Inspiration and Advice for Art Lovers and First-Time Art Buyers.
Forget everything you’ve been told about the art world. For too long, art collecting has been shrouded in a sense of "insider" mystery, reserved for the elite, the super-rich, or those with art history degrees. In her debut book, Georgia Spray, founder of Partnership Editions, acts as a personal art advisor to the reader, stripping away the pretension and teaching you how to cast aside the hang-ups that have held you back from starting your own collection.
This is not a dry textbook or a guide on how to play the market. It is a manifesto for personal storytelling. Georgia’s fresh take proves that you don't need a million-pound budget or an academic background to build a collection that matters. Instead, she teaches you how to untap your unique personal style, prioritizing self-expression over price tags and emotional connection over investment value.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Georgia Spray studied History of Art at Bristol University, going on to work at leading art institutions including White Cube Gallery, Christie’s and the Auction Room, a digital auction house, and for the art dealer Ivor Braka. She founded Partnership Editions in 2017, a curated platform to connect would-be collectors with emerging artists. Georgia also works as a personal art advisor to some world-leading interior designers, helping them collect emerging art for their residential and commercial projects around the world.
Published by Thames & Hudson | Hardback | 272 pages
*This book is now available for pre-order and will be shipped at launch after 3rd September 2026.
