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Jpegs transformed the art market — was it for the better?

opinion-review · 2026-06-09

The Financial Times examines how digital reproduction, particularly JPEG images, has reshaped the art market by increasing accessibility while potentially diminishing the in-person viewing experience. The article questions whether the convenience of online viewing has come at the cost of authentic engagement with artworks.

Key facts

  • Digital reproduction has made artworks more accessible.
  • The rise of JPEGs has transformed the art market.
  • The article questions if digital viewing diminishes the experience of seeing art in person.
  • Published by the Financial Times.

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Institutions

  • Financial Times

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