ArtTactic

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green dives into the latest trends shaping the art market with Michael Moses, co-founder of Art Market Consultancy and a pioneer in compiling repeat sales auction data. Michael shares key insights from the first half of 2024, including factors driving the recent decline in auction prices and the growing supply of art on the market. We explore how increased online-only sales are changing auction dynamics, as well as the role of collector motivation versus auction house capacity in driving supply. Additionally, Michael offers his perspective on correlations between art and other asset classes, the impact of signatures and dates on artwork returns, and what he anticipates for the upcoming major auctions in New York.

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.

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.

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.