Demystifying NFT’s: A Conversation with Vladislav Ginzburg, Founder and CEO of Blockparty
THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021 – 1PM EST / 10AM PST
With Christie’s monumental sale of Beeple’s The First 5000 Days – the market is abuzz with questions regarding NFT ownership. Tune in to The Fine Art Group’s exclusive conversation with the Founder and CEO of Blockparty, Vladislav Ginzburg about the future of NFT’s, the digital art movement and his views of their enormous market potential.
QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER
– What exactly does fungible mean?
– How do you secure a digital signature?
– How is ownership saved on blockchain ledgers?
– Are NFT’s a speculative bubble or a new funding model for art and entertainment?
SPEAKERS
ABOUT GINZBURG & BLOCKPARTY
Ginzburg leads the company’s building of a blockchain-agnostic platform for collectible NFTs among the art, music and sports genres. Blockparty launched their MVP in August 2020 with a number of mainstream oriented drops, including first digital artworks by Ryan Keeley, Harif Guzman and MadSteez, the first 3lau/Slime Sunday drop, Adventure Club, and others. The platform is re-releasing in March with an integration to mint onto the FLOW blockchain. Earlier, Ginzburg was Chief
Further Reading
- The Scoop: The Next Generation Collector #14
- Reintroducing The Scoop: The Next Generation Collector
- The Scoop: A Bi-Weekly NFT & Digital Art Newsletter #12
Value of Advice: Wealth Transfer Strategies for Art & other Passion Assets
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021 – 2PM EST / 11AM PST
Wealth transference and tax strategy is a hot topic of conversation in 2021 particularly when discussing passion assets such as art, jewelry, wine, cars and other valuable collections.
Please join us for a webinar discussing these issues and others related to wealth preservation and tax efficient strategies.
QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER
- Should passion assets be transferred in an LLC or a trust?
- If the collector has philanthropic objectives, should a charitable trust be created or should the object(s) be donated directly to an institution?
- When is a rental leaseback situation preferred? What are the rules governing fractional gifts of art?
- Can passion assets be discounted? If so, when does this occur? When and how do you transfer passion assets out of your name?
PANELISTS
EVENT DATE
- Thursday, February 11, 2021 – 2pm EST / 11am PST
EVENT LENGTH
- 1 hour
FORMAT
- Live interactive webinar
Managing the Legacy of the High-Profile Client
THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 10AM PST / 1PM EST
Whether a client is a major sports figure, a celebrity, a politician or a founder of a notable company, it is inevitable that over their lifetime he or she will accumulate objects and documents of significance.
This webinar will focus on developing a strategy for managing their legacies and archives.
TOPICS DISCUSSED
- How do you value and manage archival material associated with
a high profile client? - Are there tax opportunities and strategies what would benefit a high profile client’s legacy?
- How do you develop a long term collections management strategy for the memorabilia and archival materials associated with the high profile client?
PANELISTS
OUR HIGH-PROFILE CLIENT DIVISION
We understand the unique challenges facing our clients and can offer high-profile individuals a full suite of services, and related white-glove concierge support, on a global scale.
We’re experienced working with actors and celebrities, directors and producers, musicians, athletes, models, authors, journalists, and industry executives. Offering the high-quality, collection-specific solutions to help make informed decisions around the strategic, long-term management of fine art, jewelry, and other high-value collectibles.
Further Reading
- High-Profile Client Collections & Sudden Wealth Syndrome
- Helping the High-Profile Client Buy & Sell Smart
- Helping the High-Profile Client Buy Luxury Assets
THE LURE OF THE LUXURY ASSET: HELPING THE HIGH-PROFILE CLIENT BUY LUXURY ASSETS WITH INTELLIGENCE
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021 – 10AM PST / 1PM EST
Whether it is buying sports or rock memorabilia, collecting fine wines, investing in collector cars, or acquiring artworks for the home, there are rules for acquiring tangible assets intelligently.
The Fine Art Group is pleased to bring together an expert panel in Part 2 of our latest webinar series. It will provide insight into these markets and collecting categories.
*Calendar invites will be sent to registrants emails.
TOPICS DISCUSSED
- What specific attributes make the piece valuable?
- What is the best venue for acquisition?
- What is the best process for acquisition?
- When is it time to sell, where do you go and what do you do?
MODERATOR
Panelists
OUR HIGH-PROFILE CLIENT DIVISION
We understand the unique challenges facing our clients and can offer high-profile individuals a full suite of services, and related white-glove concierge support, on a global scale.
We’re experienced working with actors and celebrities, directors and producers, musicians, athletes, models, authors, journalists, and industry executives. Offering the high-quality, collection-specific solutions to help make informed decisions around the strategic, long-term management of fine art, jewelry, and other high-value collectibles.
