Critic & Artist Residency Series: David Kusin | University Center for the Arts

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Join the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art and CSU’s Department of Art and Art History for the highly anticipated C.A.R.S. lecture featuring David Kusin. The lecture will take place at the University Center for the Arts in Fort Collins on November 1, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. This year's Critic & Artist Residency Series (C.A.R.S.) will bring David Kusin, the CEO and founder of Kusin & Company and ARTWIRE, to share his expertise on utilizing connoisseurship and mathematics to understand and leverage art as an asset in today's contemporary world. During the lecture, Kusin will delve into the global art sector, challenging outdated business practices and advocating for the integration of new technologies and evidence-based financial tools. Drawing from his book, "Art as an Asset in the 21st Century," Kusin explores the failings of the art market's traditional institutions and proposes a rebuilding of the sector based on efficient and research-backed methodologies. Kusin's book provides a comprehensive understanding of the art market's key institutions, including art museums, art dealerships, and auction houses. He also examines four other influential "institutions" within the sector, namely myopia, innumeracy, the art appraisal establishment, and unsupported suppositions and biases. By deconstructing these institutions and embracing contemporary thinking rooted in connoisseurship and curatorial scholarship, Kusin offers a fresh perspective on buying and selling art in the modern era. Don't miss this unique opportunity to gain insights from David Kusin as he revolutionizes the art market. The lecture is free and open to all, so mark your calendars and join us for an evening of enlightenment and inspiration.