How to choose artwork for your collection: tips from the experts

Thursday February 20th, 2025 , More than art

Creating an art collection is a path that combines passion, culture and investment, allowing collectors to build up a heritage of great value over time and with the right choices.

Many collectors, even starting with small budgets, have developed collections of works of art of historical and economic significance, achieving not only personal gratification and social recognition, but also a solid revaluation of the invested capital. However,the creation of a collection requires an in-depth knowledge of the market and the criteria for selecting works, elements that contribute to building a coherent collection of lasting value.

UNDERSTANDING THE ART MARKET AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

Museums: spaces of culture or tourist attractions?

Thursday February 13th, 2025 , More than art, No Category

Il David di Donatello al Museo del Bargello di Firenze

Museums have always been places of discovery, learning and wonder. However, in the age of mass tourism, many museums face a challenge: balancing their educational and cultural role with the growing demand for entertainment.
What happens then when visitor numbers become a priority over the cultural mission?
Are museums losing their essence, turning into tourist attractions?

In this post I will analyse the pros and cons of this transformation, trying to answer a crucial question for the future of heritage.

ARE MUSEUMS SPACES FOR CULTURE OR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS?

Who decides what is art?

Thursday January 2nd, 2025 , More than art

When we look at a work of contemporary art, perhaps a completely blank canvas or an installation made of ordinary objects, we often ask ourselves a question: is it really art? But who has the authority to decide what can be defined as such?
This question is at the heart of a debate that has been going on in the art world for decades and perhaps centuries, but which today, in the age of marketing and social media, is even more heated.

What then makes a work of art truly a work of art? A prestigious signature, the approval of a critic, commercial success or the emotion it arouses in the viewer?
Whereas in the past academies and critics had the final say, today the landscape is much more fragmented, with influences ranging from international markets to social media. In this post I explore the different forces at play – institutions, market, audience – and question who really has the power to define what is art.

WHO DECIDES WHAT IS REALLY ART AND WHAT IS NOT?

How to recognise a valuable painting: a guide for collectors and the curious

Tuesday December 10th, 2024 , More than art

How many times have you admired an old painting and wondered: is this an important work of art or just a decorative picture?

If you have a passion for art, are a budding collector or maybe you have inherited a painting whose value you do not know, this article is for you. Understanding whether a painting has economic or artistic value is not easy, but with a few tips you can start to get an idea before even consulting an expert.

Here are the basic steps to recognise a valuable work of art and find out if you have a little treasure on your hands.

HOW TO RECOGNISE A VALUABLE PAINTING

Organizing a corporate event: why is it important and why use art?

Tuesday June 11th, 2024 , More than art

A corporate event represents an important opportunity for companies of different sizes and industries. In addition to its fun and prestige aspect, a well-organized event, perhaps harnessing the power of art and creativity, can bring numerous tangible benefits that result in a tangible return on investment.

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