For Galleries, Online Viewing Rooms Are About Storytelling and Sales

For Galleries, Online Viewing Rooms Are About Storytelling and Sales

Source: Artsy.

By 2019, we’re well beyond the question of whether collectors are willing to purchase works they’ve only seen online. (Spoiler alert: They are!) The most exciting developments in the online viewing room space will doubtlessly come from galleries with the energy and resources to experiment with the form of what a virtual exhibition can be. Scott Indrisek explores how online viewing rooms function. Read more

The Global Art Market Reports 2019

Source: Coins Weekly.

Authored by renowned cultural economist Dr Clare McAndrew, the annual analysis provides fresh insight into a complex market, identifying key trends and assessing the impact of wider economic shifts. Insights from the report by the Art Basel and UBS include the decade’s second-highest level of global art market sales in 2018, active buying by millennials, and growing engagement with online sales.

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How to Look at Emerging Artists and Recognize a Future Star

How to Look at Emerging Artists and Recognize a Future Star

Source: Discovery Art Fair.

“Emerging artists” is a term pertinent to the art market, implying a group of artistic creators who have gained some recognition, but not yet reached a high point in their careers. While they show significant potential, not many of them will reach the highest top of success. Ana Bambić Kostov examines if it is possible to discover the next star of the art world. Read more