Where Finance Meets Canvas:

Decode Wealth Through Artists' Eyes

Welcome to The Art of Money!

I’m Ellen Powers, and I’m excited to take you on a deeper exploration of money. If you're like me, you have a love/hate relationship with money. Love for the freedom it provides and hate for the power it can release to ill affect in the wrong hands.

Art weaves through the fabric of our world and I use the visual arts to enrich our explorations.

What We’re About

With The Art of Money, I dive into the fascinating intersections between art and the larger forces that shape our lives. My approach blends financial insight with artistic exploration, providing fresh, thought-provoking perspectives on how art beautifully and dramatically reflects our world.

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Current Presentation

Art and Currency

Artwork through history beautifully helps us connect the dots as we investigate how the US Dollar became such a powerful global currency. In this presentation, I’ll uncover the often unseen ways economic forces shape both history and artistic movements. When we peer through artists eyes, we see currency in a whole new light.

Upcoming Presentation

Art and Wall Street

America's stock markets are the most prominent markets in the world. How did our markets evolve? What forces threaten our power? We'll engage with the history of our bourses while enjoying the beauty of the artwork that documents our growth.

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Upcoming Presentation

Art and International Trade

From the Silk Road to the English Channel we’ll discover how trading routes evolved throughout history. And, in the process, we’ll learn about unique art styles that emerged across the globe.

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