Voices On Art - The Van Horn Gallery Podcast | hosted by Daniela Steinfeld

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This Podcast is about my personal and a lot of other peoples enthusiasm for art. What we have in common is our love for art and our life with art. Art will be at the center of all our talks. As art touches on all parts of life - we talk all parts of life! I hope to get you on board, to inspire you and to tell you interesting stories you enjoy listening to. Languages english or german. Subtitles available on our YouTube channel @vanhorngallery New Episodes bi-weekly or monthly. Instagram @voicesonart and @van_horn_duesseldorf website van-horn.net

  1. # 100 Jeff Magid | Collector | New York City

    JAN 30

    # 100 Jeff Magid | Collector | New York City

    "Always Learning, Always Looking: Collecting Art as an Endless Journey" I'm celebrating Episode 100 - a personal milestone, with a special guest and an honest conversation about art, power, and belonging. In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Magid—former songwriter and music producer turned art collector—for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, access, and power in the art world. Jeff shares his path from growing up immersed in music and film in Boston to discovering the art world later in life while living in Brooklyn. What began as curiosity—sparked by friendships with art handlers and mentorship from artists like Slater Bradley—soon became a deeper commitment to learning, collecting, and questioning how the art world functions. Together, we explore: The differences between the music industry and the visual art world Why access to the art world often depends on who you know The importance of mentorship and cross-disciplinary learning Art openings, collectors, and the invisible social hierarchies in galleries Why inclusivity does not mean simplifying art The tension between commercial success and artistic merit Challenges faced by young and emerging collectors Why collecting should be driven by genuine connection—not status or speculation Quality over quantity in building meaningful art collections The conversation also looks forward, touching on emerging global art scenes, focused on collaboration, exchange, and community-driven art practices. A candid, thoughtful episode for artists, collectors, and anyone curious about how the art world is built—and how it might be reimagined. 69 min., Language english, recorded January 25, 2026 Portrait photo by Courtney Sofiah Yates for FRIEZE Links: Jeff on Instagram @magideye https://totalanimalsoup.substack.com/archive?sort=top https://www.artnews.com/art-news/opinion/art-market-open-door-policy-jeff-magid-1234753579/ https://www.frieze.com/article/jeff-magid-collecting-frieze-masters-magazine-2025 https://van-horn.net

    1h 9m
  2. #99 Claus Föttinger | Artist | Düsseldorf

    12/30/2025

    #99 Claus Föttinger | Artist | Düsseldorf

    „A Punk in thinking - but not in production“ In this episode of Voices On Art I talk with Claus Föttinger, an artist based in Düsseldorf, known for developing a unique artistic language rooted in craft and a deep interest in diving into a variety of relevant themes. Föttinger creates objects that are artworks designed for use—social sculptures in the form of bars, tables, chairs, and especially lamps. His work is informed by extensive travel and long-term research, addressing themes that range from the deeply personal to questions of society, politics, the humanities, and culture. Wespeak about his early years growing up in Nuremberg his formative studies at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf,and his reflections on past, present, and future. Claus also shares why he decided to stop making work directly responding to current global developments. This episode was recorded in March 2025 in German language and serves as a personal recap of the year 2025, as well as an glimpse on what's to come. It took place on the occasion of Claus Föttinger’s solo exhibition at VAN HORN. We're recording on site, so please excuse glitches in sound quality. We wish you a wonderful end to 2025 and a very happy New Year. Subscribe to „Voices On Art“ on our YouTube channel @vanhorngallery and follow the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or the platform of your choice. Leave us a rating if you like it. Links: https://van-horn.net/exhibition/claus-foettinger/https://van-horn.net/exhibition/2016-claus-foettinger/https://www.wz.de/nrw/duesseldorf/nachbau-der-wm-bar-ist-reif-fuers-museum_aid-29030571https://park-der-sinne.com/unsere-kuenstler/claus-foettinger/

    52 min
  3. #98 Felicity Korn | Head of Collections & Deputy Director | Kunstpalast, Düsseldorf

    11/26/2025

    #98 Felicity Korn | Head of Collections & Deputy Director | Kunstpalast, Düsseldorf

