Modern Art: Beauty is in the Eye of the Bidder

In the high stakes world of modern art auctions, things can change at a moment’s notice. One second you might be the toast of the artistic community, and the next, you’ll be scrapping pennies together to pay for a simple Gerhard Richter. Luckily, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. All you need to do is convince your fellow auctioneers how beautiful the pieces in your collection are, and you’ll be sipping Champaign and eating caviar at a gallery opening in no time.

In Modern Art, players take on the role of museum owners looking to acquire priceless pieces for their galleries, and sell off the works that have become passé. It is an update of the classic auction game by Dr. Reiner Knizia first published in 1996. Most of the core elements have remained the same, but this version of Modern Art features new pieces by five of the most talented and innovative artists in the world today. At the end of the game, you’ll be tempted to hang the components on your wall.