Short Course: Art Markets

Dates: 10-14 November 2008
Duration: 5 Days, 9.00am - 6.00pm

A review of the players of the art market: dealers/brokers, collectors (speculators), artists, auctioneers, financial institutions; an examination of the financial mechanisms underpinning the art economy; an exploration of the inter-relationship between the state-funded cultural sector and the commercial gallery world; the implication of tax as a constraint on the art market; a comprehensive review of the history, philosophy and guiding principles of the contemporary art market, (including notions of human selfishness, and the Christian church’s value system).

Fee: SGD 5,000

We have decided to offer the opportunity for 2 people together to attend short courses and travel programmes at a reduced total cost. The fee for the second person will be reduced by 50%.

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

Alan Koh
T: +65 6305 2603
E: a.koh@sothebysinstitute.com