October 2026
How to Buy a Banksy Without Getting Burned
People ask me how to spot a real Banksy by looking at it. You can't. Here's a rare one I placed, one of ten in yellow, and how the fakes get you.
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From the Floor
Market intelligence, collector guidance, and insider perspectives.
September 2026
The Rebound Is Real. It's Also Very Narrow.
The 2026 numbers say the market turned a corner. Look at what actually moved, and most of the recovery belongs to about forty lots.
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August 2026
How to Buy More Art Without Selling What You Own
Selling isn't the only way to raise capital against your collection. Here's how art-backed lending actually works, who lends, and when it makes sense.
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July 2026
Why Serious Collectors Buy in July
The auction headlines say the market has never looked stronger. Away from the podium, a different season is starting, and it's the one that actually matters if you're trying to close a deal.
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June 2026
How to Authenticate a Keith Haring Work
The Haring market is flooded with misattributed work. Here's what bulletproof provenance actually looks like, with the documents to prove it.
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May 2026
How to Buy Art From a Private Dealer
Auction is familiar. The private market is where the interesting things happen. Here’s how it actually works.
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April 2026
Buying a Warhol Print, What You Actually Need to Know
The market is full of Warhol editions. Some are exceptional investments. Some are traps. Here's how to tell the difference.
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March 2026
How to Sell or Consign a Work of Art, A Collector's Guide
Thinking about selling or consigning a piece? Here's how private consignment actually works, what I look for, and how to get a fair valuation before you commit.
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