Exploring the changing landscape of art collecting, from the shift towards contemporary art and female artists at Maastricht to the challenges in the European old masters market. Discussions include buyer preferences, museum collection strategies, and the impact of evolving tastes on the art market.
The US Congress is refusing to scroll past the app’s links to China. If the bill they passed becomes law, the video-sharing network will be forced to find new owners. Binyamin Netanyahu’s emergency war-time budget has just been approved. What is the cost of Israel’s ongoing war (10:40)? And, snapping up Old Masters in Maastricht (18:14).
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