Field Notes
The art world runs on relationships, memory, timing, and taste.
EDUCATION: AN ART ADVISOR’S MOST IMPORTANT SERVICE
The most valuable thing an advisor does isn't find art — it's help collectors understand what they're looking at.
INNOVATION: ART IN 2021
The pandemic accelerated a decade of digital transformation. What sticks, and what it means for collectors.
MIAMI ART WEEK 2020
No Art Basel — but Miami has a scene 365 days a year. Karen's guide to the week's best options.
THE ART WORLD IRL
Back in New York galleries for the first time in months. The energy is real, and the art community refuses to quit.
GOOD NEWS: ART IS STILL IN DEMAND
59% of collectors say the pandemic increased their interest. Karen's been closing deals consistently since May.
VIEW: MY TOP PICKS FOR UNTITLED, ART ONLINE
The first VR art fair opens — the organizers asked Karen to share her top picks to guide visitors.
THE ART WORLD PRESSES FORWARD – ONLINE
Intersect Aspen goes virtual and triples in size. With Frieze and TEFAF following suit, the shift is permanent.
THE STATE OF THE ART WORLD TODAY
Written at the outset of COVID-19: galleries are closed but open; and collectors who show up now will be remembered.
KAREN BOYER ON ART IN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, A GROWING TREND
Art as a serious asset class is getting wealth managers' attention. Karen speaks with South Florida Business and Wealth.
REFLECTIONS ON THE ART MARKET
Art Basel Basel was brisk and optimistic. Mid-career artists are gaining — and smaller galleries need our support.
ART IS AN INVESTMENT, SO MANAGE YOURS LIKE A PRO
From a Hedge Fund Roundtable panel: due diligence, portfolio construction, protection, and timing a sale.
MARCH IN NYC: A GREAT MONTH FOR SEEING ART
The Armory Show, mid-season auctions, and the Whitney Biennial's first season in its new Meatpacking home.
BRING ON 2017
Seven years in, Elements in Play has grown globally. The market is quieter — but full of opportunity for those who know where to look.
5 TIPS FOR ATTENDING AN ART FAIR – REDUX
The classic guide: floorplans, comfortable shoes, lunch strategy, and the single most efficient thing you can do.
THE SKY IS NOT FALLING
A Bloomberg "art crash" headline sparked client panic. Karen explains why the correction is healthy, not catastrophic.
TODAY’S ART MARKET: PERFORMANCE UPDATE
There is no single art market — there are dozens. A clear-eyed breakdown of where things actually stand.
THE VALUE OF ART ADVISORY
What art advisors actually do — and why Sotheby's paying $85M for a boutique advisory firm says everything.