Perspectives
Perspectives from Zurani, curated with great care and attention by the team at Zurani Advisory.
Perspectives from Zurani
We are delighted to welcome you to this month’s edition of Perspectives from Zurani, curated with great care and attention by the team at Zurani Advisory.
We hope you find these articles enlightening and enjoyable. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch. To discuss how Zurani Advisory can assist you, please email us at contact@zurani.com or telephone +971 58 593 5523.
Thank you for joining us on this journey through the world of contemporary art. Here’s to another month of exploration, discovery, and investment in the extraordinary world of art.

Tokenisation: Rethinking how assets are owned
What is tokenisation? Tokenisation is the process of converting ownership rights in an asset into a digital form, represented by tokens recorded on a blockchain

Art-backed lending explained: Turning fine art into strategic liquidity
A strategic approach to accessing capital while preserving ownership At Zurani, we work with collectors who view fine art not only as an expression of

Art Basel Doha 2026: Qatar’s first Art Basel fair in the MENA region
Art Basel’s first Middle East and North Africa fair launches in Doha in February 2026 The inaugural Art Basel Doha edition will bring together 87

How families build multigenerational art collections
A refined approach to legacy, influence, and long-term cultural presence For many UHNW families, an art collection is more than an expression of taste. It

How to identify investment-grade artists
A modern framework for discerning collectors In a global art market defined by rapid shifts in taste, geography, and visibility, understanding what makes an artist

Abu Dhabi’s influence on modern collecting
How the Emirate is shaping a new era of global patronage Abu Dhabi’s cultural landscape has expanded dramatically in the past decade. What began as

Silent collecting is reshaping the market
Why private buyers now influence the art world’s centre of gravity A quiet but decisive shift is underway in the global art market. While headline
How curated art is redefining luxury travel across the sea and sky
Designing with art in motion: how collectors shape yachts and private jets Private aircraft and superyachts have moved from rare curiosities to standard tools of

The rise of textile-based abstraction in the global art market
Why collectors are turning to material-led abstraction and the artists redefining the category Textile-based abstraction has moved from the margins of contemporary practice into the

Christie’s 21st-Century Sale Signals a Selective but Strengthening Market
A focused evening of postwar and contemporary art delivers steady results, new records and renewed buyer confidence Christie’s 21st-Century Evening Sale achieved $ 123.6 million,




