Inside the Art Market

Discover the Business Behind the Art World

Join us for a three-day course held in central London offering an in-depth look into the art market. 

Inside the Art Market
London Spring Intensive

Christie's Education offers a unique three-day educational experience exploring the complexities and nuances of the art market. Using the city of London and Christie's as living classrooms, the course combines expert-led sessions with exclusive tours to enrich participants' understanding of the art landscape.

Participants will engage with art-market experts in a series of comprehensive sessions that illustrate the journey of an artwork from studio to sale. The curriculum covers essential topics such as art as an asset class, key players in the contemporary art market and their circulation, the financialisation of art and the art fair ecosystem. Highlights include exclusive , providing rare insights into the operation of one of the world's leading auction houses.

In addition to learning from specialists, attendees will also experience the vibrant London art scene first-hand. The itinerary includes tours of prominent galleries, behind-the-scenes tours of Christie’s auction house and its warehouse, offering a holistic view of the art ecosystem. These outings not only complement the classroom learning but also allow participants to apply their knowledge in real-world settings, bridging theoretical concepts and practical exposure.
  • 4-6 November 2026
  • 10am-5pm GMT
  • Christie's London
  • £950
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Study at the world's leading Auction House 

Christie’s, the world's oldest fine art auctioneer, has sold fine art, furniture, jewellery and wine since James Christie conducted the first sale in London on 5 December 1766. Christie’s London has continued to provide the perfect backdrop for the sales of the world’s finest collections and greatest works of art ever since.

Christie’s moved to its global headquarters at 8 King Street, St. James’s in 1823. The gallery spaces at King Street are transformed into classrooms during our exclusive programming in London, so that students are immersed in the fast-paced environment of the auction house.
In-Person

Course Schedule

*From February 2026. Itinerary, topics and speakers are subject to change.
Day one


THE HISTORIES, MOVEMENTS & ECONOMIcs OF ART

Lecture
An Introduction to the Art World with Ted Sandling

Lecture
Art as an Asset Class with Tom Flynn

Lecture
Developments in Collecting: Collectibles and Art from the Global South with Elikem Logan

Experience 
Tour of Contemporary Art Galleries with Elikem Logan 

day two


The foundations of the mARKET

Lecture
Understanding Provenance
with Angelina Giovani

Experience
Tour of Christie's Warehouses 

Lecture
An Introduction to Art Law with Vittoria Mastrandrea 

Lecture
International Art Crime and Restitution with Olivia Whitting
day three


ART MARKET PLAYERS AND PERSPECTIVES


Lecture
A Historical Perspective on the Art Market with Ben Street

Experience
Tour of Mayfair Galleries with Ben Street 

Lecture
The Art Fair Ecosystem with Georgina Adam

Lecture
The Artist's Perspective with Kavitha Balasingham
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Certification Included

All attendees will be awarded a physical certificate of completion issued by Christie's Education at the end of the programme.

Where your art market expertise begins

Experience the vibrant London gallery ecosystem first-hand through exclusive access to artist studios, guided tours of prominent galleries and lectures from industry insiders. Apply your knowledge in real-world settings outside the classroom, bridging theoretical concepts and practical exposure.

Engage with Experts

Engage with art-market experts in in-depth lectures from our galleries in Christie's King Street, to private, guided tours in the most important exhibitions of the season. 

Cutting-Edge Curriculum

Dive into essential topics such as collection management, art advisory, art as an asset class, working with artists, the importance of residency spaces, and the role of the critic.

Behind-the-Scenes Experiences

 Enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Christie’s auction house and its warehouse, providing rare insights into the operation of one of the world's leading auction houses.

Networking Opportunities

Meet seasoned art world professionals alongside your diverse cohort of like-minded art lovers. 


Hear from our students:



"Stellar presentations from Tom, Ted, Karly, Ben and Aliki. Attending the auction was a real high point. I loved networking with your specialists. This was a big value-add and enabled me to get answers to some of my open questions about art."


"The course structure, topics and lectures were expertly organised and ordered to be a wonderful introduction into the industry. I always felt that the team was constantly engaged and attentive to our needs, anticipating any needs/access requirements throughout the day."

All queries:

Christie's Education
Telephone: +44 20 7839 9060
Email: education@christies.com

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