The most popular artworks right now: market trends

By 2025, the art market reveals a fascinating dual trend: on the one hand, a renewed enthusiasm for iconic historical works like those of Piet Mondrian; on the other, a growing recognition for contemporary Indigenous art, long marginalized but now brought to the forefront of the international scene. These two seemingly opposing worlds nevertheless converge in a shared quest for structure, identity, and transmission—and in a growing interest from both the public and collectors.

Among the most spectacular sales of the year, Piet Mondrian's Composition with Large Red Plane, Bluish Gray, Yellow, Black and Blue (1922) fetched $47.6 million at Christie's, a record for the artist. This painting, typical of his Neo-Plastic style, testifies to his desire to construct a universal visual language based on balance, geometry, and radical simplicity. The strict use of black lines and primary colors (red, yellow, blue) contrasts with the disorder of the world to bring forth a form of timeless harmony. This success testifies to an enduring fascination with early 20th-century modern art, considered a cultural touchstone and a safe haven in a changing world. At Espace Soardi, we have often had the pleasure of framing works inspired by this era, where the frame plays an essential structuring role. A matte black profile, a perfectly calibrated white border and anti-reflective museum glass amplify the visual impact of these compositions without ever interrupting it.

Alongside this reaffirmation of modernism, another artistic dynamic is forcefully emerging: that of contemporary Indigenous art. Driven by artists from Indigenous cultures—whether from Australia, South America, or Canada—this movement combines ancestral tradition with contemporary reflection. At the Venice Biennale, Australian artist Archie Moore made a powerful impact with his installation exploring Aboriginal identity, while in South America, Wichí weaving collectives and artists like Claudia Alarcón have reinterpreted tribal skills through textile and narrative works. Far from folkloric clichés, these creations address profound themes: memory, the environment, spirituality, and resilience. Their growing success also rests on an ethical shift in the market, where collectors are increasingly sensitive to traceability, cultural respect, and the equitable redistribution of revenue. Framing this type of work requires special attention: raw wood, natural textures, floating mounts or frames between two panes of glass highlight the living material while respecting the origin of the piece.