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In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green chats with Richard Polsky, author, art dealer, and founder of Richard Polsky Art Authentication. In this episode, Richard discusses the release of Volume 6 of the Andy Warhol catalogue raisonné, detailing the extensive efforts and challenges involved in compiling Warhol’s prolific body of work. He explains the critical role the catalogue plays in the art market, especially for auction houses and private sales. Richard also shares his insights on lesser-known Warhol series, offering advice for new collectors priced out of the major works. Finally, Richard provides an update on his authentication business, highlighting its importance in the art world.

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green is joined by Dexter Wimberly, the founder and director of the Hayama Artist Residency in Japan. Adam and Dexter delve into Dexter's journey to Japan and his motivations for establishing the Hayama Artist Residency. They discuss the residency's rapid growth and increasing popularity, highlighted by the impressive number of applicants this past year. Adam shares insights from his experience on the artist selection committee, and they explore what sets the Hayama Artist Residency apart from others. Dexter explains how his residency provides unique support to artists, making it a standout in the increasingly crowded field of artist residencies. The conversation also touches on the contemporary art scene in Japan, its recent developments, and the growing interest from galleries and art fairs. Dexter offers his perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the Japanese contemporary art scene and where he sees it heading in the coming years.

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green explores the evolving landscape of the June London auctions, historically a pivotal moment in the art market now witnessing a decline in sales volume. Adam is joined by George Nelson, the UK Reporter for ARTnews, who provides insights into the prevailing mood in London and compares this year's auction performance to previous years. They discuss Sotheby's and Christie's differing strategies, highlight surprising auction results, and identify emerging trends as the art world heads into its summer break.

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green interviews Daniel S. Palmer, the chief curator at the SCAD Museum of Art, who shares his journey and the unique curatorial strategies of the museum. Daniel discusses how SCAD makes a significant impact locally and nationally, aided by social media's role in extending their reach. He also explores the growing eagerness of artists to exhibit outside major art hubs, sharing insights from his dialogues with them. The conversation highlights current and upcoming exhibitions, showcasing the museum's innovative directions.

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green recaps Art Basel 2024 with Carlie Porterfield, associate art market editor at The Art Newspaper. Join us as we explore the mood leading up to the fair, the noticeable absence of American collectors, and how the fair's atmosphere matched or diverged from expectations. Carlie and Adam discuss standout sales and delve into the broader implications of Art Basel's success and what it might mean for the art market's future.

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green is joined by David Hurwitz, founder and owner of Hangman, and Ty Cooperman, client experience expert at Hangman. They discuss the critical yet often overlooked aspect of fine art logistics, including why shipping costs have increased, the reasons behind significant price variances in shipping quotes, and how to avoid common shipping pitfalls. David and Ty also share insights on the growth of fine art storage services and offer valuable advice on best practices for managing art shipments.