Maddalena Alvi

Maddalena Alvi, a historian specializing in modern European art markets, dives deep into how the First World War transformed the European art landscape. She reveals that the war shattered the integrated market dominated by elite collectors, paving the way for a nationalized, finance-driven art economy. Alvi also explores how British, French, and German markets reacted differently, with art emerging as a tangible investment during inflation in Germany while British auctions continued unabated. Her insights reveal the profound socio-economic shifts that forever altered art collection.