The Edition
Why does the art world feel so inaccessible?
Have you ever strolled through an art gallery, feeling like you've accidentally stumbled into an exclusive club where everyone speaks a language you don't under stand? Or perhaps you've scrolled through Instagram, marveling at the avant-garde pieces filling your feed, wondering how anyone could comprehend their meaning? If so, you're not alone. The art world often seems like an enigmatic fortress, guarded by a velvet rope of complexity and exclusivity. But fear not, we’re going to break down why the...
Why does the art world feel so inaccessible?
Have you ever strolled through an art gallery, feeling like you've accidentally stumbled into an exclusive club where everyone speaks a language you don't under stand? Or perhaps you've...
If these (office) walls could talk...
Do you ever feel haunted by the landscape painting in the lobby of your building? Is there even a painting or do you work in a glorified asylum? Ever consider collecting art (or asking your boss to)? Of course it’s an added expense to any company’s budget. But the benefits of a thoughtful art collection can pretty much guarantee a solid ROI.
• Most expensive American work of art ever sold • Most expensive work by an African-American artist ever sold • First work created after 1980 to break the $100 million threshold
A short Basquiat art history lesson: Jean Michel Basquiat began his career as part of a graffiti duo in NYC (using the tag "SAMO", pronounced...
Inside Basquiat's Auction Room
Last night I watched, in real time thanks to the internet, the sale of an “important” untitled work by Jean-Michel Basquiat. It sold for $112 million to a Japanese entrepreneur...
What's in a name?
What's a red dot? A note from our founder.
The idea for the RedDot Culture is 99% selfish. Sure I am committed to making the market more approachable to new collectors. But I also found my passion in seeking out great artwork and telling people about it.
I fell in love with art in college, choosing to major in Art History at the University of Pennsylvania after a freshman year survey course: “The Rise of Modern Digital Media”. I was accepted at the Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London to pursue my Masters’ in Art Business. The degree focused...
What's in a name?
What's a red dot? A note from our founder. The idea for the RedDot Culture is 99% selfish. Sure I am committed to making the market more approachable to new...