New York is still arguably the capital of the art world despite the globalization of the art market. Art in America's 2004 Guide to Galleries, Museums, Artists lists 837 galleries, exhibition spaces, auction houses and museums in New York City. Add the resources of the surrounding area and the number comes to well over 1,000.
For the new collector this array of art can be overwhelming but with a bit of study New York provides the would-be collector, the established collector, or those who just delight in the visual arts the opportunity to experience andor purchase art like no other place in the world.
For those...