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.

This panel explores the evolving role of dual-cultural influences on contemporary artists and curators from East Asia, particularly those educated within a Western context. Many artists and curators emerging from the region today are shaped by a bi-cultural education and outlook, often having completed studies at institutions in the U.S. and Europe before returning to engage with their home art scenes. This experience fosters a dynamic perspective, blending East Asian heritage with Western methodologies, which informs their creative practices and curatorial approaches. Panelists will examine the impact of globalization and digital media—such as online publications, social platforms, and streaming content—that now enable East Asian artists and curators to access a wide spectrum of global art discourse beyond traditional educational avenues. This panel was moderated by Haoyang Wang of cub_ism_artspace, and features Yiwei Lu of Yiwei Gallery, Shihui Zhao of LATITUDE Gallery, and artist Jess Xiaoyi Han, and was recorded at Untitled Art, Miami Beach 2024 on December 7, 2024.

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.

Join the Miami Artist Census team in conversation as they delve into the history behind the census and how the project reflects Miami's artist community. The group will consider how data can be channeled to identify the needs of local artists, tell our stories, and visualize strategies for positive change. This panel is moderated by Heike Dempster, featuring misael soto, Harmony Honig, Carrie Seih, and Dr. Scotney Evans, and recorded at Untitled Art, Miami Beach 2024 on December 8, 2024.

As digital art continues to expand its influence, the integration of AI is opening new avenues for artists to explore and comment on critical global issues. This panel brings together distinguished artists, curators, and thought leaders to examine how AI enables digital artists to create works that provoke thought and inspire change across social, political, and environmental contexts. Panelists will discuss digital art’s unique power to raise awareness and shape public opinion on pressing global concerns, while also exploring the ethical considerations artists face when using AI to engage with sensitive topics. By the end of the discussion, the talk aims to highlight the potential of AI-driven digital art to contribute to meaningful conversations and actionable solutions to today’s most urgent challenges. This panel discussion is moderated by Kate Vass of Kate Vass Galerie, and features Kevin Abosch, Sasha Stiles, Ivona Tau, and Adam Berninger of TENDER, and was recorded at Untitled Art, Miami Beach 2024 on December 7, 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.

Rajiv Menon Contemporary is proud to present I-POP, a panel exploring India’s massively rising influence in the world of art and fashion. In particular, the panel will explore how popular Indian aesthetics foster new conversations between “East” and “West.” While East Asia dominates the conversation on Asian pop art, Indian visuality, especially in textile and design, is informing a new wave of popular and folk-driven aesthetics. As India navigates its rise as a cultural superpower, its visual culture increasingly shapes global ways of seeing. This panel explores I-POP (Indian Popular Aesthetics) in all its manifestations, and hones in on how this is a cultural force in the art and fashion world. The panel will demonstrate why India is one of the most significant art and cultural centers in the world today, and bring this vital conversation to a new audience in Miami. This panel was moderated by Iva Dixit, featuring Rajiv Menon and Anamika Khanna, and was recorded at Untitled Art, Miami Beach on December 5, 2024.

In conjunction with the opening of Alien, curated by Yesiyu Zhao at David Castillo Gallery (December 3, 2024 – February 8, 2025), 2024 Untitled Art Guest Curator Kathy Huang moderates a discussion with curator Yesiyu Zhao and artists Asif Hoque and Ye Quin Zhu. The conversation will examine the conceptual framework and development of the exhibition, which features over 40 artists from the Asian diaspora. Alien investigates the multifaceted interpretations of the term "alien" and its intersections with cultural, social, and political narratives. The panel will also discuss the evolving roles of curators and artists, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in representing Asian diasporic perspectives and the growing trend of artists taking on curatorial roles. This panel discussion was recorded at Untitled Art, MIami Beach 2024 on December 6, 2024.

