After two years of decline, this year’s expert survey results signals that the market might be about to turn a corner. Media is talking about the expected ‘Trump-bump’, but the majority of experts surveyed assign more risks than rewards to his presidency. The increase in confidence seems to have more to do with the fact that the art market has reverted to ‘normal’ levels after the two-year post-Covid market boom.

About this report:
This is the 16th edition of ArtTactic's annual Global Art Market Outlook. The report looks at international auction trends for modern and contemporary art between 2016 - 2024. It also includes predictions and forecasts for where the global art market might be heading in the next 12 months.

Who is it for?
This report is popular among collectors, art advisors, auction houses and financial investors, who want an insight into how experts view the global auction market in 2025, compared to 2024 sales performance.

Contents

Foreword

Highlights

Outlook Survey 2025

Art Market Trends 2025

Regional Analysis

Methodology

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