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TIP419: How Art Performs During Inflation w/ Scott Lynn

Feb 4, 2022

Scott Lynn, founder of Masterworks, discusses the intricate relationship between art investing and inflation. Following a recent $110M fundraising, he reveals how Masterworks plans to innovate in the art market. Lynn highlights art’s potential as a hedge against inflation due to its low correlation with traditional markets. He also shares insights on NFTs, the evolving landscape of art ownership, and the challenges of decentralization. Listeners gain a deeper understanding of how art can serve as a lucrative investment in uncertain economic times.

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Scott Lynn

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Navigating Art Market Investments

11min

Art as an Inflation Hedge

6min

Investing in Art: Risks, Rewards, and Inflation

17min

Navigating Art and Investment in Inflationary Times

4min

Art Investment Meets Web3

12min

Exploring Art Investment in the Age of Blockchain

3min

Trey Lockerbie invites back Scott Lynn of Masterworks, fresh off of his recent $110M fundraise that valued Masterworks over $1B, to discuss how Art performs during periods of inflation.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

4:26 - Why Masterworks is choosing to stay private for the time being.
1:25 - What the $110MM they raised will go towards.
14:59 - Masterworks’ overall impact on the art market.
21:33 - The most compelling research they’ve uncovered to date.
30:00 - Which artist might have the first billion-dollar piece of art.
35:19 - Scott’s evolving thoughts on NFTs and Web3.
54:20 - Does decentralization disrupt Masterworks?
And a whole lot more!

*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.

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