Evening Course in New York
Contemporary Art: Market Dynamics
This course provides students with an introduction to the business and financial aspects of the market for contemporary art. Students examine how the primary and secondary markets function, and the theories behind how monetary or “objective” values are attributed to objects considered by some to be priceless and by others to be worthless. The course also discusses possible explanations for price fluctuations and innovations in art finance such as investment funds, third party guarantees and art-backed lending.
Course dates
Dates: Mondays, February 27, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: 570 Lexington Avenue, New York
Faculty
The course is led by Franklin Boyd, principal and founder of Boyd Level LLC, a contemporary art consulting firm located in New York City. In addition to working with private clients, Ms. Boyd also frequently lectures on issues pertaining to the contemporary art market and maintains a separate legal practice which focuses on intellectual property, art law and general commercial issues.
Course fees
$625
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Further Information
For further information or questions about Public Programs, please email Matthew Stewart, Program Assistant, at
publicprogramsNY@sothebysinstitute.com Tel: +1 212.517.3929