- Thursday, January 29, 2009
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Collecting in Today's Market
Part of Art Sandwiched In.
Date + Time
Thursday, January 29, 2009
noon
Location
The Schwab Room
Overview
Collecting contemporary art can certainly be a good investment. But given the current financial environment, is an art collection a sound asset, a pleasure, or both? In addition to discussing the way that economic shifts affect the art market, this special panel will share enduring strategies for researching and buying. Join four distinguished art professionals as they share insights on collecting art.
Participants
Gretchen Berggruen, owner, John Berggruen Gallery
Laura King Pfaff, chairman, Bonhams & Butterfields
Mary Zlot, art advisor
Peter Michael, collector
Moderator: Janet Bishop, curator of painting and sculpture, SFMOMAAdmission + Ticketing
Image: SFMOMA Art Auction 2008; photo courtesy Drew Altizer Photography
