At the world’s premier auction houses, multi-figure transactions for canvas and pigment continue unabated despite broader market concerns. This resilience isn’t coincidental. While inflation persists and banking bigwigs project traditional portfolio returns to be at risk, investment-grade art has quietly demonstrated its strategic value. The upcoming Art Dubai exhibition offers a timely opportunity to examine
To secure the future of London’s arts scene we need locals, not just tourists, at our exhibitions. Businesses can help make this happen, writes Austin Casey The government’s announcement of the £270m Arts Everywhere Fund is a crucial boost for the UK’s creative industries, providing relief for struggling arts organisations and galleries, as well as
Many people have a creative passion that starts as a hobby, a way to unwind and express themselves. But what if that hobby could become more than just a pastime? What if you could turn your artistic skills into a profitable business? For many, this dream is within reach. Transforming an art hobby into a
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Ontario government says a planned $50 million investment in the McMichael Canadian Art Collection is an investment in patriotism and Canadian culture. Ontario’s tourism and culture minister, Stan Cho, says it’s important to support Canadian institutions that preserve and promote our shared history and collective identity, “now more
Apr 12, 2025 – 5.00am Gift this article Subscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Login Ask Helen Burton, director of Macquarie Group’s in-house art collection, how she measures success. One way is the number of emails or comments she
Sydney’s biggest banks are home to some stunning artworks, captured here by AFR photographer Louise Kennerley for an in-depth story by Jemima Whyte. Apr 11, 2025 – 4.22pm Nike Savvas’ anodised aluminium installation “Cascade” at Deutsche Bank. Louise Kennerley Deutsche Bank’s Australian CEO Glenn Morgan walks past a tapestry, “Let Me Put My Love into
Masterworks is an alternative investing platform for investors, regardless of accreditation status, to diversify their portfolios with contemporary art featuring famous artists like Banksy, George Condo, and Andy Warhol. Business Insider compared Masterworks to the best commodity trading platforms and investment platforms. We found it stands out for its access to vetted art investments, which
Last weekend, I went up to London’s Southbank Centre for the launch of El Roi, the second album by jazz pianist Sultan Stevenson. Sultan is a musician I came across by chance at a music festival a few years back and have seen him several times since, most recently at Turner Sims in Southampton last
Asia’s family offices and high-net-worth individuals are transforming today’s global art world Affluent Asian families are passionate about art. Some view it as an investment that will continue to accrue value amid volatility in traditional markets, others as a philanthropic endeavour to preserve cultural heritage. Still others regard collecting as a source of intellectual and
Masterworks is an alternative investing platform for investors, regardless of accreditation status, to diversify their portfolios with contemporary art featuring famous artists like Banksy, George Condo, and Andy Warhol. Business Insider compared Masterworks to the best commodity trading platforms and investment platforms. We found it stands out for its access to vetted art investments, which