Marmot Alpine Lunch in St. Moritz about Art and Investing

At our Marmot Alpine Networking Lunch on 1st of March 2025 at Suvretta House in St. Moritz, we engaged in a thought-provoking discussion about a fundamental shift in the art world. Today, 80-90% of next-gen collectors are purchasing art primarily for financial returns rather than artistic expression.

Does this indicate a transformation of the art market into a purely financial asset class? And what does this mean for artists?We had the privilege of hearing from Sophie Neuendorf, VP at artnet AG, Board and Supervisory Board member, public speaker, and university lecturer, who shared thought provoking insights into the evolving dynamics of art as an asset.Another critical issue raised by Diana Segantini is the persistent gender disparity in art valuations—while more female artists are gaining recognition, only 1-2 women have reached the price levels of their male counterparts. What will it take to close this gap?

Meanwhile, Marmot's founder, Tom Kuemmeke offered a different perspective: despite financial motivations, art remains a passion asset for many collectors. Unlike traditional investments, it is illiquid, generates no income, and past financial art products have struggled to gain traction.As the art market continues to evolve, important questions arise:

💡 Will financial motivations redefine how art is created and valued?

💡 What structural changes are needed to bridge the gender pricing gap?

💡 Can art be both a passion and a profitable investment?We’d love to hear your thoughts—how do you see the future of art collecting evolving? Sign up here for coming events: