There are those who have made art a profession, those who consider it an indispensable passion, and those who are simply drawn to this world, brimming with creativity, avant-garde ideas, and food for thought. The web, for its part, has completely transformed our approach to every aspect of daily life and professions in general, and art certainly couldn’t be immune to this extraordinary change. The internet today offers us a vast number of portals dedicated to the world of art , to those who love art, study it, and place it at the center of their lives for work or personal passion.
Collector portals , websites for art experts , and paid portals offering access to significant databases . For those who love modern and contemporary art, a constantly evolving world, the web is the ideal place, always brimming with creative inspiration and portals constantly updated with the latest trends. Here’s a look at what the web has to offer in the field of art and a list of the most popular websites .
Arsvalue.com
A highly regarded portal offering advice to those looking to invest in art. You can view the works on display directly online , browse the archive with all the information about modern and contemporary art auctions, and click on individual artist profiles for their market prices.
Atlantide.com
This site specializes in contemporary art and aims to connect artists with collectors and art enthusiasts of various kinds. A particularly positive feature is the internal search engine , which allows you to quickly refine your search and directly access the works you’re most interested in.
Artfacts.net
This portal, however, aims to be a valuable guide to contemporary art museums and galleries. The site offers extensive information on international exhibitions and shows , as well as a comprehensive database where you can directly search for the artist you’re looking for. The portal has a decidedly international scope and is available in four languages.
Artnet.com
The portal is connected to over 1,800 galleries worldwide and is very useful for those following art market price research . The portal’s in-house magazine, Artnet Magazine, is very interesting, guiding the reader through the results of auction houses around the world, from the smaller ones to the most famous ones like Sotheby’s and Christie’s.
Artprice.com
The site offers access to several databases containing information on various artists active in a wide variety of disciplines, from painting to watercolor, from sculpture to multimedia. On this site, you can also organize a personalized online showcase and place advertisements for the sale of works of art and various antiques .
ArtTactic.com
Of all the portals, this is certainly the most technical, recommended primarily for collectors interested in tracking the art market in relation to the stock market . The site’s only drawback is that it’s only available in English and has a broad international scope, focusing on trends and avant-garde movements from around the world.