How a horrific war has impacted the careers of Ukrainian artists. The war-caused ruptures that ripple across the globe, economically, politically, and socially aren’t particularly difficult to track, at least not the broader strokes. But what about the effect on the art world? How do cultural institutions react? Where do…
21 new additions to the list to inspire and delight. Every month is a surprise with the results of the updated heat list. Released last week, March’s edition was no exception, delivering some fascinating artists to discover. This month saw the addition of 21 new artists, with significant movement in…
A mature artist finally getting some deserved recognition We’re not done yet with reflecting on the previous year; the data is just too interesting to resist! So this week we’re celebrating the whopping twenty new entrants to the top 500 club, with the number of entrants doubling from 2022. To land in…
As we kick off 2024, we can’t help but reflect on the remarkable progress Artfacts has made over the year just gone. From exciting new features to long-awaited product updates, we’ve been hard at work ensuring that your experience with us continues to improve day by day, helping to create…
Compare galleries with ease, and get the data-driven scoop on artists to invest in. Art Basel Miami Beach opens this week and what better time to introduce not one, but two advantageous new tools powered by Artfacts’ data? Whether you are attending in person, or via the OVR, these new tools…
Ultra-Contemporary artists capturing our attention. When considering the most-viewed profiles on Artfacts, one wouldn’t be surprised to see the likes of art-world celebrities such as Gerhard Richter, Yayoi Kusama, Andy Warhol, and Banksy, who all appear at the top of the list. But what happens when we consider artists beyond the top-ranked 1000? A…
Helping to make the most of our wealth of data. Have you ever played around with our Trends tools? We’ve introduced them in the past, but we wanted to remind you just how helpful (and fun) they can be to use. Our “Trends” page show’s you the exact rankings of…
The myriad forms of art that can be found on Artfacts are understandably diverse; from the traditional modes of painting and sculpture, to photography, video and installation, to design, performance, sound art, and fashion. As our understanding of art is constantly shifting, the question as to where it’s boundaries exist…
Welcome to 2022, we made it! To start the new year off right, let’s reflect on positive achievements made in the previous one. One such success was the number of artists who managed to grow significantly in 2021, so we’re sharing with you three artists at the top of that…
It’s time for another “Top Artists from” feature, and this week we’re travelling South-east (if you’re North-west of there that is) to Bulgaria. Both of the artists’ works are thought-provoking and a little quirky, proving that Bulgaria can deliver the goods- despite still not having a Museum of Contemporary Art, a point made…