What the 2025 Art Market Trends Mean for LettsArt & You

The art world is changing fast and for artist and gallerist using LettsArt, that’s good news. Artsy’s Art Market Trends 2025 report reveals a shift in how collectors discover, evaluate, and buy art. It’s a snapshot of an industry becoming more digital, more selective, and more open to emerging voices - exactly the kind of ecosystem LettsArt was built to support.

So what does this mean for artists, gallerists, and museums building their online presence with LettsArt?

Here are 5 key takeaways and how LettsArt helps you take advantage of them.

1. Collectors Are Moving Online. So Should Your Gallery

• 43% of galleries plan to increase online sales focus in 2025.
• 59% of collectors bought art online in 2024.

LettsArt Insight: Collectors are browsing from their phones not gallery foyers. That means your digital presence isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s your frontline.

How LettsArt helps: We give every artist and gallerist a beautiful, mobile-friendly online gallery in minutes - no coding, no stress. You can showcase and sell art directly, run online exhibitions, and reach collectors wherever they are.

2. Transparency Sells Art

• 69% of collectors hesitate to buy due to lack of pricing and provenance transparency.
• Only 44% of galleries list prices online.

LettsArt Insight: Art buyers are behaving more like online shoppers. They want clarity and confidence, not mystery and friction.

How LettsArt helps: With LettsArt, you choose whether to show pricing, accept enquiries, or enable direct sales. Transparency builds trust - and trust drives sales.

3. Emerging Artists Are on the Rise

• 52% of spending by high-net-worth collectors went to emerging artists in 2023-24, up 8%.

LettsArt Insight: The appetite for fresh perspectives is growing. If you’re early in your journey or building a new chapter, now’s the time to step forward.

How LettsArt helps: LettsArt levels the playing field. We make it easy for emerging artists to go pro - building a brand, growing a following, and selling work without waiting for gatekeepers.

4. Collectors Are More Selective. So Personal Connection Matters

• 30% of collectors say they’ve become more selective.
• Many are avoiding higher prices unless deeply connected to the work or artist.

LettsArt Insight: Today’s buyer wants a story, a connection, and a sense of who you are, not just what you sell.

How LettsArt helps: You can share your process, post behind-the-scenes updates, and let collectors “follow” your gallery - like subscribing to your journey. It’s the kind of relationship-building today’s buyers are craving.

5. Global Shifts = Local Opportunities

• Markets like Milan, Mumbai, and Marrakech are rising fast.
• The UK regained its place as the world’s second-largest art market.

LettsArt Insight: Art is increasingly borderless and cultural ecosystems outside traditional centres are booming.

How LettsArt helps: Whether you're in Norwich or Nairobi, LettsArt lets you reach a global audience. We're building a truly inclusive, digital-first art world - and everyone’s invited.

Final Thought

The 2025 trends confirm what we’ve always believed at LettsArt: the future of art is digital, democratic, and dynamic. Artists and gallerists who embrace transparency, tell their stories, and use smart tools to connect with collectors - those are the ones who will thrive. LettsArt is here to make that future yours.

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