Best Mars Hill Institute Podcasts (2025)

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From ZBrush to Linen: Georgia Dymock on Myth, Monsters and Making 57:42

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David interviews painter Georgia Dymock about her artistic journey since leaving Slade: solo shows, selection for New Contemporaries, representation by Gillian Jason, and winning the ACS x Gurr John Studio Prize. They discuss how the prize and gallery exposure are shaping her career. Georgia explains her studio routine in Camden and her process of …

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Venus, Mars & the Garden of Meaning: Botticelli’s Hidden Messages 33:18

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This lecture explores Sandro Botticelli's Venus and Mars, examining its Neoplatonist layers of meaning, ambiguous identities, and possible identifications with historical figures like Giuliano de' Medici and Simonetta Vespucci. The talk discusses iconography, seasonal symbolism, botanical clues (including the thorn apple/Datura), Christian readings…

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF ART & ITS MARKETS PART 2: RENAISSANCE TO NEW MILLENNIUM 1:14:52

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In this second episode of a two-part lecture series, Dr David Bellingham continues his exploration of the art market, tracing its development from the Renaissance to the contemporary global scene. Drawing on historical, economic, and ethical perspectives, the lecture examines how art evolved from elite patronage into a commodified asset shaped by i…

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF ART & ITS MARKETS PART 1: PREHISTORY TO MEDIAEVAL 50:49

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In this first episode of a two-part lecture series, Dr David Bellingham traces the evolution of the art market from its prehistoric origins to the medieval period. Drawing on archaeological, literary, and technical evidence, the lecture explores how art objects transitioned from ritual and utilitarian functions into exchangeable commodities. Topics…

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Exploring Ukrainian Art & its Markets: War-Time Innovations and International Impact 1:20:31

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Welcome to the Art Business Podcast! In this episode, David Bellingham, Programme Director of the MA Art Business, Sotheby's Institute of Art London, investigates the dynamic landscape of Ukrainian art during wartime. Alongside curator and art historian Bohdan Mysiuha and interpreter Olena Grubb, the discussion explores the shifting priorities amon…

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'From Beauty to Biennale: Anastasia Lander's Journey' 56:57

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In this engaging episode of The Art Business Podcast, host David Bellingham sits down with Anastasia Lander, Associate Director at Pelham Communications in London and a notable alumna of Sotheby’s Institute of Art. Anastasia shares her fascinating journey from shaping the world's biggest beauty brands like Dior and MAC to navigating the dynamic lan…

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Art and Business: Navigating Two Worlds with Anna Kuznetsova 1:03:02

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Welcome back to the Art Business Podcast with David Bellingham, Programme Director at MA Art Business at Sotheby's Institute of Art in London. In this episode, David engages in an enlightening conversation with Anna Kuznetsova, Managing Director of Conscious Tech BV and Board Chair of Art Zuiderzee. Anna's rich experience across law, business, and …

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Navigating the Art World: Insights from Sotheby's Institute of Art's Art Business Masters Faculty 1:10:59

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Welcome to another captivating edition of the Art Business Podcast, where we are absorbed into the fascinating world of art and business with some of the academic faculty from Sotheby's Institute of Art. Join us as Dr David Bellingham, Programme Director of the MA in Art Business, leads a compelling discussion with his esteemed colleagues. Meet Dr.…

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From Soviet Childhood to Street Art Pioneer: Anna Stolyarova's Journey 1:08:13

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Join us in this captivating episode of the Art Podcast as we discuss the intriguing journey of Anna Stolyarova, founder and director of the Street Art Museum Amsterdam. Anna shares her fascinating experiences, from her early exposure to art in a Soviet-era Ukraine to becoming a pivotal figure in the street art scene in Amsterdam. Discover how the S…

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Exploring Modern Chinese Art with Dr. Katie Hill 1:05:10

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Join us in this insightful episode of the Art Business Podcast with Dr. Katie Hill, an authority in Chinese modern and contemporary art. As a Senior Lecturer & Academic Lead at Sotheby's Institute of Art London, Dr. Hill shares her fascinating journey from her early encounters with art to becoming a leading expert in her field. Dr. Hill delves into…

