In conversation

Head of UBS Art Advisory Americas, Matthew Newton, sits down with John S. Matthews Mathews, Head of UBS Private Wealth Management, to discuss Leading insights from "The Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report 2026 by Arts Economics" and what that means for investors and art enthusiasts in the US.

Matthew Newton, Head of UBS Art Advisory Americas, sits down with Linda Selvin, Executive Director of the Appraisers Association of America, to discuss why appraisals matter throughout the lifecycle of a collection. The conversation addresses the key types of appraisals – retail replacement, fair market value, marketable cash value - that collectors might need, what it means to be USPAP‑compliant, and the various factors that influence an artwork’s value.

UBS Art Advisory Specialist, Rachel Peart, sits down with David Galperin, Vice Chairman, Head of Contemporary Art at Sotheby’s, to explore how a marquee evening sale is built. From sourcing trophy works to managing strategy, Rachel and David bring awareness to the multitude of consideration that are refined before an auctioneer takes the podium. Together, they explore how an evening sale is built, curated, and refined. And lastly, David highlights insights into the upcoming May 2026 auctions, including the impressive Robert Mnuchin: Collector at Heart evening sale.

UBS Art Advisory Specialist, Rachel Peart, sits down with Emily Kaplan, Senior Vice President and Senior Specialist, Postwar and Contemporary Art at Christie’s, to dive deeper on how auction estimates, reserves, and guarantees are set and used strategically. They examine bidder psychology and key valuation factors supported by notable examples. The episode closes with spring 2026 season highlights, led by three works from Agnes Gund’s collection and a major minimalism collection.

Head of UBS Art Advisory Americas, Matthew Newton, is joined by Sarah Douglas, Editor-in-chief of ARTnews, to discuss the 2023 Top 200 Collectors List, which was released this past September. The Top 200 Collectors List has been around since its first issue back in 1990 and has become a definitive source on some of the world's most active and important collectors since. In addition to identifying the top collectors globally, the list dives into their collecting habits and provides a view into some of the artworks they have been adding to their collections.

Matthew Newton, Head of UBS Art Advisory Americas, is joined by Mari-Claudia Jimenez, Chairman, President, Americas, and Head of Global Business Development at Sotheby's, to discuss the headline sale of the fall 2023 auction season, the Emily Fisher Landau collection. One of the most substantial collections of 20th Century and contemporary art to go to auction, the sale this November provides a backdrop for families and individuals to learn about an important consideration in a collection's lifecycle: the estate consignment process.

On site at Art Basel Miami Beach 2023, Matthew Newton, Head of UBS Art Advisory Americas, is joined in conversation by Mexico City-based artist Gabriel de la Mora, who is best known for constructing technically complex artworks from found, discarded and obsolete objects. Alongside de la Mora, Matthew is joined by author and private collector, Dani Levinas, as well as Magali Arriola, Director of Museo Tamayo in Mexico City and Curator of the Meridians section at Art Basel Miami Beach. Through the lens of Gabriel's work, the group explores the connectivity between artist, curator and collector.

On site at Art Basel Miami Beach 2023, Matthew Newton, Head of UBS Art Advisory Americas, is joined in conversation by artist Jeffrey Gibson, curator Kathleen Ash-Milby and collector Becky Gochman. Centered on Gibson's multidisciplinary practice, the group offers perspectives on how the curatorial and collecting roles contribute to the overall preservation and enrichment of indigenous culture.

During Frieze Los Angeles week 2024, Matthew Newton, Head of UBS Art Advisory Americas, is joined in conversation at the Hammer Museum by Erin Christovale, Curator at the Hammer Museum, Bridget Finn, Director, Art Basel Miami Beach and Mary Rozell, Global Head of the UBS Art Collection. The group discusses emerging art communities using Los Angeles as a lens.

When does it make sense to have a dedicated policy for your fine art collection? Should you itemize your artworks? How should you approach valuation? Bradly Taylor of HUB International joins Matthew Newton, Head of UBS Art Advisory Americas, to discuss top questions collectors have around fine art insurance, especially in light of the 2025 LA wildfires and nationwide floods.