2e7-800x566.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" title=\"\uff13\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1500\/1061;\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-10224-0-0-8\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"8\" ><div style=\"text-align: left;\" data-title-color=\"#443f3f\" data-headings-color=\"#443f3f\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-10224-0-0-8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Why Do People Buy Art?<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"p3\">3. As Interior Decoration.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">One of the elements in creating the ideal room<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">is decorating with art.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">A plain white room feels lifeless, so<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">you might add a colorful painting, or<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">perhaps a chic black-and-white piece to create a cool vibe.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Just having a single artwork on the wall can greatly influence<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">the overall impression of the room.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Being in a room with a positive atmosphere can make<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">your mood feel uplifted or calm and peaceful.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">It has an impact on how you feel.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Additionally, this influence can extend to the family members<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">or guests who are in that room as well.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">By the way,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">in Western countries, displaying art is<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">considered as essential as arranging furniture.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Refrigerators, washing machines, dressers, bookshelves,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">sofas, beds, and so on,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">are all part of the same experience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">You decide which artwork goes on which wall,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">and which paintings suit each room.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">This process is enjoyable.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Art is a part of everyday life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-10224-0-0-9\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image\" data-index=\"9\" ><div style=\"text-align: left;\" data-title-color=\"#443f3f\" data-headings-color=\"#443f3f\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-10224-0-0-9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-10224\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/early-summer\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Early-Summer_Kota7.jpg\" width=\"1016\" height=\"676\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Early-Summer_Kota7.jpg 1016w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Early-Summer_Kota7-800x532.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1016px) 100vw, 1016px\" title=\"Early Summer_Kota7\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1016px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1016\/676;\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-10224-0-0-10\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"10\" ><div style=\"text-align: left;\" data-title-color=\"#443f3f\" data-headings-color=\"#443f3f\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-10224-0-0-10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Why Do People Buy Art?<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"p3\">4. As an Asset.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Art (works of art) can become an asset.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">A painting bought a few years ago may now be worth several times its original price.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">In the world of contemporary art, stories of artworks increasing in value by tens of thousands of times are not uncommon.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Of course, it depends on the piece,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">but there's a certain dream involved.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">While owning the artwork,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">the artist may become famous, or through some other twist of fate, the value of the work may rise naturally.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">And, like stocks,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">if the value increases, one can sell it in the market and make a profit.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Alternatively, the artwork can be kept as an asset long-term.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">These kinds of stories are common in Western countries,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">and this cultural trend is starting to spread in Asia as well.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Currently, art markets based in Asia, starting with China and Hong Kong,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">are expanding on a global scale.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Additionally, in neighboring South Korea, the art market has been booming due to major improvements in the tax system for art transactions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Although it's still in its early stages,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">I can feel that this cultural wave is steadily reaching Japan.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-10224-0-0-11\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image\" data-index=\"11\" ><div style=\"text-align: left;\" data-title-color=\"#443f3f\" data-headings-color=\"#443f3f\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-10224-0-0-11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-10224\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/light-waves\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/CWIMGP8494-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1203\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/CWIMGP8494-scaled.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/CWIMGP8494-scaled-800x642.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" title=\"CWIMGP8494\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1500\/1203;\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-10224-0-0-12\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"12\" ><div style=\"text-align: left;\" data-title-color=\"#443f3f\" data-headings-color=\"#443f3f\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-10224-0-0-12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Why Do People Buy Art?<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"p3\">5. As a Business Expense.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Art can be a business expense.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">That's right.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The act of purchasing artwork can actually serve as a tax strategy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">This involves a bit of detailed financial talk, but...<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Paintings priced under \u00a5300,000 (or under \u00a5200,000 for companies with capital over \u00a51 billion) can be expensed up to \u00a5300,000 as depreciation assets for the year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Additionally, since 2015, artworks priced under \u00a51,000,000 can be depreciated as a fixed asset over their legal useful life, provided certain conditions are met.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">(As of January 2024)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">So,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">many business owners choose to buy art instead of paying the tax money,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">because they can enjoy artwork they love while saving on taxes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Moreover, as mentioned in point 4,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">there's also the potential that the artwork could increase in value over time,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">becoming a more valuable asset.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Thus, for art-loving business owners,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">purchasing art is not only a way to enjoy beauty but also a logical financial decision.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-10224-0-0-13\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image\" data-index=\"13\" ><div style=\"text-align: left;\" data-title-color=\"#443f3f\" data-headings-color=\"#443f3f\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-10224-0-0-13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-10224\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/eternal-moment\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMGP8371cw_.jpg\" width=\"1016\" height=\"676\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMGP8371cw_.jpg 1016w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMGP8371cw_-800x532.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1016px) 100vw, 1016px\" title=\"IMGP8371.jpgcw\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1016px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1016\/676;\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-10224-0-0-14\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"14\" ><div style=\"text-align: left;\" data-title-color=\"#443f3f\" data-headings-color=\"#443f3f\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-10224-0-0-14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Why Do People Buy Art?<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"p3\">6. As a Window.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Art functions like a window.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">In the past, in Europe, there was a \"window tax.\"<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Simply put,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">taxes were levied on the number of \"windows\" in a house,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">with the tax rate increasing based on the number of windows.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">So, in order to save on taxes, people started to reduce the number of windows.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">At the same time, they began to decorate the spaces left by the missing windows<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">with landscape paintings.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Windows not only allow air to circulate,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">but they also offer a view of the \"outside world\" that isn\u2019t available in the room itself.