Art Market - Statistics & Facts

The art market does not just include the sales of art but also art museums, galleries and exhibitions. Some artists works are more commonly displayed than others. For example, in 2017 the most exhibited artist worldwide was Andy Warhol. There are also more commonly visited art museums; in the same year the Louvre, in Paris, was the most frequently visited museum with over 8 million visitors.

Collectors and auctions are also a typical part of the market. In 2017, the location with the highest volume of wealthiest art collectors globally was the United States. The U.S. is also the country with the highest share of art buyers worldwide and holds the highest global share of the auction market.

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