By: Alyssa Laverda, Assistant to the Directors and Head of Sales, with Research by Megan Nicoletti, Intern

Art has value. Art is not just an abstract concept in which we can experience visual and emotional pleasure-- there is a monetary factor involved.  For centuries, art has been among prized possessions and also an established investment.  In today’s society, consumers and investors are more interested in watching the Nasdaq counter, displaying faith in companies as opposed to works of art that can accrue just as efficiently and more safely than gambling on a startup.  Arthena is the world’s first crowdfunding investment platform for those seeking a new way to invest in art assets. Their study on investment in Post War (after 1945) and Contemporary works in correlation with the S&P 500 indicates the statistics of how investing in contemporary art over the years has been significantly more successful. 

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With over 45 years of specializing in contemporary art and art consulting, Seraphin Gallery has a growing range of collectors investing in active artists who are part of public collections all over the nation. Seraphin Gallery has had success with increasing the value and sales of their artist’s work. With almost half a century of expertise, Seraphin Gallery has artists that have been shown in institutions such as The Guggenheim, The Brooklyn Museum of Art and The Philadelphia Museum of Art. We specialize in tailored consulting that dispenses great appreciation towards each piece selected. Tony Seraphin, the Director, states “Every square inch of your walls is your vault, use it wisely”. Seraphin Gallery helps collectors make personal and professional decisions that result in a profound acquirement.

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 Throughout an artist’s career the value of their work can increase. When an artist has an exhibition or show affiliated with a public institution this can raise the reputation of the artist and their work. Seraphin Gallery extensively promotes their artists to major institutions and establishments nationwide by setting up acquisitions, traveling exhibitions, and shows in other regions. For example, Seraphin Gallery is currently representing Victor Vazquez, who will be having a major retrospective at the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico in the Fall of 2016.  This recognition can lead to a gain for collectors who have already invested in Vazquez.  We welcome new collectors to our base every week. We are passionate about guiding and assisting our clientele in finding investments that are individual and exclusive for each collector.