E1087: Democratizing art as an asset class with Masterworks CEO & Founder Scott Lynn

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Show Notes:

0:00 Start

0:51 Jason intros Masterworks CEO Scott Lynn

3:54 Scott explains Masterworks & art as an asset class compared to startups

14:38 Globalization & COVID's impact on Masterworks investing volume

17:30 Alternative asset classes booming due to devaluation of the dollar, how long should you hold art shares & outside impact on art prices

23:24 Most valuable piece of art in the world & will there be a billion-dollar painting sale in the next 10 years?

28:14 Could the Louvre securitize the Mona Lisa and sell share in it?

33:24 Could Masterworks start an opportunity fund for young artists? Average investment on Masterworks

40:48 What are indicators that an artist's work will appreciate greatly in value?

45:23 Why do artists need galleries, could they just go direct?

48:51 How do institutional players in the art industry feel about Masterworks? What is the bottom for blue-chip art?

55:03 How does Masterworks educate new users to be savvy art investors?

1:00:19 Could Masterworks create an index fund of different styles of paintings? How do they scout potential acquisition targets?