Spring 2023 Auctions

Spring 2023 Auctions

Across the auction houses the effects of inflation, low inventory, and world changes were felt. Collectors continue to pay top dollar for high performing artists, but the overall temperature has cooled on speculative buying. With master works being rare as they migrate to museums and collectors who plan to hold for many years, there were…

Art News 2022: A Review

Art News 2022: A Review

In 2022 the art world reflected the challenges and joys of contemporary society in a world recovery from the massive upsets of global events. Art Lovers, Collectors, and Artists raced back to the galleries, fairs, and auction houses, driving record sales and exhibition attendance numbers. The world’s top art festivals, including the Venice Biennale, Art…

Exploring NFTs in Damien Hirst Fashion
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Exploring NFTs in Damien Hirst Fashion

If you bought a digital copy of a painting, would you trade it in for the real thing? That’s what Damien Hirst asked his NFT collectors Damien Hirst released 10,000 NFT’s to the market last year, each one corresponding to a physical work of art. Hirst gave these collectors a one-year window to enjoy their…

4 Living Artists Who Broke The Mold and Became Millionaires
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4 Living Artists Who Broke The Mold and Became Millionaires

We’ve all seen the headline, “Record Breaking Auction Sale!” with a shocking number attached to an artwork that draws on our curiosity and intrigue. Many of these headlining art sales are in the secondary market and are works done by artists who are no longer living or reaping the benefit of their auction block success….