Further Reading
- High-Profile Client Collections & Sudden Wealth Syndrome
- Helping the High-Profile Client Buy & Sell Smart
- Helping the High-Profile Client Buy Luxury Assets
Helping the High-Profile Client Buy Luxury Assets with Intelligence
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021 – 10AM PST / 1PM EST
Whether it is buying sports or rock memorabilia, collecting fine pieces, investing in collector cars, or acquiring artworks for the home, there are rules for acquiring tangible assets intelligently.
The Fine Art Group is pleased to bring together an expert panel in Part 2 of our latest webinar series. It will provide insight into these markets and collecting categories.
TOPICS DISCUSSED
- What specific attributes make the piece valuable?
- What is the best venue for acquisition?
- What is the best process for acquisition?
- When is it time to sell, where do you go and what do you do?
MODERATOR
Panelists
OUR HIGH-PROFILE CLIENT DIVISION
We understand the unique challenges facing our clients and can offer high-profile individuals a full suite of services, and related white-glove concierge support, on a global scale.
We’re experienced working with actors and celebrities, directors and producers, musicians, athletes, models, authors, journalists, and industry executives. Offering the high-quality, collection-specific solutions to help make informed decisions around the strategic, long-term management of fine art, jewelry, and other high-value collectibles.
Further Reading
- High-Profile Client Collections & Sudden Wealth Syndrome
- Helping the High-Profile Client Buy & Sell Smart
With fame and fortune, many celebrities, sports figures, and entrepreneurs have experienced an influx of wealth and begin to buy art, jewelry, cars, wine and memorabilia. When the money begins to flow, it is common that a high-profile buyer experiences vulnerability.
It is essential that structures are put into place to protect the high-profile client from being taken advantage of.
In Part 1 of our latest webinar series, we will provide specific tools and case studies to assist in protecting the high-profile client.
Join Us Thursday, December 3rd, 10 am PST / 1 pm EST.
TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED
- How do you buy luxury assets with intelligence and at the right price and in the right venue?
- How to avoid the lure of the “hot for a hot second” artist?
- How do you sell collections to obtain the highest revenue?
- How do you insure, store and ship collections correctly?
PANELISTS
OUR HIGH-PROFILE CLIENT DIVISION
We understand the unique challenges facing our clients and can offer high-profile individuals a full suite of services, and related white-glove concierge support, on a global scale.
We’re experienced working with actors and celebrities, directors and producers, musicians, athletes, models, authors, journalists, and industry executives. Offering the high-quality, collection-specific solutions to help make informed decisions around the strategic, long-term management of fine art, jewelry, and other high-value collectibles.
Further Reading
- High-Profile Client Collections & Sudden Wealth Syndrome
- Helping the High-Profile Client Buy Luxury Assets
Following the success of our previous Virtual Breakfast Briefing back in July, this season’s Breakfast Briefing continues the trend of the virtual replacing the traditional IRL events, normally held at Christie’s, Sotheby’s, or Phillips around the world.
Senior Director Morgan Long and Managing Director Guy Jennings sat in virtual conversation with Philip Hoffman, discussing the recent auction sale results, and debating the movements and currents of the art market over the past few months.
PART IV: ART BASEL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Art Market Pulse is a timely 4-part video series presented by The Fine Art Group. Each episode, we will offer an informative view on the current state of the art market, taking the pulse of real-time developments. Providing access and insight, viewers will hear intriguing conversation from top executives within the art industry.
In the final episode of Art Market Pulse, The Fine Art Group’s Founder and CEO Philip Hoffman sits in conversation with Art Basel’s Global Director, Marc Spiegler.
Find out how Art Basel, the world’s most prestigious art fair, is adapting and innovating to meet the needs of its participating galleries and collectors.
Watch the full video here:
https://www.ubs.com/global/en/our-firm/art/2020/pulse-video-series.html?campID=CAAS-ActivityStream
Normally held at Christie’s, Sotheby’s, or Phillips around the world, this season’s Breakfast Briefing took place virtually instead. Senior Director Morgan Long and Managing Director Guy Jennings sat in virtual conversation with Founder & CEO Philip Hoffman; they analyze the auction sale results, discuss the state of the current market and predict what to expect in the future.
PANELISTS
PART III: Inside Christie’s during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Art Market Pulse is a timely 4-part video series presented by The Fine Art Group. In each episode, we will offer an informative view of the current state of the art market, taking the pulse of real-time developments. Providing access and insight, viewers will hear intriguing conversations from top executives within the art industry.
In the third episode, Philip Hoffman, Founder & CEO of The Fine Art Group, sits in a virtual conversation with Christie’s Global President Jussi Pylkkänen and Rahul Kadakia, International Head of Jewelry.
Learn about Christie’s efforts in the fine art and jewelry sectors amidst market conditions caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Watch the full video here:
https://www.ubs.com/global/en/our-firm/art/2020/pulse-video-series.html