The Brazilian art market defies the global downturn, recording a record auction volume driven by strong interest in the contemporary market 
ArtTactic's Art Market Reports profile key geographical areas of the art ecosystem, providing an overarching survey of the unique characteristics of each specific market. The market for Latin American art is experiencing a newfound global interest. With a new group of more discerning buyers having entered the market the demand for Latin American art, and particularly works by Brazilian artists, has risen considerably. This report provides an insightful update on ArtTactic's previous Brazilian Market Report in March 2009, profiling the efforts of a number of Brazilian art galleries, museums, curators and artists who are making confident steps towards greater international recognition.