Andy St. Louis – Seoul Art Friend

Andy St. Louis – Seoul Art Friend

23 August 2024

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green speaks with Seoul-based art critic Andy St. Louis, founder of Seoul Art Friend and author of Future Present: Contemporary Korean Art. As Frieze Seoul approaches its third edition, Adam and Andy explore the fair’s growing influence in the Korean art scene and how it has attracted global attention, especially from U.S. and European galleries. They also discuss the complexities of scheduling conflicts with the Armory Show in New York and the impact on international collectors. Andy shares insights on how certain galleries have successfully integrated into Seoul’s art community and the current state of collecting in Korea. Finally, they dive into Andy’s new book, which is the first English-language survey of millennial contemporary Korean artists, and reflect on why these artists haven’t received as much global recognition despite Korea’s rising presence in the art market.

Aparajita Jain – Nature Morte

29 July 2024

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green explores the contemporary Indian art scene with Aparajita Jain, director of Nature Morte and founder of the Saat Saath Arts Foundation. We discuss the evolution of the Indian art market, from its global exposure in the early 2000s to the recent changes post-COVID. Aparajita provides insights into the current state of the contemporary Indian art market and the exposure of Indian artists globally. We also explore the interest of young collectors in contemporary Indian art and the role of philanthropy in supporting the arts in India. Aparajita shares her perspectives on the challenges and opportunities for the Indian art scene in the coming years.

Dexter Wimberly – Hayama Artist Residency

18 July 2024

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green is joined by Dexter Wimberly, the founder and director of the Hayama Artist Residency in Japan. Adam and Dexter delve into Dexter’s journey to Japan and his motivations for establishing the Hayama Artist Residency. They discuss the residency’s rapid growth and increasing popularity, highlighted by the impressive number of applicants this past year. Adam shares insights from his experience on the artist selection committee, and they explore what sets the Hayama Artist Residency apart from others. Dexter explains how his residency provides unique support to artists, making it a standout in the increasingly crowded field of artist residencies. The conversation also touches on the contemporary art scene in Japan, its recent developments, and the growing interest from galleries and art fairs. Dexter offers his perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the Japanese contemporary art scene and where he sees it heading in the coming years.

Lisa Movius – The Art Newspaper

1 April 2024

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast we recap this year’s edition of Art Basel Hong Kong with Lisa Movius, China bureau chief at The Art Newspaper. First, Lisa explains why this year’s fair was a make-or-break one for the Hong Kong art world. Then she reveals the broader health of the Chinese economy and how it is impacting local collectors’ collecting habits. After, Lisa provides her takeaways from Art Basel Hong Kong and shares why so many young Asian collectors were present this year. Lastly, Lisa speculates how the remaining of the year will go for the Chinese art market.

Magnus Renfrew – ART SG

8 January 2024

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we preview this year’s edition of ART SG with Magnus Renfrew, co-founder of the fair. First, Magnus identifies some of the primary reasons for the surge in interest in Singapore from the art world. Then, he compares Singapore’s art ecosystem to some other flourishing regions in Asia. Also, Magnus discusses exhibitors’ different strategies for ART SG as well as their approach to Singapore. Further, he clarifies how exhibiting galleries are feeling about the art market as we begin 2024.

Rebecca Anne Proctor – Art in Saudi Arabia: A New Creative Economy?

2 December 2023

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we discuss the developing art market in Saudi Arabia with Rebecca Anne Proctor, author of the new book Art in Saudi Arabia: A New Creative Economy?. First, Rebecca explains Saudi Arabia’s Kingdom’s Vision 2030 strategy and how the development of its local art scene plays a big part of it. Then, she shares what the contemporary art scene in Saudi Arabia was like before the Kingdom’s Vision initiative and how much it has changed since then. Also, Rebecca reveals how the international art community has responded to Saudi Arabia’s desire to play a larger role in the contemporary art world and if it has faced strong criticism such as we saw with the Saudi Arabia’s involvement in the LIV Golf tour. Lastly, Rebecca predicts how the art scene in Saudi Arabia will look in 5-10 years from today.

Andy St. Louis – Seoul Art Friend

18 September 2023

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast we discuss last week’s Frieze Seoul with Andy St. Louis, a Seoul-based art critic and founder of Seoul Art Friend, an online platform dedicated to promoting contemporary Korean art. First, Andy shares the mood of the contemporary art market in Seoul leading up to Frieze Seoul. Then, he reveals if there was any negative impact to this year’s Frieze Seoul due to it occurring at the same time as The Armory Show in New York. After, Andy reveals how sales were at this year’s Frieze Seoul as well as how the fair compared to last year’s inaugural edition. Lastly, Andy speaks on the strengthening relationships between Korean collectors and foreign galleries in large part due to the presence of the fair.

 

Yue Minjun – Artist

20 August 2023

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast we speak with artist Yue Minjun about the recent release of his first NFT, on LiveArt’s platform. First, Yue reveals why he decided to release an NFT. Then, he explains the differences in the process of making an NFT versus a more traditional artwork. Also, Yue shares why an important aspect of making an NFT was introducing his art to a younger generation of art collectors and enthusiasts. After, he gives his thoughts on the current NFT space and where he thinks it is headed in the future. Lastly, Yue answers if he will make more NFTs in the future.

 

Arun Kakar – Artsy

17 July 2023

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast we recap the inaugural edition of Tokyo Gendai with Arun Kakar, art market editor at Artsy. First, Arun shares the origins of the fair and also describes the present contemporary art scene in Tokyo. Then, he identifies the motivations for why so many US and European based galleries participated in the fair. Also, Arun recaps the overall sales at the fair and identifies some of the highlights. Lastly, he describes how collectors and galleries felt about the future outlook of the fair.

Lisa Movius – The Art Newspaper

29 March 2023

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Lisa Movius, the China Bureau Chief and Asia Correspondent for The Art Newspaper, joins us to recap this year’s edition of Art Basel Hong Kong. First, Lisa shares expectations from the local art scene ahead of this iteration of the fair. Then, she shares what the ambience was like, being the first COVID restriction free edition of the fair since pre-pandemic. Also, Lisa recaps the overall sales at the fair this year and how much the local economy and politics had an impact. After, Lisa reveals if other Asian art hubs are catching up to Hong Kong. Finally, she explains to what extent mainland China’s art scene is back to normal compared to Hong Kong.

 

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