Arun Kakar – Artsy

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.

Naomi Rea – Artnet News

28 June 2023

In this week’s episode of the podcast, we recap Art Basel with Naomi Rea, global news editor at Artnet News. First, Naomi speaks about Art Basel being the most important fair in the world and answers if its relevance has diminished at all with the extremely busy art fair schedule. Then, she identifies what types of art sold well at the fair versus art that was slower to sell. Also, Naomi reveals the consensus takeaway regarding where the market sentiment is following the conclusion of the fair. Additionally, she comments on rising primary prices for emerging artists and its impact on demand for their work.

Tony Karman – EXPO Chicago

6 April 2023

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Tony Karman, director of EXPO Chicago, joins us to preview this year’s edition of the fair. First, Tony shares what makes EXPO Chicago unique compared to other art fairs. Then, he explains why it is so integral to have fairs in cities outside of New York and LA. Also, Tony discusses the growing art scene in Chicago and what makes it special. Lastly, he previews some of the highlights of this year’s upcoming 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.

 

James Cope – AND NOW

13 March 2023

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast we’re joined by James Cope, owner of AND NOW, a contemporary art gallery based in Dallas, Texas, and founder of the Dallas Invitational, a brand new art fair launching next month in Dallas. First, James tells us how the idea originated to establish a fair in Dallas. Then, he explains what visitor can expect at the inaugural edition located in the Fairmont Hotel. Also, James discusses the mix of galleries he invited to participate in the inaugural fair and why he landed on these galleries. After, James details some of the main reasons for the increasing buzz about Dallas’ art scene. Lastly, James lets us know if he is thinking about expanding the size of the fair next year.

Benjamin Sutton – The Art Newspaper

22 February 2023

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast we’re joined by Benjamin Sutton, editor for the Americas at The Art Newspaper, to help us recap last week’s fairs in Los Angeles. First, Ben addresses Frieze LA’s change in venue this year and what visitors thought of the new location. Then, he highlights some of the major sales from the fair. Also, Ben summarizes how sales were overall at the fair and what the mood was like for the first major test for the art market in 2023. Further, he discusses how much the LA art scene has grown over the last few years. And lastly, he identifies some of the topics art insiders were discussing at the fair.

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.

 

Elena Zavelev and Andrea Steuer – CADAF

14 December 2022

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we catch up with Elena Zavelev and Andrea Steuer, co-founders at CADAF, Crypto and Digital Art Fair. First, they share to the extent CADAF has changed since the NFT boom. Then, Elena and Andrea identify some of the exciting artists in the digital art space that are either garnering significant commercial success or important curatorial support. Also, they explain how they are educating digital art collectors on how to properly display their art. After, Elena and Andrea discuss how the declining crypto market is impacting digital art. Lastly, they offer advice to new collectors on how to build a digital art collection.

 

Nate Freeman – Vanity Fair

8 December 2022

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Nate Freeman, art columnist for Vanity Fair, joins us to recap this year’s edition of Art Basel Miami Beach. First, Nate shares the consensus he gathered on the quality of art at this year’s fair as well as the mood pertaining to buying. Then, he theorizes why this year was slower than past editions in the recent past. Also, Nate details the history of Art Basel Miami and how the fair ended up in Miami versus other major cities in the US. Then, he shares some of the social highlights of the fair week. And lastly, Nate commentates on where the market stands as we head into 2023.

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.

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