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PAGE 16WINN SLAVIN FINE ART202 North Rodeo DriveBeverly Hills, CA 90210Randall J. SlavinAmerican Entrepreneur, Fine Art Dealer, and PhilanthropistRandall J. Slavin is an American entrepreneur, fine art dealer, and philanthropist. As a premiere provider of international fine art, with galleries established in such locations as Shanghai, Vietnam, and Beverly Hills, Slavin is the proprietor of Winn Slavin Fine Art. Slavin%u2019s entrance into the art world began in 1997 when he founded Masterpiece Publishing, the company%u2019s purpose being to connect esteemed collectors with quality artwork while at the same protecting and enhancing the reputations of his artists. He%u2019s since become the publisher of Art Confidential, a luxury lifestyle publication dedicated to the fineart culture, and the CEO of WS Productions.Q: Winn Slavin Fine Art has been a driving force in fine art since 1997. How has the gallery evolved over the years?A: There%u2019s been a tremendous change within the art world since 1997.Watershed events such as the Great Recession and advances in reproduction techniques have significantly altered and redefined the market. The most fundamental change has been a shedding of the low end of the market. Today, artworks and reproductions at the sub-$2,000 level are sold directly by artists through the Internet and social media or by mass-market retailers through traditional merchandise channels. Today%u2019s retail gallery market focuses on more exclusive high-value artwork and providing a collecting experience rather than simply selling a luxury good.48 MOST MAGAZINE - ISSUE 50