Art

 NY Times - Collecting tastes have changed in the digital age, and the vast majority of new art buyers are drawn to contemporary works. The acquisition funds of many institutions, particularly in the United States, encourage purchases that maintain the encyclopedic nature of museum collections. At the same time, curators are looking for old art that can resonate with a new audience....“It isn’t like 10 or 15 years ago,” said the Geneva-based old master specialist​​ Salomon Lilian.... “The museums compensate for the decline of private buying,” he added. “A1 quality paintings are still very much in demand; small Dutch cabinet paintings are much more difficult.”