Article written by Ángeles García for El País , focusing on the Spanish art market and the rise of Miquel Barceló as the most sought-after living Spanish artist.
His work Faena de muleta sold for almost €4.5 million at Christie's , surpassing Antonio López's previous record, while another piece, El muletero , also fetched a high price at Sotheby's.
To provide expert perspective, we consulted Elisa Hernando , an advisor at ARCO and director of Arte Global , one of the most influential consulting firms in the world of collecting. Hernando explains that her team analyzes factors such as institutional exhibitions, works in public and private collections, and the secondary market , using data from platforms like Artprice and Artnet to determine which artists have the greatest potential and liquidity in the market.
With this approach, Arte Global strengthens its role as a benchmark in collector advice and investment management in contemporary art , combining practical experience and market analysis to offer strategic decisions to its clients.
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