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AMTD Announces Successful Completion of 100% Acquisition of “The Art Newspaper”

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Friday, October 20, 2023

AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD) (“AMTD Digital”), alongside with AMTD Group Inc. (“AMTD Group”) and AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) (“AMTD IDEA”), through AMTD World Media and Entertainment Group, together as “AMTD”, announced that the previously announced acquisition of The Art Newspaper globally through several phases of transaction processes has been closed successfully, being an important part of AMTD’s overall initiatives and strategic roadmap to develop global media and entertainment businesses to becoming one of the core pillars of AMTD Group under the “IDEA” strategy.

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  • AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD) (“AMTD Digital”), alongside with AMTD Group Inc. (“AMTD Group”) and AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) (“AMTD IDEA”), through AMTD World Media and Entertainment Group, together as “AMTD”, announced that the previously announced acquisition of The Art Newspaper globally through several phases of transaction processes has been closed successfully, being an important part of AMTD’s overall initiatives and strategic roadmap to develop global media and entertainment businesses to becoming one of the core pillars of AMTD Group under the “IDEA” strategy.
  • The Art Newspaper is world leading and authoritative art media company that covers the international art world since 1990.
  • The Art Newspaper enjoys world renowned reputation as the journal of record for the art world, and the bible of the art industry.
  • Dr. Calvin Choi commented, “The Art Newspaper represents the top standard and official voice and records for the art world.

Artprice by Artmarket publishes its 2023 Contemporary Art Market Report, showing a +2200% growth since 2000 and confirming that Art is a safe haven in times of major crises

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

PARIS, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Artprice by Artmarket is releasing its 2023 Contemporary Art Market Report in time for London's Frieze art fair and Paris+ by Art Basel in the French capital. Key points: the market has grown +2,200% since 2000, new records are constantly falling, and art remains a safe haven in times of crisis.

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Artprice by Artmarket is releasing its 2023 Contemporary Art Market Report in time for London's Frieze art fair and Paris+ by Art Basel in the French capital.
  • Key points: the market has grown +2,200% since 2000, new records are constantly falling, and art remains a safe haven in times of crisis.
  • In its 27th Annual Report, Artprice by Artmarket.com presents and examines a global Contemporary and Ultra-Contemporary art market that is more dynamic than ever before.
  • Artprice's Report on the 2023 Contemporary Art Market is available free of charge in both French and English on:
    According to thierry Ehrmann, Artprice founder and CEO of its parent company Artmarket, the Contemporary art market has changed beyond recognition in 20 years.

Artprice by Artmarket publishes its 2023 Contemporary Art Market Report, showing a +2200% growth since 2000 and confirming that Art is a safe haven in times of major crises

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 17, 2023

PARIS, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Artprice by Artmarket is releasing its 2023 Contemporary Art Market Report in time for London's Frieze art fair and Paris+ by Art Basel in the French capital. Key points: the market has grown +2,200% since 2000, new records are constantly falling, and art remains a safe haven in times of crisis.

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Artprice by Artmarket is releasing its 2023 Contemporary Art Market Report in time for London's Frieze art fair and Paris+ by Art Basel in the French capital.
  • Key points: the market has grown +2,200% since 2000, new records are constantly falling, and art remains a safe haven in times of crisis.
  • In its 27th Annual Report, Artprice by Artmarket.com presents and examines a global Contemporary and Ultra-Contemporary art market that is more dynamic than ever before.
  • Artprice's Report on the 2023 Contemporary Art Market is available free of charge in both French and English on:
    According to thierry Ehrmann, Artprice founder and CEO of its parent company Artmarket, the Contemporary art market has changed beyond recognition in 20 years.

Artmarket.com: an analysis by Artprice of the Marcel Duchamp Prize awarded by ADIAF, reinvigorating dynamism in the French contemporary art scene on an international scale

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Its mission was quite simply to rescue French art by generating an environment more conducive to the emergence of French artists in what was then a very delicate context for the French Contemporary art market.

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  • Its mission was quite simply to rescue French art by generating an environment more conducive to the emergence of French artists in what was then a very delicate context for the French Contemporary art market.
  • thierry Ehrmann
    Every year, the Marcel Duchamp Prize highlights French artists or artists working in France during the FIAC, now Paris+ by Art Basel.
  • Indeed, beyond the allocation of a prize and the one-off exhibition, the Marcel Duchamp Prize aims to be a complete system of support for artists in their careers.
  • It is difficult to assess the immediate impact of winning the Marcel Duchamp Prize on the artists' market prices.

Artmarket.com: an analysis by Artprice of the Marcel Duchamp Prize awarded by ADIAF, reinvigorating dynamism in the French contemporary art scene on an international scale

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 2, 2023

Its mission was quite simply to rescue French art by generating an environment more conducive to the emergence of French artists in what was then a very delicate context for the French Contemporary art market.

