Bill Powers – Half Gallery

Bill Powers – Half Gallery

28 August 2024

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green sits down with Bill Powers, owner of Half Gallery, to discuss his forthcoming memoir Glissando and his new book Early 21st Century Art. Bill shares captivating stories from his journey through the art world, including his interactions with renowned artists, gallerists, and critics. We delve into his unique position within the gallery ecosystem, explore why some artists thrive in the market while others don’t, and reflect on his relationships with artists like Rene Ricard. Bill also discusses the dynamics of artists changing galleries, offering his perspective on the increasing consolidation of artists by mega-galleries. Additionally, he provides valuable advice for both collectors and artists, sharing insights on navigating the art world and building successful careers and collections.

Michael Findlay – Portrait of the Art Dealer as a Young Man: New York in the Sixties

12 August 2024

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green interviews Michael Findlay, an esteemed art dealer, director of Acquavella Galleries, and author of the new book, “Portrait of the Art Dealer as a Young Man: New York in the Sixties.” Michael shares fascinating stories from his extensive career in the art world, offering unique insights into the 1960s New York art scene and its evolution. He discusses the art world’s shift from pure appreciation to investment-focused collecting and how different generations engage with impressionist, modern, and contemporary art. Michael also provides valuable advice for art collectors, whether they are just starting or have been collecting for years.

 

Jeffrey Yin – Artsy

5 August 2024

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green speaks with Jeffrey Yin, the newly appointed CEO of Artsy, the leading e-commerce platform for galleries worldwide. They discuss Jeffrey’s primary objectives as he takes on his new role and how he envisions technology advancing Artsy’s mission in the coming years. The conversation delves into the current state of the art market, with Jeffrey sharing insights and data on market trends and potential softening. They also explore the impact of these trends on galleries and collectors, highlighting changing tastes in contemporary art.

Richard Polsky – Richard Polsky Art Authentication

22 July 2024

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green chats with Richard Polsky, author, art dealer, and founder of Richard Polsky Art Authentication. In this episode, Richard discusses the release of Volume 6 of the Andy Warhol catalogue raisonné, detailing the extensive efforts and challenges involved in compiling Warhol’s prolific body of work. He explains the critical role the catalogue plays in the art market, especially for auction houses and private sales. Richard also shares his insights on lesser-known Warhol series, offering advice for new collectors priced out of the major works. Finally, Richard provides an update on his authentication business, highlighting its importance in the art world.

Daniel S. Palmer – SCAD Museum of Art

26 June 2024

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green interviews Daniel S. Palmer, the chief curator at the SCAD Museum of Art, who shares his journey and the unique curatorial strategies of the museum. Daniel discusses how SCAD makes a significant impact locally and nationally, aided by social media’s role in extending their reach. He also explores the growing eagerness of artists to exhibit outside major art hubs, sharing insights from his dialogues with them. The conversation highlights current and upcoming exhibitions, showcasing the museum’s innovative directions.

Carlie Porterfield – The Art Newspaper

21 June 2024

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green recaps Art Basel 2024 with Carlie Porterfield, associate art market editor at The Art Newspaper. Join us as we explore the mood leading up to the fair, the noticeable absence of American collectors, and how the fair’s atmosphere matched or diverged from expectations. Carlie and Adam discuss standout sales and delve into the broader implications of Art Basel’s success and what it might mean for the art market’s future.

David Hurwitz & Ty Cooperman – Hangman

14 June 2024

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green is joined by David Hurwitz, founder and owner of Hangman, and Ty Cooperman, client experience expert at Hangman. They discuss the critical yet often overlooked aspect of fine art logistics, including why shipping costs have increased, the reasons behind significant price variances in shipping quotes, and how to avoid common shipping pitfalls. David and Ty also share insights on the growth of fine art storage services and offer valuable advice on best practices for managing art shipments.

Will Korner – TEFAF

30 May 2024

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Will Korner, head of fairs at TEFAF, joins us to recap this year’s edition of TEFAF NY. First, Will shares his insights on the distinct visitor experience at TEFAF NY, emphasizing its blend of contemporary and historical art, which sets it apart from other fairs in the art circuit. Then, Adam and Will delve into the motivations of contemporary galleries choosing TEFAF over traditional contemporary art fairs. They discuss the strategic reasons behind this choice and how it benefits the galleries. After, the discussion covers TEFAF’s decision to expand from Maastricht to New York and evaluates the success of this expansion. Also, Will highlights some of the standout sales at this year’s TEFAF NY. Finally, Adam and Will compare the experiences at TEFAF Maastricht and TEFAF New York.

 

Jordan Huelskamp – Salon

25 April 2024

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we speak with Jordan Huelskamp, founder of Salon, a member-managed contemporary art collection owned by a decentralized community. First, Jordan explains how Salon technically works and answers what motivated her to found the collection. Then, she shares why certain collectors are attracted to this type of collecting model. After she identifies some of the artists the group has collected thus far. Additionally, she reveals how conversations with galleries have gone when trying to acquire artworks for Salon. Lastly, she forecasts how this model of collecting will evolve in the future.

Daniel Grant – The Business of Being an Artist

15 April 2024

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, we speak with Daniel Grant, freelance journalist and author of The Business of Being an Artist, about the recent rise in gallery closings. First, Daniel identifies some of the noteworthy galleries that have recently closes and elaborates on the reason for their closings. Then, he compare this trend to past surges. After, Daniel shares if insiders foresee more gallery closures in the near future. Lastly, Daniel discusses a gallery closings impact on both artists and collectors.

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