Inside the Art Market

Art Market 2026: Is the Recovery Really Back?

After two years of slowdown, the global art market is showing signs of renewed growth. Sales are rising, major auction houses are reporting stronger results, and headline auction records are making a comeback. At first glance, confidence appears to have returned. Yet behind these encouraging figures lies a more complex reality. The recovery is real, […]

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Elton John’s Collection: What Fragile Beauty Reveals About the Art of Collecting

At the Jeu de Paume, Fragile Beauty unveils Elton John’s photography collection. An exhibition that invites visitors to reflect on what a collection reveals about the person who builds it.

Why Has Banksy Become One of the Most Influential Artists of the 21st Century?

Banksy is one of the most famous contemporary artists in the world. Yet his identity has never been officially confirmed. How can an anonymous artist, whose earliest works appeared illegally on city walls, become one of the most influential figures in the global art market? The answer goes far beyond street art. Banksy has transformed […]

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Art Paris 2026 : Analysis of the Contemporary Art Market and Key Trends

What does Art Paris 2026 reveal? At the Grand Palais, the fair redefines the balance between the French art scene, the global market, and new artistic practices.

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Multi Art Gallery Monaco: A Singular Vision of Contemporary Art

In Monaco, Multi Art Gallery has developed a distinctive approach to contemporary art over the past several years. Founded by Wendy Lauwers, the gallery has established itself as an artistic platform where emerging artists, international collectors, and exceptional venues come together. At the crossroads of an art gallery, curatorial practice, and an international artistic network, […]

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How does the art market work?

Understanding the Mechanisms That Determine the Value of Artworks The art market fascinates as much as it intrigues. Each year, certain artworks reach spectacular prices at international auctions, while thousands of artists attempt to find their place in a system often perceived as opaque. But how does the contemporary art market really work ? Who […]

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Sociology and Economics of the Art Market : Understanding What Really Determines the Value of an Artwork

Why do some artworks sell for millions while others remain largely unknown? How does an artist’s value emerge? And who ultimately decides what counts in the history of art? To understand the contemporary art market, it is not enough to focus on spectacular auction results or record-breaking sales. Behind these figures lies a complex ecosystem […]

Urban Art Fair : The European Barometer of Street Art and Contemporary Urban Art

Urban Art Fair, the international fair shaping the urban art market Since its creation in Paris, Urban Art Fair has established itself as the first international fair exclusively dedicated to contemporary urban art. Held at the Carreau du Temple in the heart of the French capital, it brings together galleries, artists, collectors and art professionals […]

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Behind the Scenes of the Art Market: Understanding Art Pricing

Understanding Art Pricing: Between Fascination and Illusion In a constantly shifting art market, the question of pricing stirs as much fascination as it does debate.How is an artist’s value truly determined?Behind the figures lie sales, exhibitions, and a network of influence, strategy, and recognition that defies any mathematical formula. Pricing — A Misleading Mirror of […]