Think Like An Art World Expert

Talking with us this week is London based artist, Dale Lewis and his representative, Jeremy Epstein Co-Founder of Edel Assanti. We firstly spoke to Dale about how he got into producing art and his move away from textiles, and the various art institutions he attended before finding and focusing on his current practice. We asked Jeremy how he got into the art world; what led to him start the Edel Assanti gallery and how he discovers artists that fit with the mission of the business. Later in the conversation, we heard from both Dale and Jeremy about how they met and began working together, and the positive aspects, as well as the challenges of being represented and of representing an artist. Find out more about Dale at https://www.dalelewis.co.uk/ You can follow Dale on Instagram: @dalelewis80 Find out more about the Edel Assanti Gallery at https://edelassanti.com/artists/56-dale-lewis/cover/ You can follow Edel Assanti on Instagram: @edelassanti Facebook: @EdelAssanti Twitter: @edelassanti Any enquiries/questions about this podcast or Christie’s Education can be emailed to podcasts@christies.com You can follow us on Twitter: @ChristiesEduLDN Facebook: @ChristiesEduLDN Instagram: @christiesedu Thank you to Connor Allen, Cornah Willis and Aileen O’Riada for helping to record this podcast.

Our guest this week is Elizabeth Dellert, UK Director of the Affordable Art Fair. We talk to Elizabeth about her studies with Christie’s Education, her career path, including her previous roles at Frieze and Masterpiece, two highly successful art fairs in London. Elizabeth gives us a greater insight into the workings of the Affordable Art Fair, the audience it attracts, the galleries that exhibit there and how this has changed since its inception. We get the low-down on possible upcoming trends, what was selling at the most recent fair in October 2019 and Elizabeth's take on the future of art fairs in general. You can find out more about the Affordable Art Fair at https://affordableartfair.com/ You can follow the Affordable Art Fair on Instagram: @affordableartfairuk Facebook: @AffordableArtFair Twitter: @AAFLondon You can follow Elizabeth on Instagram: @esdellert Twitter: @ESDellert Any enquiries/questions about this podcast or about Christie’s Education can be emailed to podcasts@christies.com You can follow us on Twitter: @ChristiesEduLDN Facebook: @ChristiesEduLDN Instagram: @christiesedu Thank you to Connor Allen, Cornah Willis and Aileen O’Riada for helping to record this podcast.

This week we are speaking with Patrick McCrae Co-Founder and CEO of Artiq, one of the UK’s leading art consultancies, working with businesses to embed creativity into their culture and to harness the great power of art. Patrick tells us about what inspired him to start Artiq, as well as how he got the business off the ground. He explains the business's philosophy and what he looks for in the artists he works with on their projects. We talk about supporting sustainability within the artistic community as well as Artiq's focus on diversity within the workplace. To find out more about Artiq visit: https://artiq.co/ Follow Artiq on Instagram: @artiqgram Facebook: @artiq.co Twitter: @ARTIQtweets Follow Patrick on Instagram: @patrick.mcrae Any enquiries/questions about this podcast or about Christie’s Education can be emailed to podcasts@christies.com You can follow us on Twitter: @ChristiesEduLDN Facebook: @ChristiesEduLDN Instagram: @christiesedu Thank you to Connor Allen, Cornah Willis and Aileen O’Riada for helping to record this podcast.

On this week’s episode, our guest is Scarlett Bowman Colicci the Founder of Projects on Walls. We speak with Scarlett about her background in fine art, the development of Projects on Walls, and her multi-faceted career as both an artist and entrepreneur. Scarlett explains her approach to her projects from how she chooses the theme of the project with each client, to where she finds new artists and the key challenges she faces when taking on new projects. Scarlett also offers her top tips for establishing a similar career. Find out more about Projects on Walls at https://www.projectsonwalls.com/ Follow them on Instagram: @projectsonwalls Follow Scarlett on Instagram: @scarlett_bowman Any enquiries/questions about this podcast or about Christie’s Education can be emailed to podcasts@christies.com You can follow us on Twitter: @ChristiesEduLDN Facebook: @ChristiesEduLDN Instagram: @christiesedu Thank you to Connor Allen, Cornah Willis and Aileen O’Riada for helping to record this podcast.

In our episode this week we talk with Alessio Antoniolli from Gasworks. Alessio has been working with Gasworks for many years – starting off as a volunteer, he has helped to make it a major organisation in London for the development of artists – not only from the UK but from other emerging markets. Alessio explains what Gasworks offers in terms of its studio spaces and galleries along with its residency programmes and fellowships. We also discuss what artist representation means to Alessio and how Gasworks fits into the journey of emerging artists. Find out more about Gasworks at https://www.gasworks.org.uk/ Follow Gasworks on Facebook: @GasworksLondon Instagram: @gasworkslondon Twitter: @GasworksLondon Any enquiries/questions about this podcast or about Christie’s Education can be emailed to podcasts@christies.com You can follow us on Twitter: @ChristiesEduLDN Facebook: @ChristiesEduLDN Instagram: @christiesedu Thank you to Connor Allen, Cornah Willis and Aileen O’Riada for helping to record this podcast.

