"In recent years the art market has grown in both size and importance. It is currently estimated that ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) maintain 6% of their holdings in art-related assets; thus, at least US$ 1.75 trillion are invested in art worldwide. This figure does not take into...

Introduction -- The Economics of Creativity Between Culture, Innovation, and Competitiveness -- The System of Contemporary Art -- Contemporary Art Markets and Supporting Sectors -- Art Appraisal and Value Creation Strategies -- Collecting: Motivations and Patterns of Consumption