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**Art world provocateur Kenny Schachter** is turning his satirical photography series into a published book. **"Idiots at Art Fairs Wearing Sunglasses"** will be released by prestigious publisher **Rizzoli Books**. The series documents the often pretentious atmosphere of major art fairs through candid photography. - Captures the social dynamics of high-end art events - Features Schachter's signature irreverent commentary style - Published by Rizzoli, known for art and culture books The book represents Schachter's continued critique of art world culture, extending his commentary from digital platforms to traditional publishing.

**Major art market revelations** are dropping this week, promising to shake up the industry. Two significant announcements are expected: - **Identity of the Klimt Lady buyer** will finally be revealed - A **tech feudal oligarch's first major art market entry** - described as a "monster move" These developments suggest **high-profile players** are making strategic moves in the traditional art space, potentially bridging the gap between tech wealth and established art markets. The timing of these revelations indicates **coordinated market activity** that could influence both digital and traditional art valuations. *Stay tuned for the full details as these stories unfold.*

The **Nahmad family** has come full circle - from banking origins in Syria and Lebanon to becoming one of the world's largest art collectors. Now they're **combining both worlds**: leveraging their billions in art holdings to launch a lending business focused on art and art receivables. **Key details:** - Charging **10% interest** on art-backed loans - Loan book approaching **$500 million** and growing rapidly - Positioning themselves as competition to **Sotheby's** financial services This move represents a significant shift in the art finance landscape, with the Nahmads using their massive collection as collateral to enter the lending market.

Art critic Kenny Schachter reflects on Gustav Klimt's masterpiece taking center stage at the rechristened Breuer building with a **nine-figure estimate**. Schachter penned an elegy for the artwork and its long-deceased subject, expressing concern about the piece's future accessibility. **Key concerns:** - The artwork may disappear into private collections - Could end up in a freeport or high-end living room - Potentially lost to public view "for eternity" The piece highlights ongoing debates about **art accessibility** versus private ownership in the high-stakes auction world.