Why Digital Art Collection Management Matters
Your art collection represents more than aesthetic appreciation—it's a significant financial asset that demands the same rigorous management as your real estate portfolio or investment holdings. Yet most organizations treat digital art collection management as an afterthought, creating substantial risk exposure and missed optimization opportunities. The reality is stark: without proper digital art collection management systems, you're essentially flying blind with assets that can represent millions in value. The Hidden Costs of Poor Digital Collection Management When artwork documentation lives in spreadsheets, filing cabinets, or the memories of long-term staff, your organization faces serious vulnerabilities. Insurance claims get disputed because you can't prove provenance. Appraisals get delayed because condition reports are outdated. Estate planning becomes complicated because asset locations aren't tracked. I've seen organizations lose hundreds of thousands in insurance settlements simply because they couldn't…