The Red Dot Talk

Véra Kempf - Singulart
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Art market insights for artists — from art market insiders. No jargon. No gloss. Just honest conversations about how the art world really works Hosted by Véra Kempf, cofounder of Singulart, Red Dot Talks is made for artists who want to understand and better navigate the art market. Each episode features conversations with key players (gallerists, curators, collectors, economists, and established artists), demystifying the hidden rules of the art market, and what it takes to stand out — gain visibility, notoriety, earn that red dot and make a living from your art practice.

Episodes

  1. How Liza Essers Builds Global Careers for Artists from the Global South

    5 DAYS AGO

    How Liza Essers Builds Global Careers for Artists from the Global South

    How can galleries support artists from the Global South while operating at the highest level of the international art market? In this podcast episode, Liza Essers shares her perspective on representation, responsibility, and building sustainable artistic careers across global markets. Liza Essers is the owner and director of Goodman Gallery, one of the most influential galleries in Africa with a long and deeply rooted local history - she was namely listed in  ArtReview’s Power 100: Most Influential People in the Art World. Rather than founding a gallery, Liza took over an existing institution and expanded its vision, transforming it into a globally respected platform for artists from the Global South. In this conversation, Liza shares her approach to gallery leadership, long-term artist representation, and ecosystem-building. She explains how galleries can actively support artists beyond sales — through visibility, institutional relationships, and international art fairs such as Art Basel. Drawing from her experience presenting top-ranked booths at major art fairs, Liza offers rare insight into what it takes to create sustainable careers for artists while remaining deeply engaged with local contexts. This episode is essential listening for artists and art professionals interested in ethical representation, global visibility, and the realities of the contemporary art market.

    48 min
  2. How Claire Luxton Built a Successful Art Career Without a Gallery

    16/12/2025

    How Claire Luxton Built a Successful Art Career Without a Gallery

    How do you build a successful art career without a gallery? In this podcast episode, artist Claire Luxton shares with honesty and transparency how she makes a living as an independent artist and navigates the art market without traditional representation. Claire Luxton is a contemporary artist with over 155,000 followers on Instagram and is represented by the artist agency MTArt Agency. She embodies a new generation of independent artists building sustainable careers outside the traditional gallery system. In this open and generous conversation, Claire speaks candidly about money in the art world, how artists earn income today, and what it truly takes to succeed without relying on a gallery. She breaks down how she divides her time between studio work and social media, the real role Instagram plays in her career, and the differences between working with a traditional gallery versus being represented by an artist agency. Claire’s journey makes her a true role model for emerging artists. This episode is both inspiring and practical, offering rare insight into the modern art market and alternative paths to success.

    1h 1m
  3. How Volta Art Fair Creates Opportunities for Emerging Artists

    16/12/2025

    How Volta Art Fair Creates Opportunities for Emerging Artists

    How can an art fair create real opportunities for emerging artists? In this podcast episode, Lee Cavaliere, Artistic Director of Volta Art Fair, explains how an art fair can support artists through community, visibility, and meaningful connections. Lee Cavaliere is the Artistic Director of Volta Art Fair, an international art fair held during Art Basel. In this conversation, he shares how art fairs can be designed to support emerging artists by creating accessible, community-driven environments rather than exclusive market spaces. Lee breaks down what makes an art fair stand successful, why fairs still matter in an artist’s career, and how fostering a strong sense of community among exhibitors helps connect artists with new audiences — including visitors who are less familiar with the art market. This episode is for emerging artists who want to better understand how art fairs work and how these platforms can help create long-term opportunities.

    1h 11m
  4. The Red Dot Talk — Art Market Insights for Artists

    16/12/2025

    The Red Dot Talk — Art Market Insights for Artists

    The Red Dot Talk is a podcast for artists who want to understand and better navigate the art market.Hosted by Véra Kempf, co-founder of Singulart, the podcast features honest conversations with art market insiders — without jargon or gloss. The Red Dot Talk is a podcast for emerging and independent artists who want to understand how the art market really works. Hosted by Véra Kempf, co-founder of Singulart, the podcast brings together artists and art market insiders to openly discuss careers, visibility, representation, and money in the contemporary art world. Each episode features conversations with gallerists, curators, collectors, art fair directors, economists, and established artists, demystifying the hidden rules of the art market and what it takes to stand out today. Whether you’re looking to gain visibility, build your audience, navigate galleries and art fairs, or make a living from your art practice, The Red Dot Talk offers practical insights, honest perspectives, and real-world experience — straight from the people shaping the art world.

    1 min

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Art market insights for artists — from art market insiders. No jargon. No gloss. Just honest conversations about how the art world really works Hosted by Véra Kempf, cofounder of Singulart, Red Dot Talks is made for artists who want to understand and better navigate the art market. Each episode features conversations with key players (gallerists, curators, collectors, economists, and established artists), demystifying the hidden rules of the art market, and what it takes to stand out — gain visibility, notoriety, earn that red dot and make a living from your art practice.

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  • Creator
    Véra Kempf - Singulart
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Véra Kempf - Singulart
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    The Red Dot Talk