Conference by Armando Battelli, historian and art expert at the Court of Genoa. An analysis of the complex world of the art market, which we will address with a narrative made up of images and anecdotes.

Collecting stems from the pleasure of buying out of passion. We will analyse the market in its various facets and structures, such as galleries, which play a fundamental role in the dissemination and promotion of artists, following and enhancing their careers.

However, there are many players in the art market, each playing a completely different role: we will address the logic of auction houses and the work of art advisors and courtiers. Further analysis will be dedicated to financial structures that offer purchases with forms of speculative agreements, which sometimes lead to successful moves, while others turn out to be major flops.

The meeting is free and structured to suit a varied audience: collectors, enthusiasts and even novices.