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In the 11th episode of the ART Informant, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Beatrice Campi, Head of Islamic and Indian art at Chiswick auction, London. Isabelle was quite ill with the flu but was able to host an insightful exchange on many important topics, such as the impact of Brexit on London’s art market and what NFTs could mean for our field. We also discussed in length some of her and my favourite  items from her upcoming auctions on the 29th April.

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Mentioned in the Episode and Further Links 

• Follow the Art Informant on Instagram and Twitter
• Follow Beatrice Campi on Instagram
• Follow Ghislaine Howard, Department Coordinator, on Instagram
• Catalogue Islamic Art - Property of a European Collector Part III, 29th April, 11:00
• Catalogue Islamic and Indian Art, 29th April, 13:00
• Joko Susilo research on Indonesian shadow puppet theatre 
• Click here for more episodes of the ART Informant.

Click here to see the reproductions of artworks discussed in the episode 

In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Anna Dianova speaks with Michael Goodman about the responsibility artists have to the world and her process.

About Anna Dianova

Having graduated from the National Academy of Fine Arts in Kyiv, Anna works in conceptual and figurative fine art styles. She belongs to the artists of the metamodernism era, reinterpreting history and creating a new futurological mythology. Discovering emotionally charged topics fixed upon personal motifs and experimentation.

Recommended Links

• Anna Dianova's website
• Ann Dianova on Instagram
• Anna Dianova on Facebook

In the 9th episode of the ART Informant, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Alice Bailey, Head of the Islamic and Indian Arts department, at Rosebery’s auction.
Together, they discuss London Islamic week, to which Alice has been actively contributing for more than a decade. This year, Rosebery’s will close the event on the 1st April with a large catalogue full of treasures and great investment opportunities for new and seasoned collectors. Through this auction and Alice’s fruitful experience of the market, they talk about provenance, legislation and the future of Islamic art expert roles.

  Mentioned in the Episode and Further Links 

• Follow the Art Informant on Instagram and Twitter
• Follow Alice Bailey on Instagram
• Follow Rosebery's Auction on Instagram
• Check Rosebery's auction catalogue for Spring 2022 Islamic week (1st April)
• Click here for more episodes of the ART Informant.

Click here to see the reproductions of artworks discussed in the episode.

In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Susan Park speaks with Michael Goodman about her work at Google, her interest in the arts, and Frieze in Beverly Hills.  

Recommended Links

• Susan Park on TikTok
• Susan Park on Instagram

In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast,  Eric Gibbons (ArtEdGuru) speaks with Michael Goodman about his work, arts education, and how he has leveraged TikTok to support the arts community. His support has even been directed at Artmatcher, in his very kind review video.

About Eric Gibbons

Eric Gibbons is an artist who lives and works in Raleigh NC. Gibbons is certified in Art Education, Elementary Education is Nationally Board Certified in Art Education, and has taught in Japan and Egypt.
His classroom lessons have been featured by Davis Publications. His best-known series being the "If Picasso” series which is trademarked.

Recognized and awarded by Art Educators of New Jersey (AENJ) in 2015 for excellence in art education.

His art education blog, ArtEdGuru, is a resource for art teachers around the globe and visited by an average of 15000 teachers weekly.

Recommended Links

• ArtEdGuru website
• Eric on TikTok
• Eric on Amazon

In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Jenia Ogneva speaks with Michael Goodman about her interesting journey into the art world. Jenia provides a synopsis of her story and a preview of the creative processes behind her art. The duo debates if a viewer could sense the difference between an authentic piece of art and a replica based solely on emotion. Jenia makes a case for why art doesn’t necessarily need context or a story. They discuss how too much formal knowledge could potentially hinder your creative expression, and much more.

