I really like that you brought this up, but I wish you'd almost delve further on the idea of "I’m saying that we can’t approach it like the stock market and we shouldn’t expect to be able to. " I really adored your book recommendation this summer, and I think if you delved further into the idea of how we should think about an investment in art, both financially and the intangible value that all of us feel from it, I think that would help us ALL get somewhere, if that makes sense.
I do agree with you that too many art companies focus on it from the financial side and it leaves the substance of the art like almost an afterthought. I love how you mention that we should invest in "a world we want to see" and I can't wait until the next post as always!
Well done and thought your point by point differences were honest. Something is obviously wrong when the price of a piece of art is the topic and not the art itself. Appreciate the reminder of focusing on what really matters and the substance of what the artist is saying.
This! There are SO many companies and narriatives out there that are missing the key elements that you are discussing, Hall. First and foremost, the "average" investor should focus on diversivication and not "making a killing'. If you are only purchasing art for its prospective financial value, then you are missing the point. The intersection of art and finance might seem disparate at first glance, but intentional education reveals their profound connection. Investing in art is not merely about monetary gain; it is about recognizing and valuing cultural and intellectual capital. Similarly, investing in women, particularly women artists, is an investment in diversity, creativity, and societal growth.
Intentional education for investing, especially in art, teaches us to look beyond the surface and appreciate the depth and context of artistic creations. It empowers us to make informed decisions, understanding the cultural and financial implications of our investments. When this education extends to investing in women, it fosters a more inclusive and equitable art market. It challenges the status quo, promotes gender parity, and ensures that women artists receive the recognition and support they deserve. Intentional investing is the basis for generational change. Artists, and especially women artists, are the visual documentarians - the pictoral history of our times and give us a visual narriative to discuss and contemplate. Extend the conversation for the right reasons and recognize that joy is ROI as well.
You're spot on, Michele! Intentional is a key word here, and the phrase "joy is ROI" should be a mantra!
I also think that investing in women artists can be thought of as investing in a career— you commit to supporting an artist across time and her career gains momentum because of that underlying support. Has your investment made a return? Well, that artist is doing better than they were when you started supporting them, so absolutely it's made a return.
I really like that you brought this up, but I wish you'd almost delve further on the idea of "I’m saying that we can’t approach it like the stock market and we shouldn’t expect to be able to. " I really adored your book recommendation this summer, and I think if you delved further into the idea of how we should think about an investment in art, both financially and the intangible value that all of us feel from it, I think that would help us ALL get somewhere, if that makes sense.
I do agree with you that too many art companies focus on it from the financial side and it leaves the substance of the art like almost an afterthought. I love how you mention that we should invest in "a world we want to see" and I can't wait until the next post as always!
Thank you for the comment, Ebonique. Follow up post coming your way next week!
Well done and thought your point by point differences were honest. Something is obviously wrong when the price of a piece of art is the topic and not the art itself. Appreciate the reminder of focusing on what really matters and the substance of what the artist is saying.
This! There are SO many companies and narriatives out there that are missing the key elements that you are discussing, Hall. First and foremost, the "average" investor should focus on diversivication and not "making a killing'. If you are only purchasing art for its prospective financial value, then you are missing the point. The intersection of art and finance might seem disparate at first glance, but intentional education reveals their profound connection. Investing in art is not merely about monetary gain; it is about recognizing and valuing cultural and intellectual capital. Similarly, investing in women, particularly women artists, is an investment in diversity, creativity, and societal growth.
Intentional education for investing, especially in art, teaches us to look beyond the surface and appreciate the depth and context of artistic creations. It empowers us to make informed decisions, understanding the cultural and financial implications of our investments. When this education extends to investing in women, it fosters a more inclusive and equitable art market. It challenges the status quo, promotes gender parity, and ensures that women artists receive the recognition and support they deserve. Intentional investing is the basis for generational change. Artists, and especially women artists, are the visual documentarians - the pictoral history of our times and give us a visual narriative to discuss and contemplate. Extend the conversation for the right reasons and recognize that joy is ROI as well.
You're spot on, Michele! Intentional is a key word here, and the phrase "joy is ROI" should be a mantra!
I also think that investing in women artists can be thought of as investing in a career— you commit to supporting an artist across time and her career gains momentum because of that underlying support. Has your investment made a return? Well, that artist is doing better than they were when you started supporting them, so absolutely it's made a return.