Pierre Valentine, Tim Maxwell, Craig Davies, Fionnuala Rogers – PAIAM

Pierre Valentine, Tim Maxwell, Craig Davies, Fionnuala Rogers – PAIAM

25 October 2017

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re joined by four guests, Pierre Valentin, partner at Constantine Cannon, Tim Maxwell, partner at Boodle Hatfield, Craig Davies, partner at Rawlinson & Hunter and Fionnuala Rogers, art law consultant at Constantine Cannon, to discuss Brexit’s impact on the UK art market. Specifically, we look at its potential effect on copyright, artist’s resale right, VAT and the trade of endangered species. Each are contributors to a Brexit memoranda published by PAIAM, Professional Advisors to the International Art Market, a networking platform for professionals in the art market.

Vivienne Chow

12 September 2017

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Vivienne Chow, award-winning journalist and culture critic at Variety, QZ and the South China Morning Post, joins us to discuss her recent article profiling a new generation of Chinese collectors. First, Vivienne shares some of the common qualities among the young Chinese collectors she profiled and explains what is motivating them to travel outside of China to expand their art exposure and education. Then, she explains why auction houses have served as the primary arts educational tool for Chinese collectors and to what extent this is now changing. Lastly, Vivienne considers how the Chinese art scene will be impacted by collectors expanding their collecting habits to beyond Chinese artists.

Rob Sass – Porsche Panorama

1 September 2017

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Rob Sass, editor in chief of Porsche Panorama and contributor to The New York Times, joins us to recap last week’s classic car auctions in Monterey. First, Rob explains the importance of the Monterey auctions as a barometer for the health of the classic car market. Then, he recaps some of the major takeaways from the sales and where the classic car market stands at this moment. Also, Rob talks about the expansion of the collector base over the past few years and he touches on if insiders are concerned that autonomous vehicles may negatively impact the future of the classic car market.

Lisanne Skyler – Brillo Box (3¢ OFF)

20 July 2017

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re joined by Lisanne Skyler, writer and director of Brillo Box (3¢ OFF), a documentary film following an Andy Warhol Brillo Box sculpture as it makes its way from her family’s living room to the auction block at Christie’s. The film debuts on HBO on August 7th at 10 PM ET. First, Lisanne shares with us what kind of collectors her parents were to purchase the artwork in 1969 for $1,000 at a time when nearly the entire art world was critical of Warhol’s new sculptures. Then, she tells us how many people foresaw Warhol’s importance and eventual legacy in the 1970’s when her parents sold the artwork. Also, Lisanne reveals why she believes the Brillo Box sculpture is such an important work in not only Warhol’s oeuvre but also in American pop art. Lastly, she recounts her parents’ emotions when they saw the Brillo Box sell at Christie’s for $3 million.

Anny Shaw – The Art Newspaper

7 July 2017

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Anny Shaw, UK correspondent and art market reporter for The Art Newspaper, joins us to recap last week’s post-war and contemporary auctions in London. First, Anny discusses how Christie’s absence from the June sales impacted the makeup of the other auction houses’ sales as well as the sentiment heading into the week. Then, she details Sotheby’s performance and more interestingly the successes of Phillips and Bonham’s sales. Further, Anny speculates what the future looks like for the auction calendar in June.

Robin Pogrebin – The New York Times

28 June 2017

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Robin Pogrebin, culture reporter for The New York Times, joins us to discuss the recent phenomenon of an increasing number of small and mid size galleries closing in the US. First, Robin identifies art fairs, social media and mega galleries as the major reasons why this trend is occurring at this time. Also, Robin speculates if this pattern is temporary or if a shift in the way art transactions occur is responsible. Then. she explains why social media hasn’t helped small and mid size galleries as much as they anticipated. Lastly, Robin reveals what typically happens to artists represented by these now closed galleries.

Judd Tully – Art + Auction Magazine

24 June 2017

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Judd Tully, editor at large of Art + Auction Magazine, joins us to recap Art Basel. First, Judd lists the reasons behind the extremely positive reception to this year’s fair. Then, Judd reveals what we learned about the state of the art market as a result of the reported sales at Art Basel. Also, he discusses the growing difference in pricing at Art Basel between blue chip art and primary market material. Lastly, Judd discusses the extent to which artworks from the big winners in the May auctions, such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, were on display at this edition of Art Basel.

Kelly Crow – The Wall Street Journal

26 May 2017

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Kelly Crow, art market reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins us to analyze the results of last week’s major NY post-war and contemporary auctions. First, Kelly compares billionaire Yusaku Maezawa, the winner of the record setting Jean-Michel Basquiat painting that sold at Sotheby’s for $110.5 million, to other prominent art collectors. Then, she provides some perspective on where the Basquiat market is at the moment following that monumental sale. More broadly, Kelly shares some of the major takeaways from the sales according to market insiders. Lastly, she speculates if prospective sellers will have more confidence selling at auction in the near future as a result of these successful sales.

Lisa Schiff – SFA Advisory

11 May 2017

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re joined by New York-based art advisor and founder of SFA Art Advisory, Lisa Schiff. First, Lisa shares her impressions from last week’s TEFAF and Frieze fairs in New York. Then, she gives her thoughts on how strong the art market is at the moment. Also, Lisa explains why private sales are up at the expense of auction houses. Lastly, Lisa shares her thoughts on artworks she’s closely following that are upcoming at auction next week which are also featured in ArtTactic’s ArtForecaster May competition. These include artworks by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Christopher Wool, Donald Judd, Bruce Nauman and Joan Mitchell.

Kenny Schachter

10 May 2017

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, dealer and author Kenny Schachter, speaks with us about the upcoming May major post-war and contemporary auctions. First, Kenny reflects on the zombie formalist movement and shares with us what trends people in the market are speaking about most frequently at the moment. Then, he describes current market conditions and where he foresees the marketing heading in the near-term. After, Kenny shares insights and predicts prices for artworks he’s closely following that are upcoming at auction which are also featured in ArtTactic’s ArtForecaster May competition. These includes artworks by: Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Bruce Nauman, Rudolf Stingel, Christopher Wool, Marcel Duchamp, Mark Grotjahn, Jonas Wood, Richard Prince and Peter Doig.

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