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Contemporary Art Trading

Offer fractional share trading and curated art drops from leading galleries

Benjo
3 min readApr 10, 2023

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First published on my blog in the section Ideas and the category Art & Culture.

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Core Features

  1. Fractional Share Trading: A platform that allows users to acquire fractional shares in contemporary art pieces, making art investment more accessible and affordable.
  2. Curated Art Drops: Weekly art drops curated by leading galleries, offering users a diverse range of high-quality contemporary art pieces to choose from.
  3. Portfolio Management: Tools for users to build and manage a diverse art portfolio, providing a long-term investment strategy and potential financial returns.
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Value Created

  1. Accessible Art Investment: The app makes art investment more accessible and affordable to a wider range of individuals, allowing them to participate in the art market and support emerging and established artists.
  2. Curated Art Selections: The curated art drops from leading galleries offer users a diverse range of high-quality contemporary art pieces to choose from, providing opportunities for art discovery and collecting.
  3. Long-Term Investment Strategy: The portfolio management tools provide users with a long-term investment strategy, with potential financial returns and the opportunity to contribute to the cultural enrichment of society.

Context & Times

  • With the increasing popularity of alternative investments and the rise of fintech, more people are seeking ways to invest their money in non-traditional asset classes such as art. Additionally, with many physical galleries closed or operating at reduced capacity due to the pandemic, the app provides a valuable platform for discovering and acquiring contemporary art pieces.
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Wrap & Why

  • This contemporary art trading app makes the world a better place by democratizing art investment and supporting emerging and established artists. By offering fractional share trading and curated art drops from leading galleries, the app provides users with a diverse range of investment opportunities and the potential for financial returns. Especially in today’s context of increasing interest in alternative investments and reduced physical gallery access, the app provides a valuable tool for individuals to invest in and enjoy contemporary art. Ultimately, by supporting the development of the art industry and cultural enrichment of society, the app contributes to making our world a better and more vibrant place.

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Benjo

Ben is a product strategist and designer experienced working with company builders and venture studios. He's based in Berlin.