Join moderator Shyevin S'ng of Vin Gallery for an insightful panel discussion on the Resilience and Growth of the Southeast Asian Art Market, exploring key factors driving its recovery post-COVID-19. Panelists will discuss the impact of young collectors, the role of art fairs, and strategies for gaining international recognition. The conversation will also address challenges faced by artists and galleries, concluding with visions for the future of Southeast Asian art on the global stage. The panel featured Sundaram Tagore of Sundaram Tagore Gallery, Justin Lim presented by Richard Koh Fine Art, and Daniel Chong presented by s t a r c h. The panel discussion was recorded at Untitled Art, MIami Beach on December 7, 2024.

Amidst recent shifts in public funding for the arts, alongside the growth of commercial galleries and museum expansions, this panel will explore the evolving role of art fairs in shaping the future of the arts in Houston, examining how these events serve as vital hubs for connecting local and international artists, galleries, and collectors while fostering a dynamic, innovative arts community. The panel, moderated by the Director for Untitled Art, Houston, Michael Slenske, features artist Reynier Leyva Novo, Director of Business Development and Art Advisory at The Fine Art Group Jessica Phifer, Nancy C. Allen Curator and Director of Exhibitions at Asia Society Texas Owen Duffy, and Co-Founder of Seven Sisters Houston Tom Raith. This panel discussion was recorded at Untitled Art, Miami Beach, on December 3, 2024.

Through context-based creative practices, the artistic platform LA ESCUELA___ aims to address current social and ecological challenges from the perspectives of Latin American artists, educators, and communities. By fostering collaboration at the regional and international levels, it promotes translocal exchange, bridging experimental approaches rooted in the territories. This collaborative platform is now expanding its outreach to the BIPOC cultural ecosystem in the USA; connecting Indigenous peoples, black and brown diasporas, among other latinx communities with Latin America. This will strengthen hemispheric exchange among artists, researchers, curators, and educators working with socially engaged practices. Through shared learning experiences, editorial content, and collaborative art projects around public space, the platform aims to promote critical thinking and a broader understanding of the territories and their underrepresented narratives. This panel is moderated by Antonieta Landa and features Miguel Braceli, Carolyn Sickles, Sofía S. Reeser del Rio, and Iberia Pérez González, and was recorded at Untitled Art, Miami Beach on December 4, 2024.

Listen to a panel discussion on the future of art criticism and arts journalism, moderated by Mary Louise Schumacher, Director of the Rabkin Foundation, an artist-endowed charitable foundation created in 1999 to preserve and share the work of Leo Rabkin and administer grants to art critics. Panelists include 2023 Rabkin Prize winner Max Durón, Senior Reporter at ARTNews, as well as past contributors to Untitled Edit, the fair’s online editorial platform intended to support established art critics and the next generation of voices, including freelance writers Julie Baumgardner and Annabel Keenan, as well as Arimeta Diop, Editorial Assistant at Vanity Fair. This panel was recorded at Untitled Art, Miami Beach, on December 5, 2024.

Since Frieze’s arrival in Seoul in 2022, international interest in the South Korean art market has surged, pushing local commercial galleries to engage more actively on the global stage and spotlighting Korean artists abroad. This heightened attention has also led independent art spaces to reconsider their roles, prompting questions about how to remain experimental, community-focused, and true to their independent spirit amidst increasing commercialization. Curators, too, are reflecting on the purpose and ethics of curation within a profit-driven market, exploring ways to balance artistic vision with economic realities. This panel will examine the far-reaching effects of global interest in South Korea’s art scene on diverse players—including commercial galleries, alternative spaces, and curators—and discuss how these shifts might shape the future of the South Korean art landscape in global world. This panel is moderated by 2024 Guest Curator Jungmin Cho and features Suyoung Lee, Inseon Kim, and Jeppe Ugelvig, and recorded at Untitled Art, Miami Beach on December 4, 2024.

