Doug Woodham brings a unique perspective to the art market from his lifelong interest in art, business, and collecting. A trained economist with a PhD from the University of Michigan, Woodham served as president of the Americas for Christie's, the international auction house. He is currently on the board of the arts venture Twyla. Earlier in his career, he was a partner with McKinsey and Company, working primarily with asset and wealth management clients. He continues his advocacy for collectors by advising private clients on legacy planning associated with their art collection, including helping them to asses alternative disposition strategies. Woodham and his wife, who are based in New York City, are avid collectors with a focus on drawings by artists associated with minimalism, conceptualism, and land art.
“The latest in Allworth’s series on the nuts and bolts of the art
world, Mr Woodham’s book is an elegant, amusing and perceptive
guide to a market that is (often) long on hocus-pocus and short on
transparency.” —THE ECONOMIST
“Several books about the notoriously opaque art market claim to be
user-friendly, but Doug Woodham, who was president of Christie’s
Americas between 2012 and 2014, may be the first to produce a truly
hand-holding guide.” —THE FINANCIAL TIMES
“Mr. Woodham’s book contains startling information about the number
of people in the market for the world’s most expensive art.” —THE
NEW YORK TIMES
“Doug Woodham deftly explains how a sixty-billion-dollar
marketplace works. It is beautifully written—clear, concise, and
free of art-world jargon. A must-read at all levels of collecting.”
—VIK MALHOTRA, Chairman of the Americas and Senior Partner,
McKinsey and Company
“This book is a gem. It is full of great stories and surprises for
both specialists and general readers. It is brimming with practical
advice for how collectors can best navigate the complex world of
modern and contemporary art.” —LAURIE TISCH, Co-chair of the Board
of Trustees at the Whitney Museum of American Art, President of the
Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund
"An intelligently written and insightful book on the art market,
this fascinating read is relevant to both newcomers and seasoned
collectors alike. I know of no other comparable book. It’s an
instant classic.” —DON MARRON, Trustee and President Emeritus of
the Museum of Modern Art, Chairman and Founder of Lightyear
Capital
“For anyone who cares for or is just curious about art, Doug
Woodham is an astute, lively, and entertaining guide who tells you
candidly how the art world works, how it’s changing, and how to get
engaged. Art Collecting Today presents his wealth of knowledge in a
crisp, accessible, and fascinating form.” —MELISSA BERMAN,
President and CEO, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
“This thoughtful volume is one of the few that explores the entire
ecosystem of the art market—auction houses, art fairs, advisors,
galleries, artists, and museums. Woodham aims to make the market
more accessible and rightly foregrounds passion, quality, and
connoisseurship as the jumping off point for collecting.” —ADAM
WEINBERG, Alice Pratt Brown Director, Whitney Museum of American
Art
"A 'must' not only for collectors, but for artists who would better
understand what makes art valuable.... Anyone interested in the
making, buying, or selling of art should have this book at hand for
an in-depth review of the latest market forces affecting its sale
and value." —DONOVAN'S BOOKSHELF
“The latest in Allworth’s series on the nuts and bolts of the art
world, Mr Woodham’s book is an elegant, amusing and perceptive
guide to a market that is (often) long on hocus-pocus and short on
transparency.” —THE ECONOMIST
“Several books about the notoriously opaque art market claim to be
user-friendly, but Doug Woodham, who was president of Christie’s
Americas between 2012 and 2014, may be the first to produce a truly
hand-holding guide.” —THE FINANCIAL TIMES
“Mr. Woodham’s book contains startling information about the number
of people in the market for the world’s most expensive art.” —THE
NEW YORK TIMES
“Doug Woodham deftly explains how a sixty-billion-dollar
marketplace works. It is beautifully written—clear, concise, and
free of art-world jargon. A must-read at all levels of collecting.”
—VIK MALHOTRA, Chairman of the Americas and Senior Partner,
McKinsey and Company
“This book is a gem. It is full of great stories and surprises for
both specialists and general readers. It is brimming with practical
advice for how collectors can best navigate the complex world of
modern and contemporary art.” —LAURIE TISCH, Co-chair of the Board
of Trustees at the Whitney Museum of American Art, President of the
Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund
"An intelligently written and insightful book on the art market,
this fascinating read is relevant to both newcomers and seasoned
collectors alike. I know of no other comparable book. It’s an
instant classic.” —DON MARRON, Trustee and President Emeritus of
the Museum of Modern Art, Chairman and Founder of Lightyear
Capital
“For anyone who cares for or is just curious about art, Doug
Woodham is an astute, lively, and entertaining guide who tells you
candidly how the art world works, how it’s changing, and how to get
engaged. Art Collecting Today presents his wealth of knowledge in a
crisp, accessible, and fascinating form.” —MELISSA BERMAN,
President and CEO, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
“This thoughtful volume is one of the few that explores the entire
ecosystem of the art market—auction houses, art fairs, advisors,
galleries, artists, and museums. Woodham aims to make the market
more accessible and rightly foregrounds passion, quality, and
connoisseurship as the jumping off point for collecting.” —ADAM
WEINBERG, Alice Pratt Brown Director, Whitney Museum of American
Art
"A 'must' not only for collectors, but for artists who would better
understand what makes art valuable.... Anyone interested in the
making, buying, or selling of art should have this book at hand for
an in-depth review of the latest market forces affecting its sale
and value." —DONOVAN'S BOOKSHELF
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