Let’s create an art index
What’s on the menu today:
TEFAF 2026: where Leon Kossoff broke everyone’s brain
The artist market cap: Vermeer vs Leonardo vs Warhol vs Hirst
Hormuz, part two: it’s not just oil anymore
March 18, 2026
Blue chip artwork has historically outperformed the stock market and can be a tremendous store of wealth.
With investment platforms like Masterworks leading the way, along with newcomers like Wunder and Investables, this space is likely to produce great alternative investment opportunities for years to come.
We research and write about opportunities from time to time. Follow this asset if you’re interested. We’ll send occasional updates.
What’s on the menu today:
TEFAF 2026: where Leon Kossoff broke everyone’s brain
The artist market cap: Vermeer vs Leonardo vs Warhol vs Hirst
Hormuz, part two: it’s not just oil anymore
This week’s Alts Cafe tracks turmoil across alternative markets—from FranShares’ shutdown and prediction market scrutiny to gold’s surge, major catalog deals, and signals across collectibles, private credit, and global assets.
This week, we track the global auction season from London to Florida, identify key canary lots, and map what their results signal for art, watches, and cars in 2026.
This week’s Alts Community spotlights FIFA-driven investing theses, live sports and art deals, culture-led debates, and new ways members are connecting to source and evaluate opportunities in 2026.
A short, curated alternative gift guide featuring handcrafted glassware, iconic Space Pens, collectible art prints, and a special Altea holiday offer for new members.
Ed Sheeran is doing art? What’s Red Chip Art? Should you invest in Red Chip Art?
Enjoy this recap of our Altea summer meetups. From a SF cliffside mansion, to an Austin airplane hangar, a sold-out NYC art show, a tequila-fueled masterclass, and a space startup tour.
Once considered “throw away advertising” 1960s concert posters captured the heart of a cultural revolution.We explore their psychedelic origins, legendary artists, and lasting collector appeal.
We celebrate our biggest wins from 2024 — from lucrative Altea returns, to Hollywood film financing deals, to the launch of our new community.
Last week, I asked you guys for some decks to test our new deal analysis GPT on, and you came through big time.
This week, art: Why art investing is hard, Is the art market in trouble, Is the art market in trouble, and More…
We create indices for eclectic modern alts. We’ve got a vinyl index, a whiskey index, and more. This helps us find the best buying opportunities for our alternative investment fund
We wrap everything up with a rich qualitative analysis. You’ll understand the pros & cons of investing in all sorts of alternative asset classes.
