A Fresh Start in Colour: Helen Frankenthaler’s New Year Jan 07, 2026

 Happy New Year!

 

I hope your first days of 2026 have been peaceful and inspiring.

 

Today, I’d love to share two paintings with you that reflect the spirit of the New Year — the festivities, excitement and aspirations.

 

Through colour and brushwork alone, Helen Frankenthaler, one of the maj...

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51% of collectors do this – and now you can too Dec 30, 2025

As the year draws to a close, something also happens in the art world: we pause, look back, and summarise.

 

And this year, one survey truly stood out. The well-known Art Basel & UBS Global Collecting Survey recently shared several fascinating insights. 👇

 

The most striking finding? As of this ...

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Christmas Greetings and art tips Dec 29, 2025

 

I wanted to write you a small Christmas greeting today — a wish for calm, warmth, and time for the things that truly matter to you.

 

For me, this season is also a moment to pause and feel grateful.

 

✨ Thank you for being part of The Art Trotter.

✨ Thank you for your curiosity, your opennes...

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Building a Collection: Do’s and Don’ts Sep 22, 2025

 

Some exciting news to start with: I was recently interviewed in Monaco Tribune about The French Riviera Art Guide — a digital concept I first developed in Scandinavia and have now brought to the Mediterranean.

 

As an art entrepreneur, advisor, and educator, my purpose remains the same no matte...

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The Art Trotter on The Artful Exchange Podcast Aug 16, 2025

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of being a guest on The Artful Exchange – a wonderful podcast that brings together inspiring voices from both Norway and abroad.

 

It felt extra special because the host, Tania Winther, was actually one of the very first participants in my online art history cou...

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Tennis Reborn Hits the Press in Monaco Jun 01, 2025

 

In a world where art and sport rarely cross paths, Tennis Reborn stepped in as an unexpected bridge. Now, following the close of the exhibition in Monaco, the project is receiving attention from the media, collectors, athletes, and art lovers alike — including a feature in Monaco Tribune.

It tur...

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How Is Art Priced? Inside the Market’s Hidden Forces May 23, 2025

What actually determines how much a work of art is worth?

 

It’s not just about how talented the artist is. When an artwork goes under the hammer at auction, many factors come into play: the artist’s reputation, provenance (the documented history of the work), condition, demand – and, not least, h...

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Tennis Reborn in Monaco, curated by The Art Trotter May 15, 2025

What happens when sport, sustainability, and contemporary art intersect in unexpected and poetic ways?

 

As a curator and art advisor with a deep commitment to uncovering distinct voices in the art world, I recently had the pleasure of organising and curating a pop-up exhibition in Monaco that exp...

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Living with Art: Why Collecting Is the New Cultural Currency Apr 21, 2025

How private art collections are shaping the future of luxury travel, identity, and meaningful living.

In a world flooded with visuals, owning something truly meaningful has become the ultimate luxury.

From a cosy chalet in the Scottish Highlands, to a modern New York City apartment or a luxurious...

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