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Philip Hoffman (Aug 4th, 2010)
In this edition of the ArtTactic Podcast we're joined by Philip Hoffman, founder and chief executive of the Fine Art Fund, the prominent art investment fund based in London. Philip begins by updating us on the status of the six funds the Fine Art Fund manages. He also shares his thoughts on the varying confidence levels that exist in the art market based on different price levels and degrees of quality. Then, Philip details the Fine Art Fund's approach to buying and selling over the past year. Philip also speaks on the future of Chinese collectors, whether or not the downturn ultimately helped or hurt the argument for art as a legitimate alternative asset and if he believes the art fund industry is capable of growing in size. (click image for permalink)
Friedrich Kiradi (May 13th, 2010)
In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we're joined by Friedrich Kiradi, director of the Art Photography Fund, an Austrian-based art fund that invests in classical photography. Friedrich beings by addressing the advantages of investing in classical photography over other artistic movements such as paintings. Launching in March of 2008, Friedrich talks about how the economic downturn has impacted the fund strategy as well as how the fund has performed since its inception. Lastly, Friedrich speculates on the short-term future of the art fund industry and if he believes we can expect funds to emerge as the art market shows substantial signs of recovery. (click image for permalink)
Sergey Skaterschikov (Jan 29th, 2010)
In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we're joined by Sergey Skaterschikov, author of the recently released Skate's Art Investment Handbook. Sergey begins by discussing the current state of the volatile contemporary art market and why he's bullish on that segment of the market from an investment perspective. Then, he elaborates on two major obstacles currently facing those in the art market: the price discovery process and determining liquidation value. Also, Sergey explains some of the metrics he has developed in his book which are used to valuate artworks. Finally, Sergey discusses some of the major changes in the art market he foresees happening in 2010. (click image for permalink)
Michael Moses (Jan 18th, 2010)
In this edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, we speak with Professor Michael Moses, co-founder of the Mei Moses Art Index and Beautiful Asset Advisors, who returns to the podcast to review the performance of the Mei Moses Index in 2009. First, Professor Moses puts the 23.5% decline his index experienced in 2009 into perspective, comparing it to past art market downturns. Then, he discusses the varying performances of his five movement-specific indexes over the past. Also, from a longer-ranger viewpoint, he examines how art has performed as an asset class over the past decade versus more traditonal assets. Lastly, Professor Moses shares with us his outlook on the art market for 2010. (click image for permalink)
Bernard Duffy (Dec 1st, 2009)
In this edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, we speak with Bernard Duffy, Managing Director of Emotional Assets Management & Research, a unique investment advisory boutique focusing exclusively on emotional assets. Bernard shares with us the structure as well as the motivation behind establishing Emotional Assets Fund I, his recently launched hybrid structured fund that invests in several emotional assets, including fine art. Then, Bernard compares the performance of art to other alternative "emotional" assets that the fund is investing in. Lastly, Bernard provides his long-term outlook on the art market and emotional assets in general, by arguing that the economy will continue to push investors towards tangible assets. (click image for permalink)
Michael Plummer and Jeff Rabin (Nov 25th, 2009)
In this edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, we speak with Michael Plummer and Jeff Rabin, Co-Principals of Artvest Partners, an art finance advisory firm that provides art investment services and liquidity solutions for collectors and financial intermediaries. Michael and Jeff, former auction house executives, begin by providing their analysis of the major New York auctions that occurred earlier this month. Then, they address some of the obstacles art collectors and investors face today, most notably liquidity, access and transparency, as well as how they help their clients overcome these hurdles. Later, Michael and Jeff provide their thoughts on the current art market landscape as well as how things look going forward. Lastly, they discuss Artvest's role in the art market and the plethora of services they offer their clients. (click image for permalink)
Andrew Rose (Oct 13th, 2009)
In this edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, we speak with Andrew Rose, President of Art Finance Partners, an art finance company based in New York. Andrew touches on several areas of the art lending industry, including a discussion on the types of loans Art Finance Partners offers, what happens when a debtor defaults on a loan and how the economic recession and subsequent art market downturn has impacted Art Finance Partners' lending activities. Andrew also addresses the predatory stigma some critics have associated with lending against art. Lastly, Andrew shares with us what has surprised him the most about this downturn as well as how he envisions the art market recovering both in the short and long-term. (click image for permalink)