Recommended Links

• Jenia Ogneva's website
• Jenia Ogneva on Instagram 

Key Moments

• 00:30 Getting to know Jenia
• 12:30 Feeling emotion through art 
• 19:05 Do artworks need to make sense? 
• 25:55 The classics versus popular movements 
• 33:55 How too much knowledge could debilitate your potential  

In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Jay Mollica speaks with Michael Goodman about his unique position at the intersection of art and technology. They dive into technology’s role in making the art world more accessible, and how tech-forward curation is revolutionizing the industry. Jay goes into more detail regarding how museums can begin to embrace digitization.

About Jay Mollica

Jay Mollica is the director of digital engagement at the Pérez Art Museum Miami. Before joining PAMM in 2020, he worked as the creative technologist at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art where he lead experiments in art and technology and modernized the museum’s digital platforms. His work has been featured in the New York Times, The Today Show, and Fast Company. In 2018 he won the Webby Award for best app from a cultural institution for his project Send Me SFMOMA. Jay regularly writes about his work in museums, technology, design, and architecture. He holds a master’s degree in Interactive Media Art from NYU and is currently a visiting fellow at the University of Miami’s Institute for Data Science and Computing.

Recommended Links

• Jay Mollica's website
• Jay Mollica on LinkedIn
• Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)

Key Moments

• 00::36 Getting to know Jay 
• 7:40 How technology can shape accessibility in the art world 
• 13:15 Tech-forward curation 
• 20:45 Should we be creating digital spaces for art? 
• 25:50 More on tech and accessibility 
• 29:30 How Jay found himself at the intersection of the digital world and the art world 
• 34:15 How museums can successfully embrace the digital

The Art Market has been going through a period of enormous appreciation and transformation.  To understand what is fueling both, I sit down with Hilde Lynn Helphenstein & Matthew Capasso.  You may know Hilde as @jerrygogosian where she satirizes and influences the art market amongst her many other endevors.  She is an artist and curator as well as art dealer. She studied fine art internationally beginning with a A.S. degree from Strykejernet Kunstskole in Oslo, Norway followed by a BFA in New Genres at San Francisco Art Institute.  She also writes Art World Reports via her private newsletter at www.larrysaltz.com.  Matthew is a Director at Fairchain, and previously worked at both Christie's and Goldman Sachs.  We hit on everything from NFTs, to Art Basel, to the state of the art industry today.

With any questions or comments, or to discuss your own financial situation, I can be reached at marc.penziner@bernstein.com or 212-969-6655.

The information presented and opinions expressed are solely the views of the podcast host commentator and their guest speaker(s).  AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no guarantee that any projection, forecast or opinion in this material will be realized. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The views expressed here may change at any time after the date of this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. AllianceBernstein L.P. does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. It does not take an investor’s personal investment objectives or financial situation into account; investors should discuss their individual circumstances with appropriate professionals before making any decisions. This information should not be construed as sales or marketing material or an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument, product or service sponsored by AllianceBernstein or its affiliates.

What does the career of an Islamic and Indian arts expert look like? How do we get to it? Also, what should you buy in the upcoming auction of Millon et Associés? In the second episode of the Art Informant, Isabelle Imbert sits with Anne-Sophie Joncoux-Pilorget, head of the Oriental Art and Orientalism department of the Parisian auction house Millon & Associés to answer all these questions.

 Mentioned in the Episode and Further Links  

Millon & Associés 8th December auction catalogue

• Ibn Kammuna, Refinement and Commentary on Suhrawardi's Intimations, €30.000-50.000
• Qur'an, Safavid Iran, 16th c., €20.000-30.000
• Two birds on a rose, signed Abdullah Bukhari, Ottoman Turkey, 18th c., €5.000-6.000
• Talismanic shirt, Ottoman Turkey, 18th c., €8.000-12.000 
• Portrait of a ruler, India, c. 1800, €600-800

A page from the royal Padshanama, sold December 2019, €702.000

The painting Anne-Sophie would love to acquire

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In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Michael Goodman speaks with Michael Shaw whose work primarily aims to highlight issues of income inequality. He explains the complex process of creating art through cyanotypes, along with how public infrastructure reflects America’s wealth gap. A provocative conversation ensues about how art galleries contribute to gentrification. The duo discusses the modern art market’s various sectors, and they question if NFTs are merely a cash grab.

