In the Middle East, art and Painting are among the oldest and most important cultural and historical parts. The field of art in this region is so important that it plays an important role in the life and societies of the Middle east from ancient times until today. Therefore, the interest of the people of the Middle East in buying and selling works of art and paintings is very strong. In this region, painting is considered as a great art and generally with cultural and religious value. From architectural paintings of mosques and shrines to miniature and Arabic paintings, art related to painting in the Middle East covers all cultural and religious aspects. For this reason, the people of the Middle East, as appreciators of art and culture, are very interested in buying and collecting works of art and paintings.

People in the Middle East have opportunities to buy and sell works of art through art exhibitions, auctions, galleries, and even local markets. Also, in this region, some cities and regions  are known for their special art markets, such as the Tehran Art Market in Iran . Regarding the interest of people in the Middle East in buying and selling works of art, it cannot be said in general that it is as much as other parts of the world, because this issue depends on various factors such as economic conditions, local culture, art history and individual tastes. However, the Middle East is known as one of the important cultural and artistic regions of the world, with a rich history in the art and painting industry, and for this reason, it shows great interest in buying and selling works of art.

In the museums and galleries of the Middle East, the works of art of the great painters of the world are kept among the famous and valuable works. Some of the famous works of art and great painters that are kept in museums and galleries in the Middle East are:

• "Pork" by Francis Bacon: This famous painting is kept in Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art in Iran.
• "Portrait of Martin Luther" by Lucas Cranach: This famous work is in the Doha Museum of Contemporary Art in Qatar .
• "Portrait of Mother and Son" by Mariano Fortoni: This famous painting is on display at the Museum of Contemporary Arab Art in the United arab emirates .
• "Tontoito" by Emanuel Lutzringer: this famous work is kept in Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art in Iran.
• "Red Nights" by Vincent Van Gogh: This famous painting is on display at the Van Gogh Museum in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
• "Sunset at Montmartre" by Claude Monet: This famous work is located in Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art in Iran.
• "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci: This famous painting is displayed at the Louvre Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.

It is important to know that the above list is only a few examples, and in the museums and galleries of the Middle East, many works of art of the great painters of the world are kept. Also, art exhibitions and events also provide an opportunity to display and present famous works of art.

The Middle East is associated with some of the richest countries and regions in the world, such as the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi arabia , and Iran, and there are many millionaires and capitalists in these regions. These people are generally looking for investment opportunities in various fields and art and painting is one of the widely considered sectors. People in the Middle East generally look for valuable works of art and paintings by great artists. Famous and world-famous works of art such as paintings by Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci and Andy Warhol are very popular among these people. They can consider works of art as a long-term investment that is both worth buying and selling in the future and provides enjoyment of its beauty and artistic value.

In addition to classical works of art, people in the Middle East are also interested in buying and investing in contemporary and innovative art. Exhibitions, galleries and even large art auctions in this area provide opportunities to introduce and sell the works of contemporary artists. The people of the Middle East are known as one of the booming markets of art and investment in the paintings of the great artists of the world.