Speaker Series

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When Artists Curate

Alison Green, Michael Corris, Rainer Ganahl, and Kathy Battista

Increasingly, artists are curating greater numbers of exhibitions internationally. This panel explores how curating has been incorporated into artistic practice. Moderated by Dr. Kathy Battista, MA Contemporary Art Faculty, Sotheby's Institute of Art, the panel features Dr. Alison Green, Course Leader of MA Culture, Criticism and Curation at Central Saint Martins, London, Dr. Michael Corris, Professor of Art, Meadows School of the Arts, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, and Rainer Ganahl, New York-based artist. It celebrates the publication of a new book, "When Artists Curate," written by Green and commissioned by Corris, published by Reaktion Press in London.
Not Shutting Up: Jerry Saltz in Conversation

Jerry Saltz and Morgan Falconer

At Sotheby's Institute-NY, Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic Jerry Saltz speaks with Morgan Falconer (Faculty, MA Contemporary Art) about his career, the state of the international art market and much, much more.
4 Under 40

Alia Williams, Isabel Suarez, Josh Campbell, Maxime e Van Melkebek, and Christine Kuan

Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York's 4 Under 40 speaker series features conversations with young professionals breaking new ground in the international art world. Discover the backgrounds, career trajectories, and trade secrets of working the art market today from young entrepreneurs, creative talents, and rising stars in the art industry. Speakers: Alia Williams, Director, Jeffrey Deitch, Isabel Suarez, Sales Director, Leon Tover Gallery, Josh Campbell, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Eazel, and Maxime Van Melkebeke, Associate Director, Salon 94. Moderated by Christine Kuan, Director and CEO, Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York.
The Global Art Gallery Report with Richard Taittinger, Magnus Resch, Stefania Bortolami, and James Fuentes

Stefania Bortolami, James Fuentes, Magnus Resch, and Richard Taittinger

Moderator: Magnus Resch Book Author and Art Entrepreneur

Panelists:

Stefania Bortolami, Gallery Owner

James Fuentes, Gallery Owner

Richard Taittinger, Gallery Owner

The Global Art Gallery Report is the first and the most wide-ranging report on today's commercial art galleries. Published by Phaidon, it is the first insight of its kind, presenting a detailed and comprehensive portrait of today's gallery scene. In a panel discussion, Magnus Resch will discuss his findings with gallerists Jeffrey Deitch, Stefania Bortolami and James Fuentes. Panelists will shine a light on the future of the art gallery.

Founded in 1969, the Sotheby’s Institute of Art is the first and foremost graduate school for the study of art and its markets. With more than 6,000 alumni working internationally in art fairs, galleries, museums, auction houses, and nonprofits, the Institute’s alumni are shaping the future of the art industry. Past guest speakers at the Institute have included artists, such as: Ulay and Jaša, Dan Graham, Alexandre Singh, Glenn Ligon, Sanford Biggers, Carolee Schneemann, Dara Birnbaum, Alfredo Jaar, Ahmed Alsoudani; and art industry experts from Sotheby’s, Art Basel, Paddle8, Auctionata, Armory Show, Artsy, Whitney Museum, Swiss Institute, MoMA, and others.
New Careers in the Art Industry

Josh Campbell, Courtney Chapel, Ellie Hayworth, Whitney Maxwell, and Christine Kuan

A panel discussion with Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York Alumni about their careers in the art market, technology, and PR industry. ALUMNI PANELISTS: - Josh Campbell, Masters in Art Business, Class of 2016 (Director of Strategic Partnerships, Canvas Collective, Inc.) - Courtney Chapel, Masters in Art Business, Class of 2013 (Auctions and Valuations Manager, Paddle8) - Ellie Hayworth, Masters in Art Business, Class of 2015 (Account Executive, Third Eye) - Whitney Maxwell, Masters in Art Business, Class of 2011 (Marketing Director, Artspace Marketplace)
Artsy and the Art Market

Sebastian Cwilich and Christine Kuan

A conversation about the future of art, technology, and the art market with Sebastian Cwilich, President of Artsy, and Christine Kuan, Director and CEO of Sotheby’s Institute of Art.
Artist Talk: Legendary Street Artist, Daze

Daze and Kathy Battista

Panelist: Daze, Street Artist

Moderator: Kathy Battista, Program Director for Masters of Contemporary Art and Summer Study Faculty, Sotheby's Institute of Art

Since the 1970’s, Daze was one of the founding generation of street artists in New York City. His work, originally shown alongside Jean Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, is now exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide. While his work is included in major public collections such as MoMA NY, The Brooklyn Museum, and The Ludwig Museum in cologne, he continues to create public murals and work in collaboration with youth groups. He is also a consultant, alongside fellow artist Crash and musician, Nas, for the series “The Get Down” on Netflix, directed by Baz Luhrmann. This talk provides a unique opportunity to hear about his acclaimed career and his reflections on New York City as a creative hub.

Founded in 1969, the Sotheby’s Institute of Art is the first and foremost graduate school for the study of art and its markets. With more than 6,000 alumni working internationally in art fairs, galleries, museums, auction houses, and nonprofits, the Institute’s alumni are shaping the future of the art industry. Past guest speakers at the Institute have included artists, such as: Ulay and Jaša, Dan Graham, Alexandre Singh, Glenn Ligon, Sanford Biggers, Carolee Schneemann, Dara Birnbaum, Alfredo Jaar, Ahmed Alsoudani; and art industry experts from Art Basel, Paddle8, Auctionata, Armory Show, Artsy, Whitney Museum, Swiss Institute, MoMA, and others.
Mass Appeal: Tech’s New Role in Art Collecting + Fundraising

Daniel Doubrovkine, Gavin Meng, Soraya Haas, and Christine Kuan

Art and tech thought leaders from Artsy, Kickstarter, and Sotheby’s, discuss the future of the art market and the role digital technology now plays in engaging new art audiences via the Internet and TV, cultivating international collectors, and crowdsourcing funds for arts initiatives at institutions, galleries, art fairs, and commercial companies worldwide.
Careers in the Contemporary Design Market

Christine Tuttle, Elsa Massey, Bradley Goad, Zoe Aexander Fisher, and Ann-Marie Richard

Ann-Marie Richard, Program Director, MA in Fine and Decorative Art and Design moderates a panel discussion with alumni working in the trade and experts from the design industry. Panelists include: Christine Tuttle (alumna and nationally recognized designer), Elsa Massey (alumna and Assistant Curator, Vintage at One Kings Lane), Bradley Goad (alumnus and Business Director and Associate Art and Design Consultant at Piccione Design), and Zoe Alexander Fisher (co-founder and director of Fisher Parrish Gallery, and director of Patrick Parrish Gallery).
Women Leaders in the Art Market

Marianne Boesky, Amy Cappellazzo, Elizabeth Dee, Touria El Glaoui, and Christine Kuan

Sotheby’s Institute of Art, New York, is delighted to launch a new Speaker Series bringing together leading artists, curators, and art professionals from the art world in a public forum to exchange ideas and to foster an open dialogue about the state of the art market and art making today. The inaugural panel discussion, Women Leaders in the Art Market, brings together contemporary art market influencers, Marianne Boesky of the Marianne Boesky Gallery, Amy Cappellazzo, Chairman of Global Fine Arts at Sotheby’s, Elizabeth Dee of the Elizabeth Dee Gallery and Independent Art Fair, and Touria El Glaoui of 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair. This event will coincide with the reopening of the campus after an extensive renovation and expansion. The conversation will be lead by Sotheby’s Institute of Art, New York, Director, Christine Kuan, who joined the Institute in January 2016 from Artsy.