Month 11
Singulart vs loriginal: 4 key differences in 2026
7 min readBy Dorian Verdier
In 30 seconds
Singulart (European digital platform, 15-25% selection, 35-50% commission, 60-70% European audience) vs loriginal (Montreal physical gallery, Quebec-Canada + Artsy, personalized support). Complementary: loriginal for local anchor, Singulart for European amplification. 3/7 loriginal artists accepted sell 3-12 works/year ($4,000-25,000).
Difference 1: structure
- Singulart: 100% digital, headquarters in Paris
- loriginal: physical Saint-Denis and Saint-Paul galleries
Difference 2: selection
- Singulart: 4-8 week application, 15-25% accepted
- loriginal: 2-4 week application, qualitative committee
Difference 3: geography
- Singulart: Europe 60-70% of audience
- loriginal: Quebec-Canada 70-80% + international Artsy
Difference 4: support
- Singulart: standardized platform marketing
- loriginal: Dorian monthly follow-up + Professional Creator course
Combination strategy
- loriginal for local and institutional anchor
- Singulart for European market amplification
- Check non-exclusivity clause before applying
- Identical prices on both platforms
- Singulart should not be the main channel
loriginal artists' experience on Singulart
- 3 of 7 applicant artists accepted sell regularly
- Volume: 3 to 12 works/year
- Net income: $4,000 to $25,000/year
- First sale timeline: 3 to 9 months after acceptance
The 3 Singulart mistakes
- Mistake 1: applying without prepared dossier — amateur photos = rejection
- Mistake 2: neglecting profile after acceptance — inactivity = invisibility
- Mistake 3: making Singulart the main channel — complement only
FAQ
Do you need to be Quebecois for Singulart?
No, artists worldwide accepted.
How long before first sale?
3-9 months typical after acceptance for active artist.
Does Singulart influence my rating?
Weakly. Primary market sales, not Artnet/Artprice secondary.