Georgina Adam – The Art Newspaper

Georgina Adam – The Art Newspaper

20 February 2013

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Georgina Adam, editor-at-large of the Art Newspaper and columinst at the Financial Times, joins us to recap last week’s Post-War and Contemporary Auctions. First, Georgina shares the market’s reaction to the performance of the auctions as well as the most surprising aspects of the sale. She also touches on the plethora of young artist records, the idea of art as an alternative asset and how looming tax increases on the rich may diminish the demand for high-priced artworks.

William Abbott – William Abbott Fine Art

7 February 2013

In this edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re joined by art advisor William “Tylee” Abbott, as we examine the American art market. After briefly breaking down the major movements within the American art genre, Tylee explains why the American art market has only recently recovered from the art market downturn experienced as a result of the credit crisis, while on the other hand, several segments of the art market rebounded at an expedited pace. Then, Tylee analyzes the most recent American art auction results and elaborates on the reasons behind the upswing in the market. Lastly, Tylee looks ahead to 2013 and identifies some of the key issues facing the American art market.

Ian Peck – Art Capital Group

27 January 2013

In this edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Ian Peck, CEO of Art Capital Group, returns to the podcast to update us on the art financing industry. First, Ian touches on the extent in which current economic conditions are impacting art lending activities. Then, he speaks on how he envisions the art financing practice growing within the art market in the future. Also, Ian elaborates on demand for art lending outside of the US as well as why we can expect to see more extremely wealthy individuals continue to cheaply lend against their art.

Rüdiger Weng – Weng Fine Art

19 January 2013

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Rudiger Weng, CEO of Weng Fine Art, returns to the podcast to update us on how things are going since becoming a publicly traded company just over a year ago. Rudy first tells us how transforming into a publicly traded art company has impacted how he runs his business. Then, Rudy speculates if he anticipates other art businesses going public as a result of Weng Fine Art’s success. Also, he explains his involvement in Redline Capital’s takeover attempt of Artnet as well as where he sees the art market going in 2013.

Michael Moses – Mei Moses Art Index

10 January 2013

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re joined by Michael Moses, co-founder of the Mei Moses Art Index and Beautiful Asset Advisors, who reveals his art index results for 2012. After sharing these figures, Michael compares the art market’s performance on the year to other assets such as the S&P 500. Moses also provides us with a visual perspective on how his index looks since the credit crisis. Also, despite so much focus on the high-end of the art market, Michael shares that his data shows that this end of the market is actually performing weaker than the middle and lower end of the art market. Lastly, he discusses the effect of auction interval and purchase price on return and if any type of correlation between these two exists.

 

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Katya Kazakina – Bloomberg News

28 December 2012

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we recap some of the art market’s biggest moments over the past year and discuss some of the biggest winners of 2012 with Katya Kazakina, art market reporter for Bloomberg News. We ask Katya about the main storyline of 2012, the most surprising aspect of the art market over the past year, what artists were the biggest winners of the year, the best art fair of 2012 and more. Katya also looks ahead to 2013 and identifies what she believes will be some of the major topics of future art market discussions.

Judd Tully – Art+Auction Magazine

23 November 2012

In this edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Judd Tully, editor at large of Art+Auction Magazine, joins us to recap last week’s extraordinary Post-War and Contemporary auctions. First, Judd reacts to the historic sales figures and tells us if art market insiders were surprised by the results. Then, Judd speculates on to what extent inflationary concerns by art collectors and investors may have influenced the performance of the auctions. Beyond the Evening Sale, Judd analyzes the Day Sale artworks and if their market experienced a similar bump witnessed during the Evening Sales. Lastly, Judd touches on the recent trend of art market reporters and critics lashing out against the art market.

 

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Matthew Slotover – Frieze Art Fair

1 November 2012

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Matthew Slotover, co-founder and co-director of the Frieze Art Fair, returns to the podcast to share his thoughts on this year’s fair. First, Matthew talks about the decision to launch Frieze Masters, an adjacent fair featuring works ranging from antiquities to modern art, as well as the success it achieved in its inaugural edition. Then, he compares the atmosphere at Frieze Masters with the ambience and pace of sales at the contemporary driven Frieze Art Fair. Also, Matthew elaborates on the increasingly global art market and identifies some underrated, emerging art scenes.

 

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Mark Rappolt – ArtReview

23 October 2012

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Mark Rappolt, editor of the international contemporary art magazine ArtReview, joins us to discuss the release of his magazine’s annual Power 100, a ranking of the top 100 most powerful figures in the contemporary art world. First, Mark reveals to us how his magazine goes about compiling the hotly debated list, which includes input from around the world. Then, he explains the magazine’s choice to select Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev, Artistic Director of DOCUMENTA, with the #1 spot on their rankings. Also, Mark talks about the growth of the art market and how that has changed the types of art world positions that most commonly appear on his rankings.

Howard Rachofsky – TWO x TWO

18 October 2012

In this edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, prominent contemporary art collector, Howard Rachofsky, joins the podcast to share his thoughts on the health of the contemporary art market. First, Howard breaks down the strength of the current market by both price level and artist type. Then, he shares his philosophy on building an art collection and specifically why owning only masterpieces doesn’t constitute a true collection. Also, Howard discusses the extent in which present economic conditions are impacting collectors’ buying activities. Lastly, Howard talks about his annual charitable gala and art auction, TWO x TWO.

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