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Artist of the Month
Every month, we showcase a special talent who inspires us with their artistic vision and extraordinary works.
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‘Artist
of the
Month’
?
‘Artist
of the
Month’ is an award for outstanding achievements within the SKM community. It is presented monthly to artists who not only achieve the highest sales figures but also impress with their professionalism and reliability. This makes it particularly worthwhile to invest in art here. The award can be received only once and recognises special moments of success in an artist’s career.
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Krowni is studying Fine Art at the State Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart in the painting class taught by Prof. Alisa Margolis and Katrin Plavcak...
October 2025
MariaGraduate of the State Academy of Fine Arts, Stuttgart. Specialist class in painting with Peter Chevalier (Bachelor’s degree 2019), Anna Ingerfurth and Jörg Mandernach (Master’s degree 2021).
September 2025
Dana Ozova, an art student at the National Academy of Fine Arts in Kyiv.
August 2025
Noah Rennebaum, art student at the University of Leipzig
July 2025
Clara Vivian Stang, an art student at the Karlsruhe Academy of Fine Art in Tatjana Doll’s class.
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June 2025
PaulPaul Schäfer has been studying art history at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich since 2022. For him, art is a medium for expressing thoughts and feelings.
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May 2025
Melek Özer-Arasli is studying art at the State Academy of Fine Arts in Karlsruhe in Franz Ackermann’s class.
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April 2025
MichaelMichael Tauschke’s works are deeply rooted explorations of light, darkness and the many shades in between. His paintings, which combine floral, figurative and cosmic motifs, transport the viewer into a supernatural world. His artistic practice is not only about the visible, but also about what lies beneath – the fragility of life, the transience of existence and the perpetual search for meaning amidst chaos.
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Mar 2025
In my art, I explore, amongst other things, my everyday life and view it from a new perspective through my paintings. I am driven by a keen curiosity about the world around me. For me, nothing is too trivial to paint. I find live painting – or plein air painting – of seemingly ordinary scenes particularly exciting.
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Feb 2025
LisaLisa Herwig’s work explores landscapes that blend abstraction and ethereality, reflecting influences from German Abstract Expressionism. Her dynamic, gestural brushwork creates a vivid interplay of colour and form, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in visual experiences. Using distemper paint and pigments, Lisa achieves a unique intensity of colour in her works.
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Jan 2025
Mathilda Augart (born 1993 in Dresden) is a master’s student under Albrecht Schäfer at the Berlin Weißensee Academy of Art in the Department of Sculpture.
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Dec 2024
My work focuses less on narratives and stories; rather, I explore the emotional states that truly emerge during the creative process, whilst being carefully thought out, they leave room for spontaneity and the unexpected.
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Nov 2024
JonathanIn his art, he explores subconscious themes which he links to nostalgia. His origins in northern Germany and the island of Sylt play a significant role in this. In his painting process, he focuses primarily on expressive, gestural motifs with Cubist influences. Jonathan Lützen has been studying illustration at HAW Hamburg since 2023 in Christian Hahn’s painting class
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Art as an Investment: A Guide for Experienced Investors
Art is becoming an increasingly important
investment
, as it offers an attractive way to invest capital for the long term. Unlike volatile stock markets or low-interest savings accounts, art can appreciate in value over the years, and investing in art can prove to be a crisis-proof investment. It is particularly worthwhile for investors looking to diversify their portfolio to invest in art. High-quality works of art do not always have to cost millions – even on a smaller budget, it is possible to invest in art and acquire promising pieces that may increase in value over time.
Emerging artists, in particular, offer a sound investment for a modest sum, as their works are still available at affordable prices. Through careful selection and targeted investment, the value of a work of art can rise significantly over the years. Through ‘Studierenden Kunstmarkt’, we represent over 400 young art students from across Germany. Investing in art also adds personality to your home and reflects your individual taste. Those who invest in talented emerging artists at an early stage have the opportunity not only to benefit financially, but also to play an active role in shaping the development of the art world. Investing in art is far more than simply acquiring a beautiful piece for your home. In this article, we highlight the key aspects of the art market and explain why investing in art makes particular sense for experienced investors.
Why invest in art?
Art is a distinct asset class that differs from traditional markets such as shares or property. Works of art are unique; they are not subject to the fluctuations of financial markets and often have an intrinsic value that exists independently of economic conditions. Historically, art has demonstrated stable long-term appreciation in value. Investing in art by emerging, lesser-known artists in particular offers great potential for growth. You can invest in paintings at fair, comparatively affordable prices, which may develop into valuable works of art over time. Works by artists at the start of their careers, such as those on the student art market, offer good prospects for a profitable return on investment as a long-term asset and are therefore particularly suitable for those wishing to invest in art. On our platform, it is easy to track the development of artworks as their value increases and the artists gain recognition.
Another advantage of investing in art is the diversification of your portfolio. A broadly diversified portfolio protects you from fluctuations within a single sector and lends stability to your assets. Investing in art opens up a whole new world of possibilities: works of art are physical assets that exist independently of traditional financial markets. They are not affected by inflation or economic turmoil. As well as offering financial benefits, investing in art brings joy: you automatically engage with creative, inspiring works and surround yourself with beauty.
The art market: an overview
The art market is divided into different segments: the primary market, where works are sold directly by artists or galleries, and the secondary market, where works that have already been sold are resold. Both markets offer different opportunities and challenges. Investing in art on the primary market has the advantage that the authenticity of the works is guaranteed directly by the artists. Furthermore, you can engage in personal dialogue with the artists and learn more about the background to their work and their sources of inspiration. And once you’ve found your favourite artist, you’re, so to speak, right at the source for further investments in art.
