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 500-acre landscape. They discuss the balance between honoring the institution’s iconic permanent collection and supporting new voices in sculpture, the challenges and rewards of running an entirely outdoor museum, and current trends in large-scale outdoor sculpture. Nora also offers insights for collectors who may be considering outdoor works for their own collections and what might give them the confidence to take that step.
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Anne Kraybill and Art Bridges Transforming Museum Partnerships
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 Bridges, about the foundation's mission, challenges in the museum loan process, and how Art Bridges is helping to bring major works of art to communities nationwide. From success stories to the latest trends in museum collaborations, this episode delves into the evolving landscape of museum partnerships and access to art.
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Inside the Chinese Art Market: Robert Sleigh on Basel and Auctions
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 broader state of the art market in the region. Robert also shares insights on shifting collector behavior, from short-term speculation to a more long-term approach, and how millennial and Gen Z buyers are influencing collecting trends. They also explore how rising art hubs like Seoul and Singapore are challenging Hong Kong’s role in the region and what that means for the future.
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Rosie Allan of Sophie Macpherson Ltd on Art Jobs, Pay Transparency & the 2025 Talent Report
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 macroeconomic uncertainty is shaping hiring trends, the push for greater pay transparency, and the most valuable skills for advancing in today’s art world. Rosie also shares advice for young professionals hoping to land their first role, and what employers are really looking for in candidates.
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Art Lending’s Margin Call Moment: Financial Times’ Josh Spero Weighs In
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, auction houses, and boutique firms. Josh explains the unexpected rise of margin calls in this sector, exploring what triggers them, how lenders are responding, and what it could mean for the broader art market. They also discuss how rising interest rates are impacting demand for art-backed loans and where the industry may be heading in the coming years.
The ArtTactic Podcast, the leading podcast on the art market, covers a wide range of topics from art investment to general topics about the global art market industry. Each episode features an in-depth interview with a key art market figure.
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