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Art, Luxury & The Economics of Taste
Covering the intersection of art history and economics
Why a Painting’s Ownership History Can Double Its Price
In May 2026, a Jackson Pollock drip painting sold at Christie’s in New York for $181.2 million. This sale made…
The Great Wealth Transfer and the Future of the Art Market
A huge number is making the rounds in wealth management: $84 trillion. That’s how much is expected to pass from…
Luxury Just Lost Millions of Customers: Here’s What Actually Happened
Luxury is changing fast. New research shows that the number of people buying luxury goods has dropped from about 400…
How a Grieving Widow Made Van Gogh Famous
Vincent van Gogh sold one painting in his life. That’s the line most people know, often used to support the…
Quiet Luxury, Explained: The Economics of the Old Money Aesthetic
If you’ve scrolled through TikTok or Instagram lately, you’ve probably noticed it: the sea of beige cashmere sweaters, sleek leather…
The Color That Once Cost More Than Gold
Walk into any art supply store today, and you can buy a tube of ultramarine blue for about twenty dollars….