ArtTactic

Annika Erikson – Articheck

1 April 2015

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re joined by Annika Erikson, founder and CEO of Articheck, a digital platform for condition reports. First, Annika talks about the antiquated condition report process that presently exists within the art world. Then, she discusses how Articheck significantly expedites the time in which it takes to generate a condition report for an artwork. Also, Annika explains why her growing client base includes not only museums but also art galleries, collectors and auction houses.

Adam Fields – Arta

26 March 2015

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast we speak with Adam Fields, founder of the recently launched Arta, an online fine art shipping marketplace. With the globalization of the art market as well as so many new participants joining the marketplace, shipping has become an increasingly important component of the art market and Adam explains how Arta fits in. Then, Adam explains how users can utilize the platform to generate multiple shipping quotes in an Expedia-like experience. Also, he shares with us what it was like pitching the concept to traditional art shippers and how receptive they are to this new technology.

Jordan Schnitzer – Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation

17 March 2015

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast we’re joined by prominent art collector Jordan Schnitzer. The Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation loans artworks from its permanent collection to museums around the country and some of his iconic contemporary prints will be on display in an upcoming exhibition titled “Andy Warhol to Kara Walker: Picturing the Iconic” at the Art Museum of Sonoma County from April 12th to May 25th. In the podcast, Jordan first shares with us why he’s so committed to sharing prints from his collection with other museums and institutions. Then, he tells us to what extent he has witnessed recent technologies impacting printmaking and if it has factored into the proliferation of contemporary art prints. Also, Jordan compares the current state of the contemporary print market to where it was when he first began collecting and explains why the print market is a great area to focus on for beginning collectors.

Charlotte Burns – The Art Newspaper

12 March 2015

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Charlotte Burns, US News, Market and Business Editor at The Art Newspaper, returns to the podcast to recap Armory Week in New York City. In the recent past, the Armory Show began to take a backseat to some of the other art fairs in the world, but it has since made a resurgence as Charlotte explains its “quiet rehabilitation”. Then, Charlotte relays the type of art on view at the fair this year as well as what sold well. Also, she touches on the growing presence of Instagram within the art world and explains how different galleries and collectors are utilzing the platform. Finally, Charlotte tells us how confident the market remains despite some concern in the broader economy.

Chris Marinello – Art Recovery Group

22 February 2015

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Chris Marinello, CEO of Art Recovery Group, joins us to discuss the fascinating topic of art theft. First, Chris walks us through how Art Recovery can help an individual or group who has had an artwork stolen, from searching the marketplace to try to locate the work to negotiating a resolution based on the strength of the claim. Then, he speculates if art thefts are occurring more or less frequently than in previous decades. Lastly, Chris tells us about their newly developed database, Art Claim, and how the art world can utilize it to do due diligence to make sure there are no title issues before acquiring an artwork.

Mary Lane – The Wall Street Journal

18 February 2015

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Mary Lane, the Wall Street Journal’s European art reporter, recaps last week’s London Contemporary auctions with us. First, Mary shares how the market viewed the auctions and if they passed the first test of 2015. Then, she reveals to what extent the declining Euro impacted Europeans’ activities in the sales as well as if non-European bidders utilized their stronger currencies. Also, with Gerhard Richter being the winner of the week, Mary summarizes his interesting market performance over the past two decades. Lastly, Mary answers if market participants are beginning to feel fatigue over the constantly rotation door of new, emerging artists to appear on the auction block.

Kenny Schachter

10 February 2015

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, dealer, curator and writer Kenny Schachter returns to the studio to preview this week’s Post-War and Contemporary auctions in London. First, Kenny tells us how much buzz there is surrounding the upcoming sales, which will serve as the first market test in 2015. Then, he speculates the extent to which the falling Euro will impact not only who ends up buying art in these sales but also for the foreseeable future. Afterwards, Kenny breaks down artworks up for auction this week by Hurvin Anderson, Sterling Ruby, Gerhard Richter, Oscar Murillo, Ai Weiwei and Tauba Auerbach.

Bernadine Brocker – Vastari

27 January 2015

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Bernadine Brocker, CEO of Vastari, returns to the podcast to update us on the growth of her company, focused on connecting collectors and museum curators for exhibitions. First, Bernadine shares some of the most recent success stories in which she was able to connect collectors and museum curators with an artwork ending up in a museum show. Then, she discusses how the company has grown since we originally had her on the podcast a few years ago, including the introduction of a new product enabling museums to more easily communicate regarding potential multi-location museum shows. Lastly, Bernadine identifies some of the challenges the three-year old company faces moving forward.

Neha Kirpal – India Art Fair

21 January 2015

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast we’re here with Neha Kirpal, founder and director of the India Art Fair, ahead of this year’s fair, occurring Jan 29th – Feb 1st. First, Neha previews this upcoming fair by telling us about the quality of art we can expect to see on display as well as the evolving Indian collector base who will be visiting and buying at the fair. Then, she discusses how the past art market downturn actually benefited the Indian art market as it weeded out highly speculative investors from the marketplace. Lastly, Neha talks about the developing art market infrastructure in India and identifies some areas that could be improved in order for living Indian artists to feel even more supported locally.

Pierre Naquin – A&F Markets

14 January 2015

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Pierre Naquin, founder of A&F Markets and editor of the new book, Art and Taxation for the Global Collector, joins us to talk about his new book. First, Pierre discusses some of the key differences in taxes related to art held in different, prominent countries in the world. Then, he touches on a number of key topics related to taxes and the art market, including why collectors and art professionals are finalliy utilizing freeports to a great extent as well as which countries impose the most and the least taxes on art collectors.