Out now!
»ART FOR EVERYONE«
The ultimate guide to the art market. How to find art you like and invest wisely.
The 2nd edition of my guidebook »BUYING ART« in English translation.
You can recognize the English version by the new cover.
246 pages, English, with colour illustrations
ISBN 978-3-00-076133-1, e-book (PDF): € 19.99
»THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU – AND FOR ALL THOSE WHO WANT TO EMBELLISH THEIR LIVES WITH ART. AND WANT TO ENRICH.« Dr. Ruth Polleit Riechert
Now in stores – the 2nd edition!
»Buy art«
Understanding the art market,
Building up knowledge
and invest wisely
My guide »BUYING ART« in a completely revised, updated 2nd edition. I have added new and international market developments to it. I also classify trends such as artificial intelligence, NFTs or blockchain and describe the consequences of the corona pandemic on the market.
You will immediately recognize the 2nd edition in stores by the new cover.
258 pages, paperback
with illustrations in color
ISBN: 978-3658409340
€29.99 (D) | E-book: €22.99
Springer-Verlag
»I want to inspire people to love art and help make the art market more accessible.« Dr. Ruth Polleit Riechert
What experts say
A very successful book: jam-packed with important information and facts, but still written in a way that is understandable, especially for art laypeople. I particularly like the many elements that lighten up the text, such as the boxes with the interviews, the historical definition of art and your own experiences. This makes reading fun!
Malte Fischer, Chief Economist WirtschaftsWoche
Great book, knowledgeable, entertaining, to the point. Who wouldn't want to become an art collector?
Prof. Dr. Thomas Garms, publicist and editor-in-chief of Materialist Magazine
A must-have for every collector, investor and art lover.
Prof. Dr. Roman Kräussl, art market expert at the Universities of Luxembourg and Stanford
Technically demanding content, yet formulated in an understandable way.
Steffen Uttich, Managing Director INBRIGHT Investment GmbH, former FAZ journalist
The new book by Ruth Polleit Riechert
»Buy art«
Understanding the art market,
Building up knowledge
and invest wisely
A helpful book for all those who are relaxed about art and want to enrich their lives with works of art.
270 pages, paperback
with illustrations in color
ISBN: 978-3658336233
€24.99 (D) | E-book: €19.99
Springer-Verlag
about the author
Dr. Ruth Polleit Riechert studied art history and received her doctorate from Düsseldorf's Heinrich Heine University. She has worked in the art market and in marketing for the financial industry (Christie's, Ketterer Kunst, Deutsche Bank, McKinsey & Company, UBS Art Banking) for more than 20 years. Since 2017, she has been independently advising private clients, companies and public institutions on art issues and regularly publishes articles on the current art market and art investments.
Aus dem Inhalt
"I'm interested in art, but unfortunately I don't know much about it."
Does this sentence sound familiar? Many people feel that the art market does not work like any other market.
With this book, the experienced art historian and art market expert Ruth Polleit Riechert takes you by the hand to impart the knowledge about art that is necessary today. She explains the rules of the art market in a simple and understandable way and offers decision criteria for a smart investment in art as a financial investment.
What you will learn in this book
How you can acquire selected basic knowledge about the art market in 5 steps
How the complex art market works (with art market A–Z)
How new technologies help make art accessible to all
How to recognize good art and which criteria are decisive
How to buy art wisely – in 7 steps using the RPR ART® method
Which art form is suitable as an investment: young art, blue chips, NFTs, art fractioning?
A helpful book for all those who are relaxed about art and want to enrich their lives with works of art.
Digital art: NFT technology
Raphael Brunk and Digital Imaging
The book cover of "Buy Art" is a detail of Raphael Brunk's work #38254A from 2021 with the original dimensions 180 x 140 cm. The work was created based on data, but will be printed as a physical work in an edition of 1/1 + 1A.P. The artist has created a video clip for the cooperation with Cittadino, which only exists digitally and can be seen on public screens in Germany at airports, shopping centers and highways. In addition, Raphael Brunk has developed a purely digital work with NFT certification, which is derived from the color worlds of the unique piece. See his first NFT here:
Read more in my book!
Interview partners & artists in »Buying art«
My interview partners in this book
Eva Dzepina, Attorney-at-Law, LL.M. (UK)
Inka Drögemüller, Deputy Director for Digital, Education, Publications, Imaging, Libraries, and Live Arts at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Patrick Droste and Katharina Galladé, owner and director of Galerie Droste
Thierry Ehrmann, founder of Artprice
Iris Hasler, former curator for contemporary art at the Städel Museum and currently freelance art historian and curator
Paul Huelsmann, founder and CEO FINEXITY AG
Robert Ketterer, auctioneer and owner of Ketterer Kunst
Prof. Dr. Roman Kräussl, art economist at the University of Luxembourg and visiting professor at Stanford
Dino Lewkowicz, Director of 4ARTechnologies,
Scott Lynn, CEO of Masterworks in New York
Dr. Arne Freiherr von Neubeck, Managing Director of The Global Fine Art
Anders Petterson, founder and CEO of ArtTactic
Natalie Radziwill, representative of Christie's in Frankfurt
Prof. Dr. Magnus Resch, art economist and co-author of the aforementioned study »Quantifying reputation and success in art«
Prof. Dr. Amparo Sard, Spanish art professor and artist
Daniel Schierke, gallery owner
Dr. Stephan Zilkens, Managing Director of Zilkens Fine Art Insurance Broker GmbH
Image contributions in this book are from the following artists
Bernhard Adams
Arno Beck
Johanna-Clara Becker
Raphael Brunk
Vivian Greven
Mevlana Lipp
Anna Nero
What experts say
Anyone who picks up this non-fiction book from Springer-Verlag may find themselves starting a new passion for collecting, based on how much art can enrich life. The fun and learning begins with reading this entertainingly written, but nevertheless thoroughly technically sound book, which makes you want more. (…) The reader is equipped with everything they need to develop years of enjoyment in collecting and investing in art. Read more »
Dr. Oliver Everling
In "Buying Art", Ruth Polleit Riechert really provides everything you need to know on the subject. The specially developed methodical approach is particularly effective - the author calls it the RPR ART® method. With these clearly defined seven steps to buying art, anyone interested will gain increasing confidence in their purchasing criteria; they will learn to assess quality, achieve realistic prices, avoid counterfeits and ultimately avoid making bad decisions.
Petra Spiekermann, Managing Director PS:PR
Why did I write my book?
Many interested people hesitate to buy art.
Click on the video for more information!