The Journal

The Journal explores contemporary art, collecting, and the role of art in shaping culture, homes, hospitality environments, and workplaces. Through guides, insights, and perspectives from our advisory practice, we share practical knowledge for collectors, designers, hospitality groups, corporations, and anyone seeking a deeper relationship with art.

Working with Our Art Advisory: Our Process Explained

Collecting art is an intellectual and aesthetic pursuit—one that unfolds through sustained curiosity, discernment, and a willingness to engage deeply with the visual culture of…
What the Art Market’s Correction Means & Why It’s the Best Time to Start Collecting

The headlines have been hard to miss. Pace Gallery, one of the most powerful commercial galleries in the world, recently announced significant staff reductions and…
How to Build an Art Collection with Intention

Building a serious art collection begins long before you buy your first artwork. It starts with an honest look at how you live, what your…
Trusts and Estates: Preserving Art Legacies for Future Generations

As art advisors, we work in concert with trustees, legal experts, and estate planners to ensure the seamless management and preservation of distinguished art collections.…
The Impact of Art on Society: Shaping Culture, Challenging Norms, and Fostering Change

Art has always been a cornerstone of human civilization, serving as a profound medium for expression, communication, and reflection. From the ancient cave paintings that…
Working with Our Art Advisory: A Guide for Wealth Managers

As an art advisory, we work alongside wealth managers who recognize that art increasingly plays a meaningful role in the lives of their clients. Our…
Exploring Global Perspectives: The 2024 Venice Biennale

As the curtains closed on the preview week of the 2024 Biennale de Arte in Venice, the art world found itself awash in a whirlwind…
Working with Our Art Advisory: A Guide for Hotels

Art plays an important role in how a hotel is experienced. Beyond decoration, it contributes to a property’s identity, atmosphere, and sense of place. The…
Insights from The Armory Show, 2023 New York

This month marked the much-anticipated return of The Armory Show 2023, an annual art fair held in the heart of New York City. VIP opening…
Art Basel Recap: The Art Market is Safe and Strong

If you only pay attention to one art fair, you look at Art Basel. Widely considered the premier art event in the world, Art Basel…
Art as an Investment: Navigating the Complexities of Building a Valuable Portfolio

In today’s ever-evolving financial landscape, investors seeking to diversify their portfolios are increasingly drawn to the allure of art as a compelling investment option. The…
Working with Our Art Advisory: A Guide to Leasing Fine Art

As an art advisory, we offer valuable services to businesses to assist them with leasing fine art, whether it’s a single piece or a complete…
How has Brexit Altered the Landscape of the UK Art Market?

Five years after the vote to leave the EU, Brexit’s impact on UK industry, including its art market, is profound and ongoing. Increased bureaucracy, combined…
Working with Our Art Advisory: A Guide for Interior Designers

As an art advisory, we offer valuable services to interior designers to assist them with acquiring art that complements their project, whether it’s a single…
The Learning Series: What is Modern Art?

Modern Art is a period that developed over the course of roughly 100 years emerging in the late 19th century and lasted until the mid-20th…
The East Asian Art Market: Why Singapore is on the Rise

The East Asian art market is increasingly prominent in the global art scene, changing its favored geopolitical backdrop from hub to hub inside of the…
Paris Line Up: 2023 Exhibitions you Can’t Miss

Paris promises a plethora of remarkable exhibitions lined up for this year from historical staples to innovative experimental installations. Here’s a quick look at three…
Art Market 2022 Review

After the massive global slowdown triggered by the pandemic, 2021 saw an encouraging bounce-back for the art market. But while aggregate sales in the dealer…
Frieze London & the Ultra-Contemporary Market

There’s a new word buzzing in the art world as the rise of a rapidly expanding category shows no sign of economic turndown. Collectors across…
This Fall’s Must-See European Art Fairs

While the global pandemic drove much of the event-driven market to shift online, 2021 not only saw the global art market recover strongly, but witnessed…