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The ArtTactic Podcast, the leading podcast on the art market, covers a wide range of topics from art investment to general topics about the global art market industry. Each episode features an in-depth interview with a key art market figure.

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The Fine Art Group's Philip Hoffman on the State of the Art Market

June 01, 2021 03:43 - 17 minutes - 32.6 MB

In this week's edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Philip Hoffman, founder and CEO of The Fine Art Group, joins us to discuss their recent acquisition of Pall Mall Art Advisors. First, Philip tells us about Pall Mall and why they decided to acquire them at this time in which we are seeing increasing consolidation in the art market. Then, he reveals what he sees as the future of services to collectors and identifies what collectors are looking for at this time. Also, Philip explains the importan...

TPC Art Finance's Joe Charalambous on the Art Financing Landscape

May 24, 2021 14:17 - 14 minutes - 26.3 MB

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we chat with Joe Charalambous, president and founding partner of TPC Art Finance, a firm that delivers tailored art-backed lending services to the global art community. First, Joe explains how TPC Art Finance fits in the industry landscape. Then, he reveals how things unfolded in the art financing area when the pandemic initially started and where things are now. Also, Joe reveals what we are seeing in the broader economy and how it is translat...

Behind The Report: NFT Art Market Report

May 17, 2021 12:26 - 6 minutes - 11.2 MB

In this edition of Behind The Report, Adam Green previews our inaugural NFT Art Market Report focusing on the sale of NFTs during the period of January 2020 to May 2021.

Frieze's Loring Randolph Previews this Year's Frieze New York Art Fair

April 25, 2021 18:09 - 19 minutes - 36.2 MB

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Loring Randolph, director of programming at Frieze New York, joins us to preview next week's Frieze New York art fair, the first major in-person art fair in the US in 2021. First, Loring shares how much deliberation there was as to if the fair would occur in person. Then, she reveals what visitors can expect this year in terms of safety measures for the fair. Also, Loring tells us how different galleries' attitudes were about participating in t...

Richard Polsky on the 10 Year Anniversary of the Closing of the Andy Warhol Authentication Board

April 16, 2021 02:29 - 29 minutes - 53.8 MB

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast we chat with Richard Polsky, author, dealer and founder of Richard Polsky Art Authentication, about the 10 year anniversary of the closing of the Andy Warhol Authentication Board. First, Richard tells us how the board operated and what the experience was like to get an artwork authenticated by it. Then, he shares how the market and relevant participants reacted when the Warhol Foundation announced they were closing the Authentication Board? Also...

Journalist Rebecca Anne Proctor on Art Dubai's In Person Art Fair

April 05, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 38.9 MB

In this week's edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, we're joined by Rebecca Anne Proctor, an independent journalist based in Dubai, to recap this year's edition of Art Dubai, the first major art fair to occur in person in 2021. First, Rebecca updates us on the current situation in Dubai regarding COVID. Then, she shares her experience of attending Art Dubai in person and reveals the notable differences between this year's edition and previous ones. Also, Rebecca reveals how safe she and other at...

Director Barry Avrich on his New Documentary Made You Look: A True Story About Fake Art

March 22, 2021 12:35 - 17 minutes - 32.8 MB

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Barry Avrich, producer and director at Melbar Entertainment Group joins us to chat about his new documentary Made You Look: A True Story About Fake Art that chronicles the events of the largest art fraud in American history. First, Barry shares a brief recap of the infamous Knoedler Gallery art fraud. Then, he tells us what inspired him to make a documentary about this unprecedented fraud. Also, he reveals how eager Ann Freedman, the former dir...

ACT Programme's Francesca Bellini-Joseph On Preparing Artists for the Art World

March 09, 2021 13:16 - 30 minutes - 55.6 MB

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we chat with Francesca Bellini-Joseph, founder of ACT Programme, an online platform that offers art career transformation programs for the art world. First, we talk to Francesca about her career path and why she eventually established ACT Programme. Then, she explains why artists need to consider themselves entrepreneurs rather than simply artists. Also, Francesca reveals some of the skills that artists are taught in their artist program. Regar...

