Revealed: The pros' secrets to buying art for our home

When buying art and sculpture, there's an abundance of free advice available, as Carol O'Callaghan discovers

'The Aurora', by artist Jess Kelly.

Your spring cleaning, decorating or renovation project is done, and you’re ready to enjoy the summer we appear to be having. Still, there’s a blank wall reminding you daily that it needs and probably deserves a lovely artwork to adorn it.

While you can buy art at any time of year, the summer months see a glut of fairs and commercial exhibitions, some taking advantage of the outdoors to bring a novel way of experiencing art.