In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green is joined by journalists Charlotte Burns and Julia Halperin to discuss The Artists Speak Report, a major new survey they authored, commissioned by Anonymous Was A Woman. Based on responses from over 1,000 female artists, the report offers a rare and essential look into how artists are…

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green speaks with Nora Lawrence, Executive Director of Storm King Art Center. With the museum set to reopen in May following a transformative $53 million capital project, Nora shares what visitors can expect and how these changes will impact the experience of seeing art across Storm King's …

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we explore the innovative work of Art Bridges, a non-profit foundation launched by Alice Walton. Art Bridges is transforming museum partnerships by facilitating and subsidizing loans of important artworks to regional museums across the U.S. Host Adam Green speaks with Anne Kraybill, CEO of Art Bridge…

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green is joined by Robert Sleigh, founder of Robert Sleigh Consulting and a veteran of the Hong Kong art market, to unpack the latest developments in China’s art scene. They discuss the mood and market activity at Art Basel Hong Kong, the results of the recent major auctions, and the broade…

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green is joined by Rosie Allan, Managing Partner at Sophie Macpherson Ltd, the leading recruitment firm for the global art market. Together, they unpack findings from the newly released SML Art Market Talent Report 2025, produced in collaboration with ArtTactic. They discuss how macroeconom…

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Adam Green is joined by Josh Spero, Wealth Editor at the Financial Times, to discuss the rapidly evolving art lending market, now estimated to be worth around $40 billion. Despite being a relatively niche segment of the art market, art-backed loans have attracted attention from traditional banks, auc…

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Adam Green speaks with Mazdak Sanii, CEO of Avant Arte, one of the most fascinating success stories in the art market’s print sector over the past several years. What began as an online art community quickly evolved into a powerhouse platform for publishing limited-edition prints by both emerging and…

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green is joined by David Breslin, the Leonard A. Lauder Curator in Charge of the Department of Modern and Contemporary Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, to discuss the museum’s evolving approach to modern and contemporary art. With The Met recently announcing a major expansion of its m…

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green is joined by Alex Gartenfeld, Artistic Director of ICA Miami, to discuss the museum’s rapid rise as one of the most influential contemporary art institutions in the U.S. Alex shares insights into ICA Miami’s ambitious acquisition strategy, its deep engagement with both Miami-based and…

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green is joined by Artnet News Senior Market Reporter Eileen Kinsella to recap Frieze LA 2025. We discuss the fair’s overall atmosphere, how the recent wildfires impacted both attendance and the local art community, and the debate over whether the event should have proceeded as planned. We …

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green is joined by Nicole Sales Giles, Vice President and Director of Digital Art at Christie’s, to explore the rapidly evolving but still niche sector of the art world, AI-generated art. As Christie’s prepares to launch Augmented Intelligence, its first dedicated AI art auction (running fr…

As Frieze LA and Felix Art Fair approach, the Los Angeles art scene is at a pivotal moment. The recent fires have impacted galleries, artists, and collectors, raising questions about how the community is recovering and whether visitors will return for the city's biggest art week. In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green sits…

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green speaks with Ashkan Baghestani, SVP and Head of Contemporary Day Sale at Sotheby’s, about the auction house’s inaugural sale in Saudi Arabia, Origins, taking place on February 8. Ashkan discusses the factors behind Sotheby’s expansion into this growing market, how Saudi Arabia’s cultur…

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green speaks with Kelly Baum, the John and Mary Pappajohn Director of the Des Moines Art Center. Formerly a curator of contemporary art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Kelly made a bold move from New York to Iowa to take on the leadership of one of the country’s most dynamic regional museums. W…

This week on the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green speaks with New York Times Culture Reporter Robin Pogrebin about the devastating impact of the recent fires in Los Angeles on the city’s art community. They discuss how artists, collectors, and institutions have been affected, as well as the art world’s inspiring efforts to provide support. The co…

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green is joined by Tim Schneider, founder of The Gray Market, to explore his much-anticipated annual art market predictions. Known for his sharp insights and bold forecasts, Tim shares highlights from his newly published 2025 predictions, diving into topics that are shaping the art world. T…

In this final episode of the year, host Adam Green reflects on 2024 and looks ahead to the future of the art market. Joined by Daniel Cassady, Art Business Reporter at Artnews, they dive into the key moments, trends, and controversies that shaped the art world over the past year. They discuss the overall health of the art market in 2024, exploring …

