How Stagflation Is Reshaping the Art Market

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How Stagflation Is Reshaping the Art Market

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how persistent stagflation is transforming the fine art market. With core inflation hitting 3.4% in May 2026 and gold prices slipping 2.5% in the past week, investors are looking for alternative stores of value — but the art market is not immune to economic headwinds. Lucas breaks down the 'Blue Chip Contradiction': top-tier works from artists like Basquiat and Richter are still commanding high prices at auction, while mid-tier contemporary art has seen a 15% decline in average sale price over the past year. The hosts discuss how auction houses are adapting with lower reserve prices, more private sales, and financing options, while galleries are shifting to installment plans for collectors. Luna points out that younger collectors, who entered during the pandemic boom, are now sitting out — and how that's reshaping what galleries choose to exhibit. A focused look at a $65 billion industry navigating slow growth and sticky inflation. #ArtMarket #Stagflation #Economics #BlueChipArt #Basquiat #Richter #AuctionHouse #Sothebys #Christies #Collecting #Inflation #AlternativeAssets #ContemporaryArt #Gold #Investment #LuxuryAssets #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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