“7 years ago, a young artist in his last year at art school, called me – he explained that he had run low on funds for his final degree show work and asked if I could come to his studio to purchase one of his latest paintings.
Still a student myself with my modest allowance and an empty white wall, I visited the studio. Walking through this discreet studio block I was completely blown away by the talent that surrounded me, the quality of the work, and that I had been given the opportunity to discover this artist first.
I bought an artwork, he went on to win a number of prizes, feature in his first solo show, art fair, etc.The daily joy that this artist & artwork has brought me is priceless, it’s not just an artwork on my wall, but the feeling that I’m on the journey with him – it truly was a win-win situation both morally and financially. This made me realise that it was vital I create an eco-system whereby people could access the works by next generation of artists, allowing artists to support themselves through the most vulnerable phase in their career. It made me think how can I offer this opportunity & access to others; and that’s how in December 2017, AucArt was launched..”
natasha arselan
founder
AucArt is known as a leading platform to discover and collect works by emerging artists directly from their studios. The site is a tailor-made marketplace for today’s most sought-after emerging artists, exquisitely curated to fulfil collector desires. Boosted by its adaptable digital database and team of art professionals, AucArt offers a bespoke selection of works based on comprehensive market knowledge.
Since its founding in 2017, AucArt has displayed a successful track record in discovering promising artists and opportunely allocating their works as investment pieces. The platform has built a vast global network, growing artist visibility while fostering a community of art enthusiasts and professionals. With its dual-pronged commitment, AucArt aims to champion the current and future generation of artists and collectors around the world, establishing transparent connections across the globe.
Press
March 2018
Art & Music
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Advisory Board
ROLANd COWAN
Architect & Collector
Maryam EisLer
Co-Chair of Tate Middle East & North Africa Acquisitions
Leanne Elliot
Founder, Commune East
Brett Gelman
Actor & Collector
Melanie Gerlis
Art Market Columnist, Financial Times & Writer, The Art Newspaper
Dylan Jones
Editor-in-Chief, GQ Magazine
Svetlana Marich
Deputy Chairman, Phillips Auction House
fiona McGovern
Director of Alison Jacques Gallery, London
Roya Sachs
Curator
Maryam EisLer
Co-Chair of Tate Middle East & North Africa Acquisitions
ROLANd COWAN
Architect & Collector
Leanne Elliot
Founder, Commune East
Brett Gelman
Actor & Collector
Melanie Gerlis
Art Market Columnist, Financial Times & Writer, The Art Newspaper
Dylan Jones
Editor-in-Chief, GQ Magazine
fiona McGovern
Director of Alison Jacques Gallery, London
Svetlana Marich
Deputy Chairman, Phillips Auction House
Melanie Gerlis
Roya Sachs
Curator