    In today’s episode, my guest is Felicity Korn, Head of the 20th/21st Century Collection and Deputy Director to FelixKrämer at the Kunstpalast Düsseldorf. Art has always been Korn’s driving force. After her studies in Glasgow and Karlsruhe, she gained formative experience at institutions such as the ZKM and the Städel Museum Frankfurtbefore joining Felix Krämer at the Kunstpalast. Having worked on major exhibitions—from „Battle of the Sexes“ to Emil Nolde—she reflects on the diverse workings of museums, their collections, and what it means to lead a collection rooted in a strong local yet internationally connected art scene. We talk about Düsseldorf’s vibrant cultural landscape and themuseum’s mission to stay relevant for everyone: newcomers and art lovers alike. Korn shares how the Kunstpalast offers new perspectives through storytelling, rethinking the “white cube,” and creating meaningful, welcoming experiences. With museums competing against streaming platforms and shrinking attention spans, Korn discusses how she and her team adapt to shifting cultural expectations. We explore her path into art, her hands-on learning philosophy, and how contextual storytelling shapes her approach to exhibition-making—past, present, and future. RecordedOctober 2025, 55 min., language english. Portrait photo by Andreas Endermann Links: https://www.kunstpalast.de/en/event/kunstlerinnen/ https://www.staedelmuseum.de/en/exhibitions-programme https://van-horn.net/podcast/ www.youtube.com/@vanhorngallery

    56 min
  4. # 97 Daniel Hug | Artistic Director Art Cologne | Cologne

    10/10/2025

    # 97 Daniel Hug | Artistic Director Art Cologne | Cologne

    In this episode of "Voices on Art", I talk to Daniel Hug, Artistic Director of Art Cologne. Dan’s story is deeply rooted in art and culture — born into a Swiss and American family, growing up in an academic and artistic household as grandson of the legendary László Moholy-Nagy, one of the key figures of the Bauhaus. Our conversation flows from his upbringing and personal connections to art, through to his sharp observations of how the art market has developed since the 1980s. We talk about the cycles of the market — the ups and downs that are not necessarily signs of crisis, but part of a normal rhythm — and how galleries have evolved in response to shifting times. Dan shares a wealth of knowledge and experience, and we both bring in plenty of personal reflections and opinions — about what’s changed, what remains, and why Art Cologne continues to play such a vital role in the German art landscape. Dan also announces the new Art Palma de Mallorca, which will be inaugurated in April 2025. A rich and honest conversation about art, passion, and the ever-changing world they take place. As always, I end with a book recommendation: "Out of This Century – Confessions of an Art Addict" by Peggy Guggenheim — a fascinating and fearless account of a life entirely devoted to art. Links: https://www.artcologne.com/ https://www.moholy-nagy.org/ https://van-horn.net/

    1h 8m
  5. #96 Reinhard Ernst | Collector, Entrepreneur, Museum Founder | Wiesbaden

