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The art world is undergoing a quiet revolution—and it’s not the headline-grabbing NFT hype. Behind the scenes, galleries, artists, and collectors are transforming how authenticity is recorded, managed, and protected. The Fine Art Ledger (FAL) is leading this shift, using blockchain technology to solve one of the oldest problems in art: proving an artwork is real.

Art collecting is thrilling—but it also requires discernment. One of the greatest risks facing collectors today is art forgery.  Experts estimate that a surprisingly high percentage of artworks circulating on the global market may be misattributed, altered, or outright fake. This is why reliable authentication and robust provenance are essential foundations of responsible collecting. Here are a few suggestions for new art collectors who want to buy wisely and confidently.

When Peggy Guggenheim first encountered the works of Picasso, Kandinsky, Ernst, and a then-unknown Jackson Pollock, she wasn't following the currents of taste or responding to sales results. She was trusting her eye — and in doing so, she helped define what modern art would become.

An important exhibition at Galerie Judin in Berlin places an Old Master painting by Elisabetta Sirani in dialogue with contemporary figurative artists, offering a rare lens through which to examine the evolution of figurative art in the 21st century.

From digital painting and mixed media to narrative-driven figurative work, today’s contemporary artists are redefining how art is created and experienced. Discover five rising and established artists who caught our attention in 2023—and explore how technology is shaping the future of fine art.

The contractual relationship between Fine Art auction houses, art intermediaries and fine art owners: not only sanctions compliance relevant

Using the Fine Art Ledger's in-Experience purchase or bid feature, patrons can real-time, purchase or bid on fine art works via Zoom

As COVID-19/ SARS-CoV-2 slithers insidiously among us,If a gallery were to fail, who would be entitled to its inventory?

Outright fine art sale or consignment? When a fine artist becomes a shooting star. The New York Arts and Cultural Affairs Law

The Fine Art Ledger recently in Blue Bite press release highlighting the use of Near Field Communication (NFC) and blockchain for Fine Art.

Fine Art Galleries : Key Features of The Fine Art Ledger's Mobile Fine Art Experiences and the Benefits for Art Galleries.

Expert opinion in the authenticity of works of fine art is a critical component of the fine art markets.Have experts had a change of heart?

Warhol vs Goldsmith : the recent Prince copyright infringement litigation decided at Summary Judgment in the Southern District of New York

Using our proprietary, integrated system, we are piloting use of Near Field Communication (NFC) for immersive mobile fine art experiences

The Fine Art Ledger introduces fine art transfer functionality on its asset-based blockchain platform, enabling direct, fractional, and joint ownership of physical and digital artworks. Using proprietary non-fungible Art Title Tokens (ATT™), collectors can securely transfer authenticated title without intermediaries, with ownership immutably recorded on the blockchain and reflected in real-time certificates of authenticity.

Blockchain holds enormous promise for fine art, but tying physical artworks to digital ownership remains a core challenge. This article explores asset-based blockchain models, the Oracle Problem, and how NFC technology enables secure, direct ownership of fine art on the blockchain.

Provenance is the foundation of fine art value, and blockchain was almost purpose-built to protect it. From scarcity and immutability to verifiable chains of ownership, the same principles that secure digital assets mirror the forces that drive the fine art market. Using landmark examples—from Salvator Mundi to the record-breaking George Michael Collection—this piece explores how blockchain and NFTs can transform art authentication, preserve legacy, and create a transparent

Los Angeles took a major step onto the global art fair stage with the inaugural editions of Frieze Los Angeles and Felix LA. Set against iconic venues—Paramount Studios and the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel—the two fairs offered contrasting but complementary experiences, highlighting the city’s growing potential as a world-class destination for contemporary art.

A lifelong art collector reflects on how memory, provenance, and trust shape the collecting experience—and why blockchain technology is uniquely suited to solving age-old challenges in fine art authentication, title, and ownership. This personal journey reveals how those insights led to the founding of The Fine Art Ledger and a new vision for the future of art collecting.