Comments on: Refresher: Why Art Isn’t A Great Long Term Investment http://www.artfagcity.com/2008/10/17/refresher-why-art-isnt-a-great-long-term-investment/ New York art news and reviews. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:20:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Shanehttp://www.artfagcity.com/2008/10/17/refresher-why-art-isnt-a-great-long-term-investment/comment-page-1/#comment-111418 Shane Mon, 27 Oct 2008 06:02:30 +0000 http://www.artfagcity.com/2008/10/17/refresher-why-art-isnt-a-great-long-term-investment/#comment-111418 I disagree with the thrust of this editorial. In these economic climates, it is a total CRAPSHOOT as to what investments hold value. I would have to think that even 'marginal'(I don;t care for the semantic argument, thanks) artists that can maintain a productive career in this day and age can manifest decent prices. And on the other side of the coin, if dumbass investors are flocking to the next safe haven, why NOT art? Artists should cash in while the iron is hot. To think that Art has become a commodity to invest in should attract just the right amount of naive old-school money to line a few deserving pockets. I disagree with the thrust of this editorial. In these economic climates, it is a total CRAPSHOOT as to what investments hold value. I would have to think that even ‘marginal’(I don;t care for the semantic argument, thanks) artists that can maintain a productive career in this day and age can manifest decent prices. And on the other side of the coin, if dumbass investors are flocking to the next safe haven, why NOT art? Artists should cash in while the iron is hot. To think that Art has become a commodity to invest in should attract just the right amount of naive old-school money to line a few deserving pockets.

]]> By: Shanehttp://www.artfagcity.com/2008/10/17/refresher-why-art-isnt-a-great-long-term-investment/comment-page-1/#comment-314719 Shane Mon, 27 Oct 2008 06:02:00 +0000 http://www.artfagcity.com/2008/10/17/refresher-why-art-isnt-a-great-long-term-investment/#comment-314719 I disagree with the thrust of this editorial. In these economic climates, it is a total CRAPSHOOT as to what investments hold value. I would have to think that even 'marginal'(I don;t care for the semantic argument, thanks) artists that can maintain a productive career in this day and age can manifest decent prices. And on the other side of the coin, if dumbass investors are flocking to the next safe haven, why NOT art? Artists should cash in while the iron is hot. To think that Art has become a commodity to invest in should attract just the right amount of naive old-school money to line a few deserving pockets. I disagree with the thrust of this editorial. In these economic climates, it is a total CRAPSHOOT as to what investments hold value. I would have to think that even ‘marginal’(I don;t care for the semantic argument, thanks) artists that can maintain a productive career in this day and age can manifest decent prices. And on the other side of the coin, if dumbass investors are flocking to the next safe haven, why NOT art? Artists should cash in while the iron is hot. To think that Art has become a commodity to invest in should attract just the right amount of naive old-school money to line a few deserving pockets.

]]> By: Shanehttp://www.artfagcity.com/2008/10/17/refresher-why-art-isnt-a-great-long-term-investment/comment-page-1/#comment-314720 Shane Mon, 27 Oct 2008 06:02:00 +0000 http://www.artfagcity.com/2008/10/17/refresher-why-art-isnt-a-great-long-term-investment/#comment-314720 I disagree with the thrust of this editorial. In these economic climates, it is a total CRAPSHOOT as to what investments hold value. I would have to think that even 'marginal'(I don;t care for the semantic argument, thanks) artists that can maintain a productive career in this day and age can manifest decent prices. And on the other side of the coin, if dumbass investors are flocking to the next safe haven, why NOT art? Artists should cash in while the iron is hot. To think that Art has become a commodity to invest in should attract just the right amount of naive old-school money to line a few deserving pockets. I disagree with the thrust of this editorial. In these economic climates, it is a total CRAPSHOOT as to what investments hold value. I would have to think that even ‘marginal’(I don;t care for the semantic argument, thanks) artists that can maintain a productive career in this day and age can manifest decent prices. And on the other side of the coin, if dumbass investors are flocking to the next safe haven, why NOT art? Artists should cash in while the iron is hot. To think that Art has become a commodity to invest in should attract just the right amount of naive old-school money to line a few deserving pockets.

]]> By: Nicholas Forresthttp://www.artfagcity.com/2008/10/17/refresher-why-art-isnt-a-great-long-term-investment/comment-page-1/#comment-110107 Nicholas Forrest Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:35:28 +0000 http://www.artfagcity.com/2008/10/17/refresher-why-art-isnt-a-great-long-term-investment/#comment-110107 People seem to think that in order for art to be a good investment a majority of works on the market need to have experienced a significant increase in value which is never going to be the case. Art is a good investment when chosen correctly and when approached correctly. If this wasn't the case then there wouldn't be 30 odd art investment funds returning around 10-15% per annum to their investors. Investing in art successfully is not as easy as some people would make out which causes problems when so many people go into the art market with an incorrect impression and false expectations of art as an investmentNicholas Forrest http://www.artmarketblog.com People seem to think that in order for art to be a good investment a majority of works on the market need to have experienced a significant increase in value which is never going to be the case. Art is a good investment when chosen correctly and when approached correctly. If this wasn’t the case then there wouldn’t be 30 odd art investment funds returning around 10-15% per annum to their investors. Investing in art successfully is not as easy as some people would make out which causes problems when so many people go into the art market with an incorrect impression and false expectations of art as an investment

