The $28 Billion US Market

The $28 Billion US Market

Author: Contemporary Equity April 2, 2020 Duration: 4:06
The overall performance of the US art market dropped to $28.3 Billion in spite of opportunity zones tax relief. https://linktr.ee/contemporaryequity

The art world moves fast, and the conversations around value, access, and meaning move even faster. The Contemporary Equity Podcast creates a necessary space for those conversations, pulling back the curtain on the systems and dialogues that shape today's visual culture. Each episode brings together voices you don't always hear in the same room: working artists navigating their practice, collectors considering the deeper impact of their acquisitions, and curators and exhibitors who build the platforms where art meets the public. We delve into the nuanced realities behind exhibitions, market shifts, and creative processes, offering listeners a grounded, analytical perspective on how art functions in our contemporary moment. This isn't about hot tips or simple answers; it's about developing a more informed and critical lens. Through these in-depth discussions, the podcast aims to demystify the ecosystem, exploring themes of cultural capital, institutional critique, and the evolving relationship between creativity and commerce. Tune in for a thoughtful and unvarnished look at the forces at play. Remember, this podcast is strictly for informational purposes and is not intended as investment advice or guidance on buying or selling specific artworks.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 10

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Podcast Episodes
Swizz Beatz New Art App: Sm(ART) Collection [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:20
Swizz Beatz recently mentioned his app for buying/selling art. The app is the technology component of the No Commission Initiative, which artists keep 100% of the proceeds from their work. An innovator moving the art mar…
The Dean Collection [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:12
The Kaseem Dean (Swizz Beatz) Art Collection and initiative that are moving the art industry forward. Dreamweavers, No Commission, The Dean's Choice, and The Dean Collection Music + Art Campus https://linktr.ee/contempor…
The Jay - Z Collection [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:25
An estimated $70M art collection worth more than his $50M in real estate and rivals his entire $70M music catalogue. We walk through his collection of blue chip art including Pablo Picasso, Francis Bacon, and Jean-Michel…
Creative Mastermind Pharrell Williams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:02
Tap into the mind of one the greatest creatives of our generation. An avid collector of Kaws, Jeff Koons, and Takashi Murakami https://linktr.ee/contemporaryequity
Online Sales Strategy VIP View [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:42
According to a recent survey, 15% of art fair sales were pre-sales in 2019. Consider providing potential new collectors a VIP View prior to the your next show. Most collectors don't just wander in buy something on the sp…
Art Fairs By The Numbers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:22
The rise in sales needs to be considered relative to the costs for galleries and artists to attend art fairs. Art Basel announced a new sliding-scale pricing model intended to provide some relief to smaller galleries. wh…
Fine Art, Finance, + Technology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:41
How technology is advancing investment in fine art; Data analytics, blockchain, and the power shift with social media. https://linktr.ee/contemporaryequity
US Tariffs On Artwork [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:30
US Tariffs On Artwork by Contemporary Equity
Art Basel Hong Kong 2020 Cancelled [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:15
Art Basel Hong Kong 2020 cancelled in the wake of the coronavirus. Digital initiative launched to provide exhibitors the opportunity to present works intended for the show online.