Stephen McCoubrey and Johan Jervoe – UBS

UBS art collection

Stephen McCoubrey and Johan Jervoe – UBS

14 January 2016
In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, we speak with Stephen McCoubrey, Curator for the UBS art collection, and Johan Jervoe, group chief marketing officer at UBS

First, Stephen McCoubrey and Johan Jervoe discuss UBS’ strategy as to what and how they acquire artworks for the UBS Art Collection. Then, they reveal the extent of the relationship between UBS employees and the company’s art collection. Also, Stephen and Johan share some of the major benefits of UBS sponsoring Art Basel. Lastly, they explain the motivation behind their recent commissioned photographs by Annie Leibovitz.

Joe Elliot

Joe Elliot – Artlogic

8 January 2016
In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Joe Elliot, director of sales and marketing at Artlogic

Joe Elliot joins us to talk about some of the technological trends in the art market today. First, Joe tells us how technologically advanced both blue chip and emerging art galleries are at the moment. Then, he explains how galleries presently view the importance of eCommerce as a selling platform. Also, Joe discusses how collectors are benefitting from technological innovation in the art world over the past few years. Lastly, Joe explains how Artlogic plays into the technology discussion within the art world.

Baiqu Gonkar

Baiqu Gonkar – Art Represent

20 December 2015
In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we chat with Baiqu Gonkar.

Baiqu Gonkar is the founder of Art Represent.  Art Represent is a commercial platform conceived to promote, sell and exhibit artworks by artists impacted by conflict and social upheaval.

First, Baiqu shares how Art Represent aids artists who are affected by conflict. Then, she describes the commonality she witnesses across the artists with which she has worked.  This both in terms of how their art helped them survive and ultimately flee these conflicts. Also, Baiqu discusses how an art scene is transformed when conflict infects a region.

Kenneth Schlenker

Kenneth Schlenker – ArtList

2 December 2015
In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast we chat with Kenneth Schlenker.

Kenneth Schlenker is co-founder and CEO of ArtList, a startup online private art sales website. First, Kenneth tells us how they are effectively utilising Instagram to attract collectors to their site. Then, he explains why he believes a bubble has emerged in the art e-commerce sector of the art market. Also, Kenneth tells us how he feels about ArtList selling artworks by younger, emerging artists. Lastly, Kenneth talks about the challenges ArtList and other art eCommerce sites face if they wish to flourish in the long-term.

Richard Polsky – Polsky’s Andy Warhol Authentication Service

30 October 2015

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Richard Polsky, returns to the pocdast to talk with us about his new venture, Polsky’s Andy Warhol Art Authentication Service. First, Richard talks about the role the Warhol authentication committee played in the art world and the value it brought to collectors and the art market when it was in existence. Then, he speculates why no entities thus far have attempted to authenticate Warhol works and why he believes with his credentials and experiences with Warhol he’s the right person to establish a Warhol authentication business. Lastly, Richard shares his strategy as to how he can grow his business so his authenticity service is recognized and respected throughout the art world.

David Gryn – Daata Editions

16 October 2015

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re joined by David Gryn, founder of Daata Editions, an online platform for the sale of artist commissioned video, sound and web art editions. First, David tells us about the background of Daata Editions and how collectors can consume and enjoy this digital art. Then, he details some of the artists he has worked with thus far and how they responded to working on such a unique concept. Also, David shares why he believes digital art is still not in the mainstream of art collecting and what needs to transpire in order for it to grow in popularity.

Daniel Crouch – Daniel Crouch Rare Books

11 October 2015

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Daniel Crouch, founder of Daniel Crouch Rare Books, joins us to talk about the rare books and maps market. First, Daniel tells us about the industry’s growth over the past five years and he it compares to the surge in the art market. Then, he reveals to what extent collectors from emerging economies are actively participating in this industry. Also, Daniel shares how lat year he became the first rare books and maps dealer to have a booth at Frieze Masters and to what extent there was crossover between his clients and

Philip Mould – Philip Mould & Company

28 September 2015

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re joined by Philip Mould, founder of Philip Mould & Company, a leading gallery in London, to talk about British and Old Masters art. First, Philip reveals to us what strengths and weaknesses he sees in the Old Masters market at the moment. Then, he talks about what galleries and auction houses can actively do to encourage younger collectors to show a greater interest in older British art, which is predominately collected by older collectors. Also, Philip touches on the proliferation of fakes and frauds in the art market, a topic he has covered extensively. 

 

Daniel Khazeni-Rad – Financial Tribune

20 September 2015

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we chat with Daniel Khazeni-Rad, editor at the Financial Tribune and Associate at Aun Iranian Art Foundation. First, Daniel tells us about the contemporary art infrastructure in Iran and how it compares to more established art worlds such as in the US and Europe. Then, he explains how multiple sanctions on Iran have impacted the local art scene and speculates how it will respond to these sanctions being removed. Lastly, Daniel discusses to what extent the government is involved in the promotion of contemporary art throughout the country.

Dirk Herzer – ARTBUTLER

3 September 2015

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Dirk Herzer, founder and CEO of ARTBUTLER, speaks with us about their software solutions company for galleries, artists and collectors. First, Dirk describes some of the biggest technological challenges he believes galleries are still facing and how his software enables them to overcome these. Then, he explains how ARTBUTLER differentiates itself from competing software companies specializing in the art world. Also, Dirk reveals why an increasing number of artists are utilizing software solutions to manage the artworks they create. Lastly, Dirk speculates on where he believes the art world may be headed in the next five years from a technological perspective.

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