ArtTactic

Madelaine D’Angelo – Arthena

20 August 2015

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Madelaine D’Angelo, founder of Arthena, joins us to talk about their new equity crowdfunding platform that gives individuals access to invest in artworks. First, Madelaine explains how Arthena differs from traditional art funds, in large part due to its crowdfunding component, which requires a minimum investment into the fund of only $10,000. Then, she speculates why the art fund industry hasn’t taken off, despite the significant overall growth of the art market. Also, Madelaine describes the type of investors they are targeting, specifically individuals who have an interest in the art market but aren’t established collectors. Lastly, she clarifies the differences in the types of collections they offer in which individuals can invest.

Julian Radcliffe – The Art Loss Register

11 August 2015

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re joined by Julian Radcliffe, founder of The Art Loss Register, the world’s largest private database of lost and stolen art, antiques and collectables. First, Julian explains why all types of individuals and entities in the art world are utilizing their 450,000+ artwork database. Then, he reveals how they have aided in the recovery of over 2,000 artworks since the inception of the database. Also, Julian shares some recent trends he has observed in terms of his database usage in correlation to the tremendous increase in price for art.

Candace Worth – Worth Art Advisory

4 August 2015

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Candace Worth, founder of Worth Art Advisory, joins us to talk about the art advisor in today’s art market. First, Candace tells us to what extent her role has evolved as an art advisor since she started her career. Then, she shares some advise with us that she typically offers to new collectors. Also, Candace reveals how much interest she receives from new collectors who are specifically intrigued by the expansion of the contemporary art market. Lastly, Candace explains how established collectors are behaving during this strong art market.

Nazy Vassegh – Masterpiece London

15 July 2015

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Nazy Vassegh, CEO of Masterpiece London, the international fair for art, antiques and design, joins us to recap its 6th edition of the fair, which occurred last week. First, Nazy reveals the benefits for galleries and visitors of experiencing Masterpiece London, a unique fair that doesn’t have a single focus on what type of art style or movement. Then, she touches on some of the strongest areas of this year’s fair and shares some of the most notable sales. Also, Nazy discusses the increasing prevelance of cross-collecting at both the fair as well as in the broader market.

Elizabeth Glassman – Terra Foundation

6 July 2015

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Elizabeth Glassman, CEO of the Terra Foundation for American art, a foundation dedicated to supporting the study and presentation of historical American art worldwide. First, Elizabeth shares with us the history of the foundation and details some of the activities it does to promote American art. Then, she describes the increasing interest for American art outside of the United States. Also, Elizabeth gives us her thoughts on the rising number of private art foundations and offers some advice to them as the CEO of an existing one.

Agnes Monplaisir – Galerie Agnes Monplaisir

1 July 2015

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Agnes Monplaisir, founder of Galerie Agnes Monplaisir, chats with us about the Latin American art market. While a lot of attention has recently been focused on China and the Middle East in terms of emerging art markets, Agnes tells us how the Brazilian art market has developed in the past few years. Then, she discusses the high import taxes in Brazil and to what extent it has served as a hindrance on further growth in the country. Lastly, Agnes explains how she thinks Brazil’s art market will continue to mature over the next five year.

Kenny Schachter

27 June 2015

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, dealer, writer and curator Kenny Schachter, returns to the podcast to share his thoughts on the overall contemporary art market and to give his predictions on some artworks coming up for auction next week at Phillips, Christie’s and Sotheby’s. First, Kenny recaps his visit to Art Basel and tells us how the quality of the works compared to previous versions of the fair. Then, in advance of next week’s auctions, he explains why market fatigue hasn’t set in this year, while it has in the past. Lastly, Kenny predicts how artworks by Sigmar Polke, Bruce Nauman, Gerhard Richter, Christopher Wool, Andy Warhol and Sarah Lucas.

QiQi Jiang – EpaiLive

10 June 2015

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, QiQi Jiang, CEO of EpaiLive, Asia’s leading online auction platform for antiques and art. First, QiQi tells us about the motivation behind launching her online company and provides us with some figures regarding how many users utilize it. Then, she discusses the progress of the overall online art market in China and to what extent companies have found success in this area within China thus far. Lastly, given the recent headlines regarding Chinese buyers participating for western artworks at auction, QiQi describes to what extent Chinese collectors are interested in western art, not only at the top of the art market but at all price levels.

Robert Williams – Fine Artist

3 June 2015

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re joined by fine artist Robert Williams, widely considered the godfather of the low brow and pop surrealist art movement. First, Robert takes us through his career as an artist considered to be an outsider to the art establishment, beginning in art school as one of the only students who didn’t want to paint in abstract expressionism style to his first gallery show at Tony Shafrazi Gallery. Then, Robert tells us what is was like when he first achieved commercial success as an artist and how he maintained his creative and artistic integrity throughout that process. Lastly, Robert shares some advice for aspiring fine artists.

Bill Powers & Olivia Smith – Exhibition A

30 May 2015

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Exhibition A’s founder, Bill Powers, and director, Olivia Smith, join us in a three-way podcast to talk about Exhibition A, an online platform that sells exclusive limited editions of artworks by prominent contemporary artists such as Joe Bradley, Nate Lowman, Chris Succo and others. First, Bill talks about his motivation to launch an art eCommerce site that actually works directly with the artists. Then, Olivia walks us through the process, from beginning to end, of getting an artist to create a print exclusively for the site. Also, we ask Bill if he is targeting and attracting a certain type of collector by offering low price points for works by artists who are extremely in demand. Lastly, Olivia shares how Instagram has helped Exhibition A as they have grown and become a more popular site.