What categories of art exhibition poster would make a good starting point? Two poster specialists give their recommendations for the entry level collector looking to buy.
David Bownes of Twentieth Century Posters in London
Buy what you like rather than for investment (always a good maxim), but I’d recommend posters for art shows by exciting young artists (which can be acquired at the shows themselves, often for less than £20). And if your budget is a little healthier, go for recent exhibition posters by the likes of Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin etc. They are still absurdly cheap (£200-400) and will be regarded as culturally significant moments in British art history. twentiethcenturyposters.com