ArtTactic

Matthew Slotover – Frieze Art Fair

26 October 2011

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Matthew Slotover, Co-Founder and Co-Director of Frieze Art Fair and Frieze Magazine, returns to the podcast to share his thoughts on this year’s Frieze Art Fair. Collectors were somewhat cautious at first but things picked up over the weekend, as Matthew describes how the fair unfolded. Then, Slotover shares to what extent the global aspect of the art market was manifested at this year’s fair. Matthew also touches on London’s increasingly influential position within the art market. Lastly, Matthew previews the inaugural Frieze New York fair.

Georgina Adam – The Art Newspaper

18 October 2011

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we recap last week’s major Contemporary auctions in London with Georgina Adam, editor-at-large of The Art Newspaper. In the midst of economic turmoil, Georgina analyzes the first sales of the season and provides her perspective on where the market is at the moment. Also, she dissects what type of artists are excelling as well as what artists are feeling the impact of the economy, and how this was evident last week in the differences in Sotheby’s and Christie’s sales. Finally, Georgina tells us what market expectations are for next month’s major sales in New York.

Javier Lumbreras – Artemundi Global Fund

13 October 2011

In this edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Javier Lumbreras, Founder and CEO of the art investment fund Artemundi Global Fund, returns to the podcast to update us on his art fund. In addition to a fund update, Javier discusses some significant changes in their allocation of funds to different art market segments based on the state of the art market. Then, he provides his thoughts on the extent to which the art market will be impacted by this weakening economy. Finally, Javier elaborates on the presence of substantial transaction costs within the art market and why he believes such fees will decline in the future.

Richard Polsky – The Art Prophets

6 October 2011

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Richard Polsky, art dealer and author of the brand new book The Art Prophets, returns to the podcast to preview his new book and provide insightful commentary on the art market. First, we ask Richard about his new book as well as what he believes prominent art dealers of the past would have thought of today’s art world. He also shares a highly entertaining anecdote he describes in his book relating to an experience at Walter De Maria’s The Lightning Field. Moving on to art market talk, Richard speculates how deteriorating economic conditions may impact the upcoming major auctions, in addition to answering a few Warhol related questions for us.

Sapna Kar – India Art Collective

28 September 2011

In this edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Sapna Kar, co-founder and director of India Art Collective, joins us to tell us about India’s first online art fair. Sapna begins by providing some information about the galleries and artworks that will be at the fair as well as the layout of the online fair from the visitor’s perspective. Then, she shares her thoughts on the VIP Art Fair and explains how India Art Collective will compare.

Evan Tawil – Collector

20 September 2011

In this edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, we talk with Evan Tawil, notable contemporary art collector and founder of a recently launched art fund management company. Evan begins by explaining his motivation to start his newly-founded company as well as some of the services it offers. Then, he describes what the current art fund landscape looks like as well as where he believes the industry is headed in the future. Also, Evan shares his thoughts on the present mood of art investors heading into the auction season. Lastly, Evan provides insightful advice for relatively new collectors seeking guidance.

William MacDougall – MacDougall’s Auction House

14 September 2011

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, William MacDougall, co-founder and co-director of MacDougall’s Auction House, the London-based auction house specializing in Russian Art, returns to the podcast to update us on the Russian art market. First, William gives us a sense of how the Russian art market is holding up in this economic climate. Also, he compares the very different Contemporary and Classic Russian art marketplaces. Then, William argues that art is an asset that collectors have confidence in at the moment. Lastly, he tells us about Russian buyers’ trends and the possibility of Chinese buyers entering the Russian art market.

Lawrence Shindell and Judith Pearson – ARIS

31 August 2011

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we speak with Lawrence Shindell and Judith Pearson, of ARIS Title Insurance Corporation, the leading art title insurance in the art world. First, Larry and Judy explain the basics of art title insurance and identify the most frequent issues that can result in title disputes. Then, they detail the due diligence process that ARIS undergoes before ultimately providing coverage for a title of an artwork. Lastly, Larry and Judy discuss how the global nature of the art market is impacting art title insurance.

Christiane Fischer – Axa Art

24 August 2011

In this edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, we’re joined by Christiane Fischer, President and CEO of Axa Art Insurance Corporation. First, Christiane discusses how the global expansion of the art market has impacted art insurance. Then, she tells us how often art collectors should have their collections re-appraised, especially considering recent market volatility. Christiane also shares her thoughts on art as an asset class, details current competitive challenges for Axa and elaborates on recent developments in the art insurance industry.

Helen Stoilas – The Art Newspaper

15 August 2011

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we speak with Helen Stoilas, web editor at The Art Newspaper, about her article on the recent push to enact droit de suite or artists’ resale rights in the US. First, Helen explains the Artists’ Rights Society’s position behind this initiative as well as provides details regarding their proposed legislation. She then describes what parties within the US art world are strongly in favor of or opposed to bringing droit de suite to the US. Lastly, Helen updates us on the status of droit de suite in the UK, including an expansion of the rule in 2012 that will include certain artists’ estates.