Artnet AG announced that Martina Batovic has joined Artnet Auctions as Co-Head of Post-War & Contemporary Art. With over 15 years of experience at leading Galleries and Auction Houses, Martina is set to grow Artnet Auctions' presence in the UK and Europe. Previously, Martina spent 7 years in the auction world, most recently as the Head of UK for Dorotheum, building the UK business and client base for the important auction house in central Europe, and previously as a Post-War and contemporary Specialist with Bonhams. Martina is a regular panellist, industry voice and an active participant in the contemporary art world, including PEER UK where she serves as a Trustee.
With a multi-faceted view of the industry, Martina has worked across all three major areas of the market: auction, gallery and advisory. Since May 2021, she is Founder & CEO of Artisan Art Intelligence, an innovative strategic consultancy focusing on private sales, market intelligence and art education. Building on her wealth of diverse industry experience, Martina works with clients to fulfill their needs when operating in the art world.
As a pioneer of online transactions, Artnet's Marketplace is ideally positioned to harness the nascent shift to online experiences and sales within the art industry. With major auction houses reporting that the majority of their bidding is taking place online, and 78% of collectors having purchased art online in 2022, the art world's future is clearly digital. Artnet is uniquely positioned to offer collectors and professionals an unparalleled, holistic, and transparent experience and service by harnessing its rich data and information to empower buyers and sellers alike.