Amanda Lo Iacono – Phillips

Amanda Lo Iacono – Phillips

30 September 2024

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green is joined by Amanda Lo Iacono, Deputy CEO of Phillips. Amanda shares insights into how Phillips is leveraging technology to attract younger collectors and break down traditional barriers within the auction world. They also discuss the current state of the art market as the fall auction season kicks off, including key market trends, the impact of Chinese collectors, and how Phillips is positioning itself against competitors like Christie’s and Sotheby’s. Plus, Amanda highlights some standout sales and events Phillips has lined up for the season.

Alexander Berggruen – Alexander Berggruen

12 September 2024

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green sits down with Alexander Berggruen, founder of Alexander Berggruen Gallery, as the gallery approaches its fifth anniversary. Alex reflects on key lessons learned over the past five years and shares what it’s like to run a gallery in the competitive New York City art scene. In light of the recent Armory Show, he also discusses his strategy behind solo versus group presentations at art fairs. Additionally, they explore the vibrant UK art scene and why Alex has focused on exhibiting UK-based artists in New York. Alex further explains how growing up in a family-run gallery has influenced his approach and why he chose the Upper East Side for his gallery instead of Chelsea or Tribeca.

George Nelson – ARTnews

8 July 2024

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green explores the evolving landscape of the June London auctions, historically a pivotal moment in the art market now witnessing a decline in sales volume. Adam is joined by George Nelson, the UK Reporter for ARTnews, who provides insights into the prevailing mood in London and compares this year’s auction performance to previous years. They discuss Sotheby’s and Christie’s differing strategies, highlight surprising auction results, and identify emerging trends as the art world heads into its summer break.

Anders Petterson – ArtTactic

6 June 2024

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green is joined by Anders Petterson, founder of ArtTactic, to analyze the major May auction results from a data perspective. They discuss the overall performance of the auction season, highlighting the differences across various price levels and the impact of broader economic factors. Adam and Anders delve into the effects of increased liquidity post-pandemic, the changing sentiment in the art market, and the role of speculative bidding, particularly from Chinese collectors. They also explore the significance of ArtTactic’s Resale Analysis Report and other key reports available on ArtTactic.com. Additionally, they emphasize the value of social media in providing a global and diverse perspective on the art market.

Zachary Small – The New York Times

21 May 2024

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we recap the May auction season in New York with Zachary Small, lead art reporter at The New York Times and author of the new book Token Supremacy: The Art of Finance, the Finance of Art, and the Great Crypto Crash of 2022. Zachary shares details about the hacking of Christie’s website and its impact on the auction house’s sales. He also explains why prospective sellers at the high end of the art market were reluctant to participate this season and reveals whether there was a softening in the market for speculative, emerging artists. Additionally, Zachary describes the mood of market participants as they exit this auction season and previews his new book.

Nadja Sayej – Culture Journalist

7 May 2024

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we recap Frieze NY 2024 with culture journalist Nadja Sayej. First, Nadja shares why exhibitors didn’t take as much risks at this year’s fair compared to previous years. Then, she discusses the waning influence of art criticism in the contemporary art world. After, Nadja identifies various aesthetic trends at the fair that were compelling. Also, Nadja reveals the consensus view in the art world on the fair’s atypical venue, The Shed. Lastly, Nadja identifies some of her highlights from a busy art week in New York.

 

Margaret Carrigan – Artnet News

12 March 2024

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we recap the March London auctions with Margaret Carrigan, news editor at Artnet News. First, Margaret clarifies what the market sentiment was like heading into the London auctions. Then, she reveals how the auctions performed on an overall level. After, she identifies some of the key artwork results from the sales. Additionally, she speculates the current mood of the market heading out of the auction season. Lastly, she helps provide an early preview for the major New York May auctions.

Jori Finkel – The New York Times

24 February 2024

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we speak with Jori Finkel, who covers art in L.A. as a regular writer for The New York Times and is also the West Coast Contributing Editor for the Art Newspaper. First, Jori shares with us how the LA art scene feels about the incredible growth it has experienced over the past few years. Then, she identifies the driving forces behind the recent gallery expansion in LA and also reveals if there is any concern about the long term sustainability of these galleries. Also, Jori discusses the positive impact of the increasing population of artists in LA. Additionally, she explains why Frieze week has become the most important week of the year on the LA art calendar. Lastly, she notes a few misconceptions about the LA art scene.

Tim Schneider – The Gray Market

7 February 2024

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re joined by Tim Schneider, the writer behind the Gray Market and the acting art market editor at The Art Newspaper. Tim shares his art market predictions for 2024, which touch on auction sales, fallout from the Israel-Hamas war, Patrick Drahi’s ownership of Sotheby’s, the consolidation of art fairs and AI-powered image generator.

 

Sarah Douglas – ARTnews

13 December 2023

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, we recap Art Basel Miami Beach 2023 with Sarah Douglas, Editor-in-Chief of ARTnews and Art in America. First, Sarah shares what the mood was like at the fair this year and explains why everyone was asking about it during the fair. Then, she identifies some of the most noteworthy sales at this year’s edition of the fair as well as some of the aesthetic trends relating to the art on view. Also, Sarah addresses if Art Basel Miami occurring at the end of the year is having a negative impact on the fair. Lastly, she reveals how market participants are feeling heading into 2024.

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