LTArt Magazine

LTArt Chief Art Curator, Jessica Tanghetti, recaps the highlights of this year's Frieze London and Frieze Masters.

How has inflation and economic instability impacted the behaviours of art collectors and what can we expect in 2024?

Following Frieze Seoul 2023, we look back on some of the highlights and top sales. 

What are the fundamental aspects of art collecting? How can you get started, even with a low budget?

In our second artist spotlight and third episode of our Coffee Chats with LTArt series, LTArt CEO Francesca Casiraghi speaks to Fabio Pietrantonio, a rising star on the contemporary art scene in Italy.

How artists have used dreams to inspire their art

LTArt Chief Art Curator, Jessica Tanghetti, reviews the Venice Architecture Biennale 2023.

In this article, guest writer Andrea Baiguera takes a deep dive into LTArt's very own 'Untitled' (1967) by Marc Chagall.

Our Chief Art Curator, Jessica Tanghetti, provides an insightful recap of MiArt from her visit to the art fair last week.

With this year marking the 25th anniversary of Artprice, London Trade Art is excited to dive into some key findings from their recent 2022 Global Art Market Report.

To mark the opening of brand-new coworking space, Huckletree, LTArt caught up with Millecent Founder Priscila Dantas and contemporary artist Gabriella Anouk to discuss their collaboration with Huckletree and the future of digital art.

What is the new generation of young millennial and Gen Z art buyers, also known as ‘Next Gen collectors’, interested in and how are they expected to force art market players to change their ways and visions for the future?

In honour of International Women's Day, we dedicated our first artist spotlight, part of our Coffee Chats with LTArt series, to contemporary artist Dina El Sioufi. In this episode, LTArt CEO Francesca Casiraghi talks her about her latest artworks, her love of poetry and music, and her Egyptian roots.

In the first episode of Coffee Chats with LTArt, our CEO, Francesca Casiraghi, discusses how technology is shaping the art market and what we can expect in the future with Artisio Co-Founder & CEO, Berdia Qamarauli.

Three years on from the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, what has the concrete impact on the art market been and is there still a reason to be optimistic?

Despite the fact that women historically get better returns than men, a large percentage of them don't feel confident in their ability to make investment decisions. Female Invest is on a mission to change this, and we caught up with them to find out how.

Is art really the "safe haven asset" it is said to be, capable of weathering financial storms? LTArt looks back on 2022 for the answer.

Particularly over the last two decades, Chagall has become somewhat of an auction superstar. Specifically, if we look back on the current year, many of Chagall’s pieces sold for a higher price than their estimates at the most recent auctions. Read our latest article for a deep dive into the artist's market performance.

Discover the top trends we spotted at this year's Frieze London and Frieze Masters.

In this article, we explore what "Blue-Chip Art" means and why many investors consider this type of art to be a safer investment option. 

In this short article, we explain the unique way LTArt uses NFTs in their fractional ownership projects.

For a long time, art has been an attractive investment option for its low correlation with the equities market and risk-to-reward ratio. In this article, we explore how rising inflation and interest rates can be allies of the art market during times of economic turmoil.

Marc Chagall notoriously denied ever intentionally using symbolism in his art; however, many experts and admirers have sought to attribute meaning to his popular motifs. In this article, we explore some of the main interpretations.

Marc Chagall is recognised internationally for his poetic and dreamlike art. In this article, we dive into Chagall's history and 75-year-long career, which amounted to an astounding 10,000 artworks.

Our partnership with Art Money is helping us further accomplish our mission of making art as accessible as possible. Our Head of Marketing, Aurelia Clavien, interviews Angela Roldán, Head of Sales at Art Money, to discuss how the company is democratising art ownership.

LTArt CEO Francesca Casiraghi discusses a new partnership with Bobby Console-Verma, CEO of 1fs Wealth.

Our Chief Art Officer, Jessica Tanghetti, takes us on a tour of miart 2022, highlighting the key pieces that caught her eye.

London Trade Art Magazine dives into the sixth edition of the Art Basel and UBS Art Market Report.

NFT expert, Cameron Stubbs, asks whether NFT fractionalisation is anchored in the future of art collection.

Ahead of the launch of her 5 animated NFTs and in honour of International Women's Day, contemporary artist Gabriella Anouk tells us about her latest project and what it means to be a female cryptoartist today.

What should you look for in a company or professional when purchasing shares of an artwork?

What is the secondary market and how can you assess how much an NFT will increase in value over time?

Before proceeding with NFT investments, it is important to understand their origins and advantages. In this article, we explore the history of NFTs, in order to answer the question of what makes them so revolutionary.

Deloitte recently released their 2021 edition of the Art & Finance Report, summarising and analysing how the art world is currently navigating through numerous global challenges. In this article, we break down the report’s main points.

Last week, the London (and international) art scene was delighted to be able to once again visit Frieze London and Frieze Masters after the pandemic had forced its doors to close. Despite its slightly slower pace, the fair delivered some interesting indications regarding future trends in the art market.

London Trade Art Magazine dives into the Art Basel and UBS mid-year review 2021.

