By JO THORNHILL Updated: 18:30, 15 October 2008 Crashing stock markets, collapsing house prices, bankrupt banks – it’s enough to drive you to drink. And that is what many investors are doing as they look for alternative ways to make money in these difficult times. According to the Liv-ex 100 Fine Wine index, returns
Most American art lives in storage. Many museums, especially those in underserved regions, don’t have the resources to borrow or lend works. That’s where Art Bridges comes in. What We Do By partnering with museums across the United States, Art Bridges breaks down barriers to sharing, borrowing, and exhibiting artworks, ensuring that communities across the
Artists are essential to technological advancement, and investment in them should reflect their vital role, a new report from the British Council argues. ‘Why Technology Needs Artists: 40 International Perspectives’ includes input from research heads at Adobe, Google and South Africa’s Lelapa AI, as well as UK arts organisations such as Serpentine and FACT. A
Art has always had a double life, as both an expression of human spirit and a repository of value. From Renaissance patronage to today’s multimillion-dollar auctions, art’s entanglement with capital is nothing new. What is new, however, is the speed, scale and complexity with which the art business has entered the bloodstream of the global
Investing in art is becoming more popular. Stock markets continue to be near all-time highs. And people continue to look for ways to minimize downside risk. Diversifying your portfolio by investing in artwork is one way to do that. There are some definite advantages to investing in art. On the other hand, it’s definitely not
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Collectibles are an alternative investment, which means they’re not stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), or cash. Some investors jump into collectibles with both feet, assuming they can make their fortune in a world filled with schemes, con artists, and fraud. Knowing this market means recognizing these threats. You can make a fortune in
Most investors stick to traditional assets like stocks and bonds, usually because they’re comfortable with the familiar. However, adding alternative investments to your portfolio can provide broader diversification, help reduce volatility, and yield higher returns. Art is gaining traction as an alternative investment option—and not just among the ultra-wealthy. Different types of art to invest
Investing in art can be a lucrative and rewarding way to diversify your portfolio. While stocks and real estate are traditional investment choices, art offers the potential for long-term appreciation and cultural significance. Choosing the right artists to invest in requires careful research, as factors like market trends, historical sales, and artistic influence play a
A new report has highlighted the “growing and urgent need” for capital investment in the UK’s arts centres, due to ageing infrastructure, increasing maintenance challenges, and growing financial pressures. The report by Future Arts Centres and Arup draws on research involving 90 arts centres across the UK, which have a combined annual visitor number of