Artist Collector Network

Network map of collectors and artists based on the relationship of being in an art collection

Burak Arıkan

JPG Map  Interactive Map

Data Last updated: 26.04.2013

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Artist Collector Network is an exploratory network map of collectors and artists based on the relationship of being in an art collection. With the third phase of this work, an algorithmic prediction system presents future links between artists and collectors, the probability of a collector acquiring a work from a new artist and vice versa. Both artists and collectors are invited to participate with a list of their collectors or artists, so that the data is provided from both parties of an acquisition.
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Graph Information

The map contains 46 collectors, 738 artists, and 3256 connections with weight indicating number of pieces. Touching a node on the map, its direct connections are higlighted and its predictions are linked.

Data Reference

Data for the map is generated by directly asking to collectors and artists, and confirmed only by the person who provides the data.

Contribution

Artists, please contribute to the map by sending a list of your collectors, collectors, with a list of artists in your collection. Indicate the number of pieces for each name. Send your list to:
arikan@burak-arikan.com