Key Points: 
  • Its mission was quite simply to rescue French art by generating an environment more conducive to the emergence of French artists in what was then a very delicate context for the French Contemporary art market.
  • thierry Ehrmann
    Every year, the Marcel Duchamp Prize highlights French artists or artists working in France during the FIAC, now Paris+ by Art Basel.
  • Indeed, beyond the allocation of a prize and the one-off exhibition, the Marcel Duchamp Prize aims to be a complete system of support for artists in their careers.
  • It is difficult to assess the immediate impact of winning the Marcel Duchamp Prize on the artists' market prices.

Artmarket.com: France obtains the maintenance of VAT at the reduced rate of 5.5% on the Art Market, a major victory with very considerable advantages according to Artprice.

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Monday, September 25, 2023

Over recent years France has been accumulating a number of very positive signals for the re-emergence of its art market.

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  • Over recent years France has been accumulating a number of very positive signals for the re-emergence of its art market.
  • Since Brexit, the French art market has been the main beneficiary being the main gateway to the European Union.
  • Read Artprice by Artmarket reports on the art market: https://www.artprice.com/artprice-reports/the-art-market-in-2022
    Despite Brexit, the United Kingdom still accounts for 17% of global art auction turnover with 5% VAT.
  • Today, France can rest assured that the World Leader in Art Market Information, Artprice.com by Artmarket, will remain in France.

Artmarket.com: France obtains the maintenance of VAT at the reduced rate of 5.5% on the Art Market, a major victory with very considerable advantages according to Artprice.

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 25, 2023

Over recent years France has been accumulating a number of very positive signals for the re-emergence of its art market.

Key Points: 
  • Over recent years France has been accumulating a number of very positive signals for the re-emergence of its art market.
  • Since Brexit, the French art market has been the main beneficiary being the main gateway to the European Union.
  • Read Artprice by Artmarket reports on the art market: https://www.artprice.com/artprice-reports/the-art-market-in-2022
    Despite Brexit, the United Kingdom still accounts for 17% of global art auction turnover with 5% VAT.
  • Today, France can rest assured that the World Leader in Art Market Information, Artprice.com by Artmarket, will remain in France.

SoftBank Ventures Asia Invests in Habitus Associates Co., LTD., Leading the Digital Transition of the Art Industry

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Sunday, September 17, 2023

This investment round was led by SoftBank Ventures Asia with several angel investors also taking part.

Key Points: 
  • This investment round was led by SoftBank Ventures Asia with several angel investors also taking part.
  • Artue, powered by Habitus Associates Co., LTD, is pioneering the art industry's digital transformation.
  • JP Lee, CEO of SoftBank Ventures Asia, added, "Habitus Associates Co., LTD. seamlessly integrates art with IT, revolutionizing the traditional art market.
  • We will actively support the continued growth of Artue and, furthermore, the digital transition of the art market."

H.I.G. Realty Obtains LEED Platinum Certification in Recently Refurbished Hotel in Switzerland

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

"), a leading global alternative investment firm with $58 billion of capital under management, is pleased to announce that it has obtained LEED Platinum certification on the recently refurbished Basel Marriott Hotel in Basel, Switzerland.

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  • "), a leading global alternative investment firm with $58 billion of capital under management, is pleased to announce that it has obtained LEED Platinum certification on the recently refurbished Basel Marriott Hotel in Basel, Switzerland.
  • The property, previously known as Swissôtel Basel, underwent a significant renovation and rebranding programme and is now the Basel Marriott Hotel.
  • As a result of the renovation and rebrand, the hotel is now a leader in its reference market.
  • In addition to achieving LEED Platinum in Basel, we have recently achieved LEED Gold on two of our other assets in Italy.

Visual Effects Visionaries: Maxon Announces SIGGRAPH 2023 Speaker Lineup

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

BAD HOMBURG, Germany, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maxon, developers of professional software solutions for editors, filmmakers, motion designers, visual effects artists and creators of all types, has today announced their highly anticipated speaker line-up for SIGGRAPH 2023 (booth 637). Taking place in Los Angeles from August 6-10th, this annual conference is renowned for bringing together the brightest creatives in the industry.

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  • BAD HOMBURG, Germany, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maxon , developers of professional software solutions for editors, filmmakers, motion designers, visual effects artists and creators of all types, has today announced their highly anticipated speaker line-up for SIGGRAPH 2023 (booth 637).
  • "Our incredible lineup for SIGGRAPH 2023 promises to provide aspiring animators, and even seasoned professionals, with an invaluable opportunity to learn from some of the best in the business," says David McGavran, Maxon CEO.
  • Speakers on the Maxon booth will include:
    Alex Parker is a motion graphics designer with Disney's Parks, Experiences and Products team.
  • Chad Perkins is an award-winning filmmaker and author, and a visual effects and motion graphics artist.