ArtTactic

Anna Dempster – Risk and Uncertainty in the Art World

15 June 2014

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Anna Dempster, associate professor at the Sotheby’s Institute of Art London and editor of the book Risk and Uncertainty in the Art World, joins us to talk about her new book. First, Anna tells us why she focused on the topics of risk and uncertainty in her recently published book and identifies some of the key risks that exist within the art world. Also, she discusses how the art market distinguishes itself from other kinds of marketplaces in terms of levels of risk and uncertainty. Lastly, Anna explains how the proliferation of the art market, both by volume and value, has changed the way we should treat risk moving forward.

Catherine Edelman – Catherine Edelman Gallery

4 June 2014

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Catherine Edelman, founder of Catherine Edelman Gallery, a prominent, Chicago-based photography gallery, joins us to recap a few recent photography fairs as well as discuss trends occurring in the broader photography market. First, Catherine gives us a sense of the pulse of the photography market at the moment based on her recent experiences exhibiting at the AIPAD photography show and Paris Photo LA. Then, she identifies some of the visual trends she has witnessed recently from contemporary photographers, most notably the mixing of mediums from younger photographers, specifically, photography with paintings, sculpture and video. Also, Catherine interestingly discusses what she calls the “Gursky Effect”, in which the mainstream success and appeal of photographers such as Cindy Sherman, Andreas Gursky and Thomas Struth have had a positive impact on the broader photography market.

Charlotte Burns – The Art Newspaper

26 May 2014

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Charlotte Burns, US News, Market and Business Editor at The Art Newspaper, joins us to recap the May New York Post-War & Contemporary auctions. First, Charlotte shares her and others reactions to the record-setting week of auctions. Then, she discusses the story she broke regarding a Chinese businesswoman who purchased over $28 million of post-war art during the week and tells us if the week was a turning of the corner for Chinese consumption of contemporary art. Also, Charlotte touches on the plethora of guarantees at auction this season as well as the strong presence of young, born post-1980 artists and why buying works by these artists has become similar to buying tech stocks early.

Scott Boecker – Saatchi Art

23 May 2014

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Scott Boecker, Chief Operating Officer of Saatchi Art, joins us to discuss the online art gallery as well as the broader online art market. First, Scott explains Saatchi Art’s business model and how they fit within the broader online art marketplace. Then, while the top end of the contemporary art market has experienced dramatic price increases over the past few years, he tells us to what extent demand has strengthened for contemporary art ranging from $1,000-10,000, an area in which Saatchi Art specializes. Also, Scott identifies some remaining obstacles that exist within the online art market that need to be overcome in order for the art market to continue to shift significantly online.

Asher Edelman – Edelman Arts

11 May 2014

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Asher Edelman, founder of Edelman Arts, talks with us about next week’s post-war & contemporary auctions in New York as well as the overall contemporary art market. First, Asher identifies a few lots featured in the upcoming sales and tells us why he will be following them closely. Then, with such a plethora of auction guarantees in next week’s sales, he explains why he believes there should be more transparency for guaranteed lots, otherwise prospective bidders may begin to shy away from participating on such lots. Also, Asher argues the broader art market is not nearly as strong as is being reported, however prices for evening sale lots have reached an unprecedented level.

Kenny Schachter

10 May 2014

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, art dealer, writer and curator, Kenny Schachter, returns to the podcast to discuss the current state of the booming contemporary art market as well as preview the upcoming post-war & contemporary auctions next week in New York. First, Kenny explains that the contemporary art market is as strong as it has ever been largely due to the widening global reach of the market. Then, he tells us why he’s eagerly looking forward to seeing how Wade Guyton’s artworks perform in next week’s auctions in New York. Also, Kenny provides us with his thoughts on the young generation of artists who have experienced significant price escalations recently and why this phenomenon has reached an unprecedented territory. Lastly, Kenny describes how the contemporary art market has morphed into several micro-markets, some of which will succumb to an eventual market downturn, while others will be less impacted by one.

Rory Blain – Sedition

3 May 2014

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Rory Blain, director at Sedition, updates us on the market for digital art. Still a nascent concept, Rory first tells us about Sedition and describes the kind of art and artists on their site. Then, he discusses to what extent digital art has been included in the recent contemporary art market boom. Also, Rory reveals how much crossover he is seeing in terms of traditional art collectors versus new collectors embracing digital art. Lastly, Rory shares with us what he envisions for the medium in the future.

Antonia Carver – Art Dubai

23 April 2014

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re joined by Antonia Carver, fair director of Art Dubai, as she recaps the fair with us as well as shares her thoughts on the art market in the Middle East. First, Antonia sets the scene for us, telling us what the art scene is like at the moment in Dubai and the Middle East. Then, she explains why Art Dubai is the “fair of discovery”. Also, Antonia touches on what extent local collectors are embracing art from US and Europe and if the contemporary art market is booming similar to the marketplace in the West.

Noah Horowitz – The Armory Show

18 March 2014

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Noah Horowitz, executive director of The Armory Show, joins us to recap last week’s contemporary and modern art fair. First, Noah identifies any visual trends on display at the fair, discussing the different kinds of contemporary art presently being made. Then, Noah recaps the pulse of the market at the fair, identifying some prominent sales that occurred. Also, he discusses the increasingly competitive art fair landscape and how the Armory Show has continued to improve different components of the fair to attract prominent collectors, galleries and other art market participants. Finally, from a broader perspective, Noah identifies a few patterns occurring in the contemporary art marketplace that makes him feel good about the overall health of the market, as well as a few activities that give him some pause about the sustainability of the heightened prices and demand we’re witnessing.

Stephanie Dieckvoss – Art 14 London

1 March 2014

In this week’s edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Stephanie Dieckvoss, director of Art 14 London, and Chris Moore, publisher of Randian, join us in a 3-way podcast live from this year’s Art 14 London art fair to discuss how the fair is progressing. First, I ask Stephanie about the emphasis she has placed on having a truly global art fair experience and why it’s so important that they have such a geographically diverse range of exhibitors at the fair. Then, Chris asks Stephanie to touch on some of the success stories thus far at the fair as well as how this year’s version compares to last year’s inaugural edition. Also, Stephanie tells us to what extent collectors from around the world in attendance at the fair are looking beyond their traditional areas of collecting into artworks from other emerging regions.