ArtTactic

Marc Masurovsky – Holocaust Art Restitution Project

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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Yan Walther – Fine Arts Expert Institute

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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Ted Feder – Artists Rights Society

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re joined by Ted Feder, President of the Artists Rights Society, a copyright, licensing, and monitoring organization for visual artists. First, Ted discusses the role of the ARS within the art world as well as the new challenges it is presented with in this digital age. Then, Ted details ARS’ stance on the increasing use of appropriation within Contemporary art. As a staunch supporter of bringing the resale royalty to the US, Ted updates us on the status of his efforts and also responds to some of the arguments used by critics of the royalty.