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Market Dark Mode: Inside the Art Market’s Private Auction Playbook As the market rebounds, the trade is devising new ways to catch whales. This article is part of the Artnet Intelligence Report: Year Ahead 2026. Drawing on in-depth analysis of the past year’s market performance, the latest edition offers a data-driven snapshot of the art world today—from recent auction results to the artists shapi...
As we navigate this article, it's important to recognize that while these new platforms promise increased accessibility to art and innovation in the auction process, they also raise questions about equity and transparency in the art world. For example, Fair Warning, while marketed as democratic, may still favor those with greater financial means due to its membership-based model. Similarly, Artnet Auctions' expansion into live auctions could widen the gap between buyers with more resources for r...