The Tehran Auction began operations in 1391 (2012/2013) and has since conducted nineteen sessions across four categories: Modern and Contemporary, Classic and Modern, Contemporary, and Modern. Artchart has meticulously reviewed each session, compiling detailed reports for reference. This page provides convenient access to Artchart's reports on the Tehran Auction, serving as a centra...

Artchart, which had previously examined the Iranian Art  Market in 1401 SH (2022-2023), has once again provided an in-depth report for 1402 SH (2023-2024). The forthcoming report will analyze the data collected in 1402 SH and compare it to previous years to illustrate the current state and trends within the Iranian art market. The initial section provides an overview of the mos...

The rise of artwork as a tradable commodity in the modern era has fueled the expansion of the art economy, leading to a proliferation of auctions. However, what impacts has this growth brought to the art world? Somayeh Ramezanmahi addresses this inquiry by elucidating the notion of 'artwork value'.

In this report, Artchart conducted an analysis of artists whose artworks debuted in auctions between 2019 and 2023. Moreover, it examined artists born in the 1990s, pinpointing five individuals from this generation whose artworks had their inaugural auction appearance. 

In its annual publications, Artchart consistently evaluates the contributions of both male and female artists. Notably, in the report from the 19th Tehran auction, there is a focused analysis on the achievements of female artists throughout all Tehran auctions. The document presented below has been meticulously prepared to offer an in-depth investigation into the market presence of...

Artchart commenced its operations in 2018 with the primary objective of enhancing transparency within the art market, specifically concentrating on the Iranian art sector. The necessity for a platform like Artchart became apparent when the Arthall team encountered incomplete artist data, particularly concerning Iranian artists, while navigating international art market databases. Ar...

Artchart had a short conversation with Sunny Rahbar, one of the three founders of The Third Line Gallery in Dubai on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Art, and talked about the gallery's long-term collaboration with the well-known Iranian artist Farhad Moshiri. You will read this conversation further.

This article initiates a discourse on the preliminary considerations regarding the capabilities and hazards associated with art investment. Prior to delving into the merits and drawbacks of art investment, it is imperative to underscore the conceptualization of art as an asset. Within this framework, art is construed as a financially lucrative entity. Nevertheless, it is imperative...

The 19th Tehran auction, also known as the 5th Classic and Modern Iranian Art auction, took place on January 26, 2024, at Parsian Azadi Hotel, Tehran. With a focus on both modern and classic styles, this auction featured 89 works by 69 artists, resulting in the successful sale of 82 pieces. Remarkably, the auction achieved an impressive sales rate, with 92% of the presented works fi...