Artchart's Annual Report (2023-2024)
Artchart commenced its operations in 2018 with the primary objective of enhancing transparency within the art market, specifically concentrating on the Iranian art sector. The necessity for a platform like Artchart became apparent when the Arthall team encountered incomplete artist data, particularly concerning Iranian artists, while navigating international art market databases. Artchart's mission extended beyond merely compiling public auction data; it involved engaging experts proficient in economics and art research to conduct statistical and numerical analyses of the Iranian art market. Initially, Artchart focused on scrutinizing the performance of the Tehran auction, which stands as Iran's sole auction venue. Subsequently, Artchart expanded its scope to evaluate the performance of Iranian art within the global market. Continuing along this trajectory, Artchart further broadened its reach by venturing into covering data about the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region as its next target. This report provides an overview of Artchart's performance during the years 2023-2024.
12 March 2024
Artchart's Annual Report (2023-2024) 12 March 2024
Artchart commenced its operations in 2018 with the primary objective of enhancing transparency within the art market, specifically concentrating on the Iranian art sector. The necessity for a platform like Artchart became apparent when the Arthall team encountered incomplete artist data, particularly concerning Iranian artists, while navigating international art market databases. Ar...
A Primer on Art Investment Strategies and Associated Risks 14 February 2024
This article initiates a discourse on the preliminary considerations regarding the capabilities and hazards associated with art investment. Prior to delving into the merits and drawbacks of art investment, it is imperative to underscore the conceptualization of art as an asset. Within this framework, art is construed as a financially lucrative entity. Nevertheless, it is imperative...
Auctions and Secondary Market; A Review on "The Economics of Contemporary Art" 21 January 2024
The "Economics of Contemporary Art" by Elisa Zerloni deals with the markets, strategies and star making system in art. A part of this book is dedicated to auctions and the secondary market, which you can read a summary of below.The following text, is from the Persian text translated by Hamidreza Sheshjavani and Leila Mirsafian and published by Farhangistan Honar Publishing.
A Look at Iran's Tax Laws on Culture and Art 16 January 2024
The tax law in Iran exempts the activities of the culture and art sector from paying taxes. But in some cases, exceptions have been made. In the following, we will discuss the tax laws on the culture and art sector.
A Review on Art Review Power 100, 2023 7 January 2024
In Art Review's Power 100, the broader infrastructure of the art world is of interest, not critical analysis or interpretation. Questions such as why a certain form of art is produced and displayed? How is it displayed? And who decides what gets seen? It is one of the questions that is taken into consideration when choosing each of the names.Forty people from all over the world anon...
Iranian artists in Art Dubai 2024 6 January 2024
Art Dubai began in 2007 and over the past 17 years has established itself as a catalyst for the arts of the MENASA region in local, regional and international conversations. This art fair has also helped to place the art of these regions on the world map.Art Dubai 2024 will be held in March as usual. This event in four sections: Contemporary, Gateway, Modern and Digital also hosts I...
The Tate Modern, Iranian Artists and Universal Approaches 26 December 2023
The Tate Modern, a cornerstone of contemporary art, has consistently challenged artistic norms and fostered inclusivity through its dynamic exhibitions. One such pivotal showcase is the ongoing exhibition, "Capturing the Moment," which explores the effects of photography in multifaceted dimensions. This essay will delve into the interconnected narratives of "Capturing the Moment," t...
Art Dealing and Gallery Ownership, Overlapping Activities 29 November 2023
Art dealing has always been associated with a negative charge, especially in the art world! Perhaps the reason is related to the material aspect of art, the profiteering of dealers and the loss of some artists. There are many historical and famous examples of a fight between a dealer and an artist, one of which is the controversy surrounding Scull's auction at Parque Bennet between...
Introducing Some Prominent NFT Artists in Iran and the World 18 November 2023
The value of NFT is largely related to the artists who created it. If an artist is known in the field of traditional or digital art, their NFT productions will also receive more attention. NFT artists in Iran and around the world are usually found through their high volume followers in social media, or they even work under pseudonyms or anonymously. Among these artists, there are al...