Art and Business: Navigating Two Worlds with Anna Kuznetsova

Welcome back to the Art Business Podcast with David Bellingham, Programme Director at MA Art Business at Sotheby's Institute of Art in London. In this episode, David engages in an enlightening conversation with Anna Kuznetsova, Managing Director of Conscious Tech BV and Board Chair of Art Zuiderzee. Anna's rich experience across law, business, and the arts offers listeners a masterclass in blending strategic thinking with creative ambition. Join them as they revisit their recent study trip to the Netherlands, exploring TEFAF art fair, artists' studios and exhibitions, and engaging in discussions on the impact of global market dynamics on the art scene. Anna shares insights from her guest lectures and her unique journey from a young artist to a leader in global business initiatives. The episode also touches on the fascinating world of cross-cultural influences, particularly the rise of Chinese art in the West, and the recently rediscovered legacy of Ukrainian artist Alexander Bogomazov (1880-1930). Anna also sheds light on the innovative Art Zuiderzee initiative and its significance in connecting history with contemporary art. Tune in for a journey through the intricate world of art and business, enriched by Anna Kuznetsova's unique art business perspective.   Biography: Anna Kuznetsova is a dynamic global leader with over 20 years of experience spanning investment management, government contracting, art advocacy, and international relations. As Managing Director of a Conscious tech B.V., she strategically guides a Dutch investment fund focused on the US government contracting industry. Her portfolio includes serving as Board Chair at Art Zuiderzee, a cultural heritage foundation that spans its activities across the historic Zuiderzee region, and as Board Member at Alagant Tech LLC, supporting public sector IT services. With an educational background including a Master's in Art Business from Sotheby's Institute of Art (with Distinction), a BA in Law, and training at London Business School, Anna brings a rare combination of business acumen, artistic passion, and cross-cultural expertise to her endeavors. Fluent in multiple languages and experienced across Asia, Europe, and North America, she excels at building strategic partnerships that bridge diverse sectors and cultures, creating meaningful impact through innovation and social responsibility.   Links:  www.linkedin.com/in/anna-kuznetsova-1858571 https://www.artzuiderzee.com/art-zuiderzee-about-us-en.html   music ‘Baby, I Miss The Internet’ (Rama, Rama, Rama)  by TOT TAYLOR is used by kind permission of the artist ©Tot Taylor/Songmatic Music (2020)

Welcome to another captivating edition of the Art Business Podcast, where we are absorbed into the fascinating world of art and business with some of the academic faculty from Sotheby's Institute of Art. Join us as Dr David Bellingham, Programme Director of the MA in Art Business, leads a compelling discussion with his esteemed colleagues. Meet Dr. Melanie Fasche, Deputy Programme Director and Senior Lecturer, who shares her intriguing journey from economic geography to becoming a thought leader in the creative industries. Dr. Oliver Petersen Gilbert, Head of Learning Innovation, provides insights into the evolving relationship between art, the market and their place in wider culture.  Dr. Marina Maximova offers a unique perspective on Russian and Eastern European art, exploring the dynamic intersections of finance and art collecting as well as her passionate drive towards sustainability in the art world. Together, they investigate some current trends in the art market, the impact of technology, and the importance of sustainability. This episode takes you beyond the classroom, discussing the latest research, innovative teaching methods, and the future of art and cultural policy. Tune in for an enriching conversation that bridges theory and practice in the ever-evolving art business landscape. Link: https://www.sothebysinstitute.com/london/masters-programs/ma-art-business     music ‘Baby, I Miss The Internet’ (Rama, Rama, Rama)  by TOT TAYLOR is used by kind permission of the artist ©Tot Taylor/Songmatic Music (2020)

