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When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, most in-person art events transitioned to digital-only affairs, and purchasing work online became the only way for many collectors to support artists and their galleries or participate in auctions.
By Nora Howe
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, most in-person art events transitioned to digital-only affairs, and purchasing work online became the only way for many collectors to support artists and their galleries or participate in auctions.