The art world is so complicated and creative. Behind every masterpiece, gallery exhibition, and auction sale, there lies a legal framework that moves underneath to provide various rights for artists and even collectors, as well as investors. With the art market growing in numbers globally, the necessity of specialized legal expertise also increases. Lawyers help
Jeff Bezos has really nice things. This reportedly includes an art collection worth at least $210.3 million. Of course, this is expected, considering the size of the Amazon founder’s fortune. As of Sept. 14, 2025, Bezos was the fourth-richest person in the world, with a net worth of $240.1 billion, according to Forbes. He’s used
The Cultural Investment Conference 2025, organised by the Saudi Ministry of Culture at the King Fahd Cultural Centre in Riyadh, has made clear the country’s intentions when it comes to change. More than 100 speakers and 1,500 decision makers, cultural and investment experts from inside and outside the kingdom, attended the recent gathering to hear
BEIJING, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — CKGSB Professor of Finance Mei Jianping launches the MM Chinese Art Indices, a biannual reference guide that determines the changing dynamics of the Chinese art market by measuring repeat auction sales. By measuring prices, sentiment, liquidity and artists’ popularity, the Indices offer a scientific, systematic and comparable system on which to evaluate
In the sunny city of San Ramon, California, a group of Indian American artists just unveiled a timely and ambitious exhibition titled “Unity in Diversity.” Conceptualized by the Indian American Artists Association (IAAA)—a collective formed to promote and support Indian and indigenous art in America—the showcase brings together painters, sculptors, and multimedia creators from across
The Cultural Investment Conference 2025 concluded in Riyadh. Held over two days, 29–30 September, the event reinforced culture as an asset and a driver of sustainable growth. Organized by the Saudi Ministry of Culture under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the
As an investment, art is growing in acceptance and prevalence. Historically, it has proven to perform better than other asset classes, especially in downturns. Studies by Barclays Capital and The Economist (in 2003 and 2005) showed that art outperformed both equities and property over both short and long periods of time. But, like wine or
The Lagos art scene, with its dynamism and relentless innovation, has long been powered by passion and perseverance. Artists, filmmakers, and photographers have built a global reputation for their raw talent and storytelling prowess, often in the face of immense structural challenges. Sterling Bank is staking its claim in this scene by investing in a
Making a quick profit on a piece of art or an antique is a comparative rarity, if only because transaction costs – dealers’ margins and auction house fees – trend to limit the scope. Nevertheless, investing in art can be a lucrative hobby for those prepared to do their research in advance. The best motto
Public art isn’t just decoration. It is an investment that delivers measurable cultural, social and economic returns. Melbourne already hosts projects where art has transformed precinct identity and market appeal, yet the opportunity for developers and policymakers to harness this value is far greater. At Melbourne Square, Troy Emery’s Guardian Lion, a 15.4m by 18.7m