Withers talks: art

In this podcast, we discuss art related New York legislation initiatives and the problems these initiatives sought to address for artists and art authenticators. Our host and art lawyer Diana Wierbicki talks to Dean Nicyper about his involvement with New York legislation initiatives seeking to protect the interests of artists and art authenticators. Dean has spent over a decade supporting the art community and has been instrumental in strengthening New York legislation.

In this podcast, we look at hotels displaying art and the related issues they face as their lobbies and hallways are looking more like galleries. Our host and art lawyer Diana Wierbicki talks to Robert Williams, the head of our Asia Pacific Hotels & Hospitality team, about how major brands to boutique hotels are transforming their spaces through carefully selected pieces of art & sculptures to create a bespoke experience for today’s traveler. Robert explains the ways hotels are interacting with art and artists, the intersection of hotel brands and fashion, and the degrees of risk involved in displaying art in a public space.

In this podcast, we discuss cases and investigations related to the art world. Our host and art lawyer Diana Wierbicki talks to Georges Lederman about the evolution of art crime, the government's criminalization of certain activity in the art market, and other art-related offenses that have caught the eye of the press. Opaque by nature, the art market has attracted the attention of both state and federal government agencies. Georges discusses the specific areas in the market that are becoming more targeted and what reasonable measures collectors can take to protect themselves from exposure.

In this podcast, we look at how art can be divided during the divorce settlement process. Our host and art lawyer Diana Wierbicki talks to Sharon Ser and Jocelyn Tsao, divorce and family lawyers in Hong Kong, about how to divide art assets during a divorce settlement in high conflict situations. Since art collections can be a complex and significant marital asset, Sharon and Jocelyn discuss the benefits of documenting pieces upon acquisition, the issues of art valuation, and the value of an art expert in guiding a couple through the process.

In this podcast, we address estate administration issues we encounter with art. Our host and art lawyer Diana Wierbicki talks to Jimmy Dougherty about the different layers of complexities in the estate administration process for collectors and artists. Since art is movable, it has required international collectors with multiple residences to take a more proactive approach to their estate planning. Jimmy also discusses different approaches for how artists can stay involved in legacy planning and fiduciary responsibilities when it comes to selling an art collection.

In this podcast, we address an array of California issues that affect the art market. Our host and art lawyer Diana Wierbicki talks to Kim Almazan about the buzz and growth of the art fair scene in the San Francisco area. Kim discusses two cases of deaccessioning art holdings, improvements galleries can make to ensure they are in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act and explains employment issues impacting art galleries.

In this podcast, we look at cross-border art philanthropy and naming rights. Our host and art lawyer Diana Wierbicki talks to Alana Petraske about collectors' global philanthropic goals as their passions and interests become more mobile. Alana discusses tax-efficient ways to support charitable causes worldwide, approaches institutions can take to fundraising globally, and concerns in the art world regarding naming arrangements.

In this podcast, we discuss issues related to art galleries doing business in multiple jurisdictions. Our host and art lawyer Diana Wierbicki talks to Charles Kolstad about tax issues, the corporate structure, and setting up a process for art galleries to engage in business in more than one state or country. Galleries are increasingly looking to expand globally. Charles reviews what practical considerations come up as more and more galleries are developing their brand across jurisdictions and what you need to know while operating in multiple jurisdictions to avoid any surprises.

In this podcast, we discuss how art collectors can use their art as collateral for loans to access capital for other investments. Our host and art lawyer Diana Wierbicki talks to Xanthe Lok and Pat Lee about the available options and approaches to lending against art, global considerations specific to the US and UK, and complexities in art lending such as provenance, valuation, and possession. As collectors change how they are viewing their art, Pat and Xanthe explain the trend of using art as an asset to buy more art, to scale up philanthropy or for other ventures.

In this podcast, we address art planning issues for collectors who are not domiciled in the US. Our host and art lawyer Diana Wierbicki talks to Josie Colomar about the different layers involved when it comes to international estate planning for art. Josie discusses the benefits of a holistic approach when it comes to international art planning, specifically the importance of considering the profile of the collector and not only looking at the art transaction or the relocation of the art collection in isolation.

In this podcast, we discuss the planning and preparing essentials for US galleries & UK galleries as the global art market moves from opaque to regulated. Our host and art lawyer Diana Wierbicki talks to Kenny Mullen about how GDPR, the 5th Anti Money Laundering Directive, and the anticipation for Brexit have changed the landscape for UK galleries and the impact it's having when US galleries work with international relationships. Since galleries are at various levels of privacy compliance, Kenny discusses the fundamental principles of compliance, transparency, and data security for the global art industry when it comes to privacy issues.

In this podcast, we look at how art collectors can use estate planning to protect their valuable art collections. Our host and art lawyer Diana Wierbicki talks to David Stein about how art is a passion asset and the emotional process of estate planning. How do you decide exactly how the collection will be transferred to family members and friends, or if specific pieces of art will be sold to benefit charities, or other alternatives. David also weighs in on some essentials for collectors when working with an art advisor during the planning process, as it can be difficult to make decisions when there is a personal connection to the artwork.

In this podcast, we look at the parallels between the fashion and art industries. Our host and art lawyer Diana Wierbicki talks to Giulia Cipollini about how fashion houses are tracking ownership of couture and the benefits for museums who are creating more exhibitions related to fashion, hot on the heels of major exhibitions from McQueen to Dior. In addition, Giulia provides insight into top fashion brands who are curating their own museums and collaborating with new artist on projects, and also Italy's creative economy and its cultural heritage.

In this podcast, we look at the intersection of immigration and those working in the art world. Our host and art lawyer Diana Wierbicki talks to Reaz Jafri and Theda Fisher, about their extensive experience working with galleries, artist and art collectors' and their unique situations as globalization brings fresh challenges to the art world. Reaz and Theda provide insight and guidance on the effective management of global transitions, obstacles of global mobility, and a range of other international considerations when it comes to immigration strategies.