Artsy and Artnet Align to Build New Digital Art Infrastructure

The partnership aims to modernize the art world's online ecosystem and deliver deeper insights across the sector.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 4:59am

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Two of the art world's most influential digital platforms, Artsy and Artnet, have announced a major partnership to bring together the leading online destinations for the art market under shared leadership and a long-term vision. The combined entity will be led by Jeffrey Yin as CEO, with Andrew Wolff, founder and CEO of Beowolff Capital, serving as chairman.

Why it matters

The partnership signals a broader shift in how the art world operates online, as the combined platforms aim to deliver deeper insights, new tools and expanded access across the sector - particularly for galleries and smaller art businesses navigating an increasingly digital landscape.

The details

Both Artsy and Artnet will continue to operate independently, maintaining their distinct identities while combining their respective strengths. Artnet will remain a key destination for journalism, auctions and market intelligence, while Artsy will continue to lead in art discovery and online collecting through its marketplace and editorial approach. Together, the two platforms reach more than 7 million monthly users across over 190 countries, alongside a social audience exceeding 9 million.

  • The partnership was announced on April 16, 2026.

The players

Jeffrey Yin

Jeffrey Yin is the CEO of Artsy and Artnet. He joined Artsy in 2019 as CFO and General Counsel, and was appointed CEO in June 2024. He brings more than 25 years of experience spanning technology, law, and finance.

Andrew Wolff

Andrew Wolff is the CEO of Beowolff Capital, which he founded in 2022. Prior to this, he spent more than two decades at Goldman Sachs, where he was made partner in 2006. Wolff has 30 years of investment experience and is also an avid art collector.

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What they’re saying

“Artnet was founded to bring transparency to the art world, and Artsy to make discovering and buying art more accessible. Together, we have the chance to do something unprecedented—bring together every constituency of the art world, from galleries and auction houses to collectors and institutions, on a connected platform for the first time.”

— Jeffrey Yin, CEO of Artsy and Artnet

“I have always had a deep love for art and believe it is a space where bold, long-term investment can have lasting and profound impact on the market and on the world. We are at a pivotal moment in which data and technology, including artificial intelligence, are transforming every industry. The art world needs companies that can harness these powerful forces for its benefit.”

— Andrew Wolff, CEO of Beowolff Capital

What’s next

The partnership is expected to bring new tools and capabilities to users in the months ahead, as the two platforms work to integrate their digital infrastructure and offerings.

The takeaway

This landmark partnership between Artsy and Artnet aims to modernize the art world's online ecosystem, leveraging data, AI, and digital infrastructure to deliver deeper insights, new tools, and expanded access across the sector - ultimately making the discovery, buying, and selling of art more accessible than ever before.