Manifesto Destiny

Konstantin Bessmertny has a reputation as one of the best European artists living in Asia. We'd drop the qualifier. He's simply one of the best.

We've had the privilege of studying his paintings in Macau, Hong Kong, Portugal, and New York. On his canvases, Bosch-like figures escape despair and land in whimsical, surreal, lush worlds. The work is bold and beguiling, impish and masterful.

Now he's written a book.

The Art Collector's Manifesto takes an inside look at the art business - dealers, galleries, museums, auction houses - and guides readers on how to judge and buy art.

It's provocative, grounded in history and experience - an essential read for anyone who buys, sells or cares about art.

The book, filled with graffiti-like drawings, charts, and slogans, is being published now.

Henry Steiner (the man behind the HSBC logo) designed it. Max Bessmertny revised it. Wonder Shuffle's own Dan Kadison edited it.

Even if we didn't have a hand in it, we'd still think it's required reading.

Keep tabs on the book at @konstantin_atelier.

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Konstantin Bessmertny