Title:
Insights on Artists in the Brazilian Contemporary Art Market

Authors:
Katya C. Hochleitner, Paulo Varella, Brazil

Abstract:

The Brazilian art market has been subject to limited economic or statistical analysis. Our aim was to gain insights into the career trajectories of Brazilian artists and identify factors that could influence their success. This study represents our initial endeavor to establish a database on Brazilian artists, and present fundamental statistics in this regard. Our data collection process involved compiling available information on Brazilian artists and galleries from both English and Portuguese language websites. The resulting database includes artists' demographic information such as their names, gender, birthplace, education, current art gallery and art gallery location. By analyzing data from 1,575 artists, represented by 81 Brazilian art galleries, this study confirmed the significance of São Paulo State as the main Brazilian hub for art galleries, artists, and educational institutions in the art market.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.51505/IJEBMR.2024.8202