The Australian Art Market: Comparative Analysis of Regional, Indigenous, and Artist-Led Models

Expert analysis by Joseph R Bowers PhD on the contemporary Australian art market, dissecting business models, pricing architectures, and curatorial strategies. The investigation begins with a survey of the mainstream regional art market, examining a representative sample of galleries to establish a clear framework of its tiered structure. It then explores the unique economic and cultural paradigms of the Indigenous art market, contrasting for-profit dealers with community-owned art centres. Finally, the report situates a new market entrant, OzFineArt.au, within this complex landscape, analysing its innovative artist-led model and its strategic positioning relative to established players. The objective is to furnish collectors, investors, and industry observers with a nuanced understanding of the forces shaping the creation, valuation, and custodianship of art in Australia today. [18 pages, PDF, Colour with Images of Oz FineArt Paintings, Reference List]