W8 Advisory's Bimpe Nkontchou on the Contemporary African Art Market

March 02, 2021 02:52 - 18 minutes - 34.6 MB

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we're joined by Bimpe Nkontchou, founder & managing principal of W8 Advisory, a multi-family office and wealth management practice, based in London, focused on high net worth African families. First, we ask Bimpe why there is suddenly increased focus on the contemporary African art scene. Then, she tells us if African high net worth families are viewing contemporary African art as an alternative asset class. Also, Bimpe shares if Africans are b...

Ramp Gallery's Ochuko Ojiri On Opening a Gallery During the Pandemic

February 22, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 41 MB

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we chat with Ochuko Ojiri, founder of Ramp Gallery, a London-based gallery specializing in emerging and contemporary artists. First, Chuko updates us on the lockdown in London and how it is impacting galleries. Then, he tells us how the gallery has been able to find success despite opening just a few months before the pandemic started. Also, Chuko shares how younger artists have managed through the pandemic, explains the positive impact of Inst...

DCL Blogger's Matty Soudagar on the Surging Digital Art and NFT Market

February 10, 2021 23:25 - 28 minutes - 52 MB

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we chat with Matty Soudagar, who runs a prominent blog, DCL Blogger, focused on investing in NFTs and digital art. First, Matty explains what non-fungible token(NFT for short) means and what is a digital artwork. Then, he shares to what extent digital art collectors display the art in their homes versus investors who are purely motivated by financial motives. Next, Matty reveals how seamless it is to buy and sell NFTs on the blockchain. Also, M...

Behind The Report: NextGen Artist Monitor Lynette Yiadom-Boakye

January 30, 2021 14:09 - 3 minutes - 5.81 MB

In this edition of Behind The Report, Adam Green previews our NextGen Artist Monitor report on Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, in which we take a look at different aspects of her market and career including her lengthy institutional support as well as her market.

The Andy Warhol Foundation's Rachel Bers on Grant Giving

January 21, 2021 23:07 - 14 minutes - 27.2 MB

In this week's edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Rachel Bers, director of the grant making program at The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. First, Rachel shares the history of the foundation and the motivation for Andy Warhol founding it upon his death. Then, she explains the different types of grants the foundation gives to arts organizations. Also, Rachel tells us how the foundation's granting activities have changed in response to the pandemic.

Art Market Journalist Scott Reyburn on the Red Chip Art Phenomenon

January 14, 2021 15:27 - 23 minutes - 43 MB

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Scott Reyburn, art market journalist who frequently writes in The New York Times and The Art Newspaper, joins us to discuss the red chip art phenomenon, a new term he coined to describe the art by younger artists that have appeared at auction selling for staggering amounts. First, Scott tells us about the term he coined and the corresponding phenomenon happening at auction. Then, Scott identifies some of the noticeable differences between this ...

The New York Times' Zachary Small on Increased Regulations in the Antiquities Market

January 08, 2021 22:29 - 13 minutes - 24 MB

In this week's edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Zachary Small, contributor at The New York Times, joins us to discuss looming increased regulations in the US antiquities market. First, Zachary tells us about the National Defense Authorization Act passed by US Congress which includes new regulations for the antiquities market. Then, he reveals how much push back there has been from the art trade, who generally prefer a more opaque marketplace. Also, Zachary shares if the extent of illicit sal...

Artnet's Nate Freeman Recaps the Art Market in 2020

December 18, 2020 04:35 - 26 minutes - 49.4 MB

In this end of year episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we're joined by Nate Freeman, Senior Art Business Reporter at Artnet. First, Nate shares his top storylines of the art market in 2020. Then, he identifies Avery Singer, Nicolas Party, Harold Ancart, Titus Kaphar, Simone Leigh, Amoako Boafo and Matthew Wong as the biggest artist market winners of the past year. Also, Nate reveals which segment of the market was the weakest this past year. Lastly, Nate shares a bold prediction for the art ma...

Katya Kazakina Recaps Last Week's Major Contemporary Auctions

December 10, 2020 12:58 - 33 minutes - 60.8 MB

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, art market reporter Katya Kazakina joins us to recap last week's major contemporary auctions. First, Katya discusses the incredible high prices achieved during the auctions by several younger and mid-career artists and why it has prompted talk of a bubble in the contemporary art market. Then, she touches on museums' interest in artists of color and female artists and how that is impacting demand for their work on the primary and secondary marke...

