Expert Group on Art Markets and Cultural Goods Integrity
Advancing a holistic understanding of the art markets as dynamic ecosystems
The Expert group on Art Markets and Cultural Goods Integrity, established in 2025, is committed to advancing a holistic understanding of the art markets as dynamic ecosystems at the intersection of culture, economy, heritage, and society. It promotes interdisciplinary collaboration between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to address issues ranging from artist status and market structure to the prevention of illicit trafficking and the integrity of cultural goods. Through events, policy inputs, and educational outreach, this Expert Group advocates for an art market ecosystem that is ethical, inclusive, and sustainable. Main areas of interest include art market actors, economic dimensions of art markets, heritage and ethical issues, and cross-cutting concerns like innovation, sustainability, and policy.
The group plans three major public events per year, research coordination meetings, targeted educational activities, and information dissemination. Annual milestones include participation in art fairs, such as BRAFA and TEFAF.
Documents and resources
Calendar of activities
- Kick-off meeting of the Expert Group - 2025 ENCATC Congress
September 17, 2025 - Art Talk on Barcelona’s Art Market - 2025 ENCATC Congress
September 17, 2025 - Academic Stay with Professor Pascal Bédard at the Université Libre de Bruxelles
October 13-17, 2025 - Art Market Talk Series on Expertise - by GRESAC, ENCATC and Virginie Devillez, fine arts expert
November 4, 2025 - Art Talk at Art Antwerp 2025
December 13, 2025 - Online meeting: presentation of an ongoing art market-related project, updates on the activities of the Expert Group, and preparation to BRAFA
January 15, 2026 - BRAFA Art Talk: Art and Antiques Dealing as a Profession –Contemporary Challenges
January 30, 2026 - Online meeting: presentation of an ongoing art market-related project, updates on the activities of the Expert Group, and preparation to TEFAF
March 5, 2026 - Meeting at TEFAF 2026: Fostering Dialogue Between Art Market Practitioners and Decision Makers
March 16, 2025 - Art Talk at Art Brussels: Artist's status
April 24, 2026 - Online meeting: presentation of an ongoing art market-related project, updates on the activities of the Expert Group, and preparation to the 2026 ENCATC Congress
July 5, 2026 - 2026 ENCATC Congress
September 2026