Nicholas Forrest
http://www.artmarketblog.com

]]> By: Nicholas Forresthttp://www.artfagcity.com/2008/10/17/refresher-why-art-isnt-a-great-long-term-investment/comment-page-1/#comment-314718 Nicholas Forrest Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:35:00 +0000 http://www.artfagcity.com/2008/10/17/refresher-why-art-isnt-a-great-long-term-investment/#comment-314718 People seem to think that in order for art to be a good investment a majority of works on the market need to have experienced a significant increase in value which is never going to be the case. Art is a good investment when chosen correctly and when approached correctly. If this wasn't the case then there wouldn't be 30 odd art investment funds returning around 10-15% per annum to their investors. Investing in art successfully is not as easy as some people would make out which causes problems when so many people go into the art market with an incorrect impression and false expectations of art as an investmentNicholas Forrest http://www.artmarketblog.com People seem to think that in order for art to be a good investment a majority of works on the market need to have experienced a significant increase in value which is never going to be the case. Art is a good investment when chosen correctly and when approached correctly. If this wasn’t the case then there wouldn’t be 30 odd art investment funds returning around 10-15% per annum to their investors. Investing in art successfully is not as easy as some people would make out which causes problems when so many people go into the art market with an incorrect impression and false expectations of art as an investment

Nicholas Forrest
http://www.artmarketblog.com

]]> By: Art Fag Cityhttp://www.artfagcity.com/2008/10/17/refresher-why-art-isnt-a-great-long-term-investment/comment-page-1/#comment-109642 Art Fag City Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:41:56 +0000 http://www.artfagcity.com/2008/10/17/refresher-why-art-isnt-a-great-long-term-investment/#comment-109642 The comment didn't suggest that she was, only the similarity between the two slogans. Interestingly however, over the weekend I saw the Gilbert & George show at the Brooklyn Museum and noted that they self publish their books under the publishing house name Art for All. Given that myartdeco.com is an English outfit, I suspect it's more likely they borrowed the slogan from the duo. Kudos to them if that's the case, as it's a remarkably good reference, what with the pair's mantra of making accessible art. The comment didn’t suggest that she was, only the similarity between the two slogans. Interestingly however, over the weekend I saw the Gilbert & George show at the Brooklyn Museum and noted that they self publish their books under the publishing house name Art for All. Given that myartdeco.com is an English outfit, I suspect it’s more likely they borrowed the slogan from the duo. Kudos to them if that’s the case, as it’s a remarkably good reference, what with the pair’s mantra of making accessible art.

]]> By: Art Fag Cityhttp://www.artfagcity.com/2008/10/17/refresher-why-art-isnt-a-great-long-term-investment/comment-page-1/#comment-314717 Art Fag City Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:41:00 +0000 http://www.artfagcity.com/2008/10/17/refresher-why-art-isnt-a-great-long-term-investment/#comment-314717 The comment didn't suggest that she was, only the similarity between the two slogans. Interestingly however, over the weekend I saw the Gilbert & George show at the Brooklyn Museum and noted that they self publish their books under the publishing house name Art for All. Given that myartdeco.com is an English outfit, I suspect it's more likely they borrowed the slogan from the duo. Kudos to them if that's the case, as it's a remarkably good reference, what with the pair's mantra of making accessible art. The comment didn’t suggest that she was, only the similarity between the two slogans. Interestingly however, over the weekend I saw the Gilbert & George show at the Brooklyn Museum and noted that they self publish their books under the publishing house name Art for All. Given that myartdeco.com is an English outfit, I suspect it’s more likely they borrowed the slogan from the duo. Kudos to them if that’s the case, as it’s a remarkably good reference, what with the pair’s mantra of making accessible art.

]]> By: reportagehttp://www.artfagcity.com/2008/10/17/refresher-why-art-isnt-a-great-long-term-investment/comment-page-1/#comment-109635 reportage Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:30:36 +0000 http://www.artfagcity.com/2008/10/17/refresher-why-art-isnt-a-great-long-term-investment/#comment-109635 jen bekman was surely not the first person to realize that prints can be made on a mass scale cheaply to allow everyone access to decent art. jen bekman was surely not the first person to realize that prints can be made on a mass scale cheaply to allow everyone access to decent art.

]]> By: reportagehttp://www.artfagcity.com/2008/10/17/refresher-why-art-isnt-a-great-long-term-investment/comment-page-1/#comment-314716 reportage Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:30:00 +0000 http://www.artfagcity.com/2008/10/17/refresher-why-art-isnt-a-great-long-term-investment/#comment-314716 jen bekman was surely not the first person to realize that prints can be made on a mass scale cheaply to allow everyone access to decent art. jen bekman was surely not the first person to realize that prints can be made on a mass scale cheaply to allow everyone access to decent art.

]]> By: Art Fag Cityhttp://www.artfagcity.com/2008/10/17/refresher-why-art-isnt-a-great-long-term-investment/comment-page-1/#comment-108551 Art Fag City Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:25:30 +0000 http://www.artfagcity.com/2008/10/17/refresher-why-art-isnt-a-great-long-term-investment/#comment-108551 You mentioned on another comment thread that you were also a curator at one point. Was there overlap in those careers? You mentioned on another comment thread that you were also a curator at one point. Was there overlap in those careers?

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