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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…
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…
Art Markets Trends To Watch In 2025
The year 2025 is here already, it is here with equal parts promise and caution. 2024 wasn't a great year for the art market, but everyone is now speculating whether 2025 would improve things or further go down the drain.
Here are some…
Alchemy and Currency: The Medieval Quest for Wealth and Transformation
Exploring the course of history, particularly during the medieval period, reveals alchemy as both a mysterious practice and a symbolic art aimed at transmuting base metals into gold. This pursuit embodied humanity’s timeless ambition to…
Two Museums Ravaged As LA Fires Continue Spreading
The devastating fires in Los Angeles continue to cause unimaginable damage to life and property – including two art museums.
Last week, the Bunny Museum at the Altadena was destroyed by the fires. Steve Lubanski, co-owner of the museum,…
Renaissance Banks and Art: The Strozzi Family’s Legacy of Wealth and Culture
In the bustling centers of Renaissance Italy, a quiet revolution was reshaping both art and finance. Florence and Venice were not only hubs of cultural brilliance but also cradles of modern banking. At the forefront of this transformation…
Renaissance Patronage: The Financial Foundations of Artistic Mastery
The Renaissance, an era of unparalleled cultural and artistic brilliance, marked a transformative moment in the history of art and economy. The roots of patronage are firmly embedded in a historical context defined by the economic and…
Medieval Coins: The Art, Power, and Economic Legacy of the Middle Ages
In a journey through history, the Middle Ages emerge as a period often labeled as dark and stagnant. Yet, beneath this characterization lies an era brimming with innovation and transformation. Among its defining features was coin minting—a…
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,…
Coins of Power: How Roman Currency Shaped Art, Culture, and Identity
Traveling back in time to the Roman Empire reveals a civilization that wielded its coins as powerful instruments of influence, transcending their role as mere currency. These coins were not only symbols of economic activity but also…