Christie's Contemporary Art Market Talk, 2025 Verbier Art Summit

In this dynamic Talk, Edmond Francey, International Director at Christie’s London, offers a rare inside look into the evolving art market, from blockbuster auctions and NFTs to shifting collector demographics and the influence of Instagram. With humour and insight, Edmond breaks down how global economic, generational, and technological forces are reshaping what—and how—we value art today. Highlights include: • How COVID transformed auctions from old-world pageantry to digital spectacles • The explosive rise of Asian collectors and new wealth hubs • Why younger buyers approach art more like assets than heirlooms • The growing demand for female, Black, and underrepresented artists • How social media shapes perception, popularity, and even market value • The evolving role of Christie's—from auction house to cultural advisor With both big-picture analysis and personal anecdotes, Edmond illuminates how the art world reflects, and responds to, larger societal shifts. This Talk is essential viewing for anyone curious about how creativity, commerce, and culture collide in the global art market.