French entrepreneur launches art "stock exchange"

  • 13 years ago
VIDEO: The international art market seem recession-proof, but the prices involved keep it well out of the reach of most people. That could be about to change, thanks to the launch of a new France-based service allowing clients to buy shares in a range of artworks. A&F Markets say they're allowing everyone to get in on the action of a strong international market -- but some cultural critics say the whole idea devalues what fine art should be about. Duration: 02:30

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