In the first episode of series 3 we speak with Hannah Payne and Katie Hughes. Hannah is the Director of Marketing and the Art Programme at TM Lighting and Katie Hughes is the Arts Programme Manager at Made in Arts London. Hannah and Katie talk about the University of the Arts London Made in Arts London project, how it got off the ground and how it helps to support graduate artists by providing platforms to showcase and sell their works, professional development, Hannah’s involvement on the advisory board and the launch exhibition at TM Lighting. We also hear how this model is gaining traction in more places around the country. Find out more about Made in Arts London at https://madeinartslondon.com/ Follow them on Instagram: @madeinartslondon Facebook: @MadeinArtsLondon Twitter: @MadeinArtsLDN Find out more about TM Lighting at http://tmlighting.com/ Follow them on Instagram: @tmlighting Facebook: @TMLighting Twitter: @TMLighting You can follow Hannah on Instagram: @hannah_payne_art Any enquiries/questions about this podcast or about Christie’s Education can be emailed to podcasts@christies.com You can follow us on Twitter: @ChristiesEduLDN Facebook: @ChristiesEduLDN Instagram: @christiesedu Thank you to Connor Allen, Cornah Willis and Aileen O’Riada for helping to record this podcast.

Welcome to series 3 of the Think Like an Art World Expert podcast. In this series, we will look closely at artist representation. In the upcoming episodes, starting on Wednesday 23 October, we will look at what ways artists are represented in today’s art world. We will examine how artists go about promoting their art when there is so much competition; those who are moving away from the traditional gallery model and the new models for representation. Any enquiries/questions about this podcast or about Christie’s Education can be emailed to podcasts@christies.com You can follow us on Twitter: @ChristiesEduLDN Facebook: @ChristiesEduLDN Instagram: @christiesedu Thank you to Connor Allen, Cornah Willis and Aileen O’Riada for helping to record this podcast.

In our final podcast for Series 2, we speak with young collector, Charlotte Fletcher. In this episode, Charlotte introduces us to the world of art collecting and we explore the reasons why people start their collections. We also discuss how she developed a connection with the artist who produced the first piece she bought and why this connection is such an important value for young millennials when collecting art. Charlotte also explains the importance of conservation when establishing a collection to ensure the longevity and maintain the quality of the works. Finally, we announced an exciting project that we are undertaking – The Christie’s Education Young Collectors Club – which will launch in September 2019. Stay tuned for more updates on that. Many thanks for listening to Series 2 of the podcast. We really appreciate you taking the time to follow us and hope that we have offered some useful advice that proves helpful with your career in the art world. Follow Charlotte on Instagram: @charlottelfletcher Any enquiries/questions about this podcast or about Christie’s Education can be emailed to podcasts@christies.com You can follow us on Twitter: @ChristiesEduLDN Facebook: @ChristiesEduLDN Instagram: @christiesedu Thank you to Connor Allen, Cornah Willis and Aileen O’Riada for helping to record this podcast.

This week we talk to Daniel Elliott, Careers Services Officer at Christie’s Education. Daniel explains where his interest in art originated – being taken around galleries by his father, an illustrator and also tells us about how his role helps the students at Christie’s Education progress into art world positions, by arranging professional development sessions, networking events and organising job placements as part of the master's programmes. Daniel also provides us with his top tips for people looking to pursue a career in the art world and outlines the incredible opportunities for students to study at Christie’s Education through the scholarships and bursaries which Christie's Education has available. You can follow Daniel on Instagram: @danielelliott91 Any enquiries/questions about this podcast or about Christie’s Education can be emailed to podcasts@christies.com You can follow us on Twitter: @ChristiesEduLDN Facebook: @ChristiesEduLDN Instagram: @christiesedu Thank you to Connor Allen, Cornah Willis and Aileen O’Riada for helping to record this podcast.

In today's episode, we speak with Alexander Caspari, Director and Founder of Encounter Contemporary. Alexander tells us how his Art History degree and the internships he undertook while studying helped him to establish Encounter Contemporary. He describes the multi-faceted nature of his role and his unique business model for curating, exhibiting and selling artworks and we discover the strengths and limitations of the company's model. Alexander also tells us more about the public art projects he is undertaking, how he intends to scale his business and develop his projects using the art fair circuit. You can visit Encounter Contemporary at http://www.encountercontemporary.com/ and follow them on Facebook: @encountercontem Instagram: @encountercontem You can follow Alexander on Instagram: @alexander.caspari Any enquiries/questions about this podcast or about Christie’s Education can be emailed to podcasts@christies.com You can follow us on Twitter: @ChristiesEduLDN Facebook: @ChristiesEduLDN Instagram: @christiesedu Thank you to Connor Allen, Cornah Willis and Aileen O’Riada for helping to record this podcast.

