Noah Horowitz – The Armory Show

Noah Horowitz – The Armory Show

18 March 2014

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Noah Horowitz, executive director of The Armory Show, joins us to recap last week’s contemporary and modern art fair. First, Noah identifies any visual trends on display at the fair, discussing the different kinds of contemporary art presently being made. Then, Noah recaps the pulse of the market at the fair, identifying some prominent sales that occurred. Also, he discusses the increasingly competitive art fair landscape and how the Armory Show has continued to improve different components of the fair to attract prominent collectors, galleries and other art market participants. Finally, from a broader perspective, Noah identifies a few patterns occurring in the contemporary art marketplace that makes him feel good about the overall health of the market, as well as a few activities that give him some pause about the sustainability of the heightened prices and demand we’re witnessing.

Stephanie Dieckvoss – Art 14 London

1 March 2014

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Stephanie Dieckvoss, director of Art 14 London, and Chris Moore, publisher of Randian, join us in a 3-way podcast live from this year’s Art 14 London art fair to discuss how the fair is progressing. First, I ask Stephanie about the emphasis she has placed on having a truly global art fair experience and why it’s so important that they have such a geographically diverse range of exhibitors at the fair. Then, Chris asks Stephanie to touch on some of the success stories thus far at the fair as well as how this year’s version compares to last year’s inaugural edition. Also, Stephanie tells us to what extent collectors from around the world in attendance at the fair are looking beyond their traditional areas of collecting into artworks from other emerging regions.

Georgina Adam – The Art Newspaper

20 February 2014

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Georgina Adam, editor-at-large of the Art Newspaper and columnist at the Financial Times and BBC.com, returns to the podcast to recap last week’s Post-War & Contemporary auctions in London. First, after strong Impressionist & Modern sales the previous week, Georgina tells us if the Post-War & Contemporary auctions performed up to the market’s high expectations. Then, she addresses the “rising stars” of the art market, identifying some of the most noteworthy young artists and how their respective markets held up throughotu the week. Georgina also addresses the increasing negative sentiment persisting in the art market in regard to these art market darlings as well as if a consensus exists in regard to determining which ones will ultimately have staying power in the art world.

Marc Masurovsky – Holocaust Art Restitution Project

16 February 2014

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Marc Masurovsky, historian and co-founder of the Holocaust Art Restitution Project, returns to the podcast to share his insight on the infamous Gurlitt Nazi looted case developing in Germany and Austria. First, Marc shares his initial reaction to the story as well as what he has heard in regard to the latest developments on this story. Then, given the intense scrutiny Germany has come under for the handling of this investigation, Marc explains how this public spotlight will eventually lead to positive developments in the future for restitution cases. Also, Marc puts the Gurlitt incident in perspective with other restitution cases over the past few decades, claiming it is one of the most significant cases in recent history.

Chris Moore – Randian

22 January 2014

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Chris Moore, founder of Randian, the Chinese online art magazine, updates us on the Chinese contemporary art scene. Just coming back from Art Stage Singapore, Chris begins by sharing his experiences from the fair and describes the present art scene in Singapore. Then, he focuses on several facets of the Chinese art market, including identifying some of the significant young Chinese artists who are emerging and explaining why the recent revelation regarding significant questions revolving around Chinese auction houses sales figures isn’t having a significant impact on the Chinese art market within China. Lastly, Chris identifies some key issues facing the Chinese art market in 2014 and previews some upcoming content on Randian.

Melanie Gerlis – The Art Newspaper

14 January 2014

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Melanie Gerlis, art market editor for The Art Newspaper, returns to the podcast to discuss her newly released book, Art as an Investment? A Survey of Comparative Assets. First, Melanie explains how she examines the concept of art as an investment by comparing it to six other assets, including: gold, equities, wine, private equity, property and the luxury goods industry. On the podcast, she reveals which of the six assets was most similar to art and which was the most different. Ultimately, Melanie concludes that art comes up a bit short as an asset compared to other assets and breaks down for us why that is the case. Finally, she touches on the art investment fund industry, explaining why the niche industry has remained stagnant despite increasing prices in the art market over the past few years.

Katya Kazakina – Bloomberg News

30 December 2013

In our final episode of the ArtTactic Podcast in 2013, Katya Kazakina, art market reporter for Bloomberg News, joins us to recap Art Basel Miami as well as review some of the major components of the art market over the past year. First, Katya discusses the mood of the crowd in Miami and also how the primary market performed for emerging artists showcased at satelite fairs throughout the city. Then, she identifies the key storyline in the art market in 2013, the phenomenal performance of the top-end of the post-war and contemporary sector as well as identifying Oscar Murillo as the biggest winner from an artist market perspective. Lastly, Katya previews the art market in 2014, sharing with us some of key areas of the market she will be focused on in the new year.

Judd Tully – Art+Auction

25 November 2013

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Judd Tully, editor at large of Art+Auction Magazine, joins us to recap the Post-War and Contemporary November New York auctions. The sales featured several record-breaking trophy pieces, but with such a small percentage of the art world participating at these price levels, Judd tells us what these high prices reveal about the art market. Then, he touches on the recent trend of very young artists selling well at auction, telling us if this pattern has occurred in previous strong periods in the art market and how market participants are reacting to this trend. Lastly, Judd speculates if the high prices achieved at auction will motivate collectors to sell at Art Basel Miami next month.

Melanie Gerlis – The Art Newspaper

4 November 2013

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Melanie Gerlis, art market editor of The Art Newspaper, returns to recap this year’s Frieze Art Fair as well as the October contemporary auctions in London. As Frieze week continues to grow each year with additional events, Melanie tells us what it’s like to attend several functions and ultimately if Frieze week has grown too large. Then, she dissects this year’s Frieze Art Fair and identifies some of the noticable differences from a year ago. One of the biggest topics presently being discussed is the recent acceleration of several young artists’ markets and Melanie explains if this is a good or bad thing for the health of the art market. She also recaps the October sales, while claiming that most are looking forward to November to assess the sentiment of the marketplace.

 

Melanie Gerlis – The Art Newspaper

4 November 2013

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Melanie Gerlis, art market editor of The Art Newspaper, returns to recap this year’s Frieze Art Fair as well as the October contemporary auctions in London. As Frieze week continues to grow each year with additional events, Melanie tells us what it’s like to attend several functions and ultimately if Frieze week has grown too large. Then, she dissects this year’s Frieze Art Fair and identifies some of the noticable differences from a year ago. One of the biggest topics presently being discussed is the recent acceleration of several young artists’ markets and Melanie explains if this is a good or bad thing for the health of the art market. She also recaps the October sales, while claiming that most are looking forward to November to assess the sentiment of the marketplace.

 

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