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From Darkroom to Digital: Clare Strand and Sotheby's Institute of Art Students Reimagine the Art Monument 57:38

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Welcome to a new episode of the Art Business Podcast, hosted by David Bellingham, Programme Director at Sotheby's Institute of Art in London. Join us in a fascinating conversation with UK-based artist Clare Strand, who challenges the traditional boundaries of the photographic medium. Clare is joined by two of David's MA students who collaborated wi…

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Art and Fame: Navigating the Modern Art World with Marek Claaßen 58:07

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Welcome to the Art Business Podcast, where we delve into the intricate world of art and commerce. I'm David Bellingham, the Programme Director of the Master's Degree in Art Business at Sotheby's Institute of Art in London. In this episode, we are joined by Marek Claaßen, co-founder of ArtFacts.net, a Berlin-based platform providing comprehensive da…

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Art and Ambition: Selasie Gomado's Journey from Engineering to Art Business 50:18

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In this episode of the Art Business Podcast, host David Bellingham, Programme Director of the Master's Degree in Art Business at Sotheby's Institute of Art in London, interviews Selasie Gomado, the co-founder and creative director of Artemartis. Broadcasting from Ghana, Selasie shares his journey from a science-focused education to a passion-driven…

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ALEX ESTORICK, ART TECHNOLOGY AUTHOR, EDITOR & CURATOR 1:10:17

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Welcome to another edition of the Art Business Podcast, hosted by David Bellingham, Programme Director of the Master's Degree in Art Business at Sotheby's Institute of Art in London. This episode features a conversation with Alex Estorick, editor-in-chief at Right Click Save, a leading digital art magazine. Together, they delve into the evolving la…

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WILL RAMSAY, ART WORLD ENTREPRENEUR AND FOUNDER OF AFFORDABLE ART FAIR 55:50

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Will Ramsay is founder/owner of many important art fairs including Affordable Art Fair, Volta and the British Art Fair. We discuss how Will became interested in art fairs, and his mission to grow the lower end of the art market by supporting emerging artists. Links: https://affordableartfair.com/exhibitor-hub/the-fair-advantage-report-2024/ music ‘…

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Behind the Pages: Meet the Minds of Made in Bed Magazine 1:15:24

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In this episode of our art business podcast, we dive into the world of art journalism with the editorial team of Made in Bed magazine, the student-run publication from the Sotheby's Institute of Art. Join us as we chat with Nabila Bulbul, Sandra Nikusev, Virgil Montianu, Grace Jamieson, and Celeste Melgar, who share their unique journeys into the a…

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Unveiling the Art World's Hidden Stories with Julia Wendl, CEO & Auctioneer at Kunst-Auktionhaus Wendl 1:12:52

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Welcome to another engaging episode of the Art Business Podcast. This week, our host David interviews Julia Wendl, a distinguished alumna of the MA Art Business Programme at Sotheby's Institute of Art and the CEO and auctioneer at Kunst-Auktionhaus Wendl in Germany. Julia shares her fascinating journey from her early interest in art auctions to her…

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DR ADAM BUSIAKIEWICZ, ART HISTORIAN, LECTURER & LUTENIST 1:09:30

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Dr Adam Busiakiewicz is an art historian, lecturer and lutenist. After completing his BA in History at University College London, Adam eventually went on to undertake a Master's Degree in Decorative and Fine Art at the Sotheby's Institute between 2013-14. His doctoral research focused on the collections and patronage of the Earls and Countesses of …

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BETTY BRICEÑO, ART MARKET SPECIALIST & ARTS ADMINISTRATOR 1:20:06

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Betty Briceño is an art market specialist and arts administrator with 10+ years of experience in the international art world, spanning the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. She most recently served as Individual Giving Officer for the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, where she was responsible for cultivating and stewarding donor rel…

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LINDSAY DEWAR & MEGAN CORCORAN LOCKE, ART MARKET ANALYSTS 1:08:32

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Lindsay Dewar is the Chief Operating Officer and Head of Analytics, and has been with ArtTactic since 2017. Leading the analytics and research team, she is responsible for developing research and products. She also runs the mentoring and internship programmes. Lindsay regularly speaks about the art market on panels and gives lectures at Kingston Un…

