AIGA also known as the american institute of graphic arts is a design organization founded in 1914, that today has over 25 000 members spread across over 70 chapters and 200 student groups in the US. AIGA describes itself as a professional organization for design, and its members mainly practices communication design of various forms. … More AIGA: The American institute of graphic arts

The art industry consists of several markets that can be categorised using two different methods, the industrial approach and the sociological approach.  Within the industrial network we find the following markets: Classical contemporary or Blanded art market: Works by strong brand name artists on a international level, often sold/controlled by well resourced secondary market firms. … More Breakdown: Art markets