February 18, 2025

Art Investment

Art Investment

Cyprus investing in smart transport systems

Cyprus is developing intelligent transport systems (ITS) and investing in state-of-the-art technology to improve the capacity of the road network, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Tuesday. In an address at a seminar on digital transportation in cities of the future, Vafeades said Cyprus depends wholly on road transport and is striving to set up

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The strategic art of storytelling in investment and trading [Video]

Welcome to “The Strategic Art of Storytelling in Investment and Trading,” a deep dive into the transformative power of narratives in financial markets.  This video is crafted for seasoned and aspiring investors alike who are keen on not just understanding the mechanics of trading but also the profound narratives that drive market dynamics.  Here, you

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The surprising rebirth of the art investment fund

Art’s status as an asset remains up for debate, but as its proponents grow more sophisticated, there are signs that this fragile field could reap rewards for some. Wealth managers have certainly had their heads turned — in 2023, 90 per cent of 435 art and finance stakeholders surveyed by Deloitte and ArtTactic believed that art and

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Henley urges investment in cultural education

Addressing inequality in cultural education requires sustained long-term investment, not “short-term governmental funding cycles”, according to the chief executive of Arts Council England. In an updated version of his 2016 book The Arts Dividend, Darren Henley writes, “We need to ensure that there is enough investment to make high-quality cultural education a part of every

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Adar Poonawalla’s Strategic Stake in AstaGuru Elevates Indian Art on Global Stage

AstaGuru, a renowned auction house, has announced a significant strategic investment from Adar Poonawalla’s family office, acquiring a 20% stake. Known for his passion for art, Poonawalla’s investment aims to fuel the expansion of AstaGuru’s presence locally and internationally, harnessing the power of technology to enhance the art ecosystem. This partnership underscores Poonawalla’s vision

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Designer handbags and Damien Hirst: Sotheby’s ‘casts wide net’ for inaugural Saudi Arabia auction – The Art Newspaper

An important milestone for Saudi Arabia’s art scene takes place this month as Sotheby’s holds the country’s first major auction on 8 February. The auction house announced its official incorporation in Saudi and a new office in Riyadh late last year. “In the last five years, with Mohammed bin Salman coming to power, there has

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How to start building an art collection

Art as an investment isn’t a new idea, but there seems to be a fresh infusion of interest, led by aspiring collectors in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. In a departure from convention, many are looking for art that is against the grain—diverse, digitally produced, carrying a value that isn’t merely measurable with money. They

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ART Hospitality Group has a year to remember

ART Hospitality Group (previously known as A Rule Of Tum) experienced its most successful year yet with a whole host of new openings, business ventures, investments and refurbishments. 2024 was a year to remember for the Herefordshire-based hospitality group, with many more exciting plans for regional expansion in the near future. Last year saw the

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An Art Glut Is About to Tank the Market. Here’s Why Collectors Should Buy Anyway.

As usual, the most recent Art Basel Miami Beach, in December, was a glittering, celebratory spectacle of wealth and creativity. Champagne flowed, well-heeled crowds mingled, and seven-figure sales made headlines. It was almost enough to belie a simple fact: The art market is already in a recession; it just doesn’t realize it yet—or won’t admit

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A gentleman’s guide to investing in art | Gentleman’s Journal

It is an immutable fact that no person has ever increased their wealth notably by simply putting their money in a savings account. Now art is a global currency, prices for some works can change hands for tens of millions. As Alexander Pope said though: “A little knowledge is a dangerous thing”, and choosing what

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