Untitled Art Podcast

Recorded during our VIP Weekend in Miami in March 2026, tune into an inspiring conversation as part of the Untitled Art Podcast’s ongoing series dedicated to empowering and educating the next generation of art collectors. Panelists include Mario Cader-Frech (Collector and Untitled Art Ambassador), Nina Johnson (Founder, Nina Johnson), and Arushi Kapoor (Co-Founder of The Agency Art House, Untitled Art’s Advisory Partner), moderated by Clive Chang (President and CEO of YoungArts, Untitled Art’s Cultural Partner), at Seia, Miami’s newest hospitality destination by The Bastion Collection.

As the global art calendar continues to expand, art fairs have become central to how artists, galleries, and collectors connect, transact, and build visibility. Yet as their influence grows, so do questions of sustainability, access, and cultural responsibility. This conversation will explore the role of art fairs today, examining their economic and cultural impact, the balance between commerce and community, and how various models, from regional initiatives to more focused formats, are reshaping the international art landscape. This conversation features panelists Chris Sharp (Post Fair LA), Jonny Tanna (Harlesden High Street / Minor Attractions), and Olga Temnikova (Esther, NY), moderated by Untitled Art Executive Director, Clara Andrade.

In an art ecosystem increasingly shaped by galleries and commercial interests, nonprofit arts organizations offer collectors a distinct and often overlooked opportunity: to acquire artworks while directly sustaining the creative infrastructure that fuels contemporary culture. This conversation brings together voices from Miami’s artist-led and nonprofit spaces to discuss how collecting from nonprofits allows buyers to engage with artists more meaningfully and support a sustainable art community. Featuring Julie Egan (Founder, DETROIT SALON), Leyden Rodríguez-Casanova (Co-Founding Director, Dimensions Variable), and Dennis Scholl (Artist, Collector, and Filmmaker), the panel was moderated by Laurie Rojas (Art Critic and Founding Editor, Caesura).

Curated by Jonny Tanna, Founder and Director of Harlesden High Street and Co-Founder of Minor Attractions in London, the 2025 Nest sector embodies an experimental curatorial ethos that bridges social and cultural divides within contemporary art. Nest returned to the 14th edition in a reimagined format as a continuous section within the fair, expanding to feature 36 galleries and underscoring the importance of community and collaboration in experimental art fair models. Moderated by Tanna, the conversation features Nest participants Louis Chapple (Studio/Chapple), Eduardo Medrano Jr (John Doe Gallery), and Bolanle Tajudeen (Bolanle Contemporary).

After the speculative frenzy surrounding NFTs, this conversation reframes the question of digital art by shifting from market-driven hype to cultural substance. The panel considers how blockchain, digital networks, immersive media, and smart contracts are evolving into cultural infrastructure—reshaping authorship, preservation, access, and creative survivability, particularly in contexts where traditional art ecosystems fall short. Featuring Vivek Jayaram (Attorney and Art-Tech Advisor, Jayaram Law), Billy Maker (Founder, Maker Art Projects), and Eddie Negron (Founder, Negron Pizarro), the conversation was moderated by Kavi Gupta (Founder, Kavi Gupta Gallery).

This conversation brings together leading voices from influential art podcasts to explore how digital media, audio storytelling, and social platforms shape the art world’s discourse today. The discussion considers how podcasts and other digital formats expand access, foster new forms of dialogue, and influence how audiences engage with contemporary art and its markets. Panelists included Josh Baer (The Baer Faxt and NoReserve), Benjamin Godsill (Nota Bene), and Casey Lesser (Artsy), moderated by Tim Schneider (The Gray Market).

Presented as part of Untitled Art’s Special Projects, this panel brings together artists whose practices engage deeply with questions of landscape, ecology, and place. Through diverse material and conceptual approaches, each participant explores how environmental shifts—natural and human-made—inform contemporary artistic production and collective awareness. Panelists feature Cameron Harvey (Official Welcome), Cristina Molina (Other Plans Gallery), and Carlos Rolón (HEXTON Gallery), moderated by 2025 Guest Curator Allison Glenn.

Presented in partnership with Untitled Art and Eighth House, this panel explores the critical role of restorative residencies in sustaining and evolving the contemporary art ecosystem. At a time when artists face mounting economic, social, and emotional pressures, residencies that prioritize rest, reflection, and holistic care are more essential than ever. The conversation features Diana Eusebio (Artist and Eighth House Residency alumna), Danny Báez (Curator and Curatorial Board Member, Eighth House Residency), and Tessa Greene O’Brien (Surf Point artist alumna and Surf Point Board Member), moderated by Katharina McCarthy (Founder, Eighth House Residency).

As museums and cultural organizations evolve to meet the demands of a changing world, this discussion explores how innovation and adaptability are reshaping the institutional landscape. Panelists consider how art spaces are engaging new audiences, leveraging technology, and redefining their civic roles to remain relevant and impactful. The conversation will reflect on both the challenges and opportunities of transformation within today’s global art ecosystem. This conversation features John Abodeely (CEO, Oolite Arts), Kate Fleming (Founder & Executive Director, Bridge Initiative), Amy Galpin (Executive Director & Chief Curator, Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College), moderated by Lorie Mertes (Executive Director, Locust Projects).

