Artprice Releases Its 33rd Annual Contemporary Art Market Report for 2026
Artprice has published its 33rd annual Contemporary Art Market Report ahead of major art fairs in London and Paris. The report highlights a market rebound, with global fine art auction sales rising by 41% from July 2025 to June 2026. However, the growth is primarily driven by modern and postwar works rather than contemporary art, which saw more modest gains of 6% in value and 9% in volume. The report notes a continued decline for ultra-contemporary artists under 40 years old, with sales falling 26.6%. Despite this, the overall market is showing signs of stabilization after three consecutive years of contraction. The U.S. dominated growth during the period, accounting entirely for an additional $100 million in global contemporary art auction sales. Geographically, while new Asian markets like South Korea are recovering, China's market declined by 18%. European markets showed mixed results with stability in the UK and modest gains in France.
