How does a legacy of geography and cultural heritage change attitudes toward Folk Art in collections and impact on its?commercial value?

Why do I Love Folk Art? It's raw, unpretentious and tells us a genuine story about the maker. Folk art or outsider art, has historically been neglected by institutions and museums, as it was not seen to be produced by 'real artists'. Yet the appeal of folk art has made it part of our everyday culture - even in the 21st century our clothing, homewares and jewellery are inspired by various folklore backgrounds and cultural practices. In my latest MA assignment, I look at how a legacy of geography and cultural heritage has contributed to the changing attitudes toward Folk Art in collections and impacted on its commercial value - you can read it here: Nostalgia and consumerism changing attitudes and value toward American folk art within the history of art?

Image: Wilhelm Schimmel, spread-winged eagle wood-carving, 1860, soft pine wood, plaster, house paint/s, 58.5cm w x 47cm h, The Folk Art Gallery, The American Museum, Claverton, Bath, UK. Source: Rebecca Krzyzosiak, March 2019.