FAL WIRE

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.

We’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with A|R (Addison/Ripley Fine Art) as they embark on an exciting new chapter with their official relaunch and exhibition series on November 7th and 8th in Washington, D.C. This milestone not only marks the gallery’s evolution into a new era of collaboration and creativity—it also showcases how The Fine Art Ledger’s digital platform is helping shape the future of gallery practice, provenance, and collector engagement.

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.