Join us in this captivating episode of the Art   Podcast as we discuss the intriguing journey of Anna Stolyarova, founder and director of the Street Art Museum Amsterdam. Anna shares her fascinating experiences, from her early exposure to art in a Soviet-era Ukraine to becoming a pivotal figure in the street art scene in Amsterdam. Discover how the Street Art Museum Amsterdam is not just a collection of murals but a vibrant community and cultural hub that challenges the traditional notions of what a museum can be. Anna discusses the unique approach of integrating public participation, heritage, and digital innovation in street art, offering valuable insights into the intersection of art, business, and social impact. Whether you're an art enthusiast or curious about new cultural models, this episode provides thought-provoking perspectives on how street art can transform neighborhoods and connect diverse communities. Listen in to explore the creativity, challenges, and future plans for this groundbreaking museum as Amsterdam approaches its 750th anniversary celebrations.   Links: https://www.streetartmuseumamsterdam.com/  https://www.madeinbed.co.uk/interviews/anindya-sen-in-conversation-with-street-art-museum-founder-anna-stolyarova  https://www.linkedin.com/in/annastolyarova/?originalSubdomain=nl   music ‘Baby, I Miss The Internet’ (Rama, Rama, Rama)  by TOT TAYLOR is used by kind permission of the artist ©Tot Taylor/Songmatic Music (2020)

Join us in this insightful episode of the Art Business Podcast with Dr. Katie Hill, an authority in Chinese modern and contemporary art. As a Senior Lecturer & Academic Lead at Sotheby's Institute of Art London, Dr. Hill shares her fascinating journey from her early encounters with art to becoming a leading expert in her field. Dr. Hill delves into her formative experiences, including a pivotal trip to Italy and an immersive exhibition that ignited her passion for contemporary art. Discover how her deep interest in languages led her to explore Chinese art, influenced by her family history intertwined with Asia. Explore the genesis of her academic career, her ventures in curating exhibitions of Chinese art, and her role in founding the Office for Chinese Contemporary Art. Dr. Hill also sheds light on her ambitious exhibitions and her ongoing efforts to promote Chinese art globally amidst a complex socio-political landscape.   Dr Katie Hill is an established curator and educator in the field of contemporary art from China and the Chinese diaspora. She gained an MA Hons in Chinese at the University of Edinburgh in 1989 and a DPhil in Art History at the University of Sussex in 2002. She runs her own consultancy, the Office of Contemporary Chinese Art (OCCA), focusing on curatorial, arts consultancy and education. She is currently Academic Lead, Asia and Senior Lecturer at Sotheby's Institute of Art, London, where she founded and directed the MA in Modern and Contemporary Asian Art. She is a co-author of the Chinese Art Book (Phaidon, 2013) and has written extensively on contemporary art from China, contributing to journals such as China Quarterly, the Journal of Contemporary Chinese Art (JCCA), Third Text, Apollo, The Burlington Magazine and numerous artists' catalogues. Her exhibition 'Strange Wonders: Jizi and Pioneers of Ink is currently at SOAS Gallery from 9th October-14th December, 2024. Strange Wonders exhibition: https://www.soas.ac.uk/about/event/strange-wonders-jizi-and-pioneers-contemporary-ink-china Office of Contemporary Chinese Art: www.occaspace.com Review by Lucia Alonso-Lasheras in Made in Bed https://www.madeinbed.co.uk/reviews/strange-wonders-jizi-and-pioneers-of-contemporary-ink-from-china   music ‘Baby, I Miss The Internet’ (Rama, Rama, Rama)  by TOT TAYLOR is used by kind permission of the artist ©Tot Taylor/Songmatic Music (2020)

