The Bigger Picture Podcast

Arcarta

From Arcarta this is The Bigger Picture Podcast, an inside look at the businesses that make the art world work and the stories behind the people that shape them.

  1. 8 OCT

    Rethinking the Gallery model with Sarah Le Quang Sang (SLQS Gallery)

    “There's still a lot of inequality in terms of representation and there is a lack of understanding-the artists career trajectory is still following a path that is not suitable for most artists…What I'm trying to with the gallery, [is] challenge is that. Life is not linear.” In this month’s episode of The Bigger Picture, we speak with Sarah Le Quang Sang, Founder and Director of the London-based SLQS Gallery.  ‍ From the influence of her multicultural upbringing, her experiences navigating the market as a mother (including her co-directorship of the Pro-Create Project), to her insight into the shifting shape of gallery models and art history trajectories, this episode makes for essential listening for anyone interested in navigating today’s sector. You can subscribe to The Bigger Picture wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about this episode or to reach out to us directly please visit arcarta.com

    36 min

  2. 8 AUG

    The Future of Art Collecting with Mazdak Sanii (Avant Arte)

    “Careers are incredibly long, and I think you don't always appreciate that when you're starting out… your reputation, your relationships, all of these things endure for far longer than any specific decision you might be making day-to-day." In this month’s episode of The Bigger Picture, we speak with Mazdak Sanii, co-founder of Avant Arte. From early lessons in financial modelling at Rothschild, to working with high profile artists on editions and meeting ever-shifting needs of today’s collectors, Sanii shares the lessons learned at the creation of a business in the intersection of art and technology. Essential listening for anyone curious about the future of art, the rise of curated marketplaces, and what it takes to turn the building of communities into a thriving business. You can subscribe to The Bigger Picture wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about this episode or to reach out to us directly please visit arcarta.com You can subscribe to The Bigger Picture wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about this episode or to reach out to us directly please visit arcarta.com

    47 min

  3. 8 JUL

    More than Profit: Art, Wealth and the Next Generation with Drew Watson

    “Clients are still collecting art, because it is a passion, right? They love it. It's for all the reasons that everyone has always collected. But there have been increasing expectations around the financial performance of art and understanding of it as an asset class.” In this month’s episode of The Bigger Picture, we’re joined by Drew Watson, Managing Director, Head of Art Services at Bank of America, who explains the latest mood in art investment, generational shifts and the overriding importance of a passion for the work. From understanding the impact of macroeconomic factors on market trends, to exploring the growing prioritisation of emotional motivations in collectors and regulatory pressures mounting on the trade, this interview offers a comprehensive overview to anyone keen to better understand current market forces and careers within it. You can subscribe to The Bigger Picture wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about this episode or to reach out to us directly please visit arcarta.com You can subscribe to The Bigger Picture wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about this episode or to reach out to us directly please visit arcarta.com

    53 min

  4. 9 JUN

    How to build a sustainable business: Lessons from 30 Years in Art Logistics with Oliver Howell (Gander & White)

    In this month’s episode of The Bigger Picture, we’re joined by Oliver Howell, CEO of Gander & White Shipping. Oliver shares insights into the evolving demands of sustainable business practices and the challenges of operating globally during periods of economic uncertainty.  Essential listening for anyone interested in the art market or keen to understand more how shifting trade dynamics are shaping daily operations across the sector. You can subscribe to The Bigger Picture wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about this episode or to reach out to us directly please visit arcarta.com

    41 min

  5. 17 MAR

    Navigating business in changing times with Tom Marks (Marks | Calil)

    “It was a challenge, running a prestige print publication on a monthly basis, with various supplements, events, and then also throwing into that, the digital publication and all that entails, whilst having to keep up with changes in the digital world, the dissemination channels, socials and so on that come with it.” ‍ In this month’s podcast, special guest Tom Marks, former editor of Apollo magazine who now co-directs Marks Calil, a strategic consultancy working with businesses and organisations in the art world, joins us to discuss publishing, the relationship between commercial and not-for- profit entities, as well as the significance of education within society and his own career. ‍ You can now watch The Bigger Picture on Youtube, or listen on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.  You can subscribe to The Bigger Picture wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about this episode or to reach out to us directly please visit arcarta.com

    54 min

  6. 20 JAN

    Traversing the intersection between art, law and technology with Bethany Woolfall (Arcarta)

    In this month’s podcast, special guest Bethany Woolfall, Vice President of Customers at Arcarta, joins us to discuss the conflicting and shifting demands of the market, the importance of trust and the role of networks in shaping her own career path- from gallery sales, to shaping technological solutions unique to the trade. You can subscribe to The Bigger Picture wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about this episode or to reach out to us directly please visit arcarta.com

    39 min

  7. 08/10/2024

    Special guest Touria El-Glaoui - Founding Director of 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair

    “I wanted to create an event that African artists could be extremely proud of, to ensure that they knew I wasn’t trying to categorise them into anything, but rather give them a voice.’  In this week’s podcast, special guest Touria El-Glaoui, Founding Director of 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, joins us to discuss the event’s expansion, her long-term fascination with the continent and how her father’s career as an artist impacted her own fascination with the sector. Learn more about the resilience and ambition required to develop a fair which now holds a prominent position in the market’s calendar, and the importance of recognising skills which transfer across sectors. You can subscribe to The Bigger Picture wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about this episode or to reach out to us directly please visit arcarta.com

    1 hr

  8. 11/09/2024

    Special guests Amelie Von Wedel - Founder of Wedel Art Advisory and Meher Waney - Director of Membership and Business Development at The Arts Club

    “We always try to focus on ‘money can't buy’ experiences, exclusive access and creating bespoke experiences where people can gain meaning out of it.” In this week’s podcast, special guests, Amelie Von Wedel [Founder of Wedel Art Advisory] and Meher Waney [Director of Membership and Business Development at The Arts Club,] join us to discuss their collaboration and creation of exclusive experience in London Dover Street’s Arts Club. Learn more about the fascinating collaboration between art advisory and club development, whilst exploring the interrelationships between the art, floristry, cuisine and business all housed in the capital’s established club. You can subscribe to The Bigger Picture wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about this episode or to reach out to us directly please visit arcarta.com

    46 min
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