Online trading also represents a growing segment of the art market. As is the case everywhere, a large part of the art investment market is shifting online. Platforms like ours enable investors to buy artworks from the comfort of their own homes. Such digital marketplaces offer access to a wider range of artists and styles. Buyers and artists no longer need to be physically in the same place; instead, they can connect from very different regions. This creates a wider choice and more convenient purchasing conditions when investing in art. It also makes it easier to compare prices and carry out research when considering a potential investment in art.
It is important to us that, despite the online framework, there is still room for a personalised experience and individual advice when investing in art. We curate the SKM artists based on selected criteria; we have already visited many of them in person at their studios across Germany and regularly organise exhibitions featuring individual artists at the SKM Gallery in Leipzig. This has fostered a vibrant community that thrives on mutual support and exchange. We also count our clients amongst this community, and we greatly value their input. SKM co-founder Erich Reich would be delighted to advise you personally in a free art consultation if you’re interested in investing in art. He knows the SKM artists like no other and will help you expand your collection with promising new talent.
Art and Technology: A New Trend?
Aswith any investment, it is important when investing in art to keep abreast of current market developments. Digitalisation plays an interesting role here, as it does not stop at art: from robots that paint pictures to NFTs. Technological developments are being incorporated into artistic works and have transformed the art market. From online auction houses to virtual galleries – digitalisation is opening up new possibilities. This becomes particularly clear when considering an investment in art. Blockchain technology and NFTs (non-fungible tokens) offer new ways to secure proof of ownership and simplify the art trade. These developments provide additional transparency and security for investors in the art market.
However, the NFT market has experienced considerable volatility in recent years. The initial hype led to speculative investment and extreme price fluctuations. Many NFTs were traded at inflated prices, only to subsequently lose a great deal of value. This volatility has led many investors to become more cautious. At Studierenden Kunstmarkt, we primarily make the most of the advantages of an online gallery: simplified communication, a wider selection regardless of location, and customisable filter options when searching by subject, materials or artists. Whilst we capitalise on the opportunities offered by digitalisation for art investment, we also ensure that the process of buying art remains personal, individual and human. Ultimately, art – and investing in art – is always an emotional experience that cannot be replaced by a machine.
Investing in young art students
An often-overlooked but extremely lucrative sector of the art market is investing in works by young art students. These up-and-coming talents offer a unique opportunity for early investment with high potential for capital appreciation. Our platform, Studierenden Kunstmarkt, gives you access to a wide range of art students whose works have already seen remarkable increases in value – in some cases by over 400 per cent. Investing successfully in art can be easier than you might think.
Investing in art by young artists offers several benefits. Firstly, the works are often more affordable than those by established artists, meaning a lower entry price. Secondly, young artists have the potential to develop significant careers, which can lead to substantial increases in the value of their early works. Furthermore, by supporting young talent, you contribute to the development of culture and nurture the generation of artists of tomorrow. Breaking into a career as an artist is no easy feat. This makes it all the more rewarding that investing in art by young artists offers benefits for both sides.
Furthermore, investing in works by young art students offers not only financial opportunities but also emotional and intellectual enrichment. You become part of the creative process and can witness the growth and development of promising talent. It also enables you to build an exciting portfolio that is not only geared towards financial gain, but also reflects your personal connection to art. By investing early in innovative and visionary artists, you not only secure potential returns through valuable paintings, but also a place in the exciting world of contemporary art.
Art Student of the Month
Every month, we honour one of our SKM artists as ‘Artist of the Month’. We make our selection based on a range of factors. This feature is an accolade for the artist who has generated the most sales in the respective month. However, alongside hard facts such as sales figures, we also take into account factors such as reliability, professionalism and communication when making our selection. In this way, we aim to particularly recognise outstanding collaboration. Each SKM artist can only receive this award once. It does not, therefore, imply that the artist is any less impressive in the months that follow.
The ‘Art Student of the Month’ award is of interest to both artists and customers, as it highlights which artist is currently in particularly high demand and whose paintings are therefore promising as an investment. This award is therefore particularly relevant if you are looking to invest in art. In this way, we aim to create greater transparency in art investment and also to provide guidance in selecting particularly promising paintings as an investment.
Tips for successful art investments
Research: Find out about the art market, the various styles and movements, and the artists who interest you. Visit exhibitions, galleries and art fairs to get a feel for the market, or let us advise you personally.
Build a network: Make contacts with gallery owners, curators and other art collectors. Subscribe to the Studierenden Kunstmarkt newsletter to receive regular updates on promising artists. A strong network can provide valuable information and opportunities.
Long-term perspective: Art investments are generally long-term. Be patient and do not expect immediate returns. The value of artworks often increases over years or even decades.
Authenticity and condition: Ensure that the artworks are authentic and in good condition. At Studierenden Kunstmarkt, you’ll receive a certificate of authenticity from the artist with every artwork you purchase.
Diversification: Invest in a variety of artists and styles to spread your portfolio more widely.
You can also find further important information and tips on investing in art here:
Conclusion
Investing in art offers an attractive combination of financial and cultural benefits. For experienced investors, it is a good way to diversify their portfolio and build long-term value. Investing in emerging art students is particularly exciting, as they offer the potential for significant capital appreciation. With the right strategy, careful research and a keen eye for new technologies, you can successfully capitalise on the art market. We’ll support you with our expertise and a wide selection of promising, emerging artists. Discover the diversity and potential of art investment – and become part of a fascinating world that goes far beyond mere financial gains.