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…
Three artists from Myanmar Myanmar In a country that has an appalling human rights history, been under military rule for the better part of the last 60 years, holds the record for the world’s longest ongoing civil war, and has conducted grave abuse towards ethnic and religious minorities, including what is…
Call out for information. We need your help to make our data more diverse. Just as the pursuit of knowledge is endless, so is maintaining up-to-date comprehensive information on the art world. At the moment certain regions around the world are underrepresented on Artfacts. This is mostly due to the fact…
John Akomfrah’s upcoming Exhibition Found yourself dreaming of admiring artworks in Galleries and Museums once more? Remember leaning so close that you could see each brushstroke, almost smell the paint long since dried? That electric feeling when you discover a work for the very first time? The clip clop of…
Two unique artists to follow. This week, we’re bringing you another edition of our monthly ‘Top male and female artists from…’ series. Let us introduce to you: Njideka Akunyili Crosby, ranked 900 globally, and No. 2 in Nigeria, and Emeka Ogboh ranked 941 globally, and No. 3 in Nigeria. (Otobong Nkanga is No.1 in Nigeria, but…
Welcome to the new year!Over here in Berlin, it’s still grey, it’s still cold and we’re still locked down, so we thought we’d take you travelling instead to the beautiful, bountiful in culture, art, fashion, and bibimbap: South Korea. That’s right, it’s time for the next of our ‘Top Male…