The essential art tech toolkit for 2026.

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The art world is renowned for its deep commitment to tradition. However, while the market was historically built on exclusive handshakes and private views, technology now offers incredible opportunities to enhance efficiency, strengthen client relationships, and expand global reach. Initially, technology was seen as secondary and logistical necessity, rather than a transformative tool.

But the past few years have accelerated the adoption of Art Tech from a niche curiosity to an absolute necessity. New players are entering the field, offering streamlined, hyper-efficient solutions that are fundamentally reshaping how galleries, advisors, and collectors operate.

This new art market is about efficiency, compliance, and most importantly, forging stronger, more informed client relationships. The future belongs to those who embrace the digital toolkit.

If you’re ready to supercharge your operations, here are the essential Art Tech platforms defining the new market landscape.

Artlogic: Art Database Management

The best tool for managing vast art data

Every thriving gallery or art business relies on meticulous record-keeping. Artlogic has established itself as the global industry standard for art database management. It’s an all-in-one inventory and client management solution, allowing you to seamlessly handle everything from artwork movements, detailed object history, and conservation notes to invoicing and comprehensive contact records. It provides the essential, robust foundation upon which any modern art business must be built.

Arcarta: Art Market Due Diligence

How galleries handle compliance and due diligence.

The art market is becoming increasingly regulated, particularly concerning Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws. Protecting your business means having a rigorous due diligence process. Arcarta provides industry-specific tools designed to verify client identities, screen against global watchlists, and manage the complex paperwork associated with KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements. Arcarta is crucial for ensuring your transactions are compliant and your business remains secure.

First Thursday: Collectors Intelligence Platform

The perfect tool to streamline sales and focus on the most valuable collector relationships.

In the competitive art market, knowing your collector is everything. First Thursday isn't a traditional CRM, but rather an intelligence layer that works in tandem with existing systems like Artlogic. It focuses on potential collector data enrichment and lead management, helping galleries unify online enquiries, art fair leads, and walk-ins into one platform. Its primary goal is to surface actionable insights, allowing your team to prioritise the most valuable relationships and streamline sales follow-up.

Arcual / Artnav: Online Viewing Rooms

Showcasing and selling art globally with customisable online viewing rooms

The Online Viewing Room (OVR) moved from a temporary measure to a permanent sales channel, demanding high-quality presentation. Platforms like Artnav and Arcual offer specialised solutions for creating immersive, professional OVRs.

Arcual focuses on leveraging blockchain technology to offer secure, transparent management of digital and physical assets, providing provenance and security alongside a beautiful presentation interface.

Artnav excels in providing highly customisable, beautiful virtual exhibition spaces, focusing on the quality of the viewing experience. It allows you to leverage features like detailed installation views to give collectors a clear sense of scale and context, ensuring the artwork is presented in the best possible light.

Docent Art: Bespoke guidance for collectors

Helping collectors discover new and emerging artists

Digital tools aren't just for operations; they're for discovery, too. Docent is a collector-focused platform designed to simplify the process of finding and researching emerging artists. By using smart technology to curate and contextualise artwork, Docent acts as a digital guide, helping collectors navigate the vast contemporary art world and make informed decisions on their next acquisition.

Room13: Global art world members club

How can professionals network in the digital age?

While digital tools have pushed many processes online, the industry remains highly relationship-driven. Room13 is carving out a niche as a professional networking platform specifically tailored for the art world. It aims to connect gallerists, advisors, curators, and other industry professionals, facilitating dialogue, collaboration, and private-market opportunities in a curated digital environment.

ARTSVP, of course! VIP Passes, Ticketing and guest-list

Securing a seamless and professional experience for your attendees.

ARTSVP is the definitive guest-list and event management platform built specifically for the art world.

From large-scale art fair VIP previews and private gallery dinners to public exhibition launches, ARTSVP provides:

Intuitive Guest-list Management: Effortlessly manage multiple guest-lists, plus-ones, and RSVPs for either simple small events or complex, multi-tiered events.

Professional Ticketing & Passes: Issue customisable, secure VIP passes and digital tickets, controlling access and improving brand experience. All passes are Apple Wallet and Google Wallet compatible too.

Data Integration: Capture essential attendance data to inform future marketing and sales strategies.

In a market defined by access and exclusivity, ARTSVP ensures every client interaction is managed with precision and elegance, allowing you to focus on the art and the relationships.

The future is digital…and it’s here to stay!

The shift toward Art Tech isn’t about replacing the personal touch of the art world. It’s about using better tools to make your business more professional, secure, and efficient.

By automating data management, compliance, or guest-lists, you give yourself more time to focus on what you do best: building relationships and supporting artists. The galleries, advisors and art fairs who embrace these tools today are the ones who will lead the market tomorrow.

The Essential Art Tech Toolkit for 2026