Marc Masurovsky – Holocaust Art Restitution Project

Marc Masurovsky – Holocaust Art Restitution Project

16 February 2014

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Marc Masurovsky, historian and co-founder of the Holocaust Art Restitution Project, returns to the podcast to share his insight on the infamous Gurlitt Nazi looted case developing in Germany and Austria. First, Marc shares his initial reaction to the story as well as what he has heard in regard to the latest developments on this story. Then, given the intense scrutiny Germany has come under for the handling of this investigation, Marc explains how this public spotlight will eventually lead to positive developments in the future for restitution cases. Also, Marc puts the Gurlitt incident in perspective with other restitution cases over the past few decades, claiming it is one of the most significant cases in recent history.

Melanie Gerlis – The Art Newspaper

14 January 2014

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Melanie Gerlis, art market editor for The Art Newspaper, returns to the podcast to discuss her newly released book, Art as an Investment? A Survey of Comparative Assets. First, Melanie explains how she examines the concept of art as an investment by comparing it to six other assets, including: gold, equities, wine, private equity, property and the luxury goods industry. On the podcast, she reveals which of the six assets was most similar to art and which was the most different. Ultimately, Melanie concludes that art comes up a bit short as an asset compared to other assets and breaks down for us why that is the case. Finally, she touches on the art investment fund industry, explaining why the niche industry has remained stagnant despite increasing prices in the art market over the past few years.

Mark Rappolt – ArtReview

27 October 2013

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Mark Rappolt, editor of ArtReview, joins us to discuss their recently released Art World Power 100 rankings for 2013. First, Mark reveals that Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the head of the Qatar Museums Authority, own this year’s top spot and explains why she is worthy of this ranking. From a broader perspective, Mark identifies the most noticeable power shift within the art world reflected in his rankings. Also, he touches on some of the notable new entrants to this year’s list and details the increasing presence of non-US and European figures on the list.

Michael Moses – Beautiful Asset Advisors

3 October 2013

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Professor Michael Moses, co-founder of Beautiful Asset Advisors and the Mei Moses Index, returns to the podcast to update us on the state of the art market as we head into autumn. First, Michael touches on the flat performance of the overall art market through the first half of the year, despite attention grabbing, trophy piece headlines throughout the media. While the overall Mei Moses Index is down for the year, Post-War & Contemporary and Asian Art, continue to perform well, up 8% on the year. Also, he details recent trends in the American Paintings and Asian Art segments, while offering insight on why he expects each of their markets to grow in the near-future. Lastly, Michael speculates why Sotheby’s share price has risen over 40% this year, while his index remains relatively flat.

Michael Moses – Beautiful Asset Advisors

3 October 2013

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Professor Michael Moses, co-founder of Beautiful Asset Advisors and the Mei Moses Index, returns to the podcast to update us on the state of the art market as we head into autumn. First, Michael touches on the flat performance of the overall art market through the first half of the year, despite attention grabbing, trophy piece headlines throughout the media. While the overall Mei Moses Index is down for the year, Post-War & Contemporary and Asian Art, continue to perform well, up 8% on the year. Also, he details recent trends in the American Paintings and Asian Art segments, while offering insight on why he expects each of their markets to grow in the near-future. Lastly, Michael speculates why Sotheby’s share price has risen over 40% this year, while his index remains relatively flat.

Henrik Kanekrans – Artworks

2 August 2013

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we speak with, Henrik Kanekrans, founder of Artworks, a Swedish-based business that focuses on the intersection between the arts and business from around the world. First, Henrik tells us about his recently launched quarterly publication, “Artworks”, focused on the relationship between art and business in Nordic Countries. Also, he describes how different this relationship is versus in the United States and the United Kingdom. Henrick then describes the current art scene in Scandinavia and how much it has developed over the past five years. Lastly, shares his efforts focused on the concept of developing the position of chief arts officer at businesses in Sweden.

Marc Masurovsky – Holocaust Art Restitution Project

21 December 2012

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re here with Marc Masurovsky, historian and co-founder of the Holocaust Art Restitution Project. First, Marc shares with us the Holocaust Art Restitution Project’s motivation and efforts as well as its role in restoring World War II looted artworks to their original owners. Then, Marc provides us with an approximation as to the extent of the looting that occurred as well as how many artworks remain at-large. He also addresses how courts handle if an artwork has passed through several different owners since the original theft. Lastly, Marc explains the most common patterns as to how families have successfully proven an artwork once belonged to their family.

 

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David Grosz – Artifex Press

11 November 2012

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re joined by David Grosz, Editor in Chief of Artifex Press, a company dedicated to the publication of digital catalogues raisonnes. First, David details the services Artifex Press will offer as well as describes why the current format of catalogues raisonnes, in book form, is problematic. Also, he explains why the digital format will allow Artifex Press to develop catalogues raisonnes for younger and mid-tier artists. Lastly, David visualizes the layout of how his digital catalogues raisonnes will appear and mentions additional features that will available.

David Grosz – Artifex Press

11 November 2012

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re joined by David Grosz, Editor in Chief of Artifex Press, a company dedicated to the publication of digital catalogues raisonnes. First, David details the services Artifex Press will offer as well as describes why the current format of catalogues raisonnes, in book form, is problematic. Also, he explains why the digital format will allow Artifex Press to develop catalogues raisonnes for younger and mid-tier artists. Lastly, David visualizes the layout of how his digital catalogues raisonnes will appear and mentions additional features that will available.

Yan Walther – Fine Arts Expert Institute

26 October 2012

In this episode of the ArtTactic, we’re joined by Yan Walther, executive director of Fine Arts Expert Institute, based in the Geneva Freeport specializing in the scientific study of artworks. First, Yan explains the technology behind some of the services FAEI offers such as scientific imaging and dating of materials for artworks. Then, he discusses why previously such technologies have been primarily utilized by larger institutions such as museums but have not been available to collectors or galleries. Lastly, Yan elaborates on why FAEI is based in the Geneva Freeport and how beneficial it is to his business.

 

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