ArtTactic

Joe Charalambous – TPC Art Finance

Freya Stewart – The Fine Art Group

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re here with Freya Stewart, CEO of art lending at The Fine Art Group, formerly The Fine Art Fund. First, Freya reveals why The Fine Art Group expanded into the art financing sector. Then, she shares some data regarding the level of lending at the firm. Also, Freya speculates why borrowing against your artwork still remains a niche product within the art world. Finally, she touches on their recent acquisition of Falcon Fine Art as well as predicts what the art financing space will look like in the future.

Asher Edelman – Artemus

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re joined by Asher Edelman, a founding member and CEO of Artemus, an art financing and leasing company. First, Asher explains the concept of their sale-leaseback program and how it works. Then, he shares some compelling reasons as to why it’s a preferable route for individuals over simply obtaining loans against your artworks. Also, Asher discusses the current landscape of the art financing space, including where Artemus sits relative to their competitors. Lastly, Asher speculates where the art market may be heading in 2018.

Andrea Danese – Athena Art Finance

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Andrea Danese, CEO and president of Athena Art Finance, speaks to us about Athena’s practices.

Andrea Danese also illuminates on Athena’s position within the art financing space. Andrea tells us how much potential he sees for the nascent art financing industry in the future. Art financing is still a new concept to many, he reveals to what extent clients reach out to Athena.  Andrea explains how Athena directly engaging with individuals. Educating them about their product and the ability to borrow against their collections. After, Andrea walks us through the process of how Athena lends against an artwork.  He also clarifies some of the decisions and processes involved as a lender. Lastly, as the art financing space continues becoming more competitive, Andrea shares with us where he see Athena fitting into this competitive landscape.

Paul Becker – Art Money

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Paul Becker, CEO of Art Money, talks about his new Australian-based firm which offers interest-free loans to art buyers. First, Paul tells us about the inspiration for the concept as well as walks us through how an individual seeks a loan through his company. Then, he talks about the success of other companies throughout the world that offer interest-free loans to art buyers, while pointing out that his firm is for profit, while existing companies are typically government backed entities. Lastly, Paul speculates if his business could be successful in the future in major art markets such as New York or London.

Paul Ress – Right Capital

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Paul Ress, founder and managing director of Right Capital, an art and finance firm, joins us to discuss the art financing landscape. First, Paul identifies some of the most common scenarios in which a collector may borrow against their collection. Then, he touches on the competitive nature of the art financing industry as well as what challenges the industry must overcome in order to continue to grow in the future. Lastly, Paul shares from his experiences to what extent dealers and galleries are receptive to the idea of art lending, especially when they are in need of liquidity.

Paul Ress – Right Capital

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Paul Ress, founder and managing director of Right Capital, an art and finance firm, joins us to discuss the art financing landscape. First, Paul identifies some of the most common scenarios in which a collector may borrow against their collection. Then, he touches on the competitive nature of the art financing industry as well as what challenges the industry must overcome in order to continue to grow in the future. Lastly, Paul shares from his experiences to what extent dealers and galleries are receptive to the idea of art lending, especially when they are in need of liquidity.