Welcome to a new episode of the Art Business Podcast, hosted by David Bellingham, Programme Director at Sotheby's Institute of Art in London. Join us in a fascinating conversation with UK-based artist Clare Strand, who challenges the traditional boundaries of the photographic medium. Clare is joined by two of David's MA students who collaborated with her on an exciting project, A Butterfly & a Horse, showcasing at the V&A Museum.  Inspired by the early image transfer experiments in 1880 by Shelford Bidwell, a pioneer of modern digital technology, this monument explores how the creation, profusion, and circulation of images has a significant impact on our experience of time, memory, and identity. Discover Clare's unique approach to art, stemming from a non-traditional upbringing where art was not a household norm. She shares her journey from childhood curiosity about images to becoming an artist who engages in a dynamic interplay between analogue and digital forms. Listen to how Clare and the students transformed the idea of a monument by exploring themes of technology and memory through an interactive and thought-provoking participatory weekend at the V&A. The episode provides insights into the inspiration behind Claire's artworks and the students' collaborative efforts in curating a meaningful artistic experience.   Links: https://www.clarestrand.co.uk/  https://www.vam.ac.uk/event/RQzAwwb70l/sia-sept-2024?srsltid=AfmBOooCbvUTVJJwJhtKvKRN-nysssU2wuVltVJf9romvZTuFWtNSl2I  https://www.sothebysinstitute.com/news-and-events/events/a-butterfly-and-a-horse-by-clare-strand https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/first-digital-photos      music ‘Baby, I Miss The Internet’ (Rama, Rama, Rama)  by TOT TAYLOR is used by kind permission of the artist ©Tot Taylor/Songmatic Music (2020)    

Welcome to the Art Business Podcast, where we delve into the intricate world of art and commerce. I'm David Bellingham, the Programme Director of the Master's Degree in Art Business at Sotheby's Institute of Art in London. In this episode, we are joined by Marek Claaßen, co-founder of ArtFacts.net, a Berlin-based platform providing comprehensive data and analysis on the relative 'fame' of artists and galleries, including world rankings. Join us as Marek shares his journey from growing up in a middle-class family with a passion for German expressionism, to becoming a musician in Berlin, and eventually entering the art business world. He discusses the founding of ArtFacts in 2001, the challenges faced during the dot-com crash, and the platform's unique approach to factuality and cultural significance in the art world. Marek also sheds light on the evolving digital art landscape, the role of NFTs, and the importance of networking and finding a niche for those entering the art industry. Tune in for an insightful conversation on art, technology, and the future of the art market.   Links: https://artfacts.net/    music ‘Baby, I Miss The Internet’ (Rama, Rama, Rama)  by TOT TAYLOR is used by kind permission of the artist ©Tot Taylor/Songmatic Music (2020)  

In this episode of the Art Business Podcast, host David Bellingham, Programme Director of the Master's Degree in Art Business at Sotheby's Institute of Art in London, interviews Selasie Gomado, the co-founder and creative director of Artemartis. Broadcasting from Ghana, Selasie shares his journey from a science-focused education to a passion-driven career in the arts, highlighting the influence of his entrepreneurial family background. Selasie discusses the formation and growth of Artemartis, an art agency based in Accra, Ghana, which supports emerging artists locally and internationally. He delves into the challenges and successes of establishing a collective and agency model without traditional gallery representation, sharing insights on the art scene in Ghana and the broader African art market. The conversation explores the dynamics of the African art world, the importance of networking, and the balance between commercial success and cultural recognition. Selasie offers valuable advice for aspiring artists and art entrepreneurs, emphasizing patience, humility, and the significance of financial literacy. Join us for an engaging discussion on the evolving landscape of art and business in Africa. SELASIE GOMADO: PROFILE   Selasie (Ghanaian), is involved in managing the rapidly growing art collective and agency, Artemartis, and overseeing operations and the development of artists in both Ghana and the rest of the world. He has fully executed numerous projects in multiple countries, both in the art and engineering fields.   Selasie started his career in 2017 as a Mechanical Engineer with Orsam Limited (Ghana/France), where he worked as a Project Coordinator and Engineer in the Project Management and Quality Control departments until 2021.   In 2018, he founded Artemartis and has performed multiple pivotal roles including artist management, exhibition curation and planning, together with his engineering role until he decided to resign from his work in engineering to focus on his art career in the year 2021. He has since been featured in multiple articles, including The New York Times, National Geographic, Artnet, and The Art Newspaper, and has worked with prestigious institutions including Phillips Auction House, 1-54 Art Fair, Gallery 1957, among others.   Selasie has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana (2017).   Since its launch in 2018, Artemartis has evolved into a well-known and respected brand. This is evident through their collaborations with artists and art galleries, museums and institutions around the world, including the recently ended 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair (London), where Artemartis participated as one of the first collectives from the continent to ever show at the art fair, Pearl Lam Galleries (Hong Kong), Phillips Auction House (London), Mitchell-Innes & Nash (New York), Lehmann Maupin (London), Gallery 1957(Accra), Septieme Gallery (Paris) and Loft Art Gallery (Marrakech), as well as some museums including Kunsthalle Krems (Vienna) and Museo Ettore Fico (Turin). Notable collaborations include a collaboration with Phillips Auction House in London in 2022 with the exhibition “Birds Of A Feather” featuring 18 works celebrating contemporary artistic production in Ghana, “Worldmaking” at Mitchell-Innes & Nash in 2023 presenting a group show of ten emerging artists living and working in Ghana and “Material Muses,” a solo show of works by Emmanuel Kwaku Yaro, represented by Artemartis, at Loft Art Gallery in Marrakech, Morocco in 2024 and a viewing at Pearl Lam Galleries in Hong Kong, also this year.     Links: www.theartemartis.com www.instagram.com/_artemartis www.x.com/artemartis  www.theartemartis.com/subscribe     music ‘Baby, I Miss The Internet’ (Rama, Rama, Rama)  by TOT TAYLOR is used by kind permission of the artist ©Tot Taylor/Songmatic Music (2020)

