Arts and entertainment
October 19, 2016
Image courtesy of Artsy
By Jen King
NEW YORK – Fine art is at the top of the luxury pyramid, and today’s luxury brands should strive to be modern-day Medicis by becoming patrons, says an Artsy senior executive.
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