This week we speak with Katy Hessel about her career as Art Historian, Curator and Founder of @thegreatwomenartists Instagram. We reflect on a talk Katy presented at Christie’s Education in March entitled 'Women at Auction' and go on to hear about what inspired her to start her Instagram page. We also learn more about her opinions on the impact Instagram is having on the subject of art history. Katy describes how exciting it is to work in an industry that she is so passionate about and focusses on the point where she realised that there was such a gender imbalance in the art world. Katy also shares information about some of the shows she has curated and what she believes to be the key skills required to work in the art world. Follow Katy On Instagram: @thegreatwomenartists https://www.thegreatwomenartists.com/ If you are enjoying learning about the breadth of different career paths available in the art industry and you would like to delve deeper into the options open to you, join us in London from 13-17 May for our course ‘Mapping a Career in the Art World’ https://www.christies.edu/london/courses/continuing-education/short-courses/mapping-a-career-in-the-art-world Any enquiries/questions about this podcast or about Christie’s Education can be emailed to podcasts@christies.com You can follow us on Twitter: @ChristiesEduLDN Facebook: @ChristiesEduLDN Instagram: @christiesedu Thank you to Connor Allen, Cornah Willis and Aileen O’Riada for helping to record this podcast.

To start off the new series we speak with Chris Michaels, Director of Digital, Communications and Technology at The National Gallery. Hear about how being taken around the London galleries by his father as a child, to his idea of becoming a journalist and then working in start-ups in the tech sector all had an impact on his current career. Also learn about what being digital means for the National Gallery, how it affects the brand and what they use technology for. Be sure to listen out for the piece of art Chris would most like to own. You can follow The National Gallery on Twitter: @NationalGaller Facebook: @thenationalgallery Instagram: @nationalgallery Any enquiries/questions about this podcast or about Christie’s Education can be emailed to podcasts@christies.com You can follow us on Twitter: @ChristiesEduLDN Facebook: @ChristiesEduLDN Instagram: @christiesedu Thank you to Connor Allen, Cornah Willis and Aileen O’Riada for helping to record this podcast.

Today I'm speaking with Bernadine Bröcker-Wieder about her career path. As the Founder and CEO of Vastari, an online platform that facilitates relationships between collectors and galleries and museum curators worldwide for exhibition loans and tours, Bernadine has been able to marry her love for art and technology. We talk to Bernadine about how Vastari works and what she sees as the future of the art world and the impact that blockchain will have on the market. For more information about Vastari visit https://www.vastari.com/ You can follow Vastari on Instagram: @vastariupdate Twitter: @vastariupdate Facebook: @VastariLondon Follow Bernadine on Instagram: @bjkbrocker Facebook: @bernadinebröcker Twitter: @bjbrocker Any enquiries/questions about this podcast or about Christie’s Education can be emailed to podcasts@christies.com You can follow us on Twitter: @ChristiesEduLDN Facebook: @ChristiesEduLDN Instagram: @christiesedu Thank you to Connor Allen, Cornah Willis and Aileen O’Riada for helping to record this podcast. and Christopher Fitzmaurice and Connor Allen for editing this podcast.

This week I’m talking with Marine Tanguy, the founder of MTArt Agency. In this episode, we explore the beginnings of her unique venture. We also discuss how MTArt Agency selects the artists it chooses to champion, what it is like to work with upcoming artists and the personal rewards from investing in and supporting emerging artists that produce works with ‘innovative techniques, inspiring content and strong visions’. To learn more about MTArt Agency, visit: https://www.mtart.agency/ You can follow MTArt Agency on Instagram: @mtartagency Facebook: @MTArtAgency Twitter: @mtart_ You can follow Marine on Instagram: @marinetanguyart Facebook: @MarineTanguy Twitter: @MarineTanguyArt Any enquiries/questions about this podcast or about Christie’s Education can be emailed to podcasts@christies.com You can follow us on Twitter: @ChristiesEduLDN Facebook: @ChristiesEduLDN Instagram: @christiesedu Thank you to Connor Allen, Cornah Willis and Aileen O’Riada for helping to record this podcast. and Christopher Fitzmaurice and Connor Allen for editing this podcast.

