This document summarizes research on contemporary art market trends. It identifies key data sources and tools used in the analysis. The research found that contemporary art sales are growing while other categories like Old Masters and Impressionism are decreasing. It also found that art collecting correlates with wealth creation and preservation. The contemporary art market is dominated by China, USA, and UK, while Southeast Asia and the Middle East are growing. Additionally, contemporary art was found to be both accessible and affordable to buy.