2019 December
Artsy Names Everette Taylor As Chief Marketing Officer
Artsy announced the appointment of Everette Taylor as Chief Marketing Officer, a newly created role for the business. Everette, a respected marketer, entrepreneur, and digital art-world leader, joins Artsy—effective immediately— from ET Enterprises, which he founded in 2013 and where he has served as CEO.
2019 September
Artsy Appoints Jeffrey Yin As Company’s General Counsel
Artsy announced the appointment of Jeffrey Yin as General Counsel. Jeffrey was most recently General Counsel for XO Group, Inc—parent company of The Knot, the #1 marketplace for wedding planning—which was led by Mike Steib prior to his appointment as Artsy’s CEO in June this year.
2019 June
Artsy Names Mike Steib Chief Executive Officer And Appoints Artsy Founder, Carter Cleveland Executive Chairman
Artsy announced the appointments of Mike Steib (formerly CEO of The Knot, the world's largest wedding platform) and Artsy's Founder & former CEO Carter Cleveland as Executive Chairman.
Artsy Appoints Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Sandy Cass As Interim Chief Operations Officer
Artsy announced the appointment of Sandy Cass, Artsy's Chief Financial Officer, as the company’s interim Chief Operations Officer on July 10, when Sebastian Cwilich, Artsy’s President, Co-Founder, and COO will transition to his Senior Advisor position for the company.
2019 May
Artsy and The Store X Celebrate the Opening of Photo London with an Evening of Photography and Music
Artsy and The Store X celebrated the opening of Photo London with a party and photography exhibition at 180 The Strand on Tuesday, May 14, 2019.
2019 April
Artsy Appoints Marina Garcia-Vasquez as Editor-in-Chief of Artsy Editorial
Artsy announced the appointment of Marina Garcia-Vasquez as Editor-in-Chief of Artsy Editorial, the most-read online art publication. Marina brings to Artsy her 15-plus years of experience in journalism, spanning digital media and print—most recently holding positions at Vice Media and the Wall
Street Journal.
Artsy Appoints Samuel Rozenberg As Vice President Of Engineering
Artsy announced the appointment of Samuel Rozenberg, former Instagram and Spotify engineering lead, as Vice President of Engineering to direct the company’s technology organization.
2019 February
Artsy, in Partnership with BMW, Launches New City Guide Feature in the Artsy App
The new city guide feature will allow users to explore major museum exhibitions, art fairs, and gallery shows in six art-world centers across three continents, and is the first of its kind to create a seamless discovery-to-purchase art collecting experience.
2019 January
Artsy Co-Founder, President, and COO Sebastian Cwilich will transition into advisory role in July
Artsy Co-Founder, President, and COO Sebastian Cwilich will transition into senior advisory role in July after nine years growing Artsy to become the world’s largest online art platform and will remain Artsy's second-largest shareholder.
2018 May
Artsy, Bergdorf Goodman, and Dior announce The Artsy Vanguard, a new initiative to celebrate and support artists defining contemporary art in 2018
Nine artists from Artsy's annual curated list of the most influential artists shaping the future of contemporary art present works in Bergdorf Goodman’s windows and on the second floor with fashion looks from Dior.
2018 April
TEFAF announces Artsy as exclusive online partner for 2018 New York fairs
TEFAF is partnering with Artsy to bring artworks from the fair’s unparalleled group of international fine and decorative arts dealers to a worldwide audience online. The partnership represents an important synergy between the two organizations and their unique domains of expertise—TEFAF’s unrivaled emphasis on connoisseurship and quality and Artsy’s best-in-class 21st-century technologies.
Artsy launches new augmented reality feature using Apple’s next-generation AR technology
Artsy launched a new augmented reality feature that allows art buyers to preview works by virtually “hanging them” on their walls, providing a crucial service for art buyers looking to make the most informed and confident decision when purchasing artwork online for their homes, offices, or other spaces.
2018 March
Artsy announces China expansion plans and launches WeChat during Gallery Weekend Beijing
Artsy, launches official WeChat account @Artsy 官方 (@ArtsyOfficial) to further grow its presence in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and greater Asia—a crucial step toward building a global art platform that fosters connections across international borders through art.
2018 February
The Armory Show, Artsy, and Jeffrey Deitch to present a new public work by French artist JR
Known for his colossal and provocative black-and-white portraits plastered in urban centers, JR will create a new, large-scale work towering 25 feet high on the exterior of Pier 94 at The Armory Show in New York City.
2017 September
Randy J. Hunt Joins Artsy as Head of Design
Etsy’s Former VP of Design, Randy J. Hunt, has joined the Artsy team as Head of Design. He will be responsible for shaping and guiding Artsy’s overall visual identity, overseeing design of Artsy's product, communications, brand, and marketing materials.
