Art Markets and Cultural Goods: Stimulating innovative policies and practice

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

The in-person meeting of the Expert group on Art Markets and Cultural Goods Integrity, established in 2025, was the opportunity to present objects and upcoming activities of the group in front of the audience of the 33rd ENCATC Congress. The expert group 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.