Katya Kazakina – Bloomberg News

Katya Kazakina – Bloomberg News

22 November 2017

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Katya Kazakina, art market reporter for Bloomberg News, joins us to recap last week’s major auctions in New York. First, Katya dissects the sale of Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi, which sold for $450 million at Christie’s, including expectations leading up to the sale and certain critics calling into question the authenticity of the artwork, and then what it was like to be in the auction room during the sale of the work as well as art market insiders’ initial responses to the sale. Then, Katya identifies several reasons why the market is feeling optimistic after the buoyant auctions, including the increased presence of Asian collectors participating in the sales. Also, she discusses that while abstract art created by emerging artists performed very well over the past few years at auction, we are seeing an increasing number of figurative artworks by emerging artists doing well at auction, including Shara Hughes, Kon Trubkovich, Katherine Bernhardt, Lesley Vance and Nicole Eisenman.

Don Thompson – The Orange Balloon Dog: Bubbles, Turmoil and Avarice in the Contemporary Art Market

13 November 2017

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Don Thompson, economist and professor of marketing and strategy at the Schulich School of Business at York University in Toronto, joins us to discuss his brand new book, The Orange Balloon Dog: Bubbles, Turmoil and Avarice in the Contemporary Art Market. First, Don discusses the significance of Jeff Koons’ Orange Balloon Dog, which appears in the title of his book, and why the sale of it exemplifies some of the key concepts in his book. Then, he discusses the idea of nudging, a behavioral science concept made famous by Richard Thaler, and how it manifests itself in the art market. Also, Don explains why he believes a bubble is brewing in the current contemporary art market. Lastly, Don speaks with us on the significance of the Leonardo da Vinci Salvator Mundi painting upcoming for auction this week in Christie’s Post-War and Contemporary sale.

Galerie Perrotin – Valentine Blondel

2 November 2017

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re joined by Valentine Blondel, director at Galerie Perrotin. First, Valentine talks about the gallery’s move to the Lower East Side in Manhattan and why they were drawn to that area over other neighborhoods in New York City. Then, she discusses the gallery’s strategy for the Asian art market, which includes spaces in Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul. Also, Valentine addresses the gallery’s responsibility when artworks by their artists appear at auction and she offers advice for new collectors on how to build a successful collection.

Pierre Valentine, Tim Maxwell, Craig Davies, Fionnuala Rogers – PAIAM

25 October 2017

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re joined by four guests, Pierre Valentin, partner at Constantine Cannon, Tim Maxwell, partner at Boodle Hatfield, Craig Davies, partner at Rawlinson & Hunter and Fionnuala Rogers, art law consultant at Constantine Cannon, to discuss Brexit’s impact on the UK art market. Specifically, we look at its potential effect on copyright, artist’s resale right, VAT and the trade of endangered species. Each are contributors to a Brexit memoranda published by PAIAM, Professional Advisors to the International Art Market, a networking platform for professionals in the art market.

Vivienne Chow

12 September 2017

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Vivienne Chow, award-winning journalist and culture critic at Variety, QZ and the South China Morning Post, joins us to discuss her recent article profiling a new generation of Chinese collectors. First, Vivienne shares some of the common qualities among the young Chinese collectors she profiled and explains what is motivating them to travel outside of China to expand their art exposure and education. Then, she explains why auction houses have served as the primary arts educational tool for Chinese collectors and to what extent this is now changing. Lastly, Vivienne considers how the Chinese art scene will be impacted by collectors expanding their collecting habits to beyond Chinese artists.

Rob Sass – Porsche Panorama

1 September 2017

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Rob Sass, editor in chief of Porsche Panorama and contributor to The New York Times, joins us to recap last week’s classic car auctions in Monterey. First, Rob explains the importance of the Monterey auctions as a barometer for the health of the classic car market. Then, he recaps some of the major takeaways from the sales and where the classic car market stands at this moment. Also, Rob talks about the expansion of the collector base over the past few years and he touches on if insiders are concerned that autonomous vehicles may negatively impact the future of the classic car market.

Lisanne Skyler – Brillo Box (3¢ OFF)

20 July 2017

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re joined by Lisanne Skyler, writer and director of Brillo Box (3¢ OFF), a documentary film following an Andy Warhol Brillo Box sculpture as it makes its way from her family’s living room to the auction block at Christie’s. The film debuts on HBO on August 7th at 10 PM ET. First, Lisanne shares with us what kind of collectors her parents were to purchase the artwork in 1969 for $1,000 at a time when nearly the entire art world was critical of Warhol’s new sculptures. Then, she tells us how many people foresaw Warhol’s importance and eventual legacy in the 1970’s when her parents sold the artwork. Also, Lisanne reveals why she believes the Brillo Box sculpture is such an important work in not only Warhol’s oeuvre but also in American pop art. Lastly, she recounts her parents’ emotions when they saw the Brillo Box sell at Christie’s for $3 million.

Anny Shaw – The Art Newspaper

7 July 2017

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Anny Shaw, UK correspondent and art market reporter for The Art Newspaper, joins us to recap last week’s post-war and contemporary auctions in London. First, Anny discusses how Christie’s absence from the June sales impacted the makeup of the other auction houses’ sales as well as the sentiment heading into the week. Then, she details Sotheby’s performance and more interestingly the successes of Phillips and Bonham’s sales. Further, Anny speculates what the future looks like for the auction calendar in June.

Robin Pogrebin – The New York Times

28 June 2017

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Robin Pogrebin, culture reporter for The New York Times, joins us to discuss the recent phenomenon of an increasing number of small and mid size galleries closing in the US. First, Robin identifies art fairs, social media and mega galleries as the major reasons why this trend is occurring at this time. Also, Robin speculates if this pattern is temporary or if a shift in the way art transactions occur is responsible. Then. she explains why social media hasn’t helped small and mid size galleries as much as they anticipated. Lastly, Robin reveals what typically happens to artists represented by these now closed galleries.

Judd Tully – Art + Auction Magazine

24 June 2017

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Judd Tully, editor at large of Art + Auction Magazine, joins us to recap Art Basel. First, Judd lists the reasons behind the extremely positive reception to this year’s fair. Then, Judd reveals what we learned about the state of the art market as a result of the reported sales at Art Basel. Also, he discusses the growing difference in pricing at Art Basel between blue chip art and primary market material. Lastly, Judd discusses the extent to which artworks from the big winners in the May auctions, such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, were on display at this edition of Art Basel.

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