Founded in 2017, Masterworks is an art investment company with a mission to democratize access to the art market. The company's vision is to make investing in high-value art accessible to a broader audience by allowing fractional ownership of iconic artworks. Masterworks offers a platform where users can invest in pieces by renowned artists such as Banksy, KAWS, and Monet at a fraction of the full purchase price, targeting both seasoned investors and art enthusiasts.
Notable figures affiliated with Masterworks include its founder, Scott Lynn, who has a background in technology and art collection. The company has attracted significant investment from venture capital firms and individual investors. Key achievements include successfully securitizing multiple high-value artworks and building a robust secondary market for trading shares in these pieces. Masterworks has made a substantial impact by opening up the traditionally exclusive art investment world to a wider demographic, thereby diversifying investment portfolios and promoting financial inclusion.