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APARAJITA JAIN, DIRECTOR NATURE MORTE GALLERY 1:00:10

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Aparajita Jain is a leading entrepreneur based in New Delhi. She is the Managing Director of Nature Morte Art Limited, India’s leading Contemporary Art Gallery. Her vision has fostered significant growth for the gallery, presenting and amplifying leading South Asian and global artists across two galleries in Delhi and one in Mumbai. Jain’s focus on…

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ANDREI JECZA CONTEMPORARY GALLERIST 1:12:50

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Born into an artist family, Andrei Petru Jecza is the son of the sculptor Peter Jecza. He studied at a German high school in his hometown, Nikolaus Lenau, before earning two separate degrees in Video Art, Photography and History of Fine Art at the West University of Timisoara. He later completed with merit a Masters in Art Business at Sotheby's Ins…

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LOUIS BUYSSE, MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERIST 1:25:07

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From his childhood initiation into the arts at the Academy de Beaux-Arts in Bruges, Louis Buysse has fostered a deep connection with art, design, architecture, and craftsmanship. This early start paved the way for a life steeped in creativity and a broad understanding of artistic techniques and mediums. His educational journey, marked by a fusion o…

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VIRGINIA DAMTSA, GALLERIST & CURATOR 1:13:36

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Virginia Damtsa- CULTIVATING ARTISTIC FUTURES & CATALYST FOR CONTEMPORARY VISIONARIES With a wealth of experience spanning twenty-seven years, Virginia Damtsa, Director of VVA VirginiaVisualArts Ltd., stands as a seasoned and respected Art Dealer, Art Gallerist, Curator, Cultural Strategist and Artist Agent, bringing a unique and invaluable perspec…

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ADAM BLACKWOOD, PRIVATE DRAMA EVENTS 1:10:50

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Adam Blackwood trained as a professional actor at RADA and has over 25 years’ experience working in film, theatre and television. In 2002 he founded Private Drama Events, the UK’s leading multi-award-winning experiential and events agency, while also overseeing the corporate theatre space for several years at The Globe Theatre with fellow RADA alum…

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SHARON OBUOBI, AFRICAN ART EXPERT & ART/LUXURY FINANCIAL ASSET ANALYST 1:04:02

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Sharon Obuobi is a talented entrepreneur with experience in art, business and technology. She currently conducts research in data science and innovation for fintech and insurtech use cases. Her business Alt/Finance develops solutions which optimise market intelligence to improve the experience of consumers in these industries. Alt/Finance was launc…

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JAMES WARD, FOUNDER & DIRECTOR OF JC GALLERY, MAYFAIR, LONDON 1:12:57

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KEYWORDS: JC GALLERY; ALTHORP HOUSE, NORTHANTS, UK; HERITAGE INDUSTRY; HOUSE MANAGER; AMERICAN MODERNISM; MODERNIST ART; GALLERY CURATION; CURATOR; GALLERIST; SPENCER FAMILY Driven by a passion and speciality in American Modernism, James Ward opened JC Gallery in the heart of London’s Mayfair in 2021. JC Gallery is the first European gallery to spe…

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DAVID PRESTON, ART LOGISTICS EXPERT & REGIONAL DIRECTOR UK&I, CROWN FINE ART LTD 1:14:17

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Having worked in every area of art handling & shipping since 1993, David has a wide knowledge and understanding of how his specialism interfaces with the wider art market and the related rules that govern it. His experience working within the industry has made him well known for providing solutions to the most complex art transport and installation…

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LAURA PEH, PUBLISHER & ART COLLECTOR: SINGAPORE ART WEEK 1:01:39

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Laura Peh is the founder and creative director of Cinnamon Art Publishing - an independent publishing house specialising in illustrated non-fiction books for children. She is also an accomplished concert harpist and keen contemporary art collector, focusing on socially-engaged practices from artists of Southeast Asian, Latin American and Middle Eas…

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MARINE TANGUY, CEO MTArt AGENCY & AUTHOR OF 'VISUAL DETOX' (2024) 1:01:27

