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Sotheby's Institute of Art

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Sotheby's Institute of Art
Company typePrivate, for-profit educational institution
IndustryEducation
Founded1969
FounderSotheby's auction house
Headquarters
London and New York City
,
United Kingdom and United States
Area served
International
ParentCambridge Information Group
Websitewww.sothebysinstitute.com


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Sotheby's Institute of Art operates as a private, for-profit educational institution with campuses in London and New York City. It functions as a subsidiary of the renowned fine art auction house, Sotheby's.

History

Founded in 1969 by Sotheby's auction house, the Institute was initially developed as a program to train individuals in art connoisseurship. Its primary objective is to educate students about the art market while integrating both academic study and practical experience within the art sector.

In 1995, Sotheby's Institute of Art – London achieved recognition as an Affiliated Institution of the University of Manchester's Department of Art History and Archaeology.[1] At the end of 2002, ownership transferred when Sotheby's sold the Institute to Cambridge Information Group (CIG), a US-based firm specializing in information and educational services, which continues to operate under the Sotheby's brand.[2] Despite this change, the Institute maintains close ties with Sotheby's auction house, including representation on its London advisory board,[3] and offers students opportunities for internships, participation in auctions, and access to exhibitions at Sotheby's venues.[4] Starting September 2023, in collaboration with Culture&, a Black arts and education charity, the Institute seeks to enhance diversity within the UK art community by providing scholarships for its Masters programmes targeted at individuals from under-represented backgrounds.[5]

The New York campus expanded its curriculum offerings in September 2006. By 2010, it had obtained degree-conferring authority from the Regents of the State of New York.[6] The Institute has held accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design since 1989. Between 2013 and 2019, it collaborated with the Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management at Claremont Graduate University to launch a master's degree programme focused on Art Business.[7] Additionally, it began offering courses on mainland China starting in 2013,[8] followed by a partnership announcement in March 2014 with Tsinghua University to provide a six-week international field study programme culminating in a professional certificate.[9]

As of December 2023, the institution was listed under Heightened Cash Monitoring 2 by the United States Department of Education, indicating concerns regarding its financial management practices.[10]

Academics

The Institute offers full-time master's degree programs in areas such as Art Business, Contemporary Art, Fine and Decorative Art, East Asian Art, and Contemporary Design. During the summer months, it provides certificate courses lasting from two weeks up to a month, covering subjects that include curation, art appraisal, and provenance investigation.

Master's degrees at the London campus are conferred by the University of Manchester. In New York, these degrees are issued under the authority of the Regents of the State of New York and hold accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

Campuses

Sotheby's Institute London is located within Bedford Square, Bloomsbury, a Georgian square dating back to between 1775 and 1783, featuring a private central garden. The New York campus resides in the iconic Art Deco structure known as the General Electric Building situated in midtown Manhattan.

Library

Together, the libraries at both London and New York campuses house over three million volumes, alongside 350 databases, 70 print subscriptions, and 126 serial publications—all dedicated to academic research related to art and its marketplace.

Relationship with Sotheby's auction house

Established in London in 1969 by Sotheby's auction house, Sotheby's Institute of Art originally functioned as a training center for auction house staff with a focus on connoisseurship education. Experts and practitioners from Sotheby's frequently contribute as faculty members and guest lecturers at the Institute.

The Kiddell Collection—also referred to as "The Black Museum"—comprises an assortment of forgeries, reproductions, and counterfeit items amassed over several decades by former Sotheby's director Jim Kiddell. This collection is now permanently loaned to Sotheby's Institute of Art in London and continues to serve as a valuable teaching and research asset.

References

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