The Art Basel & UBS Art Market Report 2026

UBS

Clare McAndrew

Research

247 Pages

The tenth edition of The Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report depicts a global art market returning to growth in 2025 as both dealer and auction markets strengthened. Global sales increased by 4% year-on year to an estimated $59.6 billion in 2025, after two years of declining values.

Key Takeaways

Global Momentum: The United States, the United Kingdom, and China accounted for 76% of global art sales by value, with each market reporting growth.
Female Artists: Female artist representation strengthened further in 2025, reaching 50% among primary market galleries and 45% across all dealers.
Art Fairs: While online sales declined, art fair sales increased by 4% year-on-year to 35% of dealer turnover, reaching their highest level since 2022.
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