Blue Man Group

If you have ever dreamed of a world where you do not need words to define who you are, if you do not recognize yourself in the labels that society imposes on you and if you feel you do not belong to any category of genre, maybe you’re queer . Queer means quirky or identity sexually, ethnically or socially “far from the center” , which is not located within the normal definitions encoded by the dominant culture.

If you also feel a bit ‘ queer and if you are still looking for an artistic language that identify you, maybe you should know Jacopo Miliani , one of the most interesting Italian artists on the contemporary scene . Born in 1979 and active in Milan,Jacopo Miliani working on concepts queerness and genderfluid .

For years he has decided to dedicate his artistic research to the study of the word, identifying in it the origin of the construction of our identities: “The relationship I have with the word is a struggle. Maybe a game of love, certainly a relationship of the poignant and important ones. Language is how we define ourselves and how we define others and we use it continuously without realizing that we are used by him. The language is definitely male for the moment. ” In his performances he combines the tradition of ballet and classical music with the pop culture of contemporary fashion, music and dance.Dancing represents for Miliani an instrument through which it is possible to break the chains of appearance and prejudice, giving free rein to all forms of our ego.

A central focus in his work is devoted to the style vogue , a kind of contemporary dance born in the suburbs of New York and made famous by the homonymous Madonna song, released in 1990. The vogueing consisted in imitating the poses of models portrayed in the pages of the well-known magazine from which the dance takes its name.

Make choices
The first step to starting your collection is to make choices, to ensure that your works are linked together. For this, put the answers to some questions in black and white. Do you want to focus on a specific era or movement (for example, modern art, Renaissance, Pop-Art), on a specific topic (landscapes, portraits) or on different techniques (paintings, artistic installations)? Do you want to focus on accessible works of art or on the high-end market? What is the general red thread of your collection and what do you want to focus more on?

Do your research
When you understand what to focus on, start researching. Make sure you are aware of what is happening in the art world. You will need to know which artists are rising stars and how the art market is doing. We also advise you to inquire about prices, so be sure to visit your favorite galleries and art fairs to find out how much the works are sold for. The internet will also come in handy. Follow your favorite artist on social media and visit our weekly art auctions to understand what is offered.

Focus on quality
Quality is the first thing when it comes to art collections. Try to focus on works that stand out from the crowd. Even though the collection is well thought out, it will still need exceptional pieces. Do you want to try with the rising stars? Make sure you buy works from the most promising talents. Lower quality jobs will devalue your collection. Buying the best pieces for quality ensures that all the various works in your collection enhance each other. In the best collections, the general picture becomes more important than the individual works.

Personal taste matters
Following a strategy when you’re making a collection doesn’t mean you don’t take your personal taste into account. If you put a collection together following other people’s recommendations or choices, it won’t be unique. The most famous collections are those that show a certain personal style and taste. This is the only way to make your collection exceptional. For a truly personal collection – as important private collections were born – do not look for works of art that could bring you an economic return, but buy with your heart.