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...

Imagine the soft sound of waves lapping against ancient canals, bathed in radiant sunlight. In a city where streets are water and cars are absent, it feels like time stands still—a place where history and art come alive as one. 

That’s exactly how Venice and Biennale greeted us during our art-fille...