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, our host Adam Green is joined by Kabir Jhala, Art Market Editor at The Art Newspaper, to recap this year’s edition of Art Basel Miami Beach. We explore how Trump’s re-election is shaping gallery expectations and the art market’s trajectory, including differing reactions from collectors and dealers at the fa…

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green speaks with Philip Tinari, Director and CEO of the UCCA Center for Contemporary Art, China’s leading independent contemporary art institution. We explore the evolution of China’s museum landscape since UCCA’s founding and the rise of private foundations, discussing the driving factors…

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Adam Green takes an in-depth look at the African art market, with a focus on the recently concluded 9th edition of Art x Lagos. Joining us is journalist Rebecca Anne Proctor, who attended this year’s fair for the third time. We begin by exploring the history of Art x Lagos and its evolution over nearly a de…

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green speaks with Jack Bullen, co-founder and director of the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair, about the evolving world of contemporary printmaking and the unique opportunities it offers. They discuss what makes prints appealing to certain collectors, exciting trends in the medium, and how techno…

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green dives into the latest trends shaping the art market with Michael Moses, co-founder of Art Market Consultancy and a pioneer in compiling repeat sales auction data. Michael shares key insights from the first half of 2024, including factors driving the recent decline in auction prices an…

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Adam Green sits down with Nate Freeman, culture columnist for Vanity Fair, to break down Art Basel Paris 2024. They discuss whether the highly anticipated fair met expectations, the standout exhibitions and events around the city, and how the current art market shaped reported sales. Nate also provid…

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Adam Green is joined by Naomi Rea, editor-in-chief at Artnet News, to recap Frieze London and preview the highly anticipated Art Basel Paris. Naomi shares insights from her conversations with galleries about the strength of sales at Frieze London and discusses the unique layout changes at the fair, w…

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Adam Green sits down with Alison Gass, founding director of ICA San Francisco, to discuss the museum’s journey as a self-described “art museum startup.” Ali shares the origin story of ICA SF, the challenges and opportunities that come with launching a new museum in today’s art world, and how the institution…

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green is joined by Amanda Lo Iacono, Deputy CEO of Phillips. Amanda shares insights into how Phillips is leveraging technology to attract younger collectors and break down traditional barriers within the auction world. They also discuss the current state of the art market as the fall auction seaso…

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green sits down with Alexander Berggruen, founder of Alexander Berggruen, as the gallery approaches its fifth anniversary. Alex reflects on key lessons learned over the past five years and shares what it’s like to run a gallery in the competitive New York City art scene. In light of the recent Arm…

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green sits down with Bill Powers, owner of Half Gallery, to discuss his forthcoming memoir Glissando and his new book Early 21st Century Art. Bill shares captivating stories from his journey through the art world, including his interactions with renowned artists, gallerists, and critics. We delve …

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green speaks with Seoul-based art critic Andy St. Louis, founder of Seoul Art Friend and author of Future Present: Contemporary Korean Art. As Frieze Seoul approaches its third edition, Adam and Andy explore the fair's growing influence in the Korean art scene and how it has attracted global atten…

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green interviews Michael Findlay, an esteemed art dealer, director of Acquavella Galleries, and author of the new book, "Portrait of the Art Dealer as a Young Man: New York in the Sixties." Michael shares fascinating stories from his extensive career in the art world, offering unique insights into…

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green speaks with Jeffrey Yin, the newly appointed CEO of Artsy, the leading e-commerce platform for galleries worldwide. They discuss Jeffrey's primary objectives as he takes on his new role and how he envisions technology advancing Artsy's mission in the coming years. The conversation delves int…

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green explores the contemporary Indian art scene with Aparajita Jain, director of Nature Morte and founder of the Saat Saath Arts Foundation. We discuss the evolution of the Indian art market, from its global exposure in the early 2000s to the recent changes post-COVID. Aparajita provides insights…

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green chats with Richard Polsky, author, art dealer, and founder of Richard Polsky Art Authentication. In this episode, Richard discusses the release of Volume 6 of the Andy Warhol catalogue raisonné, detailing the extensive efforts and challenges involved in compiling Warhol’s prolific bod…

