Two of the art world’s most influential digital platforms are joining forces. Artsy and Artnet have announced a major partnership, bringing together the art world’s leading online destinations under a shared leadership and long-term vision.
The combined entity will be led by Jeffrey Yin as chief executive officer, with Andrew Wolff, founder and CEO of Beowolff Capital, serving as chairman. The move follows Beowolff Capital’s acquisition of majority control of Artsy and the privatisation of Artnet, consolidating what is now one of the most comprehensive digital ecosystems in the art world.
Both platforms will continue to operate independently, maintaining their distinct identities while combining their respective strengths. Artnet remains a key destination for journalism, auctions and market intelligence, while Artsy continues to lead in discovery and online collecting through its marketplace and editorial approach. Together, the two platforms reach more than 7 million monthly users across over 190 countries, alongside a social audience exceeding 9 million.
The partnership signals a broader shift in how the art world operates online. By combining primary- and secondary-market data at scale, Artsy and Artnet are positioning themselves to deliver deeper insights, new tools and expanded access across the sector—particularly for galleries and smaller art businesses navigating an increasingly digital landscape.
“Artnet was founded to bring transparency to the art world, and Artsy to make discovering and buying art more accessible,”
said Jeffrey Yin, CEO of Artsy and Artnet.
“Together, we have the chance to do something unprecedented—bring together every constituency of the art world, from galleries and auction houses to collectors and institutions, on a connected platform for the first time. That opens up real possibilities: modernizing and building upon the art world’s most trusted pricing tools, developing new ways to help galleries operate more effectively, and ultimately helping art businesses build more value for their artists and collectors.”
The collaboration also reflects growing investment in the intersection of art and technology, where data, artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure are increasingly shaping how art is bought, sold and understood.
“I have always had a deep love for art and believe it is a space where bold, long-term investment can have lasting and profound impact on the market and on the world,”
said Andrew Wolff, CEO of Beowolff Capital.
“We are at a pivotal moment in which data and technology, including artificial intelligence, are transforming every industry. The art world needs companies that can harness these powerful forces for its benefit. Artnet’s depth of market intelligence and trusted reporting is unparalleled, as is Artsy’s scale of art discovery and commerce. Bringing them together is about building the foundation for the art world to thrive online, so that buying, selling, and learning about art becomes easier and more accessible than ever.”
Founded in 1989, Artnet played a foundational role in establishing the art market online through its price database, auctions platform and news division. Artsy, founded in 2009, expanded the field further by creating a global marketplace connecting collectors with galleries, fairs and institutions.
While the two platforms will continue to function as separate brands for now, the partnership points toward a more integrated future—one in which discovery, data and commerce operate within a shared digital framework. For users, the promise is continuity in the present, with new tools and capabilities expected to emerge in the months ahead.
About
Andrew Wolff is the CEO of Beowolff Capital, which he founded in 2022. Prior to this, he spent more than two decades at Goldman Sachs, where he was made partner in 2006. During his tenure, he served as Global Co-Head of the Merchant Banking Division, Global Co-Head of the Corporate Equity Investing Business, and Co-CIO of the firm’s flagship private equity funds.
Wolff has 30 years of investment experience across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, and is also an avid art collector. Since leaving Goldman Sachs, he has focused on building a highly concentrated portfolio of private investments through Beowolff Capital, including the acquisition of Artnet and a controlling interest in Artsy.
Jeffrey Yin is the CEO of Artsy and Artnet. He joined Artsy in 2019 as CFO and General Counsel, and was appointed CEO in June 2024. He brings more than 25 years of experience spanning technology, law, and finance.
Before joining Artsy, Yin served as General Counsel at XO Group during a period of rapid growth leading to its sale to private equity. He also held senior legal and advisory roles at firms working with high-net-worth families on direct investments and art finance.
Yin is a passionate collector, with a focus on emerging LGBTQ+ and AAPI artists, as well as works by Californian, French, and Italian artists whose practices reflect his personal connections to those places.
