Program consists of 3 on-site seminars  providing:

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an overall vision of art, from creation to collection
- enlightening Art History / Art Theory landmarks
-  a fine balance between theory and practice, thinking and experiencing, edification and entertainment.
 
Seminars are built through several conceptual layers so they can speak to the curious and the connoisseurs alike. They strive to stimulate a critical, creative and constructive thinking about art and life more extensively.
 

 
 

 
This journey provides you with:
   
- a comprehension of the art ecosystem (relationships and interactions between artists, galleries, collectors, museums, auction houses, etc.)
- useful keys for approaching a wide range of artworks
- a general understanding of main contemporary art issues
- useful resources to self-educate yourself and further develop your tastes
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-advices on how to develop a sophisticated and valuable collection


INTRODUCTION TO ART HISTORY / ART THEORY (Visual and participative Lectures)

A combination of in-depth analysis and overall panorama enlightening the notion of Art, with a focus on Contemporary Art
   
- Introduction to the very notion of Art  through the work of Yves Klein
- Learning simple and useful tools to look at art: surface & substance, form & content, creation & creativity, the synthetic approach, etc.
- Panoramic overview of Art History from Classicism, to Modernism, to Post-Modernism


AESTHETIC JUDGMENT, MARKET VALUE & ART COLLECTING
(Visual Lecture, Private collection tour)

Understanding the evolution of the Aesthetic Judgment, its correlation with art market value, and discovering collecting as a way to edify oneself.
   
- Art market evolutions and structuring – Main Players and their relationships
- Collecting as a way to edify yourself: developing your eyes, refining your tastes, and discovering a rare opportunity to build emotional, intellectual and financial value.
- Collector’s home visit: keys for building a coherent & valuable collection


UNDERSTANDING AND EXPERIENCING CONTEMPORARY ART (Visual Lecture + Tour)

A lecture enlightening contemporary art main characteristics and evolution. A tour establishing a fine balance between going in-depth into some artworks, and covering a broad spectrum of exhibitions encompassing a wide range of styles and practices.
   
- Understanding main contemporary art evolutions, processes and issues
- Discovering the prolific LA art scene though the eye of various art professionals
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Getting familiar on how to look at art in a gallery setting
- Sharpening your eyes, assessing works from emerging to well established artists