About Michael Shaw

Michael Shaw is a visual artist whose work focuses on income inequality and the wealth divide. He works primarily with cyanotypes, which provide a limited structure to work within and against, mirroring the limitations of affordable living. His method requires a dense web of masking tape in varying widths, rips, and thicknesses – a painstaking, brick-by-brick process that honors the culturally humble structures of the neighborhoods he seeks to protect. In art historical terms, Shaw depicts modern representations of the ‘home of the serf’ who exists in the murky class system of the U.S.

About The Conversation Art Podcast

Michael is also the creator and host of The Conversation Art Podcast, which explores the contemporary art world through conversations with a range of participants from the center to the fringes and back again. Through frank and incisive exchanges, the show sheds light on what goes on behind the scenes, whether in a studio, a gallery, or in the backroom. Artists, industry professionals, and students alike gain an insider’s view of these often opaque machinations at work.

Recommended Links

• Michael Shaw's website
• The Conversation Art Podcast
• Michael Shaw on Instagram
• Michael Shaw on Facebook
• Michael Shaw on LinkedIn

Key Moments

• 00:30 Getting to know Michael 
• 05:05 Understanding cyanotypes and Michael’s creative process 
• 30:20 Income inequality and public infrastructure 
• 49:55 Art in context 
• 53:55 The art world’s recent influx of incomers

This is it, the first episode of the Art Informant! Isabelle Imbert sits with Camille Célier, Islamic and Indian arts expert at Ader Nordman, and Romain Pingannaud, founder of Pingannaud-David expertise, to discuss the passing of Marie-Christine David, her legacy and the upcoming auction of her collection. Also, what do experts do with fakes? And why is documenting object provenance so important? These difficult questions are answered!

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Mentioned in the episode and Further Links

• Check Ader Nordman next auction catalogue
• The Islamic piece Camille would add to her collection 
• The Islamic piece Romain would add to his collection 
• Follow Camille Célier and Pingannaud-David on Instagram
• Follow the Art Informant on Instagram
• Follow Isabelle Imbert on Instagram and LinkedIn

Click here to see the reproductions of artworks discussed in the episode.

On this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Michael Goodman speaks with María Gaztambide, the inaugural director and chief curator of Public Art of the University of Houston system. Maria shares her views on the importance of Latinx representation in the art community, along with how her heritage influences her work. She touches on how she’s integrating technology into the realm of public art, and how she aims to make that art more accessible to the average person.

About María Gaztambide

María C. Gaztambide, Ph.D., is the inaugural director and chief curator of Public Art of the University of Houston System. Her work over the years has focused on the intersection of art, technology, and the public realm. 

Prior to joining UH, Dr. Gaztambide served as associate director of the International Center for the Arts of the Americas at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston for over a decade. There her work straddled administration, research, publications, and long-term exhibition projects such as Contesting Modernity: Informalism in Venezuela, 1955–1975 (2018), Contingent Beauty: Contemporary Art from Latin America (2015); and Intersecting Modernities: Latin American Art from the Brillembourg Capriles Collection (2013). Previously, she was a curator and taught at Tulane University; worked for the Smithsonian Institution (Archives of American Art) in Washington, New York, and Puerto Rico; as well as for the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico during its gestational phase.  

Dr. Gaztambide has been at the forefront of deploying digital imaging and online technologies in the visual arts since the onset of related breakthroughs, spearheading landmark projects for the MFAH and Tulane. She also publishes regularly on modern and contemporary art and recent books projects include El Techo de la Ballena: Retro-Modernity in Venezuela (University of Florida Press) and On Site: 50 Years of Public Art at the University of Houston System (Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers), both from 2019. Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dr. Gaztambide holds M.A. degrees in Art History and Arts Administration as well as an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Latin American Studies (Art History) from Tulane University. 

