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Virtual | How to Collect Art with Magnus Resch

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Join us for a virtual masterclass with Magnus Resch, the celebrated author of How to Collect Art.

Recognized by CNN as "the world’s leading art market expert," Magnus will share his insights on art investment and elaborate on the inner workings of this $65+ billion industry. Together, we’ll delve into the market’s finer points by offering a distinct perspective on art collecting, and provide a preview of Commissioner’s Miami Art Week program, replete with tips for requesting fair passes and getting the most out of your experience. This event is ideal for both seasoned collectors and curious newcomers. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Get a free book! The first 20 members to register will receive a complimentary book of How to Collect Art by Magnus Resch, with an introduction by Pamela J. Joyner. Recipients will be notified this week and can pick up their copy at Antonia Wright’s artwork reveal on Saturday, November 16.

Register for the virtual masterclass here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information to join.

About the author: Magnus Resch, Ph.D., is a bestselling author and entrepreneur. With a Ph.D. in economics, he has studied at Harvard and lectures at Yale University. His career has been highlighted in a Harvard Business School case study. Magnus resides in New York City and Miami.

About the book: Navigating the world of collecting can be a tricky process, especially for those just starting out. The world’s leading art market expert, Magnus Resch, explains the core principles of the art market and reveals his secrets on how to build and grow an art collection.

He answers questions such as:
• What art should I invest in?
• Where do I start?
• Which gallery should I visit?
• How do I get VIP tickets for Art Basel?
• Where's the best place to sell my art?
• Is this price fair?

This book is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in collecting art, novice or expert. Readers will learn:
• How the art market really works;
• How to navigate the art world;
• How to start and develop a sustainable collection strategy for every budget. 

Featured alongside Magnus’s advice for collecting are quotes and case studies from esteemed art world professionals, including mega collectors Shelley and Philip Aarons, Beth Rudin DeWoody, Jorge M. Pérez, Howard E. Rachofsky, and Komal Shah; museum directors Adam Weinberg and Heidi Zuckerman; art fair founder Touria El Glaoui; mega art dealers Marc Glimcher, Adam Lindemann, Jeffrey Deitch, and Simon de Pury; leading art curator Hans Ulrich Obrist; superstar art advisor Amy Cappellazzo; and artist Julian Schnabel. The book also features a foreword written by leading art collector Pamela Joyner.

This virtual engagement is generously supported by Art Moves.