    09/03/2025

    #96 Reinhard Ernst | Collector, Entrepreneur, Museum Founder | Wiesbaden

    'Die Kunst gehört allen' | ‘Art belongs to everyone’ In this episode, I talk to Reinhard Ernst – entrepreneur,philanthropist, art collector and founder of the Reinhard Ernst Museum in Wiesbaden. We follow his journey: from humble beginnings to building a successful business to the years-long project of planning and realising his own museum. This raises some interesting questions: How do you get into art if it wasn't part of your family environment? When does buying individual works turn into a real passion for collecting? And why would you ultimately make your private collection available to the public in your own museum? Reinhard Ernst speaks very openly about his attitude towards art, society and his role as a benefactor. His guiding principle, ‘You are not alone in the world,’ runs through everything he does. Together with his wife Sonja, he has established a foundation that supports childrenand the elderly, preserves historical monuments, and promotes art and culture. For both of them, this is not just a financial commitment, but a conviction to strengthen the values they personally hold dear. His great passion is abstract art – from the post-war period to the present day. Particularly noteworthy is his collection of 52 works by Helen Frankenthaler, the largest privately owned collection in the world. For him, abstract art opens up the freedom to decide for yourself what to see. Colours and forms have an effect without guidelines, leaving room for one's own thoughts, feelings and memories. We also talk about his close relationship with Japan and his friendship with architect Fumihiko Maki, which gave rise to the vision for a museum that not only offers state-of-the-art architecture, but above all space for people. A house for art – and for encounters. At the end of the conversation, I will give you a bookrecommendation. This time, it is the book ‘Moral Ambition’ by Rutger Bregman. Published in German by Rowohlt Verlag. rutgerbregman.com/ As always, you can find the conversation on your podcast platform of choice and, starting with this episode, on our YouTube channel @vanhorngallery. Feel free to follow us on Instagram @voicesonart and@van_horn_duesseldorf and subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast or your platform of choice. We appreciate good reviews. The conversation with Reinhard Ernst was recorded on 21 July 2025, in German, 49 min. Further information here: museum-re.de/de/ www.ernst-stiftung.de/ van-horn.net/podcast-1/

    50 min
  6. #95 Walter Vanhaerents | Vanhaerents Art Collection | Brussels, Belgium

    04/17/2025

    #95 Walter Vanhaerents | Vanhaerents Art Collection | Brussels, Belgium

    „Collecting with the female side“ In this episode, I speak with Belgian art collector Walter Vanhaerents, who began collecting art in the mid-1970s and was named one of the top 200 collectors of our time by artnews. What started as a personal passion has evolved into a dynamic, multigenerational project. Over the decades, the collection has undergone several realignments, reflecting not only shifts in the art world but also Walter's own life journey, his individual attitude towards collecting and his deep knowledge about contemporary art. After the early death of his brother, Walter had to step into the family’s construction business at a very young age. Art became a transformative space for him - one that connected him with his emotional and spiritual side, allowing for deeper self-discovery. He collects intuitively, guided by passion and sensitivity. Since 2007, the Vanhaerents Art Collection has been housed in a repurposed industrial building in the heart of Brussels, presenting regularly changing exhibitions. In recent years,Walter's children Els and Joost have taken on increasingly active roles, bringing fresh perspectives and new energy into the collection. We talk about personal development, spirituality, and the emotional core of collecting, as well as the evolution of a family legacy shaped by three distinct voices. Recorded March 10, 2025, language english, 35 min. We're recording via the internet, glitches in sound quality may occur. Portrait of Walter in front of the work "The death of James Lee Byars", photo by Karel Duerinckx More information here: https://vanhaerentsartcollection.com https://www.artbasel.com/stories/why-i-collect-art-walter-vanhaerents?lang=de https://initiartmagazine.com/2011/04/26/walter-vanhaerents/ https://www.artnews.com/art-collectors/top-200-profiles/walter-vanhaerents/ https://van-horn.net/podcast-1/

    36 min
  7. #94 Susan & Michael Hort | Hort Family Collection, NYC | Independent Special

