In 2024, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) brought lawsuits against artists and art marketplaces, arguing that artwork should be classified as a security and subject to the same reporting and disclosure standards as financial institutions. Proponents argue that this would provide greater transparency and protect buyers from fraud, ensuring that the art market operates with the same accountability as financial markets. Opponents contend that such regulations are overly burdensome and would stifle creativity, making it nearly impossible for artists to sell their work without facing complex legal hurdles.
Response rates from 385 UK voters.
53% Yes |
47% No |
53% Yes |
47% No |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 385 UK voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 385 UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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Yes, if it could negatively affect the sovereign state's citizens. Otherwise, no.
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Yes, but not in cases of small-scale, low-cost artwork.
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Yes, but only where the sale price of the art is over £10,000
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Make it responsible by a central system who handles it on the artists behalf
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