Collector glossary
Gallery
A business or organization that presents art; in a sales context, it may represent artists, sell inventory, or broker works.
Why it matters
Collectors encounter commercial, nonprofit, cooperative, and institutional galleries.
Common misunderstanding
The word alone does not describe the business model or relationship to the artist.
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