    02/21/2025

    #94 Susan & Michael Hort | Hort Family Collection, NYC | Independent Special

    „Buy What You Love“ This is Episode 94 of the Voices On Art Podcast, created in cooperation with the Independent New York. Susan and Michael Hort have been collecting contemporary art for 40 years, with a focus on young artists, whom they follow in depth. They often buy early in an artist’s career and usually acquire at least five to seven pieces by any given artist. Susan and Michael are also the creators of the Rema Hort Mann Foundation, established in honor of their daughter Rema, who passed away from cancer at the age of 30 in 1995. The foundation funds travel and accommodations for families of cancer patients and also provides grants for emerging artists. Very recently the foundation supports young Los Angeles artists, who lost their studios in the fires. Once a year Susan and Michael open their house for the public and share their love for art with the public. In 2026 they plan to open their own museum space on the premises of the Art Omi Pavilions, with the intention to show some of the art that can't be shown in their house, but also to present artists that they collected early on, who deserve to be rediscovered. Susan and Michael share their joy in collecting art, in connecting with the people of the art community and the hope to inspire the audience to start collecting themselves. We're talking the love for art, how it can be reflected in an art collection and how art can fuel life in a powerful way. We talk past, present and future, their early beginnings as collectors, the differences in the art world and art community then and now, how they support artists and how much they value the friendships with artists and gallerists. Being connected to the art world keeps them going, let's them stay young and in tune with what's going on. Recorded February 7, 2025. 39 min., language english. Photo by Linda Farwell We’re recording via the internet, please excuse any glitches in sound quality. Links: 2024:https://news.artnet.com/art-world/the-legacy-of-susan-and-michael-hort-2574473 2023:https://www.villazan.com/villazan-presents/collectors-susan-and-michael-hort-enjoy-being-alive-and-contemporary-art 2002:https://fineartmultiple.com/blog/collector-interviews-susan-and-michael-hort/ 2016:https://www.vulture.com/2016/02/art-collectors-who-live-in-their-own-museum.html 2012:https://www.forbes.com/sites/tamarawarren/2012/05/14/buy-what-you-love-the-art-of-michael-and-susan-hort/ https://www.independenthq.com/ https://van-horn.net/podcast-1/

    39 min
  8. #93 THIAGO GOMIDE | Gomide&Co, São Paulo | Independent 20th Century

    08/22/2024

    #93 THIAGO GOMIDE | Gomide&Co, São Paulo | Independent 20th Century

    This episode is created in cooperation with the Independent 20th Century. It will be part of the fairs OVR. Thiago Gomide is a founding partner of Gomide&Co, a gallery based in São Paulo, Brazil. Artists Julia Isídrez, Paraguay and Maria Lira Marques, Brazil, will feature jointly in a presentation by Gomide&Co at Independent 20th Century this September. Interested in art since his childhood, Thiago first followed another passion by studying architecture. Having to make a living in Brazil this seemed to cover basic needs and interests. His career in the art world started at the age of 20 with founding a small gallery for modern Brazilian furniture in his hometown Belo Horizonte, following an agreement with his mother. Out of sheer curiosity he contacted collector Bernardo Paz, started working for him and was deeply involved in the creation and construction of the Inhotim, a world famous collection of contemporary art. After 7 years he felt it was time to move on, so he moved to São Paulo, where he created the contemporary art and photography department at the renowned auction house Bolsa de Arte. In 2013, Thiago co-founded his own gallery. Thiago talks his diverse stations of working and learning, the special situation in Brazil, his personal relations with the art community and the influence of the big international art fairs. He talks in depth about the two artists Julia and Maria Lira, whose works Gomide&Co. will show for the first time at the Independent 20th Century. Thiago follows his own insights, his need to grow and develop and his passionate interest for art, design and architecture. In this he paved his own path from Brazil into the international markets and vice versa. He never forgets his community, the people that follow and support the gallery, and always invents new ideas and approaches to accommodate artists and collectors and to enhance and extend these profound relations into the future. 41 min., Recorded August 13, 2024, language english https://www.independenthq.com/ https://gomide.co/ Your host: https://van-horn.net Instagram: @independent_hq @gomide.co @thiagogomide @voicesonart @van_horn_duesseldorf #VoicesOnArt #Independent20thCentury #IndependentHQ #artfair #Podcast #Talk #storytelling #DanielaSteinfeld #VoicesOnArt #VanHornGallery #ThiagoGomide #GomideCo #Gallery #SaoPaulo #Brazil Book recommendation: Brazilian Modern Design | Móvel Moderno Brasileiro by Alberto Vicente, Marcelo Vasconcellos, Maria Cecilia Loschiavo Dos Santos ISBN-13 978-8562114755

    41 min
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This Podcast is about my personal and a lot of other peoples enthusiasm for art. What we have in common is our love for art and our life with art. Art will be at the center of all our talks. As art touches on all parts of life - we talk all parts of life! I hope to get you on board, to inspire you and to tell you interesting stories you enjoy listening to. Languages english or german. Subtitles available on our YouTube channel @vanhorngallery New Episodes bi-weekly or monthly. Instagram @voicesonart and @van_horn_duesseldorf website van-horn.net

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