The Case: Swiss Press Photo 26 showcases the finest of Swiss photojournalism of the past year. The exhibition invites visitors with award-winning images to reflect on the events, stories and emotions that shaped an eventful year. The Commentary: Organised into six categories – News, Daily Life, Swiss Stories, People, Sports,…
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Dear readers
Dear readers
Together with Anna Brouver, I have launched
k-art – the Commercial Aspects of Art, a new newsletter dedicated to the business side of the art world.
While media coverage often focuses on artists, exhibitions, and reviews, the economic and commercial forces shaping the art market receive far less attention.
k-art explores these underlying market dynamics and offers insights into the business of art.
Alongside the newsletter, there is going to be J Art Solutions, providing expertise and solutions at the intersection of art and commerce.
Konrad K Häuptli
What is his role?
J Art Solutions is a boutique advisory company providing art management, art compliance and art financing solutions. We offer an innovative, independent and confidential approach.
We build a longstanding relationship with our clients, who include art dealers, collectors and investors. Our background and enhanced expertise lie in finance, legal matters, and the international art market.
J Art Solutions’ role is to support our clients to develop, expand and realize new ways for art to become a significant asset.
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Picasso painting sold for USD 35 million at Art Basel
The Case: Blue-chip artworks dominated the opening hours of Art Basel, with major works by Pablo Picasso, David Hockney and Louise Bourgeois achieving multimillion-dollar prices at sales. The Commentary: Hauser & Wirth sold Picasso’s Le peintre et son modèle dans un paysage for USD 35 million (CHF 27 million). The…
Art Basel 2026
The Case: Art Basel returns as the world’s leading fair for modern and contemporary art, bringing together top galleries, collectors, artists as well as cultural leaders from around the globe. The Commentary: This year’s edition showcases exceptional works across all media, alongside curated exhibitions, talks and special projects that highlight…
Swiss Art Market: The Calm After the Boom
The Case: The art market is under pressure as uncertainty continues to shape the business. The Commentary: Despite the common trend, the BILANZ Artist Ranking 2026 highlights a different dynamics: Despite market cycles, artists remain focussed on their work, pursuing their practice with dedication and consistency.
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The Case: The classic car market is undergoing a significant transformation. The Commentary: While many vehicles from the pre-war period as well as the 1950s and 1960s have been declining in value, so-called youngtimers from the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s have been attracting growing interest among collectors and enthusiasts.
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Internal risk assessment and establishment of an AML policy
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Support in any AML and KYC related compliance queries
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Identification, management and mitigation of reputational risks through due diligence reports
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Customized and cost-effective senior level expertise on a part-time basis
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Compliance staff trainings
Art management
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Support and advice in building and managing art collections
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Artwork search, valuations and due diligence
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Structuring art transactions in relation to the purchase and/or sale of artworks
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Insurance, transportation and care issues, digitalization and archiving
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Curating and cataloguing
Art financing
- Offering investment opportunities on the art market
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Structuring art financing transactions
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Providing liquidity such as acquisition loans, bridge loans etc. for art dealers and collectors
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Ranging from Old Masters to Contemporary Art
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Focusing on the secondary market