Recommended Links

• Public Art of the University of Houston System
• María Gaztambide's Bio
• María Gaztambide on LinkedIn

Key Moments

• 00:30 Getting to know Maria and her work 
• 11:50 Latinx representation in the art world 
• 18:10 Technology and public art 
• 22:45 Making art accessible to the general public 
• 32:05 Informalism in Venezuela

In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Michael Goodman speaks with Gabe Gault over some wine. Gabe shares details about the mural he’s working on, along with plenty of interesting tales recalling his experiences in the art world. They discuss new fads in the industry, and which are worth participating in. They get into the over-saturated nature of the current art market, and, importantly, just how cool Gabe’s dad is.

About Gabe Gault

Gabe Gault’s work challenges the assumptions. Employing classical painting techniques while using modern mediums, Gault bucks conformity, not allowing himself or his work to be easily defined. Channeling Renaissance portraiture and still-lifes, Gault explores his identity as a Black American, re-appropriating, breaking down, and repurposing Colonial influences in order to celebrate Culture. The symbiosis of classic imagery representing abundance and wealth and the modern fascination with innovation and forward movement is at the core of Gault’s vision as an artist. Nothing is only one thing, and Gault’s work sets out to challenge our notions of labels and reductive definitions.

Recommended Links

• Gabe Gault's website
• Gabe Gault on Instagram
• Gabe Gault on TikTok
• Gabe Gault on Facebook
• Gabe Fault on Twitter

Key Moments

• 00:30 Getting to know Gabe 
• 13:30 Sneak peek into what Gabe’s working on 
• 30:02 Art in the digital age 
• 37:30 Can everyone be an artist? 
• 45:20 Gabe’s cool dad

In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Michael Goodman speaks with Antoine J. Girard (AJ) about his work in curating meaningful art. The duo delves into the difficult questions concerning accessibility and equity for artists, especially artists of color.  They discuss all the behind-the-scenes efforts that go into curating art and supporting both their artists and their collectors. AJ shares insights into his personal curation style, along with the value of understanding art.

About Antoine J. Girard

Antoine J. Girard is an arts professional and a cultural strategist passionate about the arts and social change. His interests include black visual culture and inclusive engagement strategies, which he addresses via his community relations at the Underground Museum in Los Angeles.

His efforts have helped gain him recognition from The American Alliance of Museums, and the Western Arts Foundation, where he was recognized as an Emerging Leader of Color.     

Recommended Links

• Antoine J. Girard on Instagram

Key Moments

00:40 Getting to know AJ 
4:30 The truth behind curation and equal opportunity in the art world 
16:12 Supporting both artists and collectors 
29:25 AJ’s approach to curation 
45:20 The value of understanding art

In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Michael Goodman speaks with Joshua Hashemzadeh about current digital trends in the art industry. The duo discusses how to succeed in markets dominated by technology, where the entire world is your competition. They get into the nitty-gritty of NFT’s and digital markets, asking questions like, “Do NFT’s have longevity, or are they merely a fad?” “Does influencer marketing actually work?” They relay the crazy experiences they’ve had at art shows, along with the discrepancies in accessibility to art versus other forms of entertainment.

About Joshua Hashemzadeh

Joshua H. Hashemzadeh (b. 1993), has a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and lives and works in Los Angeles. His work, often derived from collected objects and typographies is built around an investigation of language and its link to art-historical pedagogy, socio-economic critique, and cultural iconicism. As a mixed-race first-generation American, both his curatorial and artistic practices reflect on ideas of belonging and ideological systems of value & classification. Recent work has been featured in several exhibitions with recent highlights including Nomad, Torrance Art Museum, CA; Semblance | Sunshine, Torrance Art Museum, CA; Office Hours, Main Museum, Los Angeles; FIVE, Baik Art, Los Angeles; Poster, Black Ball Projects, Brooklyn; and Our little Angle, Diego Rivera Gallery, San Francisco. Notable curatorial projects also include Semblance | Sunshine, Torrance Art Museum, Torrance; 2020 Armory Show Presents, New York; Re-Verb, Baik Art, Los Angeles; and Henosis, Baik Art Seoul, South Korea.

