Kenny Schachter's Art Basel Photo Series Gets Rizzoli Book Deal
Kenny Schachter's Art Basel Photo Series Gets Rizzoli Book Deal
📸 Art Fair Idiots
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.
Art Basel from my vaunted photo documentation series Idiots at Art Fairs Wearing Sunglasses, published by Rizzoli Books out soon
Ken Griffin 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 interactions between ultra-wealthy collectors at exclusive venues, including Mark Getty's Wormsley Estate in Buckinghamshire. Schachter suggests caution when dealing with the "ruthlessly rich" in art transactions. **Key points:** - Investigation into a Basquiat artwork transaction - Questions raised about the "mega monied new art class" - Concerns about power dynamics in elite art circles Read the full investigation at [Artnet News](https://news.artnet.com/art-world/ken-griffin-basquiat-stephen-friedman-gallery-2742519)
🎨 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.*
Art Market Bombshells: Klimt Buyer Identity and Tech Oligarch's Monster Move Revealed
**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.*
🏛️ Banking Dynasty Returns
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.