February 10, 2025
Artists

Black History Month Artist Profile: Tiff Davis

This Black History Month, the Philadelphia Department of Aviation highlights Black artists whose artwork has been featured at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).Tiff Davis, also known as American Queen TJD, had the opportunity to have her artwork, “My Thoughts Wear Crowns”, on display in PHL’s F Connector for two years as part of “Jawn 6”.  

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Visual artists

This Artist Is Giving the 2024 Brit Awards After-Party a Visual Boost

Universal Music is collaborating with the London-based artist Lakwena Maciver for this year’s Brit Awards. Maciver’s artwork TIL THE SUN COMES UP (2024) will feature as a keepsake for guests at Universal’s Brits after-party, known as one of the hottest tickets on the U.K. entertainment calendar. Her geometric designs will also adorn the venue and

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European Artists

from scammed sex object to European art royalty

When Germaine Greer wrote a study of female artists she called it The Obstacle Race. To achieve success, she argued, women had to overcome the career equivalent of rope ladders and monkey bars. For centuries, for instance, they were banned from live art classes, where they would have gazed on male flesh. The trouble was

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Art Investment

What are NFTs and are they a good investment?

Important information Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Read more NFTs are virtual tokens that use blockchain technology to record proof of ownership of pretty much anything unique or scarce – such

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Art Investment

The art of long-term investing

While long-term growth and preservation of capital are hardly unique principles for a wealth management firm, for Christopher Tsai, it’s his intermingled approach toward both that sets Tsai Capital apart – especially where his passion for art investment is concerned. “We focus on five-year-plus time horizons,” Tsai says. “Our client base, which includes high-net-worth individuals,

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Visual artists

The festival where the worlds of music and visual arts collide

By: INQUIRER.net BrandRoom – 2 weeks ago If you’re a music fest enthusiast, you may have undoubtedly heard of Bobapalooza 2024, one of the grandest music and arts festivals like no other! Bobapalooza had an extensive roster of artists who captivated audiences from all walks

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Art Investment

What India’s super-rich are spending on

New Delhi: India’s booming economy has fuelled a surge in investments in expensive watches, art and other luxury collectibles among the country’s super-rich. Opulent symbols of wealth such as Rolex watches and MF Husain artworks offer the ultra-rich not only status but also potentially lucrative returns. For India’s 1%, who account for 40% of the

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Art Investment

Indian ultra-rich invest 17% wealth in luxury items

India’s ultra-rich are investing 17% of their wealth in luxury items, with watches, art, and jewellery being the top preferences, according to Knight Frank’s ‘The Wealth Report 2024’. The report was released in a virtual press conference and it focuses on the investment habits of Indian Ultra-high Net Worth Individuals (UHNWI), defined as those with

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Artists

Europe’s artists deserve better working conditions

It is not uncommon to hear heartfelt laudatios to Europe’s culture and heritage in political speeches. Yet, there is a disconnect between the declared high value ascribed to culture and the low level of support devoted to cultural creators and cultural professionals.   In today’s Europe, the biggest investments in culture are made by artists and

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Art Investment

How Art Improves Portfolio Performance and Diversification

Amid fluctuating markets and financial uncertainty, investors continuously seek stable and profitable avenues to diversify their portfolios. A less conventional but increasingly popular option is art investment. Allen Sukholitsky, CFA, and Chief Investment Officer at Masterworks, highlights art’s significant role in enhancing portfolio performance through diversification, leveraging data from 1997 to H1 2021. Art as

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