The fine arts market in 2025 is experiencing a technological revolution with AI-generated art reaching $5.3 billion in market value and 35% of auctions now including AI works.
Traditional collectors are shifting to blue-chip artists after young contemporary art spending plummeted 71% from 2022, while emerging hubs in Milan, Dubai, and Lagos challenge established markets.
Museums are embracing immersive technologies, with the Met, Whitney, and Guggenheim leading major exhibitions featuring artists like Amy Sherald, Rashid Johnson, and Lorna Simpson.
Market Dynamics: AI art market at .3B with 28.9% CAGR, Young contemporary art down 71% since 2022, 59% of collectors now buying online
Source: Artsy Art Market Report 2025
Featured Artists: Amy Sherald at Whitney Museum (50 paintings 2007-present), Rashid Johnson at Guggenheim, Lorna Simpson at the Met
Source: Whitney Museum Exhibitions
Technology Integration: Video game art as 21st century novels, VR/AR immersive exhibitions, AI curation personalizing museum visits
Source: Art News Technology Report