Sotheby's Institute of Art faculty, Maria Sancho-Arroyo offers invaluable insights into the art market through upcoming book and Spanish online course.
Taught in Spanish, the online course El Mercado del Arte Hoy, offered by Sotheby's Institute of Art, complements course leader Maria Sancho-Arroyo's recently published book, ¿Inversión o pasión? Una guía para navegar el mercado del arte (Investment or Passion? A Guide to Navigating the Art Market). While the book offers a deep theoretical exploration of the art market, the online course takes a more practical, interactive approach, allowing participants to engage with its complexities firsthand.
In the book, Sancho-Arroyo delves into the intricacies of art collecting, investment strategies, and the key players shaping the art market, such as galleries, auctions, and collectors. The online course expands on these insights, allowing participants to apply this knowledge in real-world scenarios. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the global art market ecosystem, covering important topics such as legal aspects, collection management, and market infrastructure.
Together, the online course and book offer a well-rounded understanding of both the theoretical and practical dimensions of the contemporary art market, ensuring that readers and participants are fully equipped to navigate and succeed in the art world today.
"Having participated in the engineering of bespoke European auction sales for the better of her career, Maria Sancho-Arroyo possesses a finely honed insider's perspective of collector's relationship to art and the transactional nature of the trade. Her teachings are informed by this intelligence and for this her book is an essential reference tool for any student navigating the landscape of art business." — Ann-Marie Richard, Director, Sotheby's Institute of Art-New York
"Maria Sancho-Arroyo's clear and entertaining book serves as an expert guide to navigating the complexities of the international art market, from how to bid at auction to what constitutes the value of intangible goods. A must-read for people both at the start of their collecting journey or who think they already know it all." — Melanie Gerlis, art market author and journalist
Interested in learning about the art market? Register now to secure your space ahead of October 30.
