Online Art Sales
Art has typically been a service that relies on personal contact. However, artists may one day rely on online business as a primary means to sell art.
According to an article written by Julia Halperin in Art Auction Magazine, new startups for buying and selling art are a leading trend in the art market. “Investors have funneled tens of millions of dollars into fledging websites that help users buy, sell, borrow, and learn about art online.” These websites have attracted the interest of high profile people such as Jack Dorsey, the founder of Twitter.
According to Halperin, these companies need not only innovation and promotion, but also a niche for their audience. Different start-ups target different kinds of investors, such as low, mid, and high-priced work.
If these businesses are successful, it may redefine the roles of dealers, collectors, and artists.
Read the entire article here: http://www.artinfo.com/news/story/849420/as-the-battle-for-the-online-art-world-sharpens-how-the
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