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.

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.

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.

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.

 

Behind The Report: Auction Analysis New York Marquee Evening Auctions – November 2023

20 November 2023

In this edition of Behind The Report, Adam Green previews our Auction Analysis: New York Marquee Evening Auctions – November 2023 report, in which we present an in-depth comparative analysis of the Impressionist, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary art evening sales at Sotheby’s, Christie’s, and Phillips in New York in November 2023.

Daniel Cassady – ARTnews

2 November 2023

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast we preview this month’s major New York auctions with Daniel Cassady, art business reporter for ARTnews. First, Daniel identifies some of the indicators that the art market is softening heading into the auctions. Then, he answers if the sales will be the biggest test for the art market since the pandemic. After, Daniel discusses some of the major estates and artworks heading to auction this month. Lastly, Daniel speaks about Art Basel Miami, the last major art market event of the year.

Robert Kennan – Phillips

22 June 2023

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Robert Kennan, head of editions Europe at Phillips auction house, joins us to chat about the editions market. First, Robert shares how much the editions market has grown over the past few years and explains why. Then, he discusses the different types of print collectors and to what extent it serves an entryway for collecting art. Also, Robert identifies some of the trending rising and established artists in the editions market today. Lastly, he gives some advice to new collectors on how to best begin a print collection.

Judd Tully – Independent Arts Journalist

24 May 2023

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re joined by Judd Tully, an independent arts journalist who contributes regularly to The Art Newspaper, to help us recap last week’s major New York post-war & contemporary auctions. First, Judd helps us put last week’s NY auctions in perspective given the weak results. Then, he identifies certain artists and price points that performed better than others. After, Judd shares how insiders reacted to the auction results. Also, he speculates what comes next after a soft sales season like we just experienced. Lastly, looking forward, Judd identifies some of the next major events in the art world he will be observing to see how the market performs.

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