Art Market Bombshells: Klimt Buyer Identity and Tech Oligarch's Monster Move Revealed
Art Market Bombshells: Klimt Buyer Identity and Tech Oligarch's Monster Move Revealed
馃挘 Art Market Bombs
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.
A few 馃挘 s coming out this week鈥攖he identity of the Klimt Lady buyer and a tech feudal oligarch鈥檚 first foray into art market, and it鈥檚 a monster move
馃帹 Kenny Schachter Interviews Legendary Art Dealer Karsten Greve
Kenny Schachter has released a rare interview with Karsten Greve, the legendary art dealer who has handled two-thirds of all Cy Twombly paintings throughout his 50+ year career. **Key Details:** - The interview was recorded at Greve's St Moritz gallery in December 2025 - This marks the first episode in Schachter's new ongoing interview series - The conversation offers insights into Greve's extensive experience in the art market [Watch the full interview](https://www.kennyschachter.art/2025/01/karsten-greve-interviewed-by-kenny-schachter/) Future episodes in the series will be available to subscribers at KennySchachter.art.
Ken Griffin and Basquiat Deal Raises Questions About Ultra-Wealthy Art Collectors
Art critic Kenny Schachter reports on concerning developments in the high-end art market involving billionaire Ken Griffin and a Basquiat artwork at Stephen Friedman Gallery. The piece examines the intersection of extreme wealth and art collecting, with references to installations at Mark Getty's Wormsley Estate in Buckinghamshire. Schachter warns about the risks of engaging with the ultra-wealthy art class. **Key points:** - Breaking news about Ken Griffin and Basquiat artwork - Questions raised about the "mega monied new art class" - Investigation into dealings at exclusive estates Read the full investigation at [Artnet News](https://news.artnet.com/art-world/ken-griffin-basquiat-stephen-friedman-gallery-2742519)
馃帹 Art Charity Auction
**4BYSIX charity auction** launches with contemporary artwork made from 100% waste materials. - **Starting bid:** $500 - **Auction ends:** 8am EST, December 11th - **Shipping:** Inexpensive delivery from UK in protective tube The organization partners with contemporary artists to create sustainable artworks, with **all proceeds supporting community projects** for underprivileged people. View the auction: [4BYSIX Kenny Schachter piece](https://4bysix.com/products/kenny-schachter) *Support art that makes a difference - bid now to help fund community initiatives.*
Kenny Schachter's Art Basel Photo Series Gets Rizzoli Book Deal
**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.