Who are emerging artists? Identifying who emerging artists are is complex, but it can also be very lucrative! Think about who bought works by Jeff Koons or Banksy when they were not yet so well-known artists and when their market value was not as high as it is today; in fact, they were emerging artists years ago too! If you decide to invest in emerging artists, one of the most important things to do is definitely to turn to Contemporary Art Galleries. Especially the latter invest time and financial resources in new artists, helping them to emerge and make a name for themselves in the art market. Searching for the art gallery most akin to one's taste is certainly a good starting point. Between modern art, contemporary art, street art, and classic art there are many possibilities and with the help of experts in the field, it is possible to look for new talent to invest in.
Established artists On the other hand, established artists have an unmistakable national and international reputation in the art world. Both primary and secondary markets sell the artworks of this type of artist. Generally, artists of this type have a well-known style and 'signature': they have a body of relevant works behind them, which has secured a spot in permanent collections of famous institutions, and they are highly appreciated among collectors.
And who are the blue-chip artists? The term Blue Chip originates from gambling, and more precisely from Poker: it indicates the chip with the highest value. Later it was used on the stock exchange to indicate companies with high share capitalization, i.e. companies whose market value given by the total value of the company's shares is among the highest. Today, the term is also commonly used within the art world to refer to so-called Blue Chip Artists (or Blue Chip Art), artists whose market value is bound to increase, regardless of general economic conditions. The quotations of artists in this category exceed one million euros: their presence in the Olympus of the most important and influential artists on the art market is not dictated by collectors, museums, or their role in history. It is purely - and simply - the resale value of the artist's works.