Pamela Auchincloss (Sept 16th, 2009)
In this edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, we speak with Pamela Auchincloss, CEO of the Artist Pension Trust, the unique investment program that provides artists with long-term financial security through the collective contribution of their artworks into the trust. Auchincloss discusses the philosophy behind the trust and how it benefits emerging and mid-career artists who are limited in their retirement plans. She also addresses how the art market downturn has impacted both the holdings within the trust, as well as potential artists' interest in the trust. (click image for permalink)
Philip Hoffman (July 22nd, 2009)
In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we speak with Philip Hoffman, founder and chief executive of the Fine Art Fund, the prominent art investment fund based in London. Hoffman touches on several areas, including how the severe art market downturn has impacted the holdings in his funds. As manager of arguably the most established fund in the industry, Hoffman shares the difficulties he encountered trying to raise capital for his initial fund several years ago, and how that environment compares to today. Lastly, Hoffman provides his thoughts on the future of the art market, both in general terms and also relating to specific emerging art markets. (click image for permalink)
Sandy Kemper (July 16th, 2009)
In this edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, we're joined by Sandy Kemper, chairman and CEO of The Collectors Fund, an art investment fund focused on 20th Century American masters. Sandy touches on several aspects of the fund, including their art rotation program, a unique concept which allows investors to enjoy the fund's collection of art within their homes. Sandy also discusses the fund's strategy of purchasing proven artists as opposed to more speculative, unvalidated contemporary artists, a strategy which has proved to be successful during this art market downturn. Lastly, Sandy addresses the current state of the art investment fund industry and tells us what needs to happen if the crippled industry wants to get back on track. (click image for permalink)
Randall Willette (June 17th, 2009)
In this edition of the ArtTactic Podcast, we talk with Randall Willette, Founder and Managing Director of Fine Art Wealth Management. Randall touches on several areas of interest, most notably the art investment fund industry. He goes in-depth in his analysis of the nascent industry, including dissecting the different types of strategies implemented by funds, discussing how the economy has affected funds and speculating on the future direction of the industry. Also, Randall examines how private banks have embraced art as an asset class over the past five years, while also speaking on succession planning and philanthropy for individuals involved in the art market. (click image for permalink)
Angus Murray (June 2nd, 2009)
In this exclusive ArtTactic Podcast Insider Q&A, we’re joined by Angus Murray, founder and managing principal of Castlestone Management. In the episode, Murray goes into detail about his newly launched art investment fund, Collection of Modern Art. Murray begins by elaborating on his beliefs of art as a legitimate, real asset as well as comparing its performance to other assets. Murray then shares with us the overall investment philosophy of the fund including what kind of artists they will invest in and the reasons behind these purchasing decisions. Also, Murray explains the structure of the fund in length, including why he chose to set up the fund as a regulated, open-ended mutual fund as well as the reasons behind the low minimum investment entry level. Lastly, Murray speculates on the future direction of both the art market and the niche art investment fund industry. (click image for permalink)
Michael Moses part 2 (May 27th, 2009)
In part 2 of our podcast with Michael Moses, the professor thoroughly discusses asset allocation and how art has performed on a historical basis in comparison to more traditional securities. Moses also provides his opinion on art investment funds and when it would make sense for an individual to invest in one. Lastly, the professor addresses the idea of betting on the Mei Moses Index and what it could mean for collectors as well as auction houses in the future. (click image for permalink)
Michael Moses part 1 (May 20th, 2009)
In the first part of our podcast with Professor Michael Moses, co-founder of the Mei Moses Art Index and Beautiful Asset Advisors, Professor Moses discusses the recent performance of the Mei Moses Art Index and provides some perspective by comparing it to past art market downturns. Also, Moses shares his thoughts on the excessive guarantees previously offered by auction houses as well as why despite new wealth in the art market, the downturn still transpired to the degree that it did. (click image for permalink)
