Private Art Auctions Explored in Artnet's Virtual Event and Podcast

Last week, Artnet held a live virtual discussion featuring Editor-in-Chief Naomi Rea and senior reporter Katya Kazakina, focusing on the emergence of private auctions as outlined in the Intelligence Report: The Year Ahead 2026. These auctions, which are meticulously curated, take place outside conventional public settings and often lack transparency, with many results remaining undisclosed. During the event, the audience raised questions regarding the regulation and visibility of these auctions. In a subsequent podcast episode, host Margaret Carrigan delves deeper into these topics, exploring how these private transactions are transforming the art auction scene. Additionally, the Back Room newsletter provides weekly summaries of crucial art market insights.