Using artworks as collateral for loans is not a new concept, but recent reports suggest that this practice is experiencing a notable rise and becoming increasingly prevalent in the global art market.

This article initiates a discourse on the preliminary considerations regarding the capabilities and hazards associated with art investment. Prior to delving into the merits and drawbacks of art investment, it is imperative to underscore the conceptualization of art as an asset. Within this framework, art is construed as a financially lucrative entity. Nevertheless, it is imperative...

Art can be considered a kind of property and capital due to some capacities. Buying art brings financial returns and, like other traditional assets, increases in value over time. Art can be bought and sold because a separate market has been created for it. In the meantime, buying works from prominent artists has shown a positive return and has attracted investors to create diversity...

Iranian art can make a significant contribution to the country's economic and development programs, such as increasing national income, entrepreneurship, job creation, export development, etc. Art galleries and expos play a significant role in the economic growth of Iranian art. The purpose of this research is to investigate the investment barriers in establishing art galleries and...