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Sotheby’s Institute of Art and LARRY’S LIST announce a partnership for art market education, featuring online courses, an exclusive Hong Kong in-person course, and study tours within the Asia region.

Sotheby’s Institute of Art, a renowned institution for art education, and LARRY’S LIST, the leading art collector knowledge company, are pleased to announce their new partnership aimed at enhancing art market education with a focus on Asia from February 2024.

This collaboration will offer a range of live online courses, a Hong Kong-exclusive in-person course on contemporary art collections and study tours within Asia.

“Through this collaboration with LARRY’S LIST, Sotheby’s Institute of Art is able to create new offerings with in-depth Asian art market insights, to ensure an exceptional experience for students seeking to further their knowledge of this region,” comments Joe Watson, Global Director of Collegiate and Professional Programs at Sotheby’s Institute of Art. 

“Both Sotheby’s Institute of Art and LARRY’S LIST have long histories of creating and sharing unique and original content—Sotheby’s Institute with their diverse courses and educational offerings and LARRY’S LIST with our industry reports and collector events—and this mutual drive is what has brought us together in our new venture,” says Christoph Noe, co-founder of LARRY’S LIST. 

With the global art market experiencing continuous growth and Asia emerging as a vibrant hub, this collaboration combines Sotheby’s Institute of Art’s educational authority and historic standing in the art world with LARRY’S LIST's expertise on the global collector scene and well-established reputation within Asia. The result is a comprehensive and immersive learning experience that will empower art enthusiasts, collectors and professionals to navigate the dynamic art market in Asia and globally. 

Offerings include: 

  • Online professional classes on art business and art marketing commencing February 19 and April 10, 2024, respectively 
  • In-person professional course on Collecting Art Today to be held in March 2024 during Hong Kong Art Week
  • Study tour Busan / Seoul experience in May 2024 

All courses, conceived by industry experts and seasoned professionals, will provide invaluable insights into Asia’s art scene, emerging trends and market dynamics. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the art market, enabling them to make informed decisions and seize opportunities in this rapidly evolving landscape. The courses cater to a range of art world roles, including established and emerging collectors, art advisors, gallery and art museum professionals, collection managers, corporate art managers and professionals working in the brand and luxury industry.  

For further information and enrolment on each course see links below:

About LARRY’S LIST

LARRY’S LIST is the leading art collector knowledge company, providing essential resources, insights and connections to a global community of collectors. With its extensive database, engaging content and industry expertise including over 300 collector and private museum interviews, LARRY’S LIST serves as a trusted platform for collectors seeking to navigate and engage in the art world. Recent publications include the PRIVATE ART MUSEUM REPORT (2023), The Art Collector Instagram Attention Report (2022) and The Next Gen Art Collectors (2021).