Artprice 2026 Report Tracks Record Sales in Contemporary Art Market
Artprice releases its 33rd annual contemporary art market report, citing record transactions and shifting global power dynamics ahead of major art fairs.
Artprice has published its 33rd annual Contemporary Art Market Report, offering a comprehensive look at an industry undergoing significant transformation as major international art fairs prepare to open their doors. The Paris-based art market data firm released the findings ahead of Frieze London and Art Basel Paris, two of the most influential events on the global art calendar.
The report highlights record-level transactions in the contemporary art segment, along with notable shifts in price trends and the geographic distribution of market influence. Among the most closely watched developments is the growing presence of artists from the Global South, whose work is commanding increased attention and investment from collectors and institutions worldwide.
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The report's findings reflect broader structural changes in how contemporary art is bought, sold, and valued across different regions. The traditional dominance of Western markets appears to be facing new competition as emerging art ecosystems gain momentum and visibility on the international stage.
Artprice, which tracks auction results and private sales data globally, has produced this annual report for more than three decades, making it one of the most consistently referenced benchmarks in the art world. The 2026 edition arrives at a moment when collectors, galleries, and investors are reassessing risk and opportunity across asset classes, including art.
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