Can art be considered a genuine asset class? And if so, how does one choose wisely? With Luxembourg Art Week just a few days away, this new B17 x Forbes Talk examines the art market from a distinctly business and wealth management perspective.
Buying a work of art for pleasure does not preclude considering its value. How can one identify artists and works likely to stand the test of time? How are prices determined? What role do galleries, art fairs, auction houses and specialist advisers play? How can one build a coherent collection, and what place can art occupy within a wealth diversification strategy?
Investing in art also involves understanding a unique market, where quality, rarity, provenance, reputation, trends and networks have a decisive influence. The potential for capital appreciation can be significant, but careful selection remains essential.
To unpack these mechanisms, B17 and Forbes Luxembourg are bringing together three professionals who operate at complementary stages of the market: Mélanie de Jamblinne, director of Luxembourg Art Week; Clémence Boisanté, director of Ceysson & Bénétière in Luxembourg; and Pauline Haon, Benelux Director of The Fine Art Group and an international specialist in post-war and contemporary art.
The discussion will cover everything from discovering an artist to acquisition, building a collection, the valuation of artworks, the secondary market and collectors’ evolving expectations.
The Talk will be moderated by Pierre-Yves Lanneau Saint Léger, Director of Forbes Luxembourg.
Discussion will be held in French.
The B17 x Forbes Talk is our flagship monthly business event.
Each edition brings together renowned experts and speakers from various sectors to explore current trends and upcoming challenges. Discussions and analyses are published in Forbes Luxembourg magazine.
This conference format fosters in-depth and interactive exchanges.
Thanks to the caliber of its guests and its content, the B17 x Forbes Talk has become a must-attend event for the Luxembourg business community.