Recommended Links

• Joshua Hashemzadeh's website
• Joshua Hashemzadeh on Instagram
• Joshua Hashemzadeh on LinkedIn

About Artmathcer

The Artmatcher podcast is brought to you by the technology team building the Artmatcher mobile app, a new platform to increase your art knowledge and build relationships with artists, gallerists, and buyers.

In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Travion Payne speaks with Michael Goodman about how his experiences and traumas as a black man inspire the emotion behind his art. Travion relays the story of how he fell in love with art from a young age while using it as an escape from his turbulent upbringing. He shares valuable insight into the symbolism behind some of his most striking pieces, and how he chooses models who will speak to his creative vision. 

About Travion Payne

Travion Payne is an African American artist from Houston, TX. While he has recently acquired BS in psychology his passion for creating art has never left him. In fact, he likes to utilize his psychological background to create thought-provoking paintings with a goal to emotionally influence the viewers of his work. He enjoys painting portraits using a variety of vibrant colors and textures to add depth to the meaning behind each painting. His art sheds light on controversial topics that will give insight into the issues that black men face. Issues such as mental illness in correlation with religion, colorism, homophobia, and fragile masculinity within the black community. Although the paintings feature predominantly black men the themes can apply to various groups of people. The paintings also include hidden symbolism as well which intertwines with the numerous meanings behind each painting. Lastly, his paintings fuses apparent contradictions, seeking to heighten the experience of the spectator by creating immersive portraiture. His work explores an array of human emotions that are associated with different facial expressions. He has learned through his experiences, both positive and negative, that there is truly power and beauty within emotion.

Recommended Links

• Travion Payne's Website
• Travion Payne on Instagram
• Travion Payne on YouTube
• Travion Payne on Facebook

About Artmathcer

The Artmatcher podcast is brought to you by the technology team building the Artmatcher mobile app, a new platform to increase your art knowledge and build relationships with artists, gallerists, and buyers.

On this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Michael Goodman speaks with two special guests, Avi Boyko and Lee Taylor Jones. The trio debates the benefit of creating art amongst chaos versus in an organized environment, along with the philosophy of thinking versus doing. They delve into the logistics of creating art, from initial thought to a finished piece of work. A question arises among the group: Can fine art infiltrate fashion without becoming tacky? Avi and Lee give some insight into what they’re working on and what’s inspiring them at the current moment. 

About Avi Boyko

Avi Boyko is a member of SAG-AFTRA: Avi Boyko is a comedic and heartwarming bilingual actor who loves to work in theater, film, webisodes, and TV.

Follow Avi on Instagram @aviboyko.

About Lee Taylor Jones

Lee Taylor Jones is a contemporary artist and graphic designer known for his unique geometric paintings and graffiti art. Drawing on experience as a trained apparel designer and street artist, his work is also heavily influenced by a background in graphics and fashion, with a penchant for clean lines, structure, and abstract subjects.

Follow Lee Taylor Jones on Instagram @leetaylorjones.

In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Michael Goodman speaks with Dominic Lopez about his journey from the Navy to art school, along with the impact of both business and film on his career trajectory. Dominic shares the inspiration behind his creative processes, and how he ultimately manifests his visions. The duo discusses the logistics of curating a show in the most optimal manner, which they had previously worked through alongside each other. 

