The statistic reflects the worldwide distribution of the most sought-after artists from 1970 to 2008 by region in percent. In 2000, 35 percent of the world's most sought-after artists come from the USA.
Worldwide distribution of the most sought-after contemporary artists from 1970 to 2008 by region
(in percent)
About 200 internationally renowned solo exhibitions, museums and art institutes were evaluated, as well as participation in more than 120 major group exhibitions, purchases of prestigious museums and reviews in international art magazines. The graph shows the people mentioned in the "Kunstkompass" (Art Compass). Values were estimated until 2001.
* As of 2002, it includes Canada . ** Others includes Central and South America, Africa and Asia.
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bpb. (October 15, 2010). Worldwide distribution of the most sought-after contemporary artists from 1970 to 2008 by region (in percent) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/271684/worldwide-distribution-of-the-most-sought-after-artists/
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bpb. (2010). Worldwide distribution of the most sought-after contemporary artists from 1970 to 2008 by region (in percent). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/271684/worldwide-distribution-of-the-most-sought-after-artists/
bpb. "Worldwide Distribution of The Most Sought-after Contemporary Artists from 1970 to 2008 by Region (in Percent)." Statista, Statista Inc., 15 Oct 2010, https://www.statista.com/statistics/271684/worldwide-distribution-of-the-most-sought-after-artists/
bpb, Worldwide distribution of the most sought-after contemporary artists from 1970 to 2008 by region (in percent) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/271684/worldwide-distribution-of-the-most-sought-after-artists/ (last visited December 23, 2024)
Worldwide distribution of the most sought-after contemporary artists from 1970 to 2008 by region (in percent) [Graph], bpb, October 15, 2010. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/271684/worldwide-distribution-of-the-most-sought-after-artists/