Behind The Report: Contemporary Art Market Confidence Report – Nov 2020

November 23, 2020 16:37 - 2 minutes - 5.04 MB

In this edition of Behind The Report, Adam Green previews our latest Contemporary Art Market Confidence Report in which our findings reveal a v-shaped recovery in the art market.

The Baltimore Sun's Mary McCauley on the Baltimore Museum of Art's Deaccessioning Controversy

November 16, 2020 13:43 - 13 minutes - 24 MB

In this week's edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Mary McCauley, arts report for The Baltimore Sun, joins us to discuss the Baltimore Museum of Art's controversial attempt to deaccession three paintings from the museum's permanent collection. First, Mary tells us about the paintings by Andy Warhol, Brice Marden and Clyfford Still and their history with the museum's collection. Then, she reveals what the museum's motivation was to sell the paintings and why they ultimately decided against it. A...

ArtAML's Susan J. Mumford on Anti-Money Laundering in the Art Market

November 09, 2020 19:03 - 27 minutes - 50.2 MB

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we chat with Susan J. Mumford, CEO and co-founder of ArtAML, a technology company that provides anti-money laundering checks and expertise for the art market. First, Susan explains what anti-money laundering is and details the new major AML regulation in Europe that is starting to impact the art world. Then, she walk us through how art transactions are changing as a result of the new regulations. Also, Susan explains how ArtAML's tools make it ...

Journalist Reena Davi on the Lack of Innovation From Art Fairs

October 29, 2020 22:13 - 17 minutes - 32.7 MB

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Reena Davi, arts journalist and critic, joins us to discuss her recent article in CoBo Social about the lack of innovation in the art fair experience. First, Reena recaps the online art fair experience since the pandemic started and details how different fairs are approaching their online platforms. Then, she shares what motivated her to write an article on the lack of evolution of the art fair experience. Also, Reena explains why she believes ...

Behind The Report: Then & Now: The YBAs

October 19, 2020 11:34 - 4 minutes - 7.81 MB

In this edition of Behind The Report, Adam Green previews our brand new series of reports, Then & Now, that will explore how different artist groups or movements from the past are faring in today’s auction market. In this first edition of the series, we look at the group of Young British Artists (YBAs) who emerged during the 1990s and in particular, those artists that participated in the infamous Sensation exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts in 1997. This includes Damien Hirst, Jenny Savi...

The Drawing Center's Laura Hoptman on Managing a Museum During the Pandemic

October 12, 2020 12:46 - 26 minutes - 49.3 MB

In this week's edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Laura Hoptman, executive director at The Drawing Center, joins us to discuss how she has managed the museum throughout the pandemic. First, Laura introduces us to The Drawing Center, including the museum's history and mission. Then, she describes what it was like to have the museum close abruptly due to the pandemic and how she managed the museum throughout COVID. Also, Laura explains how the museum was able to continue to interact with visitor...

Sotheby's Michael Klein on the Art Market during the Covid-19 Pandemic

October 01, 2020 20:07 - 20 minutes - 38.2 MB

In this week's edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Michael Klein, head of Sotheby's Mei Moses, joins us to discuss how the art market is performing during the COVID-19 pandemic according to Sotheby's Mei Moses index. First, Michael familiarizes us with the history Mei Moses index and explains how it works. Then, he reveals that while total auction sales are down significantly during the pandemic, the art market is actually performing better than it did last year. Michael also explains why the s...

BMW's Thomas Girst on Cultural Engagement and Corporate Philanthropy

September 25, 2020 12:17 - 19 minutes - 35.2 MB

In this week's edition of the ArtTactic Podcast we chat with Thomas Girst, global head of BMW Group Cultural Engagement. First, Thomas discusses the history of BMW's extensive cultural engagement in the visual arts. Then, he shares how BMW Group Cultural Engagement has been impacted by the COVID pandemic. Also, Thomas reveals why we will unfortunately see less support of the visual arts from companies as a result of this crisis. Additionally, Thomas explains how he measures the success of the...

