About the publication
A focused publication
for responsible collecting.
The Private Art Index exists to help private collectors make clearer decisions through original frameworks, transparent sourcing and accountable authorship.
Our purpose
Reference notes and checklists for provenance, condition, documentation and responsible collection records. The publication is intentionally narrow: it does not attempt to cover every art-world headline, publish unverified market gossip or manufacture an answer where evidence is incomplete.
Who publishes this site
Founding editor: Arushi Kapoor. The publication is educational and is not legal, tax, customs, sanctions, appraisal or conservation advice.
How trust is built
- Every article carries a named byline and author profile.
- Material factual claims link to visible sources.
- Publication and substantive review dates are shown.
- Editorial, correction and disclosure policies are public.
- Uncertainty and limitations are stated rather than hidden.
- The editorial contact, sources and review notes are independently auditable.