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# The Art Algorithm: Episode 1

Video Art Market Data Art Value 

This series explores how big data and statistical variables influence art valuation in a market estimated at $66 billion.

[How is art priced?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m4XzsOhjCY)  
Episode 1 of a series I'm working on with Vera Productions looking at how art can be valued in the new era of big data. In 2014 the art market was estimated by Bloombert to be $66 billion. What are the statistically significant variables in assessing the value of an artist's work? Please like and share this work with your artist buddies - your support will create the momentum needed to further this study!

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