Behind The Report: Artist Market Report George Condo

September 21, 2020 12:00 - 4 minutes - 7.94 MB

In this edition of Behind The Report, Adam Green previews our Artist Market Report on George Condo in which we take a look at different aspects of his market and career including the term he coined Artificial Realism, his exhibition and institutional history, as well as an in-depth look at every aspect of his auction market.

Bank of America's Evan Beard updates us on the art lending space

September 14, 2020 12:49 - 16 minutes - 29.7 MB

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Evan Beard, National Art Service Executive at Bank of America Private Bank, updates us on the art lending space. First, Evan categorizes the different types of lenders in the art financing industry and reveals which bucket Bank of America Private Bank falls in. Then, Evan shares how the COVID-19 pandemic along with the associated economic swings have impacted art lending activities. Also, he explains why art financing is no longer a niche pract...

Behind The Report: RawFacts Online-Only Auction Review Jan-Aug 2020

September 10, 2020 11:42 - 3 minutes - 6.72 MB

In this edition of Behind The Report, Adam Green previews our RawFacts Online-Only Auction Review in which we investigate online-only auction sale trends at Sotheby's, Christie's and Phillips during the COVID pandemic and how they compare to 2019.

Tomasz Imieliński and Jean-Paul Engelen on Phillips and Articker's partnership

August 17, 2020 12:14 - 27 minutes - 50.4 MB

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we chat with Tomasz Imieliński, founder and developer of Articker, a technology that aggregates open-source data on artists and artworks, providing unique insights into emerging market trends, and Jean-Paul Engelen, co-head of 20th Century and Contemporary Art and Global Chairman at Phillips. Last week it was announced that Articker and Phillips have formed an exclusive partnership so we wanted to have them on to chat about the tool and how th...

Ronnie Pirovino and Lindsay Griffith on the intersection between urban art and contemporary art

August 05, 2020 12:35 - 36 minutes - 67 MB

In this week's edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, we chat with Ronnie Pirovino, contemporary art collector, curator, appraiser and recognized as one of the early and most prolific collectors of KAWS' work and Lindsay Griffith, Head of Department for Prints & Multiples in New York at Christie's about the intersection between urban art and contemporary art as well as their co-curated upcoming auction Trespassing. First, Ronnie tells us about his collecting background and how he became one of the...

Glass' Christian Huhnt on their catalogue raisonné startup

July 28, 2020 16:28 - 19 minutes - 35.5 MB

In this week's edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, we're joined by Christian Huhnt, co-founder of Glass, a tool that allows you to instantly look up catalogue raisonné information and the most recent auction results just by texting an image on WhatsApp. First, Christian walks us through the process of how Glass works. Then, he tells us about the robotic machines they use to digitize catalogue raisonnés, page by page. Also, Christian explains why it's so important as a matter of due diligence fo...

Artsy's Mike Steib on the online art space during the COVID pandemic

July 20, 2020 16:46 - 15 minutes - 28.3 MB

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we speak with Mike Steib, CEO of Artsy, the leading online platform for discovering, buying and selling fine art. First, Mike shares what happened on Artsy's platform during the pandemic, including how it impacted the behavior of collectors and galleries. Also, he reveals what specific actions the company took to help galleries during this difficult period. Then, Mike tells us what he thought of select galleries, such as David Zwirner Gallery, ...

Christie's Rachael White on their upcoming Christie's ONE auction

July 01, 2020 21:49 - 24 minutes - 44.1 MB

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast we chat with Rachael White, a specialist at Christie's and also the Head of their Post-War & Contemporary Morning Sale in New York. Rachel joins us ahead of Christie's ONE auction taking place on July 10th. First, Rachael discusses how the auction house transitioned from live auctions to online auctions and private sales during the COVID pandemic. Then, she touches on the potential for online auctions in the future when live auctions return on a...

Behind The Report: Artist Market Report Rashid Johnson

June 22, 2020 17:40 - 4 minutes - 8.35 MB

In this edition of Behind The Report, Adam Green previews our Artist Market Report on Rashid Johnson in which we take a look at different aspects of his market and career including the meaning behind his conceptual and figurative art, experts’ market confidence, exhibition and institutional history, as well as an in-depth look at every aspect of his auction market.

