I am a lawyer from Mumbai and I sincerely feel that Art can be a great avenue for investors who are ready to take calculated risks. I have been agressively investing in Mutual funds since last year and it has done good to me. Though I do not follow art at all, i think from a business point of view, one can do well, if the art investment is backed with adequate support, guidence from a friend, relative who may be an aggressive art buyer / reader/ follower. SO there is no harm to visit a gallery and get some gyaan on art. One good art gallery shares the same wall of my office. Since its next door, i may be paying my neighbour a visit today to find out about some good purchasable material.