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Gen Z leads fine art spending surge amid Great Wealth Transfer

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Gen Z is now the largest spending demographic in the fine art market, outspending older generations by more than double and accounting for nearly half of collectors who purchased art over $1 million. This trend is attributed to the Great Wealth Transfer, where younger individuals are inheriting significant assets and showing a strong interest in art collection. UBS has observed this shift, even creating a dedicated role to assist families in navigating art inheritance, sales, and tax considerations, highlighting the financial importance of these collections. AI

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Gen Z leads fine art spending surge amid Great Wealth Transfer

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    Gen Z is spending more on art than ever before. It’s a key piece of the Great Wealth Transfer, UBS says

    Gen Z, whose oldest members are just 29, made up nearly half of high-net-worth collectors who purchased artwork priced about $1 million.

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