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Library of Information and Research

Members routinely turn to Art FA as a valued source of information about art investment funds. Art FA aggregates information provided by its members and supplements the same with various research initiatives undertaken from time to time by its staff. Art FA is committed to further strengthening its research capacity to create an unparalleled hub for industry-specific information that will support both our members’ and the general media’s growing needs for data and research on art funds. Art FA further supports its members by providing timely updates and briefing sessions on topical issues and new regulatory developments affecting the art fund industry.

Global Art Market Updates
The Art Fund Association's Global Art Market Update is a regular report published by The Art Fund Association with the aim of increasing transparency and providing clear and concise data concerning trends in the art market to both investors and art enthusiasts alike.

• Global Art Market Update Volume 1 / June 2013 (pdf)
  This update provides an overview of the current state of the global art market, outlining some of the key figures, main characteristics and recent trends, and provides a brief overview of the most recent Post-War and Contemporary Art evening sales in NYC.
• Global Art Market Update Volume 2 / September 2013 (pdf)
  This report analyzes the 2013 spring auction season in London, specifically the evening and day sales from Sotheby's and Christie's Impressionist & Modern and Post-War & Contemporary departments.
• Global Art Market Update Volume 3 / October 2013 (pdf)
  This report analyzes the most important Post-War and Contemporary Auctions from London's autumn season during the second week of October, 2013.