Art Markets and Cultural Goods: The Economic Dimension of the European Art Market

Anne-Sophie Radermecker, Co-Chair of the ENCATC Experts Group, Co-Director, Research Group on Science of Arts and Culture (Université Libre de Bruxelles).

Nancy Von Breska, Co-Chair of the ENCATC Experts Group, Senior Cultural Heritage Expert, Lapislazul 

At the 2nd meeting of the ENCATC Expert Group on on Art Markets and Cultural Goods Integrity,  the participants exchanged updates and insights on current developments shaping the European art market, with a focus on its economic, regulatory, and policy dimensions. The programme included the presentation of KEA’s study The Economic Dimension of the European Art Market, followed by expert reactions and discussion. Participants also worked collectively on identifying key messages for dialogue with the European Commission, contributing to preparations for the upcoming Expert Sub-Group meeting on the art market, and aligning perspectives ahead of the ENCATC Art Talk on contemporary challenges in art and antiques dealing.