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green is joined by Dexter Wimberly, the founder and director of the Hayama Artist Residency in Japan. Adam and Dexter delve into Dexter's journey to Japan and his motivations for establishing the Hayama Artist Residency. They discuss the residency's rapid growth and increasing popularity, h…

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green explores the evolving landscape of the June London auctions, historically a pivotal moment in the art market now witnessing a decline in sales volume. Adam is joined by George Nelson, the UK Reporter for ARTnews, who provides insights into the prevailing mood in London and compares this year…

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green interviews Daniel S. Palmer, the chief curator at the SCAD Museum of Art, who shares his journey and the unique curatorial strategies of the museum. Daniel discusses how SCAD makes a significant impact locally and nationally, aided by social media's role in extending their reach. He also exp…

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green recaps Art Basel 2024 with Carlie Porterfield, associate art market editor at The Art Newspaper. Join us as we explore the mood leading up to the fair, the noticeable absence of American collectors, and how the fair's atmosphere matched or diverged from expectations. Carlie and Adam d…

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green is joined by David Hurwitz, founder and owner of Hangman, and Ty Cooperman, client experience expert at Hangman. They discuss the critical yet often overlooked aspect of fine art logistics, including why shipping costs have increased, the reasons behind significant price variances in shippin…

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green is joined by Anders Petterson, founder of ArtTactic, to analyze the major May auction results from a data perspective. They discuss the overall performance of the auction season, highlighting the differences across various price levels and the impact of broader economic factors. Adam and And…

In this week's edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, Will Korner, head of fairs at TEFAF, joins us to recap this year's edition of TEFAF NY. First, Will shares his insights on the distinct visitor experience at TEFAF NY, emphasizing its blend of contemporary and historical art, which sets it apart from other fairs in the art circuit. Then, Adam and Wil…

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we recap the May auction season in New York with Zachary Small, lead art reporter at The New York Times and author of the new book Token Supremacy: The Art of Finance, the Finance of Art, and the Great Crypto Crash of 2022. Zachary shares details about the hacking of Christie's website and its impact…

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we recap Frieze New York 2024 with culture journalist Nadja Sayej. First, Nadja shares why exhibitors didn't take as much risks at this year's fair compared to previous years. Then, she discusses the waning influence of art criticism in the contemporary art world. After, Nadja identifies various aest…

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we speak with Jordan Huelskamp, founder of Salon, a member-managed contemporary art collection owned by a decentralized community. First, Jordan explains how Salon technically works and answers what motivated her to found the collection. Then, she shares why certain collectors are attracted to this t…

In this week's edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, we speak with Daniel Grant, freelance journalist and author of The Business of Being an Artist, about the recent rise in gallery closings. First, Daniel identifies some of the noteworthy galleries that have recently closes and elaborates on the reason for their closings. Then, he compare this trend t…

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we chat with Lydia Melamed Johnson, executive director of AIPAD and director of The Photography Show, occurring April 25 - 28, 2024 at the Park Avenue Armory. First, Lydia shares details about the history of The Photography Show and how it differs from other art fairs. Then, she identifies some of th…

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast we recap this year's edition of Art Basel Hong Kong with Lisa Movius, China bureau chief at The Art Newspaper. First, Lisa explains why this year's fair was a make-or-break one for the Hong Kong art world. Then she reveals the broader health of the Chinese economy and how it is impacting local collect…

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we breakdown The Art Newspaper's annual survey of museums with José da Silva, exhibitions editor at The Art Newspaper. First, José shares his methodology for gathering attendance data from museums around the world. Then, he reminds us how difficult COVID was for museums and how much attendance suffer…

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we recap the March London auctions with Margaret Carrigan, news editor at Artnet News. First, Margaret clarifies what the market sentiment was like heading into the London auctions. Then, she reveals how the auctions performed on an overall level. After, she identifies some of the key artwork results…

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we chat with James Fuentes, owner of James Fuentes. First, we ask James about what went into the decision to open a gallery space in Los Angeles (in addition to their existing New York space) as well as what appealed to him about the LA art scene. Then, he discussed the similarities and differences b…

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we speak with Jori Finkel, who covers art in L.A. as a regular writer for The New York Times and is also the West Coast Contributing Editor for the Art Newspaper. First, Jori shares with us how the LA art scene feels about the incredible growth it has experienced over the past few years. Then, she id…