Art Collector Insights 2023

The Artsy Collector Insights Report 2023 examines how art collecting is evolving, drawing on survey responses from over 1,200 collectors worldwide. It highlights motivations for buying art—led by building collections, supporting artists, and home decoration—while noting a rise in investment-driven purchases. The report explores preferred genres such as abstract and figurative art, resilience in spending despite economic headwinds, and the growing role of online platforms, with 80% of collectors purchasing art digitally. It also uncovers generational differences, with younger collectors more digitally engaged, more focused on emerging artists, and increasingly shaping the future of the market.