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Jo Baer Investing Guide: Pace Gallery Underdog?
Jo Baer is an American/Dutch born in 1929. She is best known for her contributions to the Minimalist and Conceptual art movements of the 1960s and 70s. Her work from this time is characterized by its precise geometry and subtle use of color and lines, stripping art down to its most essential elements and challenging…
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Martin Creed Investing Guide: Better Than Hirst?
While being among his most famous works, the examples above are not really collectable for your everyday art investor. Could you live with the light in your bedroom turning on and off every 5 seconds for eternity? Luckily we have the option to collect his paintings, prints, and other editions, many of which are just…
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Yayoi Kusama Investing Guide: Not For Beginner Collectors?
Except for the few examples on the market that are within the budget of beginner collectors (such as the Kusama numbered skateboard editions), it may be better for you to consider investing in emerging artists that can grow into a Blue-Chip artist like Yayoi Kusama. Perhaps you might like to explore some lessor known or…
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Ivy Haldeman Investing Guide: The Next Big Thing?
For those who want to collect Ivy Haldeman’s work but can’t afford her current prices, there are a few options. Wait until she graces us with some editioned prints or drawings. If you cannot wait, you could look for small paintings and drawings that she has released in the past and offer to purchase them…
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David Shrigley Investing Guide: Big Thumbs Up
David Shrigley is a British artist who began to gain prominence in the early 1990s. He is most well-known for his illustrations which often feature hand-written text coupled with childlike drawings, and explores themes such as mortality, loneliness, and the human condition in an absurd, humorous and often bleak manner.
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KAWS Investing Guide: Unsustainable Growth?
KAWS is an American artist and designer best known for his graffiti and street art. His work often features reinterpretations of popular cartoon characters, such as Mickey Mouse and the Simpsons. His work is known for its bold colours, graphic shapes, and playful imagery.
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Exhibitions In 2023 That Could Have A Big Impact On The Art Market
Major exhibitions are one of the most significant factors influencing prices in the art market. This is because they place a massive spotlight on particular artists, movements, themes, or styles, which, if in the right place at the right time, can impact public and collector demand. So with this in mind, collectors should pay attention…
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Introducing The ‘Artwork Watchlist’
We are proud to introduce Easel Investing’s Artwork Watch-List to our readers. In this newly created section, you can browse a selection of artworks that we personally have on our watch-list or have recently acquired. Our Watch-List recommends specific artworks for investment from Blue-Chip, Established, and Emerging artists which fit our specific risk profile.
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Picasso’s 50-Year Death Anniversary
How will prices for Pablo Picasso’s artwork react to the upcoming 50th anniversary of his death? I ask this because there will be increased media coverage of the late artist and the numerous exhibitions scheduled to coincide with this anniversary. With the increase in Picasso’s presence in the media and out in the world in…
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A Beginners Strategy For Art Collecting
I would recommend that you start by collecting inexpensive editions from blue-chip artists (or at least from very well-known artists that sit just outside blue-chip status). Editions such as skateboards and prints may be best, as they are the easiest to find. But sculptural editions would also be a good choice for beginners as they…
