Year: 2015

“Price & Provenance”

ARCA highlights TrackArt’s services, especially the importance of DNA security coding services to the art market. Click on the link to read the article. http://art-crime.blogspot.it/2015/11/price-and-provenance.html?m=1

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Where Art meets Hedge Funds Private Dinner‏

TrackArt was among the guests at this exclusive private dinner put on by AYALTIS and CONSIGG at the Mandarin Hotel on Thursday 29th October 2015.

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Protecting China’s cultural heritage

More on the problems facing China in protecting its cultural heritage. http://gbtimes.com/life/protecting-chinas-cultural-heritage

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Conferences | Center for Art Law‏

A fascinating conference covering many different offshoots; from detecting fakes and fine art forensics to questions of determining authenticity. TrackArt’s Director of Business Development, Tamae Rykers, will be in attendance. http://itsartlaw.com/conferences/

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Forgery scandals‏

Help minimise the risk of forgeries and fakes which are, sadly, all too prevalent. DNA code your collection – protect the provenance, protect the value. Contact TrackArt for further details. https://m.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-have-multi-million-dollar-forgery-scandals-changed-the  

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Poly Auction withdraws work after artist disputes its authenticity

Chinese contemporary art not immune to being faked. Artists can DNA code their works and the provenance of their piece is secure. Contact TrackArt for further details. http://www.theartnewspaper.com/market/art-market-news/159750/

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The link between art and money laundering – The Globe and Mail‏

Another article on the link between the art sector and money laundering. The unregulated nature of the art market and the fact that it is not classified as a Designated Non-Financial Business and Profession (DNFBP) – and thus, less stringent compliance – provides plenty of loopholes to exploit. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-business/european-business/economists-urge-tighter-regulations-to-curb-money-laundering-in-art-market/article26217852/?service=mobile  

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