With generous support from Private Client Select, SRI Fine Art Services, and Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP, ArtTable presents an engaging discussion of the roles of steward and patron that the collector assumes upon purchasing a work of art. This second program in ArtTable’s Art Law Series, appropriate for new and seasoned collectors alike, covers multiple dimensions of stewardship each collector must consider to ensure the long-term integrity and care of works of art. Meticulous planning for insurance, shipping, and protection from natural disasters is paramount to maintaining the physical safety of the collection, but the collector’s actions following the sale—ascertaining holding periods, loaning works to museums, and exploring the resale market—must also be conducted diligently, with the sustainability of the artist’s career in mind. This panel brings together experts from the insurance, shipping, legal, and curatorial fields to cover collectors' contractual, financial, and ethical responsibilities to the artists they work with, setting up all participants for success. This panel is moderated by Samantha Anderson and features Melissa Osterwind, Amani Lewis, Shamim M. Momin, and Barbara Chamberlain, and was recorded at Untitled Art, Miami Beach on December 4, 2024.

Join leading museum professionals as they discuss the evolving role of museums in promoting inclusivity and diversity within their spaces and programs. Moderated by Carlie Porterfield, Associate Editor at The Art Newspaper, the conversation will explore real-world initiatives and challenges facing cultural institutions today as they work to broaden representation and foster engagement across multiple communities and publics. This panel discussion features Patrick Charpenel, Deidré Guevara, Nicole Dowd, and María Elena Ortiz, and was recorded at Untitled Art, Miami Beach on December 5, 2024.

As Untitled Art looks ahead to Houston, we revisit our VIP weekend programming in Austin, TX, earlier this season in collaboration with Soho House and Big Medium. The weekend kicked off with a panel discussion about the growth of the arts in Texas with the Director for Untitled Art, Houston, Michael Slenske, alongside Austin-based artist RF. Alvarez, Art Advisor Adam Green, Head Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs at The Contemporary Austin Alex Klein, and Co-Founders of Martha's, Ricky Morales and Meredith Williams. Touching upon Texan identity, this panel explores the growth of its cities and burgeoning art scene.

Kicking off our fall programming, Untitled Art’s collaboration with Soho Beach House Miami’s Art Club continues. This podcast revolves around young collectors and collection building, featuring Miami-based patrons and collectors Jack Benmeleh and Daphna Bentata, as well as art advisor and historian Valentina Tintori. Moderated by Salomé Gómez-Upegi, the panel delves into the 'joy' collecting brings and the symbiotic relationship cultivated between local artists and collectors to come together to support the art ecosystem. "It's really taking care of what the artist is doing, and how much it inspires you - that is where the investment is." says Daphna Bentata. "Every time there's an opening, go to the gallery. Go to the gallery director. Find out about the artist. The artist is going to always be there at the opening - meet them, talk to them. They have studios here. Send them a DM, make an introduction, go to their studios, start learning about them." remarked Jack Benmeleh on engaging with the local artist community as part of the process of one's collection building. The panel was recorded live on-site at Soho Beach House on September 25th, 2024.

GeoVanna Gonzalez, multidisciplinary artist Leilani Lynch, MCA Denver Associate Curator Moderated by Komal Kehar, architect/designer, owner of Common Things To be seen and occupy space can be a radical act of political resistance. Drawing inspiration from the thought-provoking performance installation PLAY, LAY, AYE: ACT 6 by GeoVanna Gonzalez, the conversation “Taking up Space” explores the profound implications of movement as a powerful form of engagement. In this discussion, multidisciplinary artist Gonzalez, Museum of Contemporary Art Denver Associate Curator Leilani Lynch, and architect/designer Komal Kehar will examine the intricate dynamics of both private and public spaces, scrutinizing them through the nuanced perspectives of gender, race, status, or other marginalized dimensions. The conversation is poised to dissect the codified norms governing accessibility, delving into the implications of these norms and their impact on the perception and utilization of space. Presented by Commissioner, in partnership with Chief.

