The global art market enters 2026 with materially improved sentiment. Expert confidence has strengthened sharply over the past six months, downside risks have receded, and art market behaviour in the second half of 2025 points to a recovery, anchored by trophy assets, historically validated categories, and supply-driven factors.

About this report:
This marks the 10th edition of ArtTactic’s annual Global Art Market Outlook, offering in-depth analysis and forward-looking insights into the forces shaping the market. The report covers outlooks for price segments, market channels, artist generations, and artistic mediums, alongside investment returns for the Modern, Post-War and Contemporary art market in 2025 and a forward view on regional art markets heading into 2026. Together, these forecasts provide a comprehensive picture of where the global art market is today, and where it may be heading next.

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 2026, compared to 2025 sales performance.