What does the future hold for NFTs and fractional ownership in the art market? UK-based digital artist @frankxtown answers this and discusses his new digital art portfolio, specially created for LTArt, in part 2 of our interview with him.

UK-based digital artist @frankxtown talks to us about digital art, specifically his artworks, and how it is shaping the art market.

Our first Pooling Investment project is now live! Become a co-owner of an amazing contemporary artwork through the purchase of NFTs.

An LTArt interview with Dr. Curt Bilby, Executive Chairman of ArtDiscovery, a market leader for scientific analysis and technical art history in support of art authentication.

Insights and advice from London-based fine art shipping and specialist logistics provider, Queen's.

Edouard Gouin, Co-founder of Convelio, in Conversation with LTArt

In the second part of our Q&A, LTArt artist Lapo Simeoni, who has created our novel Pooling Investment project, '25.000 euro', tells us what he thinks of NFTs and fractional ownership.

Learn all about the story behind our pioneering Pooling Investment project, '25.000 euro', in the first part of our Q&A with the artist, Lapo Simeoni.

In the second episode of The LTArt Office Tour, we guide you through the works of Laura Santamaria that are currently on display at our London headquarters.

In the first episode of The LTArt Office Tour, we guide you through the works of Diego Miguel Mirabella that are currently on display at our London headquarters.

LTArt artist Francesco Irnem uses Google Voice to answer five questions related to his creative process and the wider art industry.

Following the wave of excitement around NFTs that has taken over the art world, all eyes have now turned to CryptoArtists. To help guide you through the crowd, here's a list of the top 5 CryptoArtists to watch.

The LTArt team dives into the phenomenon that has been shaking up the art world for the last weeks: NFTs (Non -Fungible tokens).

After a year where physical art events have been pushed online, Art Dubai became the first international art fair to take place physically since the start of the pandemic.

Art Basel and UBS 2021 report - key findings

What do you do if you want to invest in art, but you have a budget of £10,000 or less? There are several ways you can start collecting art without breaking the bank.

Frieze was forced, for the first time in its history, to go fully digital. Is going virtual the future of art fairs? If so, what are the pros and cons?

Art therapy is based on the theory that art and creativity are powerful tools for improving health and wellbeing, but what exactly is the relationship between art and mental health? Does art really have the power to ‘heal’? 

If art can reduce negative feelings, then it would make sense to say that it can also improve concentration, productivity and motivation. So, what role does art really play in the workplace? Does it have the power to boost performance?

What can lessons learned from the first UK lockdown tell us about the impact of the second on art and cultural institutions? What will its effect on the art market be?

What can art created in previous pandemics tell us about surmounting Covid-19? In an attempt to answer this, we’ve looked back at two of the most famous pandemics in history: the bubonic plague and the 1918 flu pandemic.

During our last webinar, we discussed the positive effects of art on mental health when working from home. Here's a recap of the key points we discussed, plus important links.

As of January 1st, 2021, the UK has officially left the European Union, with both parties having finally managed to secure a deal just days before the deadline. But what implications does the new Trade Deal have on the art market? How will it affect the way the art world does business? Here are a few predictions we've explored.

How has fractional ownership grown during the pandemic and why is it increasingly becoming the most attractive investment option. 

What are some of the most expensive artworks to have ever been sold at auction, and why do record-breaking auction performances seem to be on the rise?

 In honour of International Women's Day, we caught up with London Trade Art CEO, Francesca Casiraghi, to see how she views gender disparity in the art world today. 

Millennials are now the fastest-growing segment of collectors, purchasing and spending more than any other segment in the market. But, who are the millennials and what is the millennial generation looking for?

Undeniably, some female artists have become more famous now than they were in the past; however, a great majority of female artists remain overlooked by history. Today, we shine a spotlight on eight of these ‘forgotten’ female artists.

Contemporary Art Market: What are the current trends and how do they influence the market of a specific artist?

Now that museums and galleries have mostly re-opened, we can once again flock to art exhibitions to show our support and enjoy seeing our favourite pieces of art in a new light.

Could fractional ownership encourage and act as an entry point for a new wave of younger buyers to invest in the art market? And, if so, does it make for a good investment?

 Let’s take a look at two of the Tate's most disputed purchases.

Have you ever heard about Art Free Ports? A drab compound of blocky grey majestic warehouses surrounded by a barbed-wire fence is the contemporary shape of a jewellery box.

A compelling conversation with Francesco Irnem

Introducing the 'ABC's of Art Evaluation', our guide to making smart art investments.

Is investing in passions a millionaire habit? Actually, you don’t have to be a petrolhead to enjoy the benefits of portfolio diversification that passion investments can bring beyond the intrinsic emotional added value.

How do I know I’m paying a fair price when I buy art? Can I afford it? Will it be a smart investment? 

A meditative space-time journey. This is how I would sum-up Laura Santamaria’s studio visit: an experience full of energy and emotional involvement, thanks both to the compelling conversation with the artist and her intense work. 

Similarly to other industries, the art market operates in a two-tier system, where the primary market is for first-time sales, while the secondary for resale.

It is a fact that technology is becoming a strategic tool among art stakeholders: the digitalization in the art market and the search of alternative solutions to attract newcomers is an unstoppable process.