This conversation examined how criticism, journalism, and editorial practices shape public discourse, influence collecting trends, and support artist visibility. Topics included the changing role of art critics in the digital age, the challenges of maintaining editorial independence, the impact of social media on art writing, and how diverse voices can strengthen the field. The discussion also considers how art writing can foster greater inclusivity and accessibility within the art world. This panel discussion was recorded at the 14th edition of Untitled Art, Miami Beach, and featured Annie Armstrong (Artnet News), Daniel Cassady (ARTnews), and Jenny Wu (ArtReview), moderated by rashid shabazz (Critical Minded).

The vibrant art talks series continues into its fourth year, as part of Untitled Art’s collaboration with Soho Beach House Miami. Panelists Carl Gambino (Art Collector), Reginald O’Neal (Artist), and Katia David Rosenthal (Gallerist, KDR) are joined by moderator Nicole Martinez (Deputy Director, Fountainhead), for a dynamic discussion on young collectors and collection building. Each offering a unique perspective on the topic, panelists will explore how connections among collectors, galleries, and artists influence collecting practices.

Recorded live on-site at Untitled Art, Houston 2025, this panel focuses on artist-run galleries, publishing platforms, and non-profits that seek out alternative models for organizing, education, and community engagement. Moderated by Patton Hindle, the conversation includes Adam Marnie, Kristin Calabrese, and Kirk Nelson.

Official Partner of Untitled Art, Houston 2025, UOVO: Art, Fashion, and Wine, presents a discussion examining how culture’s most cherished creations can be shielded from the unruly whims of nature’s impact. This conversation was moderated by Pamela Moore, featuring Soraya Alcalá, Michelle Dobbins, and Corina (Cory) Rogge.

In this panel discussion, enjoy a scholarly dialogue examining the evolving practices, themes, and cultural identities expressed through Asian diasporic art in Texas. Panelists will address intergenerational influences, regional specificity, and the broader sociopolitical contexts that shape artistic production in Houston and beyond. This conversation was moderated by Owen Duffy, featuring Manjari Sihare, Rajiv Menon of Rajiv Menon Contemporary, Yifan Jiang of Meliksetian | Briggs, and Anne Samat of MARC STRAUS at Untitled Art, Houston 2025.

Tune into this discussion recorded at Untitled Art, Houston 2025 about the deep and long-lasting cultural connections between Houston and Latin America as it relates to the contemporary art world. This conversation will be held in Spanish. This conversation was moderated by Untitled Art Executive Director Clara Andrade Pereira, in dialogue with Mari Carmen Ramírez, María Inés Sicardi, and Paola Creixell.

Live recorded at Untitled Art, Houston 2025, this panel explores Houston’s position as a leading cultural and culinary hub of the American South, examining the city’s dynamic contributions across the realms of gastronomy, music, film, and visual art. This conversation features chef Chris Shepherd, Bun B, and Khori Dastoor, moderated by Brandon Zech.

Recorded at the inaugural edition of Untitled Art, Houston 2025, this panel discussion will examine the historical trajectories, creative practices, and sociocultural impact of Black artists in Houston, considering their contributions within contexts of historical struggle, cultural resilience, and artistic innovation. This conversation was moderated by Ryan Dennis, in conversation with Dr. Anita Bateman, Sharon Fletcher, and Earlie Hudnall, Jr of PDNB Gallery, a participating gallery.

As part of our #UntitledOnTour series, our signature VIP Weekend in Houston, TX programming included a panel discussion moderated by Catherine Anspon (Executive Editor of PaperCity Magazine), exploring Houston’s contemporary art landscape and sharing insights on fostering growth, increasing visibility, and creating opportunities for artists and art institutions across the Bayou City and Texas more broadly. Panelists include Michael Slenske (Director of Untitled Art, Houston), Nate Freeman (Culture Correspondent at Vanity Fair), Betty Moody (Owner and Director of Moody Gallery), Jesus Alberto Flores (Founder and Director of Colector), and Aliyya Stude (SVP, Business Development at Sotheby's). This panel discussion was live recorded on March 21, 2025, at Park House, Houston.

Join Aperture and Untitled Art for a conversation between the artist and Silas Munro, founder of Polymode, to celebrate the release of Paul Mpagi Sepuya’s latest monograph, Dark Room A–Z (Aperture, 2024). In Dark Room A–Z, Paul Mpagi Sepuya reflects on the methodologies, strategies, and points of interest behind a single, expansive body of work at a pivotal moment in his career. This volume unpacks his Dark Room series (2016–21), offering a deep dive into the thick network of references and the interconnected community of artists and subjects that Sepuya has interwoven throughout the images. Dark Room A–Z serves as an iterative return and exhaustive manual to the strategies and generative ways of working that have informed Sepuya’s image-making over the past two decades. This panel discussion was recorded at Untitled Art, Miami Beach on December 6, 2024.

The dynamic fusion of art and real estate is transforming urban landscapes and redefining luxury living. No longer just eye candy, art is now a key player in real estate development—boosting property values and shaping the identity of entire communities. This panel brings together top minds from both fields to explore how art seamlessly blends with architecture, design, and branding in real estate. We’ll also dive into the cultural and financial ripple effects of art installations, from gentrification to skyrocketing property prices. After all, art and prime real estate share the same rarefied air—scarce, valuable, and coveted by savvy investors. Both serve as exclusive, inflation-proof assets that add diversity to portfolios while offering emotional and cultural returns. With high transaction costs and the potential for collateral-based financing, they remain power players in the wealth-building game. This panel discussion is moderated by Arushi Kapoor, featuring Mauricio Umansky and Jonathan Travis, and was recorded at Untitled Art, Miami Beach on December 6, 2024.