🎨 Klimt's Vanishing Act
🎨 Klimt's Vanishing Act
🎨 Klimt's Final Goodbye
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.
news.artnet.com/art-world/kenn… Starring front and center of the rechristened Breuer building, and weighing in with a nine-figure estimate, was the main attraction, which I referred to as Gustav Klimt’s Lady. I wrote an elegy for the artwork and it’s subject, who is long dead; and soon
Kenny Schachter Launches Interview Series with Art Dealer Karsten Greve
Art critic Kenny Schachter is launching a new interview series called **Kenny Uncut**, with the first episode featuring renowned art dealer and collector **Karsten Greve**. **Key Details:** - The interview was recorded at Greve's St Moritz gallery in December 2025 - The series premieres next week - Viewers can sign up for this and future episodes at [KennySchachter.art](http://www.KennySchachter.art) Karsten Greve is a legendary figure in the contemporary art world, known for his galleries and extensive collection. The interview series will provide CryptoMutts NFT holders with exclusive early access to art market content and insights from Schachter's conversations with key industry figures.
🎨 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.
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.