Discovering true artistic treasures requires more than a good eye: it requires experience, reliable information, and appropriate professional guidance. Deciding which art to collect is no small task, especially in a context where market dynamics change rapidly and opportunities can arise in the most unexpected places.
At Arte Global, we observe that the trend toward emerging art continues to gain prominence. Dr. Clare McAndrew's latest market analysis in the Art Basel & UBS Global Art Market Report 2025 reflects a growing interest among collectors in young artists or those in the early stages of their careers. This shift in behavior between 2023 and 2024 not only highlights contemporary creativity but also signals a transformation in the way art collections are built today.
Furthermore, recent data shows a 3% increase in the number of transactions valued under $5,000 in the global market in 2024, reaching 40.5 million transactions. This figure suggests greater activity in more moderate price segments, where emerging art is positioned as an accessible investment with growth potential. Compared to established artists—whose works often fetch astronomical sums—emerging artists offer the opportunity to enter the market with quality works without committing to large budgets.
Collecting emerging art is also a way to support living talent, participate in its development, and build a collection that evolves at the pace of the artistic trajectories within it. This personal and emotional connection with the work and its creator is one of the most enriching experiences collecting can offer.
Although it's not as safe a bet as acquiring works by established artists, emerging art reflects a lively, dynamic, and constantly changing market. More and more collectors are guided by their intuition, their passions, and the desire to actively participate in new art histories. This attitude highlights one of the most exciting features of the market: that following emotion, sensitivity, and personal conviction can be, in the long run, the best strategy of all.
