Connoisseur

From first acquisition to a coherent collection — our field guide to building an art collection that holds together aesthetically, with provenance you can defend.

Investing in art is more than acquiring a beautiful masterpiece. You are holding an asset that demands real protection. As the global art market keeps growing, collectors, galleries, and investors…

Art, in its many forms, holds both cultural weight and serious financial power, with its value often climbing over time. But without the right preservation techniques, even the most valuable…

From the Burgundy-style Hong Kong sales to the quiet rise of mid-market figurative painting, our read on the art market trends shaping 2026.

Beyond the sales pitch — what art advisors actually do for serious collectors, when they earn their fee, and how to tell a good one from a bad one.

From SeaNet and Smart Yacht Group to bespoke broker-led structures — our editorial read on how fractional yacht ownership actually works for owners.

Yacht transactions drop 30% to 40% during the winter months from November through February compared to the spring and summer frenzy, and that dramatic slowdown hands you serious negotiating leverage…

Something is stirring along Saudi Arabia’s western coastline that the global yachting world hasn’t quite processed yet. While European marinas stay packed with the usual summer crowds fighting for the…

The Netherlands quietly dominates global yacht building in ways that catch most people off guard. If you haven’t spent much time around the maritime industry, you might not realise that…

After years of European dominance in luxury yacht construction, the U.S. yacht industry is quietly regaining its footing. And the revival is starting where you might least expect it: the…

Asia’s yacht market has transformed from a boutique curiosity into a legitimate global powerhouse, and it’s demanding serious attention from investors who once kept their eyes fixed exclusively on Mediterranean…

Luxury yachts have traditionally been viewed as the ultimate lifestyle purchase, beautiful, exclusive, and destined to depreciate much like expensive cars. But a growing number of yacht owners are discovering…

Sustainability has quietly moved from optional marketing feature to essential market driver in the luxury yacht world, reshaping how discerning buyers approach these magnificent vessels. What began as environmental consciousness…

The chartering-versus-owning question doesn't have a single right answer. Our editorial comparison for buyers weighing the realistic costs of each route.

Yacht syndicate models — fractional ownership of a superyacht across a small group of owners — have moved from niche to mainstream. Our editorial read on the shift.

From classic Feadship restorations to one-off custom builds — why rare yachts have become the new trophy pursuit for the most experienced owners.

The yacht market in 2026 is no longer just about length, speed, or the prestige of a shipyard’s name. Buyers and charter clients are paying much closer attention to what…

Luxury yachts have moved beyond the traditional ownership profile into a wider class of buyer. Our editorial read on the rotation reshaping the segment.