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ART WORLD EDITION

Art Basel has grown exponentially since 2002, when it was introduced in Miami Beach, and is now an internationally acclaimed art fair. The artists, gallery owners, collectors, and anyone mesmerized by creativity and beauty can be educated further in the world of art. As the event extends beyond the Convention Center to all the cultural and entertainment hot spots around Miami, continue your exposure during your downtime and enjoy some entertaining and informative art podcasts as you gain next-level knowledge. BY AMY KAMIN

THE WEEK IN ART

Host Ben Luke has been an editor and art critic for numerous art magazines, newspapers, and at the Evening Standard. His podcast presents a global perspective on news, exhibitions, events, and what’s happening in the art world. The team at The Art Newspaper covers contemporary hot topics like “Is art censorship on the rise?” and “the WarholPrince copyright dispute.” Luke’s guests have included director of the National Museum of Brazil Alexander Kellner, photographer Edward Burtynsky, director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art Max Hollein, and many others.

INTERSECTIONS ART BASEL

This specialized podcast hosted by Marc Spiegler is presented by UBS Financial Services. Spiegler is an American/French art journalist and global director of Art Basel’s four shows. His podcast presents a collection of people who are passionate about art, including artists, gallery owners, and collectors. Guests have included actor Russell Tovey, Balenciaga designer Demna, and architect Jacques Herzog, among many others. You can look forward to gaining some great insights into Art Basel and the local Miami scene when you tune in.

THE ART ANGLE

The Art Angle is produced by global art-market newswire Artnet News. This podcast delivers updates about art and brings the week’s biggest story down to earth. Each episode offers input from staff writers and editors as they cover topics like “Can artists ever beat flippers at their own game?” and “Can Art Basel make Paris the world’s art capital again?” It’s also fascinating to listen to re-airings of past episodes, like “Marina Abramovic on how her artistic method can change your life” and “How NFTs are changing the art market as we know it.”

ALL ABOUT ART

Founder and host Alexandra Steinacker-Clark is an art historian, writer, and curator who works at Skarstedt Gallery in London. Her top-rated podcast covers a wide range of art news and analysis. She interviews gallery owners and curators and comments on all aspects of art. Recent episodes have featured artists Flora Bradwell and Laurel Johannesson, and covered relevant topics, such as art censorship, the history of Black artists, and gender and representation in culture.

THE ART BIZ

Alyson Stanfield is a consultant and has helped thousands of clients. She focuses on artists, inspiring and empowering them to become more productive and successful. Stanfield knows that art goes beyond the studio and that artists need someone to help strategize in the art world and assist with business decisions. Her topics have included “Seeking validation and earning credibility as an artist” and “How to legally protect your creative work.”

THE CONVERSATION ART PODCAST

Launched in 2011, this podcast covers contemporary artists, dealers, and collectors. Hosted by artist Michael Shaw, the show has a large national and international following and was part of a radio residency at the Getty Museum in 2017. It looks behind the scenes of the contemporary art world. Recent episodes have included Artnet News national art critic Ben David discussing what to do when Apple co-opts your work and New York–based art appraiser David Shapiro talking about his job and how value is placed on a work of art. T

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