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Marine Tanguy launched Certified B Corporation, MTArt Agency in 2015, following a career in visual arts in London and LA. MTArt agency is worth £35 million and is the art sector’s leading talent agency representing some of the most talented, forward-thinking artists in the world. The agency looks to support, promote and enable artists to work with …

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ANINDO SEN, INDIAN ART & TECH SPECIALIST 1:16:43

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Anindo is an alumnus of the MA Art Business programme at Sotheby's Institute of Art London and a specialist on technology and Indian art and its markets. The podcast starts with a 15-minute history of Indian art and its markets. We then discuss Anindo's experiences of the first edition of the Mumbai Art Fair and his opinions on the potential for ex…

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PAOLA LUCENTE, Director and Curator, Procreate Project 1:06:41

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Paola Lucente is the Director and Curator of Procreate Project, the first UK social enterprise which supports the development of contemporary artists who are also mothers working with different types of art. She holds a BA in Visual art and an MA in Art Management Psychology and has previously worked at the Guggenheim Museum, Marian Goodman Gallery…

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Claire Fry & Joanna Shepard, Art & Heritage Conservators 1:12:27

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Claire is an accredited conservator specialising in preventive conservation for historic house and museum collections. She has over twenty years experience of all aspects of preventive conservation/collections care including: condition audits and risk assessments; collection care plans; conservation housekeeping; environmental monitoring and contro…

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MITHRA STEVENS, ART LOGISTICIAN & SUSTAINABILITY ENTREPRENEUR 54:12

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Mithra Stevens is an art historian specialising in sustainable logistics within the fine art sector. She recently completed her MA in Art Logistics at Sotheby’s Institute whilst working for ROKBOX and has previous experience working as an exhibition manager and picture framer. Mithra recently won the Sotheby's Institute of Art Enterprise Studio Gav…

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STEVE SABELLA, ARTIST & AUTHOR 1:01:02

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Steve Sabella is an established artist and author. Born in Jerusalem and based in Berlin since 2010, Sabella's work is a powerful expression of his life and experiences. Widely recognized for his bold artwork, he is able to explore themes of identity and displacement, exile, the effects of colonization, liberation and the human condition in a uniqu…

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CLAIRE MANDER, DIRECTOR & CURATOR OF theCoLAB FOR WOMEN SCULPTORS 1:23:04

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Claire Mander is the Director and Curator of theCoLAB, a London based curatorial practice which has operated beyond the white cube since 2011. She conceives and creates opportunities for women sculptors to use unusual sites as experimental laboratories to realise their most ambitious, far-flung and life-affirming work. She recently transformed a ne…

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DEE HAUGHNEY, Head of Learning & Participation, De La Warr Pavilion 59:42

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Dee Haughney is Head of Learning at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-sea. She was born in Ireland, studied Photography at TU Dublin, Curatorial Practice at Falmouth University and Asian Art at Sotheby’s Institute of Art. She worked with the Kilkenny Arts Festival, Ireland, Newlyn Art Gallery, Cornwall and The Photographers’ Gallery, London before jo…

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JACK DAVIS, ARTIST 1:05:08

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I got to know Jack Davis and his art whilst visiting the renowned seaside artists' colony of St Ives, Cornwall, with my students. My students were involved in curating small group exhibitions with Livingstone St Ives Gallery and Jack's tremendous seascapes were selected by several of the groups. Jack graduated from Falmouth University in 2012 and h…

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ART MARKET RESEARCH (AMR) WITH GUESTS SEBASTIAN DUTHY & VERONIKA LUKASOVA 1:25:10

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SEBASTIAN DUTHY CEO Art Market Research Sebastian brings a wide-ranging expertise into his role as AMR CEO. He has transformed the pioneering art market price trend provider, established by his father Robin Duthy in 1978, into a sharped eye art market observer by formulating new analytical tools viewing the art market in a larger context of culture…

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RACHEL COLE, ART ADVISOR 1:17:20

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Rachel Cole is the principal at her New York-based eponymous art advisory firm, which specializes in the acquisition, curation, and placement of contemporary art. She was the first art advisor to join the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2022, and was recognized for placing historically underrepresented and undervalued minority artists (including women, …

