An Art Grad's Guide to the Art World – Comments from London's Olyvia Kwok
Whether you are heading towards graduation from university or have already completed your art degree, one thing is for sure – that things won’t quite be the same in a few months as they are now. The art world can be a daunting one, especially for those who are just starting out and that’s where old-hands in a young body like Olyvia Kwok can help.
Kwok began dabbling in the art world at the age of 22 and has quickly risen to success in art investment. She has recently hosted an exhibition in New York showcasing over 30 works by Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat – some of which are being shown for the first time, and she now runs her own highly successful art investment company – named Willstone Management.
To be successful in art investment, you need to have a good knowledge of the world of art – and although the art world is always changing, its nature doesn’t, so a lot of that knowledge can be passed on from Olyvia Kwok to the next generation of artists,...