Launched in 2017, the Masterworks investment platform has made investing in contemporary art accessible and streamlined, paving the way for a new way to engage in the art market. Recently, Masterworks announced the acquisition of its 250th painting, itself an exciting landmark in the company’s holdings that also heralds the continued expansion of its collection.
Traditionally, investing in the fine arts has often been an incredibly nebulous and opaque process, requiring insider knowledge and connections. But that hasn’t stopped the average investor from wanting to engage in the art market as a way to diversify their portfolio. Masterworks has forged a new way for investors to leverage art as an investment opportunity by taking the guesswork out, offering individuals the ability to buy and trade stocks of iconic art sourced and verified by their world-class research and acquisition teams – works of art that for many would otherwise be out of reach. Acquiring artwork directly from dealers, advisors and collectors, Masterworks has created a diverse collection of valuable artwork from which each member can benefit from their holistic appreciation.
Courtesy of Masterworks.
Masterworks CEO Scott Lynn said, “Contemporary art has outperformed the S&P for the past 26 years, but there has been no way to invest in it. Masterworks is the first company to offer art investment products to the retail investing public. »
Part of Masterworks’ success can be attributed to the diversification of artist markets it engages with. Focusing primarily on blue-chip artists with established reputations and growth potential – with valuations between $500,000 and $25,000,000 – Masterworks currently buys from more than 100 contemporary and post-modern artist markets. different war. Here are some examples :
- Alighiero Boetti
- Alma Thomas
- Carmen Herrera
- David Hockney
- Edward Ruscha
- Gunther Forg
- Helen Frankenthaler
- Joan Mitchell
- Jonas Wood
- Julie Mehretu
- KAWS
- Kazuo Shiraga
- Laura Owens
- Liu Ye
- Lynette Yiadom-Boakye
- Matthew Wang
- Nicholas Party
- Nina Chanel Abney
- Seo Bo Park
- Pierre Soulage
- Yoshitomo Nara
Whether you are a seasoned art collector or an investor new to the art market, Masterworks offers a transparent and simple opportunity to leverage fractional art investing and diversify your portfolio with fine art works. art from some of the most famous artists in the world.
Collectors and advisors interested in selling works to masterpieces should email [email protected]masterpieces.com.
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