ART MOSCOW

Sotheby’s Institute of Art – London invites you to a three-day intensive course focusing on contemporary art and the overall art market.

Aligned with one of the most prestigious art fairs around the world, the course offers special lectures, panel discussions with guided visits to the Fair by Institute faculty, experts in the field, gallery directors, dealers and leading art institutions.

Designed for collectors, art professionals, and those interested in art, the course addresses subjects ranging from trends in the art market to collecting strategies. Participants gain ‘hands-on’ experience of the fair through visits and small guided tours.

This three-day course aligned with Art Moscow, one of the most exciting art events in rapidly changing Russia, gives participants the opportunity to expand their knowledge of Contemporary Art and the Contemporary Russian Art scene.

Dates: Moscow: Thursday 15 - Saturday 17 May, 2008

Fee: £1,000. The fee is inclusive of all lectures, guided visits, luncheons, receptions and VIP passes.

Timetable:

Wednesday 14 May
Art Moscow Fair Vernissage

Thursday 15 May
Contemporary Art
09.30 Welcome and Registration
09.45 – 11.15 Introduction to Contemporary Art
11.15 – 12.30 Key Themes in Contemporary Art
12.30 – 14.00 Luncheon & discussion: Introduction by Art Moscow Management
14.00 – 15.30 Young Russian Artists and their Influences
15.30 – 17.30 Guided visit to Art Moscow
18.00 – 19.30 Cocktail Reception

Friday 16 May
Understanding the Art Market
09.45 – 11.00 Major Players in the Art Market – Highlighting Successful Business Strategies
11.15 – 12.30 Identifying Value in the Contemporary Art Market
12.30 – 14.00 Luncheon
14.00 – 15.30 The Russian Art Market Today
15.30 – 16.30 Guided Visit to Art Moscow

Saturday 17 May
Collecting Strategies
09.45 – 11.00 Defining Your Art Portfolio
11.15 – 12.30 Collecting Art
12.30 – 14.00 Luncheon
14.00 – 15.30 Working with Art Advisors and Galleries
15.30 – 17.30 Visit to artists’ studio or private collection

The timetable is subject to change.
The lectures will be held in English. Russian translation will be provided.

For further information and to book a place, please contact:

Emilie Faure
Tel +44 (0)20 7462 3249
Email: e.faure@sothebysinstitute.com

Download Booking Form.

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