Art Market Podcasts

Interviews with leaders and innovators in the global art industry

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.

Marc Masurovsky – Holocaust Art Restitution Project

21 December 2012

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re here with Marc Masurovsky, historian and co-founder of the Holocaust Art Restitution Project. First, Marc shares with us the Holocaust Art Restitution Project’s motivation and efforts as well as its role in restoring World War II looted artworks to their original owners. Then, Marc provides us with an approximation as to the extent of the looting that occurred as well as how many artworks remain at-large. He also addresses how courts handle if an artwork has passed through several different owners since the original theft. Lastly, Marc explains the most common patterns as to how families have successfully proven an artwork once belonged to their family.

 

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Dan Teran – Artsicle

14 December 2012

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re joined by Dan Teran, creative director of Artsicle, an online business that rents inexpensive art. First, Dan tells us about the type of art featured in Artsicle’s inventory as well as how they go about discovering living New York artists to feature in their collection. Then, he shares with us a unique feature on their website, a recommendation tool offering new collectors guidance on what artworks they may prefer for their homes. Dan also explains how renters can eventually purchase works from Artsicle and shares with us who is the typical art renting client.

 

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Nahema Mehta – Art Remba

6 December 2012

In this edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re here with Nahema Mehta, founder of Art Remba, a NY-based art rental company. First, Nahema explains in detail how Art Remba works, from their subscribers choosing artworks to Art Remba delivering them to the client. Then, she discusses what type of individual is most likely to rent high-end art versus buying artworks via auction, gallery or fair. Also, Nahema details the type of artworks currently available for rent at Art Remba as well as how Art Remba’s subscribers can ultimately purchase the artworks they rent.

Constanze Kubern – Constanze Kubern Art Advisory

30 November 2012

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Constanze Kubern, managing director of Constanze Kubern Art Advisory, joins us to talk about state of the art investment fund industry. First, Constanze discusses the different investment options available to a prospective art investor, including the increasingly popular private art fund model. Then, she comments on China’s prominent role in the art fund landscape, serving as home to several fund inceptions. Lastly, Constanze addresses the rise in art lending practices we’re witnessing at major banks.

 

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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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David Grosz – Artifex Press

11 November 2012

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re joined by David Grosz, Editor in Chief of Artifex Press, a company dedicated to the publication of digital catalogues raisonnes. First, David details the services Artifex Press will offer as well as describes why the current format of catalogues raisonnes, in book form, is problematic. Also, he explains why the digital format will allow Artifex Press to develop catalogues raisonnes for younger and mid-tier artists. Lastly, David visualizes the layout of how his digital catalogues raisonnes will appear and mentions additional features that will available.

David Grosz – Artifex Press

11 November 2012

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re joined by David Grosz, Editor in Chief of Artifex Press, a company dedicated to the publication of digital catalogues raisonnes. First, David details the services Artifex Press will offer as well as describes why the current format of catalogues raisonnes, in book form, is problematic. Also, he explains why the digital format will allow Artifex Press to develop catalogues raisonnes for younger and mid-tier artists. Lastly, David visualizes the layout of how his digital catalogues raisonnes will appear and mentions additional features that will available.

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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