The Edition

In the world of high-stakes heists and intricate schemes, "The Thomas Crown Affair" stands out as a film that artfully intertwines suspense and sophistication. At its heart, this cinematic masterpiece delves into the seductive world of art collecting, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the mind of a connoisseur who blurs the lines between admiration and acquisition. Through the lens of Thomas Crown, we explore the magnetic pull of priceless masterpieces and the thrill of curating an enviable art collection, where each piece is a testament to both aesthetic appreciation and audacious...

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 (both shown above on his Instagram page) and now holds the following records:

• 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...

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...