Magnus Renfrew – ART SG

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.

 

Enid Tsui – South China Morning Post

30 January 2023

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we chat with Enid Tsui, arts editor at the South China Morning Post. First, they detail the impact of Covid travel restrictions on the art market in Hong Kong and China. Then, they discuss how Chinese collectors have been missed at art events such as fairs and auctions, and how galleries outside of China have not had as much of a presence there. Also, Enid speculates if the recent expansion in the art world in areas within Asia outside of China, such as Singapore and Seoul, is partly due to the government of China as well as Covid travel restrictions. She then gives an update on the art market in Hong Kong and mainland China and whether there is any talk of a potential softening. After, Enid explains the role of private museums in China in terms of serving the broader public within the art ecosystem in China. Lastly, Enid explains why there is high hopes for this year’s edition of Art Basel Hong Kong.

Vivienne Chow – Artnet News

19 January 2023

In this week’s episode of the podcast we speak with Vivienne Chow, correspondent at Artnet News about the burgeoning art scene in Singapore. First, Vivienne explains why the art world is suddenly interested in expansion into Singapore. Then, she compares it to Seoul, another emerging art scene in Asia. After, Vivienne recaps the inaugural edition of Art SG. Also, she discusses collecting trends and identifies some potential obstacles for businesses considering expanding within the region.

 

Tokini Peterside-Schwebig – ART X Lagos

28 November 2022

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we speak with Tokini Peterside-Schwebig, founder of ART X Lagos, the leading art fair in Lagos, Nigeria. First, Tokini tells us about the art scene in Lagos and the incredible growth it has experienced over the past few years. Then, she reveals how much interest artists in Lagos have garnered from galleries and collectors outside of the region. After, she recaps the seventh edition of ART X Lagos which concluded earlier this month and details the level of sales at this year’s fair. Lastly, Tokini identifies some opportunities and challenges for the region moving forward.

Andy St. Louis – Seoul Art Friend

25 August 2022

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we chat 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 how Seoul became a burgeoning contemporary art hub in such a short period of time. Then, he details the the infrastructure of the art market in Seoul and how it compares to other major art markets. Also, Andy speculates why Frieze choose Seoul as the Asian city to host their fair and reveals what locals’ expectations are for the fair. Lastly, he identifies some challenges for the Korean art market moving forward.

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