This article from El País analyzes how, while sectors such as architecture, film, music, and publishing suffer the ravages of the recession, the art market maintains its appeal as a safe investment .
According to Elisa Hernando , director of Arte Global , although auction and gallery activity is showing a certain degree of caution, art remains a safe haven. Hernando emphasizes that, in times of crisis, opportunities arise to acquire works at competitive prices, and that professional advice is key to ensuring quality and profitability. The slowdown in sectors linked to construction has reduced the purchase of works by certain collectors, but it has also encouraged the sale of pieces acquired in previous decades, generating liquidity and dynamism in the market.
The report highlights that, despite the economic uncertainty, major collectors remain active, while the primary market, managed by galleries, is experiencing caution, reflecting the prudence and selective interest of buyers. With Arte Global , Hernando guides investors and collectors through a landscape where knowledge, advice, and careful selection are essential to taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the current situation.
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