Hill Art Foundation's Astrid Hill on establishing a foundation in NYC

June 18, 2020 02:31 - 22 minutes - 41.7 MB

In this week's edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, we are joined by Astrid Hill, vice president and curator of emerging artists at the Hill Art Foundation. First, Astrid tells us about the history of her family's collection and what motivated them to establish the foundation in 2019. Then, she shares with us what the foundation been doing while being closed during the COVID pandemic and how the foundation is approaching reopening. Also, she discusses how young collectors are growing the online ...

Behind The Report: Wet Paint 2015 – 2019

June 11, 2020 13:31 - 6 minutes - 11.5 MB

In the inaugural edition of our podcast series Behind The Report, Adam Green previews our Wet Paint 2015 - 2019, in which we deep-dive into more than 2,700 lots that were offered at Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Phillips within 3 years or less of their creation date, hence the title ‘wet paint’. Adam discusses the highlights from the report and shares his personal commentary on flipping artworks at auction and its impact on an artist's career and a collector's relationship with the artist's galle...

Pari Dust's Pari Ehsan on the intersection between art, fashion and design

June 09, 2020 22:56 - 17 minutes - 31.6 MB

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we chat with Pari Ehsan, founder and creative director of Pari Dust, an online platform focused on the intersection between art, fashion and design. First, Pari tells us about Pari Dust's platform and her journey to found the company. Then, she explains why she is focused on art, fashion and design. Also, she shares stories from over the years from her interactions with art galleries, both positive and negative. Finally, Pari offers advice on h...

ArtTactic's Anders Petterson on declining art market confidence

May 29, 2020 19:42 - 29 minutes - 53.3 MB

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we're joined by our founder Anders Petterson, to discuss our brand new Contemporary Art Market Confidence Report. First, Anders share the history and background of ArtTactic's Art Market Confidence Report. Then, he shares some of the key findings from the report including an 85% decline in market confidence since our previous report in September 2019. On a more uplifting note, Anders and Adam discuss some of the positive developments that have ...

Frieze's Loring Randolph on Frieze New York's online art fair

May 20, 2020 21:52 - 16 minutes - 29.6 MB

In this week's edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Loring Randolph, director of Frieze in New York, joins us to recap this past week's online version of Frieze New York. First, Loring shares galleries' reactions when it was announced the fair would shift online. Then, she tells us why the online platform will continue to be utilized by the fair in the future. Also, Lorin reports on the level of sales at this year's fair. Further, she touches on the artist gender filter, tells us if they will ad...

1969 Gallery's Quang Bao on managing the gallery during COVID-19

May 15, 2020 22:15 - 33 minutes - 61.2 MB

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we're joined by Quang Bao, owner of 1969 Gallery, a New York based gallery. First, Quang tells us how the gallery continues to operate despite being physically closed. Then, we ask him about demand for younger, emerging artists during the pandemic. Quang also discusses the role of Instagram in the art market, the economics behind a small gallery and online art exhibitions. Lastly, he shares the gallery's upcoming exhibition calendar with us.

Artadia's Carolyn Ramo on artist grants during coronavirus

May 08, 2020 14:54 - 19 minutes - 36.4 MB

In this week's edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, we are joined by Carolyn Ramo, executive director of Artadia, a non-profit organization that provides grants to visual artists. First, Carolyn tells us about Artadia, its purpose and who decides who receives grants that the organization allocates to artists. Then, she shares from her perspective how artists are being impacted financially, creatively and in other ways by the current COVID-19 pandemic. Also, Carolyn tells us about Artist Relief, ...

The New York Times' Robin Pogrebin on auction houses shifting online during the pandemic

April 30, 2020 17:29 - 16 minutes - 29.3 MB

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Robin Pogrebin, culture report for The New York Times, joins us to discuss how art auction houses are shifting online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. First, Robin provides us with the latest update on when the major May and June auctions will be taking place at Christie's, Sotheby's and Phillips. Then, she discusses the intricacies of their online platforms and how the auctions may be presented to the public. Also, Robin explains why the ...

