Art Finance

Definition ∞ Art finance involves the use of financial instruments and services related to art as an asset class. This includes loans secured by artworks, investment funds dedicated to art, and fractional ownership models. With the rise of digital assets, art finance now encompasses non-fungible tokens, representing unique digital art pieces. These innovations facilitate new forms of ownership and market access.
Context ∞ The art finance landscape is experiencing significant change due to blockchain technology and non-fungible tokens. NFTs have introduced verifiable digital scarcity and ownership for digital art, creating new markets and investment opportunities. Discussions center on the valuation of digital art, the legal enforceability of tokenized ownership, and the integration of these new assets into traditional financial systems. The market continues to adapt to these technological advancements.