Artsy's Foundations 2026 Showcases Over 1,200 Works from 85 Galleries
From August 3rd to 21st, 2026, Artsy unveiled the fifth edition of Foundations, its online exhibition dedicated to up-and-coming artists. This summer, it stands out as one of the largest digital displays of contemporary art, showcasing over 1,200 pieces from 85 galleries spanning 20 countries. Artwork prices range from $500 to $7,500, encompassing painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media. Two curated collections were introduced: Curators' Picks: Foundations and Foundations: Art Under $1,000. Building on a 20% rise in e-commerce sales from the previous year, Casey Lesser, Artsy's Chief Curator, highlighted the simplicity of finding and buying art. Among the UK participants are Canopy Collections and Chilli Gallery, showcasing London's vibrant emerging art scene.
Key facts
- Artsy launched the fifth edition of Foundations, an annual online showcase for emerging artists.
- The 2026 edition features over 1,200 works from 85 galleries across 20 countries and nearly 50 cities.
- The showcase runs from August 3rd to 21st, 2026.
- Works range in price from $500 to $7,500.
- Last year's showcase generated a 20% increase in e-commerce sales for participating galleries.
- Enquiries for some artists rose by as much as 1,100% month-on-month after being featured in 2025.
- Artsy's curatorial team created two dedicated collections: Curators' Picks: Foundations and Foundations: Art Under $1,000.
- UK participants include Canopy Collections, Chilli Gallery, Cob, Gillian Jason Gallery, NEVEN, The Dot Project, THE TAGLI, Wilder Gallery, Wondering People, and Wizard Gallery.
Entities
Artists
- Marcos Castro
Institutions
- Artsy
- Canopy Collections
- Chilli Gallery
- Cob
- Gillian Jason Gallery
- NEVEN
- The Dot Project
- THE TAGLI
- Wilder Gallery
- Wondering People
- Wizard Gallery
Locations
- London
- New York
- Paris
- Berlin
- Seoul
- Mexico City
- Melbourne
- Lagos
- United Kingdom