Highlights
- An article which appeared in The Age claims that art galleries are witnessing a real sales boom.
- According to Andrea Candiani, art galleries, especially in Melbourne, are suffering greatly from the pandemic.
- Still according to Candiani, these days, art is the last thing to be on people's minds.
According to an article appeared in The Age, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a real jump in sales for art galleries. People can't spend their money on holidays, restaurants and other leisure activities and therefore, they decide to invest in the art market.
According to Andrea Candiani, however, "the art galleries which have been mentioned in the article are all located in Sydney and are therefore open to the public, unlike those in Melbourne".
"No important gallery would like to make people believe that it is not selling art," he added.
"In Melbourne nobody sells and nobody buys," Candiani said. It seems that "art is the last thing that goes through people's minds," he added.
READ MORE
NATSIAA winners announced in Darwin
Residents in metropolitan Melbourne are subject to stay-at-home orders and can only leave home for food and essential supplies, work, study, exercise or care responsibilities. People are also advised to wear masks in public.
People in Australia must stay at least 1.5 metres away from others. Check your state’s restrictions on gathering limits.
If you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms, stay home and arrange a test by calling your doctor or contact the Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.
