« Our mission is to facilitate the discovery and
acquisition of contemporary art, thanks to digital technology.»
Artsper, one of the world leaders in contemporary art
Our platform provides access to a large catalogue of contemporary artworks from the best galleries around the world. Discover works by world renowned artists (Banksy, JonOne, Andy Warhol), as well as by young emerging talents. Works range from £100 to over £100,000 and we offer a variety of mediums including painting, sculpture, photography, print and mixed media.
In keeping with our wish to make art more accessible, we also offer an online contemporary art magazine and an art advisory service available for those who would like personalised advice throughout their buying process.
30 Employees
1,000 + Partner galleries
15,000 + Artists
130,000 + Artworks
We are partnered with the best galleries from around the world
Unlike other platforms, the works presented on Artsper are selected exclusively by the best galleries who have gained recognition across the globe for their work and their commitment to their artists.
All the works on our platform have been through a thorough vetting process: first by the gallery and then by Artsper. Furthermore, each gallery is also carefully reviewed by our panel of experts using a range of criteria: the artists represented, the quality and authenticity of the works, the art fairs it participates in and the way in which it promotes its artists. This demanding selection process guarantees an exceptional quality of works.
In addition, the prices on Artsper are the same as those displayed in the galleries. The only difference being Artsper saves you from making the trip!
Discover our gallery code of ethics
Cutting edge technology
A smart search-engine
Our platform uses a brand new search engine technology which allows you to look for art in a number of ways: by artist, gallery, medium, price, format, colour etc. In just a few clicks you’re sure to find your favorite piece amongst our catalogue of over 130,000 works.
Personalized suggestions
Thanks to our powerful categorisation tool developed by our R&D team, we provide personalized suggestions depending on your searches, the artists you follow, and the works you add to your wishlist.
Our experts are here to help
Themes
Discover our themed selections of works, adapted to a variety of tastes and interests and put together by our experts or well-known art-world personalities.
Personalized advice
Do you need advice when purchasing your first work or picking the next one to add to your collection? Our team of experts is available via the Artsper chat feature.
Artsper Art Advisory
For collectors looking for ongoing personalized expert advice discover our Artsper Art Advisory service.
Founders
François-Xavier Trancart & Hugo Mulliez
Founders
Hugo Mulliez
President and co-founder
It was Hugo who first came up with the idea! While working in the e-commerce team at the American investment fund, General Atlantic, he developed an interest in the business models of marketplaces. He quickly discovered a gap in the art market, which had hardly begun exploiting its digital potential. Although his career in finance was on the right track, his passion for entrepreneurship, as well as his conviction that online technologies could make the art market more open to all, led him to take the plunge and start Artsper.
He created its innovative model business model: the company only works directly with art galleries and is focussed on contemporary artwork. He initiated the development of partnerships with the best galleries around the world in order to guarantee the quality of the works sold on Artsper. Today, Hugo oversees the strategy for Artsper’s ongoing growth and development. He is also in charge of office management and is very attentive to the well-being of his team.
Hugo graduated from EDHEC business school with a degree in finance. When he’s not working on Artsper he enjoys motocross and tennis.
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He created its innovative model business model: the company only works directly with art galleries and is focussed on contemporary artwork. He initiated the development of partnerships with the best galleries around the world in order to guarantee the quality of the works sold on Artsper. Today, Hugo oversees the strategy for Artsper’s ongoing growth and development. He is also in charge of office management and is very attentive to the well-being of his team.
Hugo graduated from EDHEC business school with a degree in finance. When he’s not working on Artsper he enjoys motocross and tennis.
François-Xavier Trancart
Managing Director and co-founder
After graduating from EDHEC business school, François-Xavier initially embarked on a career in marketing and gained experience at Bacardi-Martini and Unilever. It was his passion for contemporary art that led him to join Artsper, alongside by Hugo Mulliez, from the very beginning.
François-Xavier implemented the foundations for Artsper's editorial strategy back in 2013. He now focusses on Artsper’s international expansion, strategy, as well as building up the marketing and communications team. More broadly, his objective is to pass on his vision of the Artsper project to the whole team. He regularly speaks at conferences about topics such as entrepreneurship, marketplaces and the digitisation of art.
François-Xavier is interested in cinema and sports and when he’s not attending private viewings of Artsper’s partner galleries he is enjoying live music!
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François-Xavier implemented the foundations for Artsper's editorial strategy back in 2013. He now focusses on Artsper’s international expansion, strategy, as well as building up the marketing and communications team. More broadly, his objective is to pass on his vision of the Artsper project to the whole team. He regularly speaks at conferences about topics such as entrepreneurship, marketplaces and the digitisation of art.
François-Xavier is interested in cinema and sports and when he’s not attending private viewings of Artsper’s partner galleries he is enjoying live music!