Welcome to our discussion about the Art Supply Chain article on the conflict between a Freeport operator and a Russian art collector.
This article is obviously interesting from several perspectives. On one hand, it gives us a glimpse into one of the most secretive industries today, the global market for high-end art. On the other, it is a deeply fascinating example of a supply chain in which no costs are spared and in which no mistakes can be made.
Question:
What are some of the most interesting characteristics of the global supply chain for high-end art? How is the art supply chain different from other industries, say retail or oil & gas?
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/02/08/the-bouvier-affair