ArtTactic

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green speaks with Emeline Salama-Caro, director of the Robert Indiana Legacy Initiative. Founded in 2022 by her family following the artist’s passing, the Initiative is dedicated to expanding awareness of Robert Indiana’s work beyond his iconic LOVE sculpture. Emeline discusses the unique structure of the Initiative, how it differs from a traditional artist estate, and the motivations behind its creation. She also reflects on the legal complexities surrounding Indiana’s final years, the challenges of stewarding an artist’s legacy posthumously, and how the Initiative is reintroducing his broader practice to today’s collectors and institutions. The episode also highlights Indiana’s current exhibition in New York at Pace Gallery (who represents worldwide the Robert Indiana Legacy Initiative).

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green speaks with Kabir Jhala, Art Market Editor at The Art Newspaper, to recap the June auctions in London. Once a major fixture on the art market calendar, these sales have seen their significance decline in recent years as auction houses scale back their offerings and experiment with different strategies. Adam and Kabir discuss what’s behind this shift, how the houses approached this season, and why sales totals have dropped so dramatically. They also examine how the auction results compared with the mood at Art Basel, highlight standout lots from the sales, and consider what these auctions signal about the state of the market as we head into the summer break and look ahead to the autumn season.

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green is joined by Vivienne Chow, London Correspondent and Co-founder of The Asia Pivot at Artnet News, to unpack the key takeaways from this year’s Art Basel. They discuss the overall mood at the fair, what the slower pace from young and seasoned collectors means for the market, and why there was a notable drop in attendance from American and Asian collectors. Vivienne shares insights into how galleries are adapting, the evolving regional character of major fairs, and what all of this signals for the state of the art market heading into the summer. They also explore how younger collectors are shifting away from fast-paced speculation toward more intentional collecting, and how this trend is influencing sales strategies on the ground. Finally, the episode considers what lies ahead for the global art market as it heads into its summer break.

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green is joined by James Cohan, founder of the New York gallery James Cohan. To mark the gallery’s 25th anniversary and its current exhibition All About 25, James reflects on how the gallery has evolved since 1999 and shares insights from his decades in the art world. He discusses what the market looked like in his early years, how it compares to today’s more global and digital landscape, and what it takes to build a successful gallery and support artists over the long term. James also offers thoughtful advice to collectors, especially those still developing their focus, and reflects on how to navigate slower market moments.

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green is joined by Maike Cruse, Director of Art Basel in Basel, to discuss what makes the fair one of the most anticipated and respected events on the global art calendar. They explore how the fair continues to set the standard for quality, why its layout and setting make it such a unique experience, and what to expect from this year’s edition. Maike also shares insights on the current mood among galleries, the growing excitement around Art Basel Paris, and the recently announced expansion into Qatar.

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Adam Green is joined by Annabel Keenan, art writer and author of Climate Action in the Art World: Towards a Greener Future. They discuss why sustainability has taken so long to become a real conversation in the art world, even though many individuals care deeply about the climate in their personal lives. Annabel shares insights from her research on the industry's environmental impact, from art fairs and international shipping to museum operations, and highlights meaningful steps individuals and institutions are taking to reduce their footprint.

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green is joined by Zachary Small, culture reporter covering art for The New York Times, and Tim Schneider, founder of The Gray Market and a freelance journalist, to break down New York’s May auctions and what they reveal about the current state of the art market. While the material this season may have been mixed, the auctions offered rare transparency into buyer behavior, pricing, and market sentiment at a time of uncertainty. Adam, Zachary, and Tim explore how collectors are becoming more selective, why certain artists outperformed expectations, and how guarantees shaped many of the results. They also discuss why this moment may offer smart buying opportunities for those with conviction, and what the sales signal as we head into Art Basel and the second half of the year.

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green is joined by Maximilíano Durón, Senior Editor at ARTnews, to break down one of the busiest New York Art Weeks in recent memory. This year, TEFAF and Independent moved up their schedules, landing in the same week as Frieze, NADA, Future, and several other fairs, creating a packed and fast-paced calendar across the city. Adam and Max discuss how this scheduling shift impacted the overall experience for galleries, collectors, and visitors. They take a close look at the current state of Frieze New York, the rising visibility of Independent and NADA in a softer market, and TEFAF’s unique role with its blend of antiquities, design, and fine art. They also assess the market sentiment coming out of the week.

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green speaks with James Stourton, British art historian and former chairman of Sotheby’s UK, about his new book Rogues and Scholars: A History of the London Art World: 1945 to 2000. Stourton reflects on key moments that shaped the postwar British art market, including the landmark Jakob Goldschmidt auction, the rise of the buyer’s premium, and the shift in global power from London to New York. He shares insights into the long-standing rivalry between dealers and auction houses, the decline of certain collecting categories, and whether those markets can ever rebound. The conversation also touches on how larger-than-life personalities once helped define the art world and where the biggest risks and opportunities lie for the next generation.

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green is joined by journalists Charlotte Burns and Julia Halperin to discuss The Artists Speak Report, a major new survey they authored, commissioned by Anonymous Was A Woman. Based on responses from over 1,000 female artists, the report offers a rare and essential look into how artists are navigating their careers, touching on everything from financial insecurity and institutional support to the role of community and the pressures of identity-driven work. We explore why this kind of research is so necessary in an art world that often operates in silos, where artists’ voices are too often left out of larger conversations. Charlotte and Julia walk us through how the report came together, unpack some of its most surprising findings, and reflect on what the broader art world can do to better support artists moving forward.