Kim Oosterlinck

Kim Oosterlinck, a professor and curator specializing in financial markets during wartime and art investment, dives into the peculiar financial landscape of occupied France. He reveals how the Nazi occupation imposed unique economic burdens and manipulated markets. The discussion uncovers the surprising rise of art as a safe investment amid chaos, alongside the complexities of asset valuation under duress. Oosterlinck also highlights how these historical insights shape our understanding of today's financial systems and art markets.