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Richard Polsky (May 17th, 2010)
In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Richard Polsky, San Francisco based art dealer and author of I Bought Andy Warhol and I Sold Andy Warhol (Too Soon), returns to the podcast to discuss last week's major Post-War and Contemporary sales in New York. Richard gives his thoughts on the speedy recovery of the art market as well as the constant battle between private dealers and the auction houses, and why the auction houses have won. Richard also addresses some of the safer bets in the art market while also providing his opinion on the fate of some of the more speculative artists. Lastly, Richard offers some solid advice on buying - using your eyes not your ears. (click image for permalink)
Judd Tully (Feb 16th, 2010)
In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we speak with Judd Tully, Editor at large of Art + Auction. Just back from London, Judd recaps and provides us with the general reaction from last week's major Contemporary auctions, the first of 2010. Judd also discusses to what extent confidence has been renewed in the marketplace, and whether both we should expect auction houses to begin winning more major consignments in the near future and if guarantees may prominently return. Lastly, Judd discusses the limited presence of blue-chip artists Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons in these past Evening sales, and what it says about the makeup of the current art market. (click image for permalink)
Bill Hunt (Feb 8th, 2010)
In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we speak with WM Hunt, known as Bill Hunt, esteemed photography collector and Co-founder of Haster Hunt Kraeutler, a New York City based photography gallery. Bill discusses the significant price increases in contemporary photography over the past five years and how that has re-shaped the contemporary photography market. Then, he addresses the fact that while the photography market has successfully weathered past storms, this downturn was a different story. Also, Bill talks about the trend of generalist contemporary galleries increasingly representing contemporary photographers. Lastly, Bill describes the current sentiment in the contemporary photography market as well as sharing his outlook for the market in 2010. (click image for permalink)
Avi Spira (Nov 17th, 2009)
In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we speak with Avi Spira, Director of the NY based art advisory firm Art Ventures International. Avi breaks down the major Contemporary auctions held last week in New York, beginning with his thoughts on Andy Warhol's "200 One Dollar Bills", which sold at Sotheby's for .7 million, more than triple its high estimate of million. From an overall perspective, Avi tells us what he took away from the auctions in regard to the current state of the overall market as well as how the sales dis compared to insiders' expectations. Avi also touches on the exceptionally high lots-sold rates, the re-emergence of guarantes and his personal expectations for Art Basel Miami Beach. (click image for permalink)
Kenny Schachter (Oct 20th, 2009)
In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we speak with Kenny Schachter, writer, independent curator and owner of Kenny Schachter Rove Gallery in London. Kenny dissects the results of Sotheby's and Christie's first Major Contemporary auctions of the season, which were held last week in London. Further, he provides his overall impressions of the entire week and how he thinks the market looks going forward. Also, Kenny elaborates on an article he wrote in July in the Daily Mail, in which he stated "as an art lover I actually welcome the recession." Finally, Kenny gives us his initial reaction to the inaugural Art & Design Fair, held in London last week, in addition to how the economy has affected the Design industry. (click image for permalink)
Joe La Placa (Sept 24th, 2009)
In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we speak with Joe La Placa, Director of All Visual Arts, a unique, hybrid arts enterprise that is building a collection of artworks produced by the artists they themselves promote and develop. La Placa talks about the advantages of this structure and why he forsees similar types of organizations emerging in the future. In regard to the art market downturn, he discusses how the recession has impacted his collecting strategy. Lastly, La Placa shares with us the inspiration for his upcoming exhibition, The Age of the Marvellous. (click image for permalink)
Richard Polsky (July 9th, 2009)
In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, art dealer and author Richard Polsky rejoins the podcast. Polsky shares his thoughts on the results of the recent Contemporary auctions in London and what they tell us about the state of the art market. Polsky also addresses the curious and fascinating markets of Alexander Calder and Peter Doig, artists who seem to not only been unaffected by the recession but have actually prospered during this time. Lastly, Polsky speculates on what kind of art market activity we should expect during the art market "summer vacation" and if the hiatus is coming at a good time for the art market given where it is in the recovery process. (click image for permalink)
Richard Polsky part 2 (May 13th, 2009)
In part 2 of our interview with art dealer and author Richard Polsky, we ask Richard his opinion on the staying power of prominent artists Richard Prince, Banksy, Cecily Brown and Elizabeth Peyton. Then, Richard discusses the contents of his first book, I Bought Andy Warhol, as well as his upcoming sequel, I Sold Andy Warhol (Too Soon). Included in the discussion, Richard shares an anecdote about a food fight he witnessed at an event in a Los Angeles-based art gallery. (click image for permalink)
Richard Polsky part 1 (May 6th, 2009)
In part 1 of our interview with art dealer and author Richard Polsky, Richard examines the major events that led to the significant decline in the art market. He also addresses the importance of the upcoming May auctions in New York as well the reasons behind the makeup of these sales. Lastly, Richard details the necessary steps that must transpire in the near future in order for the recovery process to begin. (click image for permalink)
