Refuge in the Art Market 2025
Graph by The Business Research Company The Art Market: A Safe Haven Investment in 2025 The art market is increasingly regarded as a “safe haven” investment, particularly during times of economic uncertainty. This perception is reinforced by the historical resilience of art values against inflation and market volatility. Recent reports highlight that fine art is viewed as a strategic asset for wealth preservation, with 32% of billionaires planning to increase their exposure to fine art and antiques in 2024-2025. The Role of Technology in Art Investments Technology has significantly transformed the art market. Blockchain technology is now widely used for provenance verification and fractional ownership, making high-value art accessible to a…
The Flamboyan Tree
The Flamboyan! One of the most beautiful trees in the Caribbean. It is a symbol of freedom, an emblem of Puerto Rican culture and many of us have a painting of this tree in our homes. Its history is deeper than you think — it turns out that the tree is not native to the Caribbean, nor to this side of the planet! And what does Flamboyán have in common with beans and coconuts? Why do some think it is an unlucky tree? What does it have to do with the British Empire and the military? And why is everyone obsessed with this tree? Our story begins in 1821, with…

