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Art Investment

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The Benefits and Drawbacks of Fractionalized Art Ownership

In late 2025, billionaire Thomas Kaplan said he was considering fractionalizing the world-renowned Leiden Collection and launching it as an IPO.
By Daniel Grant
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From Rothko to Revenue: Unlocking Liquidity Through Art-Backed Lending

Philip Hoffman, CEO and founder of The Fine Art Group, has spent the last two decades turning passion-driven collections into strategic financial instruments. As global markets tighten and liquidity becomes king, Hoffman is helping collectors see their Picassos and Pollocks not just as prized possessions—but as capital, collateral and leverage for the future.
By Philip Hoffman
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Art Investment Strategies: How to Capitalize on the Buyer’s Art Market

In art investment, the rules are simple: to thrive, you must be bold, informed and ahead of the curve.
By Philip Hoffman
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Here’s What’s Leading Next Week’s 20th- and 21st-Century Evening Sales at Christie’s

By Tiffany Del Valle
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Meet the Platform Selling Warhol’s ‘Marilyn’ to Investors for $53 a Share

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

Decoding the Inexact Science of Buying Art: Q&A With Fine Art Group CEO Philip Hoffman

By Sissi Cao

Free Drinks For Art: Soho House Makes a Trade

By Anthony Haden-Guest
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