Katya Kazakina – Bloomberg News

Katya Kazakina – Bloomberg News

26 December 2016

In this end of the year episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Katya Kazakina, art market reporter for Bloomberg News, reflects on the major art market events of 2016. First, Katya takes the art market’s contraction (at the auction level in particular) as the major headline of 2016. Next, she identifies Agnes Martin, Yayoi Kusama, Kerry James Marshall, and Harold Ancart as artists who had the best year. Katya also details Instagram’s increasing influence over the past year in terms of how artists are discovered and artworks are sold. Lastly, Katya shares with us how market participants are feeling about the state of the art market as we head into 2017.

Robin Pogrebin

Robin Pogrebin – The New York Times

8 December 2016
In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Robin Pogrebin, culture reporter for The New York Times.

Robin Pogrebin joins us to recap Art Basel Miami Beach. First, Robin discusses how visitors and gallerists felt about the relatively slow pace of the fair this year.  He also identifies some of the reasons why this year wasn’t as expeditious as in the past. Then, she describes the type of artists and artworks that were on display for sale at this year’s fair. Also, Robin touches on the difference between the art world and the art market’s reaction to Trump’s election victory. Lastly, Robin explains the significance of the Rubell collection and the other notable Miami-based private contemporary art collections as tastemakers for the contemporary art world.

Judd Tully

Judd Tully – Art + Auction

23 November 2016
In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Judd Tully.

Judd Tully is editor at large of Art + Auction.  He joins us to recap last week’s major post-war and contemporary sales in New York. First, Judd reveals the mood of the art market just ahead of the auctions, following the US election. He compares the mood to the summer auctions that occurred in London shortly after Brexit. Then, he highlights some of the key takeaways from the auction results and what it indicates for the health of the art market. Also, Judd touches on the sustainability of Adrian Ghenie’s incredible market surge as well as why Phillips’ sale last week was a “breakthrough” for the auction house.

Gareth Harris

Gareth Harris – The Art Newspaper

30 October 2016
In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, we hear from Gareth Harris.

Gareth Harris is chief contributing editor at The Art Newspaper and contributor to the Financial Times. He recaps the French contemporary art fair FIAC and touches on how Brexit may impact the UK art market. First, Gareth outlines some of the major differences between FIAC, which occurred last week in Paris, and Frieze, which took place the preceding week in London. Also, Gareth observed that many American collectors were missing from this year’s edition of FIAC and he speculates on why that was the case. Then, he summarises how the fair did from a sales perspective. Additionally, Gareth identifies some of the major aspects of the UK art market that may be impacted by Brexit. He also examines if/how participants in the market are preparing in any way for the eventual exit from the EU.

Mark Rappolt

Mark Rappolt – ArtReview

26 October 2016
Mark Rappolt, editor-in-chief of ArtReview, joins us to discuss their annual Power 100.

Mark Rappolt explains how the annual ranking presents this year’s most influential people in the contemporary art world. The ranking started in 2002. The first edition ranked Charles Saatchi and Francois Pinault in the top two positions. In this interview, Mark reveals why Hans Ulrich Obrist was awarded  the top spot in 2016. He also discusses what story this year’s list reveals; in terms of where the most influence currently lies in the art world. Finally, Mark identifies which individuals experienced the greatest rise in the rankings from last year. He touches on some of the geographical trends in the rankings over the past few years.

Nicholas Forrest – ARTINFO

13 October 2016

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Nicholas Forrest, Head of Visual Arts at ARTINFO, joins us to recap Frieze Art Fair, which occurred last week in London.

First, Nicholas summarizes the level of sales at this year’s edition of the fair.  Nicholas highlights some of the most notable artworks at Frieze from an aesthetic or price point perspective. Then, he shares some of the most discussed topics of conversation at this year’s fair by insiders. Also he reveals how galleries combat art fair fatigue.  He analyzes the contemporary auctions which occurred during Frieze week.   He explains to what extent the weak Pound impacted sales throughout the week.

Sara Roffino

Sara Roffino – Art + Auction

12 September 2016
Sara Roffino in this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast:

We speak with Sara Roffino, senior editor at Art + Auction magazine. Initially we discuss her latest article, the 25 Most Collectible Conceptual Artists. Sara clarifies for us the definition of conceptual art. Additionally, Sara speculates about why it’s so difficult for collectors to collect and embrace conceptual art, compared to other artistic movements.  Next, Sara identifies a few of the most well-known artists on her list. Furthermore, she also identifies some of the less familiar artists in her article.  Sara reveals to what extent conceptual artists have recently appeared at auction. As well as why they appear in museum shows and in galleries.

Richard Polsky

Richard Polsky – Richard Polsky Art Authentication

17 August 2016
In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast

Richard Polsky, author, dealer and founder of Richard Polsky Art Authentication returns to the podcast to update us on his authentication business as well as discuss some recent happenings in the art world.

Richard updates as to how the authentication service is going thus far.  It was launched last October and focused exclusively on authenticating Andy Warhol artworks.

Richard reveals that he has expanded his authentication business to include Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring.   He shares some of the key factors he considers when trying to authenticate their artworks.  Meanwhile, while the original authentication services for Warhol, Basquiat and Haring are now defunct he explores why in large part this is due to costly litigation.

Richard clarifies why he believes he will be able to avoid such costs. He also reveals to what extent he has communicated with these respective artists’ estates regarding his authentication business.

Lastly, Richard shares his thoughts on the current state of the art market. Finally, Anders reacts to the breaking news regarding Alec Baldwin, Mary Boone and Ross Bleckner.

Dr Alireza Sami Azar

Dr Alireza Sami Azar – Tehran Auction

7 July 2016
In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re joined by Dr Alireza Sami Azar.

Dr Alireza Sami Azar is a former head of Tehran’s Museum of Contemporary Art and head of Tehran Auction (launched 2012).  It is a private initiative to introduce Iranian art to art collectors and a global audience.

First, Alireza talks about the establishment of Tehran Auction. He explains how it has helped develop a domestic art market in Iran. Then, Alireza speculates to what extent the lifting of sanctions on Iran will lead to more international buyers for Iranian art.  Also, he describes the art schools, gallery structure and museums in Tehran. He illuminates for us how similar or different they are than those in the US and Europe. Lastly, Alireza identifies some of the most prominent and emerging Iranian artists featured most prominently at Tehran Auction.

Nate Freeman – ARTnews

28 June 2016
In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast we speak with Nate Freeman.

Nate Freeman is senior staff writer at ARTnews. He joins us to discuss how Brexit may impact the art market and to recap Art Basel.

First, Nate shares his thoughts on the extent Brexit may influence the art market in both the short-term and long-term. Then, Nate relays his interactions with several mega-galleries at Art Basel regarding the mood of the art market and how the fair went for them. Also, he identifies some of the most talked about artworks at this year’s fair. Lastly, Nate touches on the presence of 8-figure artworks at Art Basel, the size of this year’s crowd and if younger artists were prominently featured at the fair.

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