2017 July
Artsy raises $50M in Series D funding
Avenir Growth Capital leads round to accelerate marketplace growth and
expansion of online and live auctions.
Artsy and Phillips announce Summer School, a collaborative online-only auction of contemporary art
Artsy and Phillips announce their first-ever collaborative sale, Summer School, a co-curated selection of 45 artworks for new and seasoned collectors.
2017 May
Artsy and UBS create 360° films in celebration of the 57th International Art Exhibition of la Biennale di Venezia
Artsy in collaboration with UBS today released the first film in a multi-part 360° documentary series “Inside the Biennale” exploring the 57th Venice Biennale.
2017 April
Artsy acquires data science startup ArtAdvisor
Artsy today announced the acquisition of ArtAdvisor, a New York-based art technology startup, bringing co-founder Hugo Liu onto the team as Chief Scientist.
Artsy and Christie’s collaborate on multi-auction partnership
Christie’s and Artsy today announced a multi-auction pilot collaboration, broadening access to the auction house’s top-quality inventory by engaging Artsy’s robust network of seasoned collectors and technology platform.
2017 March
Ilana Grossman joins Artsy as Head of Marketing
Artsy taps Ilana Grossman as Head of Marketing to define and lead Artsy’s marketing efforts as the company continues to scale.
2017 February
Artsy, Microsoft HoloLens, and Studio Drift bring mixed reality experience to The Armory Show 2017
Artsy has commissioned the creation of a digital environment at the intersection of art, technology, and design with Studio Drift, an Amsterdam-based art collective.
Rich Barton and Bob Pittman join Artsy’s Board
As Artsy builds the most comprehensive art marketplace and fastest-growing arts publication, Bob Pittman (MTV & iHeartMedia) and Rich Barton (Zillow, Expedia, Glassdoor) will provide vital insight, drawing on their renowned commercial and media experience.
2016 December
Artsy and UBS release multimedia feature “The Year in Art,” engaging with 2016’s art trends, people, news, and events
Artsy, in collaboration with UBS, today launched an immersive experience that will guide users through the most important art and culture moments, influential artists and curators, and most impactful exhibitions of 2016.
2016 November
Artsy and SoundCloud partner to bring sensory art experience to the Faena Art Dome on the beach on November 30th
Artsy and SoundCloud have partnered with generous support from Gucci, to present Collective Reality, an immersive,
sensory art experience inside Faena Art’s Time Capsule, a geodesic dome on the beach, on Wednesday, November 30 from 8-11 pm. The event features a collaboration between leading new media artist Rachel Rossin and alt-R&B singer, songwriter, and producer ABRA, as well as site-specific work by Jon Rafman and Jacolby Satterwhite.
2016 June
Artsy launches live auction technology
Artsy is pleased to announce the launch of live auction integration, a new product offering for our auction house partners and the next step in developing the most dynamic and comprehensive platform for collecting art online.
Artsy presents Artsy Projects: No Longer Creek, an interactive installation by Alexandra Kehayoglou at Design Miami/ Basel’s Design at Large
Celebrating the 2016 edition of Design at Large at Design Miami/ Basel, Artsy presents No Longer Creek, an interactive commission created by Alexandra Kehayoglou.
The White House Historical Association, Artsy, and Robert Rauschenberg Foundation announce winners of “This Art is Your Art” video competition
"This Art is Your Art" was an unprecedented opportunity for university students in the United States to engage with the artwork in our country’s home—the White House—by creating a short video about the historical and artistic context of one particular work in the White House.
2016 May
The White House Historical Association, Artsy, and Robert Rauschenberg Foundation launch “This Art Is Your Art” national student competition
Students from all over the United States are invited to contribute short videos inspired by artworks in the White House Collection. Winners will receive a trip to DC and receive an award at the White House Historical Association.
Artsy and UBS release four-part film series providing insider perspective on the art market
Artsy and UBS launch a four-part series of short films exploring the contemporary art market, titled "The Art Market (in Four Parts)," with the first film about auctions.
Artsy and SIXTY LES present Artsy Projects: Tiki
Artsy and SIXTY LES present Artsy Projects: Tiki, an immersive installation by Misha Kahn, opening during Frieze Week New York
Miley Cyrus print for sale benefiting Planned Parenthood
A print of Miley Cyrus by Marilyn Minter is available for sale on Artsy benefiting Planned Parenthood.
2016 March
Artsy is partnering with The Armory Show for the fourth consecutive year
Artsy and The Armory show partner to offer opportunities to explore the fair both on-site and online
2015 December
Artsy and UBS release multimedia feature "The Year in Art," recapping 2015's major art trends, news, and events
2015 October
Artsy launches app for the new Apple TV
Browse top museum and gallery shows from around the world on your television