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Looking out into the world outside the room makes people feel better,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">and it enriches their hearts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">This effect still holds true today.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Having a painting as a \"window\" allows us to imagine stepping into a different world.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">It\u2019s not just about entering the world of the artwork itself,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">but also about accessing the emotions, stories,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">the artist's background, and the circumstances surrounding the creation of the work.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Owning a piece of art becomes a key to accessing many different worlds.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Such moments allow us to elevate our mood or gently calm us.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">In modern times, technology has developed to the point where we can watch high-quality videos on our smartphones and computers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">But the presence of art\u2014something truly special\u2014within our own space<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">has a profound ability to enrich our hearts and lives.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-10224-0-0-15\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image\" data-index=\"15\" ><div style=\"text-align: left;\" data-title-color=\"#443f3f\" data-headings-color=\"#443f3f\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-10224-0-0-15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-10224\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/iandi\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/02cw-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1247\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/02cw-scaled.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/02cw-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/02cw-1024x852.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/02cw-768x639.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/02cw-1536x1277.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/02cw-1000x832.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/02cw-230x191.jpg 230w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/02cw-350x291.jpg 350w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/02cw-480x399.jpg 480w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/02cw-800x665.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" title=\"2023\" alt=\"\u308f\u305f\u3057\u3068\u308f\u305f\u3057\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1500\/1247;\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-10224-0-0-16\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"16\" ><div style=\"text-align: left;\" data-title-color=\"#443f3f\" data-headings-color=\"#443f3f\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-10224-0-0-16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"p3\">Why Do People Buy Art?<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"p3\">7. Other Added Values.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Owning art brings with it some added value beyond just financial gain.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">There are as many types of added value as there are people.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>1. Qi-based Value<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p3\">For example, some people feel \"energy\" from a particular artwork.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Owning such a piece can help them feel more energized.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">It can become like the fuel they need to energetically move toward their goals and ambitions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">On the other hand, some artworks may have a calming effect, making the viewer feel relaxed or even sleepy,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">which can be helpful for those suffering from insomnia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">These mysterious effects may relate to concepts in Qi Gong.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">People who believe in such effects might experience benefits not only in terms of energy but also in work, relationships, and various aspects of life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>2. Creates Special Feelings of Happiness<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p3\">Another example is buying art that contributes to solving global issues.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">For instance, some artists create art from the enormous waste dumped by developed countries into Ghana,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">and with each piece sold, they contribute to reducing this waste problem.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The feeling of being able to contribute to the world is a special kind of happiness that arises every time you look at the artwork.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>3. Useful for Work<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p3\">Some people believe that art can inspire new ideas for their work.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Art can provide fresh, innovative ideas that can be applied in their professional lives.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">In fact, companies like Google and Meta send employees to museums for training.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">There, employees are encouraged to observe a piece of art and share their thoughts with one another.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">By exchanging ideas\u2014each person bringing their own unique perspective\u2014they not only train themselves to come up with ideas but also learn how to accept differing opinions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Considering this, it\u2019s no surprise that many business leaders are passionate about art.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-10224-0-0-17\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image\" data-index=\"17\" ><div style=\"text-align: left;\" data-title-color=\"#443f3f\" data-headings-color=\"#443f3f\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-10224-0-0-17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-10224\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/colorful-dream\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/01cw-2-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1064\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/01cw-2-scaled.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/01cw-2-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/01cw-2-1024x726.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/01cw-2-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/01cw-2-1536x1089.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/01cw-2-2048x1452.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/01cw-2-1000x709.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/01cw-2-230x163.jpg 230w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/01cw-2-350x248.jpg 350w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/01cw-2-480x340.jpg 480w, https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/01cw-2-800x567.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" title=\"2023\" alt=\"\u5f69\u5922\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1500\/1064;\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-10224-0-0-18\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div style=\"text-align: left;\" data-title-color=\"#443f3f\" data-headings-color=\"#443f3f\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-10224-0-0-18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">In the end<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Why do people buy art?<\/p>\n<p>I have considered the reasons behind it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In the overall art market,<\/p>\n<p>As mentioned earlier,<\/p>\n<p>It is true that business owners and international buyers<\/p>\n<p>tend to purchase art more frequently.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However, in reality, I am grateful that<\/p>\n<p>many of the people who purchase my art<\/p>\n<p>are Japanese office workers, housewives, and others.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Also, when buying art,<\/p>\n<p>Among the seven reasons I mentioned earlier,<\/p>\n<p>reasons 2, 4, and 5.<\/p>\n<p>reasons 1 and 2.<\/p>\n<p>reasons 2 and 7...<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I believe that it is often a combination of these reasons<\/p>\n<p>that leads to a purchase.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, there may be cases where these reasons do not apply.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Whether the object is art or something else,<\/p>\n<p>I believe people want things when they want them,<\/p>\n<p>and buy them when they decide to.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It is this passion that drives people<\/p>\n<p>to work hard and make their lives shine.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If one day, regardless of the price,<\/p>\n<p>you come across something that you genuinely feel,<\/p>\n<p>\"I love this painting. I want it.\"<\/p>\n<p>That would be a truly wonderful thing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And the experience of buying art<\/p>\n<p>could become a special memory in life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhy do people buy art?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to know more, <a href=\"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/tag\/review\/\">click here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>I have included feedback from actual buyers.<\/p>\n<p>I hope you find something helpful.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for reading this far.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why do people buy art? Here is my own take on the motivations and reasons for this, as I am currently an artist by profession. Why do business owners often own art? As an artist, I have seen many people buying artwork up close and personal. I have also seen the reasons and commonalities among them through my own sales of artwork.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8752,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/?p=9328","footnotes":""},"categories":[71,39],"tags":[72],"class_list":["post-10224","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-talk","category-works","tag-artist-talk","en-US"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10224","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10224"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10224\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13205,"href":"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10224\/revisions\/13205"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8752"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10224"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10224"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10224"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}