You don’t often stumble upon an original Vincent van Gogh painting — even if you’re ready to shell out $100 million to buy one. Most of his artworks are sold in private for record-breaking amounts, […]
Financial independence is an important financial goal that many people aspire to achieve. Having a rainy day fund can provide a sense of security, knowing that you are prepared for any unforeseen circumstances that life […]
Does art imitate life? Pioneers of the Pop Art movement like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein thought it should. Emerging in the 1950s, these artists challenged the notion of what was considered fine art. By […]
Known as the most significant art theft in history, the 1990 art heist of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum still haunts historians. Now some 30 years later, the mystery remains of the whereabouts and location […]
Despite record-level inflation, alternative investing—particularly in high-end art—is on the rise. The Collectors Report by Art Basel and UBS found that the median expenditure on art by high-net-worth collectors in the first half of 2022 […]
Investments are not only about picking the right stock anymore. Crafting an investment portfolio today can look like any number of strategies, one of which is passion investing. Apart from traditional assets, investments can include […]
Fine art has long been considered a valuable asset, with its beauty and cultural significance driving demand and high prices at auction. However, in recent years, the art world has increasingly recognized the potential of […]
“Alternative investments” is an umbrella term for the group of investments that fall outside of the traditional asset classes such as stocks, bonds, or cash investments. Because these assets are not tied to traditional markets, […]
What Does it Mean to Be Independently Wealthy? Being independently wealthy means that you have enough financial resources to support yourself and your lifestyle without relying on others or outside sources for financial support such […]
What makes someone vandalize a precious artwork? For some, it could be a political statement and a means of protest. Personal interest can also become a reason as for many young provocateurs who have targeted […]
No one has perfected the art of fleeing the scene more than the audacious and anonymous British street artist Banksy. Banksy has vandalized public spaces for the last thirty years, installed his artwork in world-renowned […]
With the market roller coaster ride that the COVID-19 pandemic ushered in, you could be forgiven for seeking solid ground. You know, reliable assets you can count on to deliver returns, even in market downturns. […]
After being seen rubbing shoulders at a charity auction with Tom Brady, Kim Kardashian, and wife Beyonce, many were shocked at the $1.5 million custom watch Jay-Z casually donated to be auctioned off. But money […]
Urban art murals are integral to any city’s uniqueness and identity. The movement grew in popularity in the 1960s in Philadelphia, setting the stage for other artists worldwide. Mural artists don’t just fuel creativity. Through […]
Street artist and infamous provocateur Banksy is regularly making headlines, whether it’s a new piece of graffiti appearing somewhere around the world, a record-breaking auction sale, or a debate surrounding one of his works. While […]
After news of their messy divorce first broke, many wondered how Bill and Melinda Gates would continue to spend their billions. But while few wealth managers could have predicted the asset Gates would continue to […]
JPMorgan dropped a bombshell report on the investment world. It said: The average investor has made just a puny 3.6% per year for the last couple of decades. Factoring in inflation, the typical investor has made […]
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, sent shockwaves through Wall Street with a new report that the average investor might have overlooked – as many financial pundits already have. BlackRock’s announcement advised its wealthiest clients […]