Options for Art Collection
His considering options made the man begin to research ways he might retain ownership, yet let the painting enjoy being around for the rest of the world. He found out that some collectors choose to loan their most prized pieces to museums or galleries. This way, the public would be able to see the painting, and his right to ownership would be safe under legal classification.
It was something that appealed to him because it seemed to handle both the attachment he had to it and the cultural significance of it.He approached various local galleries and museums and asked them if they would be interested in holding an exhibition for the painting. The response was categorically, yes. Curators were clamoring for this chance to feature such a prominent piece in their collections, and some gave detailed proposals indicating how they would carry out the exhibition plan.
Some even proposed rotation exhibitions with the main gallery so the picture gets distributed and exhibited in various cities. As he got along with the people who were involved in this project, these conversations left him feeling good and satisfied. He realized that making his painting available for others to be shared and perhaps inspire by that piece was a way of giving back to the art community. This also meant he could maintain some personal bond with the work, having it become part of his life while, at the same time, paying due respect to the importance of the broader world of art.