This week Geoff Lowsley joins me in the studio to talk about his current position as the Collection Manager for the iconic fashion designer, Valentino and also for Giancarlo Giammetti. Geoff takes care of both Mr Valentino and Mr Giammetti’s artworks in a number of locations around the world, including on their yacht. We discuss what Geoff's job entails and how his studies in archaeology and working at the Courtauld lead him to this role. The Valentino Garavani Museum can be accessed here: http://www.valentinogaravanimuseum.com/ Any enquiries/questions about this podcast or about Christie’s Education can be emailed to podcasts@christies.com Follow us on: Twitter: @ChristiesEduLDN Facebook: @ChristiesEduLDN Instagram: @christiesedu Thank you to Connor Allen, Cornah Willis and Aileen O’Riada for helping to record this podcast. and Christopher Fitzmaurice and Connor Allen for editing this podcast.

My guests today are two young entrepreneurs, Flora Alexandra Ogilvy and India Whalley. Flora is a Consultant, Speaker and the Founder of Arteviste, a contemporary digital arts platform whose writers, photographers and filmmakers create editorial, video and events-based content, which focuses on emerging talent within the industry. India is the Founder of The Dot Project, a unique art space that identifies emerging contemporary artists and the Founder of The Edition 94 a lifestyle and vintage homeware store in London. Flora and India talk about establishing yourself as a young member of the art scene and the obstacles you need to overcome to succeed in this competitive world. Along with talking about their respective careers, Flora and India speak about the significance of their relationship, both as friends and as colleagues, highlighting the importance of forging strong relationships and building support systems in the art world, with people you can trust. To learn more about Arteviste visit: www.arteviste.com and you can find out more about India’s art space if you visit: www.thedotproject.com and her store at www.theedition94.com Follow Flora on Instagram: @florarteviste Follow India on Instagram: @the.dot.project and @theedition94 Any enquiries/questions about this podcast or about Christie’s Education can be emailed to podcasts@christies.com You can follow us on Twitter: @ChristiesEduLDN Facebook: @ChristiesEduLDN Instagram: @christiesedu Thank you to Connor Allen, Cornah Willis and Aileen O’Riada for helping to record this podcast. and Christopher Fitzmaurice and Connor Allen for editing this podcast.

This week I am talking with Anakena (Kena) Paddon who is the Studio Manager for the artist, Kevin Francis Gray. Kena shares how her experience studying for a master's degree at Christie’s Education gave her access to a wealth of career opportunities within the art world. She also discusses her major challenges in the day-to-day running of the studio and why documenting an artist’s work is so important. Kena explains how her previous work in California helped prepare her for her role at Kevin Francis Gray. To find out more about the Sam Francis Foundation in Pasadena, California visit: http://samfrancisfoundation.org/ To take a look at Kevin’s work visit his website: http://www.kevinfrancisgray.com/ and Follow him on Instagram: @kevinfrancisgraystudio Kevin is represented by Pace Gallery: https://www.pacegallery.com/artists/551/kevin-francis-gray Andersen*s Gallery in Denmark: http://andersenscontemporary.dk/artists/36057/kevin-francis-gray/works/ Follow Kena on Instagram: @kenananas22 Any enquiries/questions about this podcast or about Christie’s Education can be emailed to podcasts@christies.com You can follow us on Facebook: @ChristiesEduLDN Instagram: @christiesedu and @mondaintraveler Twitter: @ChristiesEduLDN Thank you to Connor Allen, Cornah Willis and Aileen O’Riada for helping to record this podcast. and Christopher Fitzmaurice and Connor Allen for editing this podcast.

Think like an Art World Expert Podcast Series 1 – Episode 1 This week I interview Nico Epstein, Director of Artvisor. He talks to us about his career, starting out as an intern at the Peggy Guggenheim Museum in Venice, his various experiences working in galleries in New York and his transition to the online art industry. Listen out for his key tips on building a career in the digital art world. Listeners can use the code ART03 when signing up to Artvisor on artvisor.com. You can follow Nico on Instagram: @nico.epstein or @artvisor Facebook: @artvisordotcom Any enquiries/questions about this podcast or about Christie’s Education can be emailed to podcasts@christies.com You can follow us on Facebook: @ChristiesEduLDN Instagram: @christiesedu and @mondaintraveler Twitter: @ChristiesEduLDN Thank you to Connor Allen, Cornah Willis and Aileen O’Riada for helping to record this podcast. and Christopher Fitzmaurice and Connor Allen for editing this podcast

Welcome to Christie’s Education’s Think Like an Art World Expert podcast. If you are interested in a career in the art world and would like to explore the different types of jobs that are out there, this series is the one for you. The first series will run for six weeks. Every Wednesday we will release an interview with an art world expert who has established a career in the industry. The discussion will centre around what their role entails, how they reached that position and what skills they have collected along the way, while offering tips on how to get the art world career of your dreams. Subscribe to the podcast and our episodes will go straight to your Stream when they are released. Series 1, Episode 1 launches next Wednesday, 23 January.