Art galleries play a crucial role in revitalizing the local art scene, bringing cultural and economic benefits to their cities. However, many galleries face challenges when it comes to reaching an international audience of collectors. Expanding to new locations often comes with high costs and logistical hurdles. The success story of Tilsitt Gallery is a perfect example of how Artsper enables galleries to grow globally without the need for physical expansion, helping them connect with collectors worldwide while maintaining their local roots.
Hunt Slonem, Swoon Song, 2023
Meet the Gallery
Tilsitt Gallery opened its doors on the renowned Rua de Miguel Bombarda in Porto, the heart of Portugal’s art gallery scene. The founder Flavien Guiet was an entrepreneur and art collector, leading several businesses across various industries. In 2020, he made the decision to fully dedicate himself to art. From the very beginning, the mission has been clear:
To provide discerning collectors with exclusive access to a carefully curated selection of both emerging and established contemporary artists.
Flavien Guiet, founder and director of Tilsitt Gallery with Aura Bragança, Gallery Assistant and the artist Ritchelly Oliveira
Today the gallery represents internationally renowned artists including Hunt Slonem, Valay Shende, Jake Michael Singer, Solbi (Kwon Jian), Ritchelly Oliveira, Pascal Courcelles, Zsuzsanna Györgyövics, Kug Kyung Oh, Mitsumasa Kadota, François Cante-Pacos, and Cha Min Young, among others. The selection is the result of meticulous research, where artistic excellence, originality, and depth are the key criteria guiding our choices.
Why Artsper?
The art market in Porto is evolving quickly, but it remains less mature than other international markets, such as those in France or the United States. There was a need to enhance visibility among international collectors. Artsper emerged as a strategic platform, offering direct connection with collectors worldwide while providing increased visibility within a professional framework suited to the art world. Access to a targeted audience, receptive to contemporary art and willing to invest in high-quality works, became a key goal in the gallery’s international growth strategy.
One of the main reasons why Artsper was chosen is because it is a platform exclusively dedicated to contemporary art, with a qualified audience of serious collectors and art enthusiasts. Its environment was found perfectly suited for showcasing the works of Tilsitt Gallery’s artists, and the intuitive interface facilitates seamless connections with buyers.
Artsper's ability to combine technological expertise with a deep understanding of the art market greatly impressed us—two essential elements for a gallery seeking to establish itself internationally.
Pau Escat, Untitled, 2022
The experience with Artsper: A perfect match
For Tilsitt Gallery, the experience with Artsper has been highly positive. Through this collaboration, they were able to establish valuable connections with a new international clientele, which has quickly translated into increased sales and recognition.
Thanks to Artsper, we have expanded our audience, attracted international collectors, and positioned the gallery in markets that were previously hard to access. The combination of our physical presence at contemporary art fairs and our online visibility through Artsper has significantly strengthened our position in the market.
Valay Shende, Elephant with Ballons, 2023
A great example of Tilsitt Gallery’s experience with Artsper: a sculpture was sold to a collector, who returned it upon receiving it, as it didn’t meet their expectations. The return was promptly accepted, prioritizing the collector’s satisfaction. Shortly after, the same collector ordered a much larger, bronze version of the sculpture, with a significantly higher value.
This reflects our philosophy: building trust with collectors is our top priority, with transparency and high-quality service at the core of our success.
Impacts and results
Since subscribing in 2022, the gallery has experienced a remarkable increase in its international audience and a significant boost in online collector engagement. In 2025, the results remain impressive by any standard, with a five-figure business volume over the last month and a ROI of 2552%. Additionally, in terms of visibility, artist views have risen by 18%, while artwork views have grown by 25% in the same period.
The key to this success lies in Flavien Guiet’s ability to quickly recognize the significant digital transformation of the art market. Selling artworks online has become an essential strategic tool for any gallery looking to make an impact in the art world. By expanding their online presence through the platform, the gallery has successfully diversified its sales channels, broadening its geographic reach and unlocking a new revenue stream.
A future together
In the long term the gallery aims to participate in world-renowned contemporary art fairs (Basel, London, Paris, New York) to introduce their artistic vision to the most influential collectors. Also they are working on a stronger presence in the Asian and Middle Eastern markets while continuing to expand their online sales. Their strategy indeed is built on a hybrid approach, combining a strong physical presence at art fairs with high-performing online sales platforms. Artsper is going to be an important ally on this as the platform enables them to adapt their strategy to the evolving market, balancing direct relationships with collectors and online sales.
Artsper will remain a cornerstone of our digital strategy. The platform’s quality, targeted audience, and dedicated support from the team are key factors driving their commitment to this long-term collaboration.
Final testimonial
“Artsper has enabled us to expand our audience and strengthen our credibility with international collectors. The platform combines powerful technology, a qualified audience and an understanding of the contemporary art market. For a gallery like ours, combining online sales with participation in international fairs is a relevant strategy. Artsper fits perfectly into this dynamic, offering us strategic visibility and direct access to a quality clientele.” - Flavien Guiet, founder and director of Tilsitt Gallery
Flavien Guiet, founder and director of Tilsitt Gallery