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The Evolution of Value: From Lydian Coins to Digital Tokens
In a remote corner of ancient Lydia, around 2,600 years ago, a groundbreaking innovation emerged: the coin. More than a mere tool for trade, this invention marked the dawn of the monetary economy and became an artistic emblem of its time,…
BRAFA 2025: Where Art Meets Innovation in a Groundbreaking 70th Edition
From January 26 to February 2, 2025, Brussels will showcase the beating heart of ancient and modern art with the 70th edition of BRAFA, the art fair staged by the Foire des Antiquaires de Belgique Association.
The three-to-six-day event,…
The Power of Grain: Ancient Egypt’s Economic and Artistic Legacy
Picture yourself wandering through the golden fields of ancient Egypt, where grain was not merely sustenance but a symbol of wealth and artistry. In this millennia-old civilization, every grain carried a narrative of abundance and control,…
More Art Market Trends To Watch In 2025
Here are a few more trends that might make the headlines in 2025:
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NFTs are done – but not blockchain
2024 might go down as the year when NFTs bit the dust for good. The trend that…
What New EU Tax Rules Mean For The Art Market
The new EU tax rules came into effect on January 1st, bringing some crucial impact for art markets in European nations.
Titled “Directive 2022/542”, the new set of rules was first introduced in 2022 and member nations were given a…
The Artistic and Economic Legacy of Ancient Greek Coinage
Imagine ancient Greece, where the introduction of coinage was not merely an economic breakthrough but a profound cultural and artistic transformation. The Greek city-states, thriving on newfound wealth, minted not just coins but also…