00:00 Whether you're looking for a splash of colour, texture or something a bit more freaky, there's
00:07 no shortage of choice with thousands of pieces from more than 50 galleries on display.
00:12 Anywhere from $100 to $10,000 so there's a real spectrum. We have a few works under there
00:18 as well so you can buy that really special piece or something more accessible like a
00:22 limited edition print.
00:24 This is the third Melbourne Affordable Art Fair but they also take place in Sydney, Hong
00:28 Kong, New York and London, offering the chance to watch artists in action. Ben Tankard managed
00:35 to sell this painting before it was even complete.
00:38 It's just a kind of slightly humorous, slightly morbid joke about the accumulation of wealth.
00:45 While buying art mightn't be on everyone's radar during a cost of living crisis, this
00:50 Sydney gallery owner managed to sell over 100 paintings. She says a focus on selling
00:55 works under $1000 has paid off.
00:58 It's more than we've expected. We've been calling on artists here in Melbourne to bring
01:02 pieces in overnight because we've run out.
01:06 These paintings have travelled thousands of kilometres from an Aboriginal owned art centre
01:10 in the remote Northern Territory community of Yundamoo.
01:13 So what we want is for people to come to see the work, like it and then to be pleasantly
01:18 surprised by our price and realise that they can afford it.
01:22 And while affordability is relative...
01:25 Not so much for us.
01:26 I've seen one thing under $300.
01:29 Plenty aren't going home empty handed.
01:32 I should have stayed home today but I don't regret it. This is stunning. I'm really happy.
01:36 Perfect Farler's Day out. We welcome everyone through the door to come and find beautiful,
01:40 affordable artwork.
01:41 [laughter]
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