Follow the Money: How Economics Shapes What We Call ‘Great Art’
What Makes Art “Great”? A Jean-Michel Basquiat painting sells for $120 million. Meanwhile, an equally striking canvas by a gifted but unknown artist collects dust
What Makes Art “Great”? A Jean-Michel Basquiat painting sells for $120 million. Meanwhile, an equally striking canvas by a gifted but unknown artist collects dust
In recent decades, the global art scene has experienced a remarkable transformation, gradually shifting its focus eastward to embrace Korean artists’ understated yet profoundly expressive
On view until September 14, 2025, the Clyfford Still Museum’s current exhibition, ‘Held Impermanence,’ guest-curated by Katherine Simóne Reynolds, draws deeply upon the collections and
In June 2023, at Sotheby’s London, Gustav Klimt’s Lady with a Fan (Dame mit Fächer) (1917) became the most expensive artwork ever sold at a
In early 20th-century New York, Marcel Duchamp audaciously challenged the art world when he championed the notion that a mere porcelain urinal could transcend its
Art investment can be an exciting and rewarding venture. However, like any investment, it comes with its own risks and considerations. In Part 1 of
Veteran investors and new collectors alike have discovered that art paves a distinctive avenue that not only diversifies their portfolios but also transcends beyond mere
If you’re new to art collecting, you’ve probably come to realize that there’s more to it than purchasing the artwork. Once you are the proud
Andy Warhol’s iconic Shot Sage Blue Marilyn (1964) painting has recently secured the world-record price for artwork at auction. Warhol’s portrait of Marilyn Monroe painting
The digital era has changed the art world forever for the better with new mediums, increased access to audiences, and innovative platforms for art transactions.
Thanks to the incorruptible power of blockchain technology, we have decentralized digital ledgers that have opened a world of possibilities for digital art. While the
Even before the pandemic-induced economic downturn, the art market was already experiencing one of its worst recessions. But while the art market has seemingly stagnated,