About Dominic Lopez

Dominic Lopez has been invariably intertwined in both the art and business worlds; while he recognized his creative interests at a young age, he went on to study economics at the United States Naval Academy. Lopez served 6 years as a Naval officer in the Navy, earning the rank of lieutenant, as well as an MBA at the Naval Postgraduate School to further dive into the world of finance. As he grew in the financial sector, he leaned into the full exploration of his artistic interests in the forms of painting and writing, he also studied at the Art Institute where he received a BA in film. As Lopez continues to marry passions for both business and the arts, he has since made a successful career as a film producer and director.

The act of creating is both meditative and introspective for Lopez, and through his paintings, he provides viewers with the same opportunities to pause and reflect. This series aims to ground us in the present moment, to combat the external overstimulation that results in living unconsciously, almost robotically at times. With this work, Lopez creates an alternate world to get lost in, whether it be through the grand scale of larger-than-life canvases or the hypnotic linework with rich textures of carefully placed paints, each piece has a strong and unique energetic presence. With the use of bold colors and graphics, Lopez calls the viewer’s attention and challenges us to explore the elicit feelings within.

Follow Dominic on his website.

In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Michael Goodman speaks with Tara Barone about her involvement in New York's Upper East Side art scene, her move out West, and her new beginnings in the art industry. 

About Tara Barone

As a recent LA transplant from New York City, Tara Barone has spent the last decade in the art and business worlds. She graduated from Alfred University in 2014 with a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Arts and a concentration in Art History and Theory. With extensive knowledge of art movements ranging from ancient times to the contemporary art world, she specializes in modern master prints and Picasso ceramics.

Since launching her career in the arts, Barone has worked in many facets of the art world such as, writing exhibition reviews, managing gallery operations, leading sales, and consulting both privately and under the name of various renowned galleries. Over the years, she has been crucial in numerous productions ranging from art fairs, international and domestic museum shows, along with gallery receptions and events.

She is currently living in Los Angeles, expanding her bi-coastal reach into the West Coast art scene. With a strong focus to break into the contemporary market and driven by her passion for working with emerging artists, she is looking forward to what the future holds with endless possibilities.

In this episode, Eric speaks with esteemed scholar and writer Dr. Halima Taha. She shares her experience of how she first came into contact with the arts, her experience as co-owner of the Onyx Art Gallery, the first gallery in Gramercy Park to sell abstract art by African American artists New York City, combating the historic limitations and stereotypes that have been projected on artists of African descent… to her journey of getting her book published, paving the way for creating a market for African American art and her perspective on the recent boom and interest in African American art.
 

For more visit: www.ericsperspective.com

Guest Bio: Halima Taha is recognized throughout the United States as a leading authority on collecting African American art and arts management. For more than twenty years, she continues to contribute to the field as an appraiser, art advisor, educator and speaker. Author of best selling book, “Collecting African American Art: Works on Paper and Canvas” (1998, 2005) the first book to validate collecting African American fine art and photography as an asset and commodity in the marketplace and “Three Decades of American Printmaking: the Brandywine Collection”. The success of this publication also inspired the National Gallery of Art to create a Collecting African American Art Symposium and was a catalyst for major museums worldwide to pursue collections of African American art to exhibit, catalogue and travel. In addition it provided solid market criteria for publishers to print more monographs about African American artists and collections independents of museum shows, which had not previously been the norm. Currently — Taha has a professional arts and education service company in art advisory, appraisal, collection management and curatorial services for more than 25 years. Corporate, academic and civic lectures include; Collecting, Protecting and Appraising Fine Art,  Building Bridges between Art School and the Art World, Corporate Collection Strategies & Ethics, Intellectual Property & Diversity in Art. 

About Eric's Perspective: A podcast series on African American art with Eric Hanks — African American art specialist, owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery and commissioner on the Los Angeles County Arts Commission; offers his perspective on African American art through in-depth conversations with fellow art enthusiasts where they discuss the past, present & future of African American art.

For more on Eric's Perspective, visit www.ericsperspective.com

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