Petzel Gallery's Friedrich Petzel on operating a gallery during the pandemic

April 21, 2020 00:02 - 17 minutes - 32.8 MB

In this week's edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, we're joined by Friedrich Petzel, founder of Petzel Gallery, to discuss how the gallery is adapting in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. First, Friedrich details the gallery's digital strategy and how important it is during this time when the physical gallery is closed. Then, he shares to what extent the pandemic has slowed sales. Also, Friedrich reveals if previous experiences have any similarity to the current pandemic's impact on the art world...

Reed Smith's Ian Turetsky and Casey Laffey on legal topics during the coronavirus pandemic

April 13, 2020 13:15 - 31 minutes - 58.3 MB

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Ian Turetsky, associate in Reed Smith's Global Commercial Dispute group, and Casey Laffey, vice chair of Reed Smith's Global Commercial Dispute group, join us to discuss force majeure and other legal issues impacting the art world during the coronavirus pandemic. First, Ian and Casey tell us about force majeure, a clause in contracts that frees parties from liability or obligation when an extraordinary event beyond their control occurs, and why...

ARTA's Adam Fields on shipping and logistics during the coronavirus pandemic

April 02, 2020 18:33 - 19 minutes - 35.9 MB

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Adam Fields, founder and CEO of ARTA, the fine art shipping and logistics marketplace, returns to the podcast to update us on the latest during the coronavirus pandemic. First, Adam shares some data regarding the fine art shipping activity on ARTA to illuminate the extent to which the art market has slowed down during the coronavirus pandemic. Then, Adam discusses how several facets of the art world are shifting to the digital space during this...

Barnebys’ Pontus Silfverstolpe on the online art market during the coronavirus pandemic

March 27, 2020 03:01 - 15 minutes - 28.6 MB

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Pontus Silfverstolpe, co-founder of Barnebys, a search engine for art, antiques and collectibles from more than 3,000 auction houses and galleries around the world, joins us to talk about the online art market during the coronavirus pandemic. First, Pontus discusses how the art world has been able to shift to the online space during the pandemic. Then, he identifies trends regarding which types of galleries and auction houses possess digital s...

Richard Polsky on coronavirus' impact on the art market

March 20, 2020 14:24 - 31 minutes - 57.6 MB

In this week's edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Richard Polsky, author, dealer and founder of Richard Polsky Art Authentication joins us to discuss the coronavirus and how it is impacting the art market. First, Richard speaks about the impact the virus has had on the art market, including pushing back the major May auctions. Richard also recalls how the art market responded to the tragic events on 9/11. Then, he identifies some artists he believes are still worth acquiring even during this d...

ArtTactic's Anders Petterson on the TEFAF Art Patronage Report

March 13, 2020 13:35 - 15 minutes - 28.9 MB

In this week's edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Anders Petterson, founder of ArtTactic, joins us to breakdown the recently released TEFAF Art Market Report on art patronage in the 21st century. First, Anders explains why this year's report focuses on art patronage. Then, he shares the history and importance of private art patronage in US and Europe. as public funding diminishes. Also, Anders identifies some of the new models of philanthropy that are being explored in Asia, Africa, the Middle...

The Art Newspaper's Lisa Movius on the coronavirus' impact on the Chinese art scene

March 03, 2020 15:45 - 17 minutes - 32 MB

In this week's edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, we speak with Lisa Movius, a Shanghai based journalist who is the Asia correspondent for The Art Newspaper, about the coronavirus and its impact on the Chinese art scene. First, Lisa provides us with an update on the virus and what the mood is like in China both from a social and economic perspective. Then, she details the lack of activity going on regarding fairs, galleries and museums in China at the moment. Also, Lisa tells us if she is hear...

The Art Newspaper's Margaret Carrigan on Frieze LA and Felix

February 20, 2020 17:34 - 17 minutes - 32 MB

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Margaret Carrigan, deputy art market editor at The Art Newspaper, joins us to help recap and dissect the art fair week in LA, which included Frieze and Felix. First, Margaret identifies some of the major differences in the Los Angeles art fair week between this year and last year's inaugural edition. Then, she explains the uniqueness of Frieze LA and how it compares to other major art fairs. Also, Margaret shares some of the sales highlights fr...