Welcome to another edition of the Art Business Podcast, hosted by David Bellingham, Programme Director of the Master's Degree in Art Business at Sotheby's Institute of Art in London. This episode features a conversation with Alex Estorick, editor-in-chief at Right Click Save, a leading digital art magazine. Together, they delve into the evolving landscape of digital art and the intersection of art and technology. Alex shares insights on the rise of digital art, the impact of blockchain and NFTs, and the emerging hybrid art world where digital and traditional practices converge. He discusses the challenges and opportunities within this space, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and ethical considerations in the digital art community. The episode also explores Alex's collaboration with contemporary artist Ana Maria Caballero and his philanthropic efforts supporting artists with degenerative diseases. Join the conversation as Alex and David navigate the complexities of the modern art ecosystem and envision a more inclusive future for artists and collectors alike.   Links: https://www.rightclicksave.com/ https://marketplace.emprops.ai/projects/artifacts?page=1&size=51&sort=editionNumber,asc https://regencurates.org/   music ‘Baby, I Miss The Internet’ (Rama, Rama, Rama)  by TOT TAYLOR is used by kind permission of the artist ©Tot Taylor/Songmatic Music (2020)

Will Ramsay is founder/owner of many important art fairs including Affordable Art Fair, Volta and the British Art Fair. We discuss how Will became interested in art fairs, and his mission to grow the lower end of the art market by supporting emerging artists. Links: https://affordableartfair.com/exhibitor-hub/the-fair-advantage-report-2024/     music ‘Baby, I Miss The Internet’ (Rama, Rama, Rama)  by TOT TAYLOR is used by kind permission of the artist ©Tot Taylor/Songmatic Music (2020)

In this episode of our art business podcast, we dive into the world of art journalism with the editorial team of Made in Bed magazine, the student-run publication from the Sotheby's Institute of Art. Join us as we chat with Nabila Bulbul, Sandra Nikusev, Virgil Montianu, Grace Jamieson, and Celeste Melgar, who share their unique journeys into the art world, their roles in the magazine, and the challenges they've faced and overcome. We explore the diverse range of articles featured in Made in Bed, from art market trends to exhibition reviews, and delve into the fascinating stories behind their current research and dissertations. Listen in to discover the vibrant, dynamic world of contemporary art through the eyes of the next generation of art business professionals.