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MIKAELA MILICURI, ART ADVISOR 1:01:50

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Mikaela Milicuri is a Cypriot-born London-based art advisor who specialises in art sales, collection management and investment portfolio development. Having lived in five countries and eight cities, 'she navigates the international art market with confidence and combines her extensive art knowledge and business skills with meaningful industry conne…

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ARYANA KHAN, THE MIDDLE EASTERN ART MARKET AND FRIEZE 91 1:10:46

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Aryana Khan leads Frieze’s recently launched membership programme, Frieze 91. She currently oversees membership in London, New York, Los Angeles, and Seoul (due to launch in Spring 2023). Aryana has worked in the art market for just under a decade. Prior to Frieze she spent 6 years working at Sotheby’s in London, where she specialised in modern and…

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WINE & ART with MILENA BERMAN 59:16

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Milena Berman is originally from San Francisco, California. After studying art history as an undergraduate, she worked at documenta13 in Kassel, Germany in press relations, and then returned home to San Francisco to work for a private photography collection, Pier24. She also worked in commercial and non-profit art galleries before moving to Burgund…

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ART CURATING IN ST IVES: MA ART BUSINESS COLLABORATION WITH LIVINGSTONE ST IVES 1:07:03

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In this episode we discuss curating art exhibitions in the historical art colony of St Ives, Cornwall with guests Alicia Livingstone and Catie Close of Livingstone St Ives Gallery and special guests Sotheby's Institute of Art MA Art Business students: Jeremy Rosen; Yujie He; Quan (Derrick) Wan; Beatrice Gallello and Maria Whitby. Links: https://liv…

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ANINDO SEN, ART & TECH SPECIALIST 1:11:00

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Anindo Sen is a Sotheby’s Institute of Art London 2020 alumnus, who after successful corporate leadership roles in some of India’s leading corporate enterprises like ITC and Star TV, chose to devote himself to art and culture. Currently an independent arts writer, researcher and consultant, he discusses the MA experience at the institute as well as…

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DR. FEDERICA CARLOTTO, LUXURY BUSINESS SPECIALIST 1:09:44

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Dr. Federica Carlotto is a social anthropologist specialising in luxury, fashion and other cultural & creative industries. By applying the lens of human science to markets, trends and brands, Federica delves into the thick layers of meaning behind consumer behaviour, producing strategic business intelligence. Her cultural insights also look at conn…

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KRISTY CHAN, ARTIST 51:40

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Kristy M Chan (b.1997, Hong Kong) lives and works between London and Hong Kong. She received her BFA from Slade School of Fine Art in 2019 and her MA from Sotheby’s Institute of Art in 2020. Recent solo exhibitions include Binge, The Artist Room in collaboration with Simon Lee Gallery, London (2022), Strong Cookie, Prior Art Space, Berlin (2022) an…

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Madeinbed Magazine, Four Members of the Sotheby’s Institute of Art Editorial Team 1:11:33

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Editor-In-Chief: Rhiannon Roberts Prior to studying Contemporary Art at Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London, Rhiannon completed her undergraduate degree in Art History at Belmont University. During her time there, she was the recipient of the 2021 Written Research in the Visual Arts Award for her visual essay titled “The Depiction of Global Consum…

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The Arts Family with Neha Jaiswal & Claire McCaslin-Brown 59:37

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Neha Jaiswal is Founder of The Arts Family, London, on the TAF jury and a member of the South Asia Acquisitions Committee at Tate, London. Claire McCaslin-Brown is Director McCaslin Art Advisory, London, and Marketing Director/Curator at The Arts Family, London (TAF). TAF holds an art prize for emerging artists from South Asia. www.theartsfamily.co…

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HENRY LYDIATE, PART II 54:24

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In this follow-up to the July 7 podcast, we discuss auction houses, dealers, artists and artists' estates. We also flag the forthcoming de Pury auction WOMEN - Art In Times of Chaos as an exciting new auction model where emerging artists and their galleries receive 100% of the hammer price. Useful links: http://www.thehenrylydiatepartnership.com/ h…