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Sotheby’s Institute of Art named as a supporting partner for inaugural FT Live Business of Art Summit.

Sotheby’s Institute of Art is delighted to announce that it is a Supporting Partner of the FT Live’s inaugural Business of Art Summit taking place on 9 October at 180 The Strand in London. The Summit will bring together the art world including artists, gallerists, fair owners, dealers, collectors, auction houses, and art advisers. Speakers will be sharing insights into the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the art industry today.

The main focus of the summit is dedicated to understanding market shifts and future growth. The event will cover topics relating to the economics of art, sustainability, the industry's use of technology, and more. This full-day summit can be attended in person or digitally, with access to sessions available to registrants after the event, and attendees will have an opportunity to gain access to key players in the art community, as well as listen to exclusive keynote interviews, interactive panel discussions, and high-level debates.

About FT Live

Last year saw record art sales, and the past 20 years have seen significant changes in the market. Art institutions have had to adapt to diminishing funding, whilst technological advances and an expanding calendar of fairs have contributed to the broadening reach for artists. Demographics and diversity are also driving shifts. Against this backdrop are increasing costs and complexity, issues around restitution and provenance, sustainability, philanthropy, jurisdictions and tax for collections, copyright concerns and AI implications.

The Business of Art Summit will bring together the art world including artists, gallerists, fair owners, dealers, collectors, auction houses, art advisers, consultants and appraisers, as well as other service providers, including shippers, storage providers, and framers.