Greener Futures: Was 2020 a turning point for defining the art, culture & heritage industry’s carbon footprint?
Greener Futures: Was 2020 a turning point for defining the art, culture & heritage industry’s carbon footprint?
As planes were grounded and exhibition openings were paused in 2020, a focus shifted towards the impact of our usual cultural schedules on the climate. From cancelled art fairs to delayed shipments, the pace changed. Institutions within our sector, both commercial and non-profit, will need to strategically rethink their policies
Solving Museum Problems with a Digital Partner: A conversation with Smartify
Solving Museum Problems with a Digital Partner: A conversation with Smartify
Behind the scenes, while museum doors were closed in 2020, many problems were being solved. How can the exhibition content be accessible to audiences? How do we reopen safely? What stories are our visitors most interested to hear? How can we best sell our museums’ merchandise online? We will be
Hacking the Wild West of Art on the Internet - A conversation on Internet Imperialism
Hacking the Wild West of Art on the Internet - A conversation on Internet Imperialism
With the near to complete shutdown of physical events in 2020, artists as well as the rest of the art world have been flocking to the internet in order to exhibit and sell work. The art world, traditionally slow to adopt tech, has been at an extreme disadvantage. How to
Vastari Presents: 'Keep Calm and Carry On' a Webinar Series
Vastari Presents: 'Keep Calm and Carry On' a Webinar Series
Despite many setbacks, some of the Arts & Creative industries' most exciting developments occurred during the course of 2020. In this new webinar series, Vastari has set out to learn more about projects and initiatives produced by thought leaders and innovators in the art and technology sector. Let's get inspired
Unlocking the secrets to courting collectors
Unlocking the secrets to courting collectors
Written By: Ivan Macquisten Museums need to be more business-like in their dealings with collectors if they want to attract the most desirable works for loan or donation, two new reports by Vastari advise. The 2020 Global Collector Trends Report and The Finances Behind Collecting also reveal significant potential for
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Webinar Recording: A Generational Shift in Museum Patronage
Webinar Recording: A Generational Shift in Museum Patronage
Data from Vastari’s Reports on Collecting indicates collectors under 50 are much more investment-driven than their over 50 year old counterparts. Those who currently lend to museums are overwhelmingly in the over 50 category. While young investment-driven collectors stand out as being the most willing to donate and lend
Webinar Recording: Artists as the glue between collectors and museums
Webinar Recording: Artists as the glue between collectors and museums
In the recent Vastari Reports on Collecting it was found that artists are a key connector for collectors and museums, primarily for collectors under 50 and those outside North America and Europe. And those collectors who indicated they had relationships with artists who connected them with museums were more likely
Webinar Recording: Hidden Treasures - Private Collections in Storage
Webinar Recording: Hidden Treasures - Private Collections in Storage
In the recent Finances Behind Collecting Report it was found that: The majority of collector respondents have less than half of their collections on display, with 75% of art collections over $10 million in storage.Storage of objects can be quite expensive and, unsurprisingly, the costs increase as the overall
Webinar Recording: Tackling sustainability in the art world
Webinar Recording: Tackling sustainability in the art world
In the recent Vastari Finances Behind Collecting Report collector survey respondents acknowledged the impact their collections could have on the environment but were unsure as to how they could make a difference or change their behaviour. In fact, 62% of respondents with collections valued at over $10,000,000 say