Three galleries exhibiting at Untitled Art, Miami Beach 2023 from Southern Africa: Ebony/Curated; Southern Guild and Kalashnikovv Gallery, come together to discuss the role of the gallery and the curator- in an evolving cultural landscape that champions the consumption of the image in what is globally understood as the digital age. These established institutions will reflect on their respective individual presentations for this year’s edition of Untitled Art in relation to the intricate overlap between art, audience, internet, and the nuance of ‘curating for the digital age’. The normalised omnipresence of our devices has rapidly brought about change in the way we understand, communicate and consume physical art. The contemporary gallery space is not immune to the impact of these unprecedented advancements, and the complex ‘technological gaze’ that accompanies them. Facilitating a discussion surrounding the prevailing power, and responsibility, of the gallery to support artists in creating a presence that is not only locally relevant, but globally significant- each gallery has their own interpretation of the theme, creating a nuanced and interesting overarching conversation.

The panel will present their art gallery journeys vis-à-vis working in the digital age, and how each has developed concepts, overcome challenges, and shaped innovative pathways to entrepreneurial growth. The panel will discuss how each has measured success and/or how they advantage online tools to develop decision making.<br><br>This panel features women with diverse backgrounds, with almost 100 years of collective experience in the art gallery/ art museum field, each with significant understanding of the Caribbean mid-Atlantic region and its diasporas. As a result, the panel will develop audience understanding of an under-represented region in the art world that boasts significant art talent.

In an industry that can seem daunting to try to navigate on your own, Hannah Gottlieb-Graham, Jordan Huelskamp, Charlie Jarvis, and Maria Vogel have each forged their own, unique paths independent of any preexisting entity. Recognized mavericks in their respective lanes, each speaker will share insight from their years navigating the complexities of the art world and how they brought their singular visions to life.

This year’s curatorial theme, “Gender Equality in the Arts,” and the topic of “Making and Claiming Space” is an opportunity to construct a diverse group of panelists who are often unheard and unseen in the art world. While we are seeing an uptick in artists of color, queer artists and women; what about the underrepresented individuals behind the scenes? What does diversity look like as far as gallery owners, gallery directors, curators, and institutional leaders? We want to know more about the lens in which they are all operating from, how their unique points of view will impact the contemporary landscape, and what we can expect from them in addition to more.<br><br>Join us for a conversation organized and moderated by 2023 Exhibitor, Jonathan Carver Moore, founder and director of his eponymous gallery in San Francisco with panelists: Natasha Becker, curator for the Arts of Africa at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco; Storm Anthony Griffith, San Francisco-based collector, investor, entrepreneur and technologist specializing in collecting emerging artists with a focus on Bay Area art; Kacy Jung, exhibiting photo-based mixed-media sculptor; and Mari Robles, an arts educator, leader and organizer guided by a mission to connect people to quality arts education.

A conversation between Curator, Rachel Delphia and Artist, Sharif Bey to discuss his work since his major 2021 solo exhibition at the Carnegie Museum of Art, in which the artist exhibited a survey of his studio practice alongside pieces created onsite in response to the museum’s collection.This conversation will focus specifically on the artist’s newest series, the Guardians, to consider how Bey uses sculpture as autoethnography, exploring individual and collective identity through the recontextualization of forms that have historically been used to represent status or power. The Guardians series furthers Bey’s enduring exploration of Nkisi nkondi figures, expressing questions of legacy, ornamentation, and matriarchal power. Commenting on these works, Curator Rachel Delphia writes, “It is no surprise that Bey’s Guardians are women. Each sculpture carries literal and figurative baggage, in their attributes and in the symbolic weight that generations of African American mothers bear.” This conversation will also delve into the importance of relationships shared between artists and curators extending beyond specific institutional projects, and the ways these dialogues can enrich and expand an artist’s studio practice.

Presented in association with Her Clique, and moderated by writer Dan Duray, this panel will feature a conversation between LaKela Brown, a trailblazing artist, and her dynamic gallerist Ellie Rines. Together they will share their tactics for navigating the masculine power structures of the art world, and their theories for why these still exist in 2023.

Underscoring this year’s curatorial focus, Curating in the Digital Age, we are thrilled to welcome longstanding exhibitor, Steven Sacks, owner and director of the New York-based gallery, bitforms, in conversation with exhibiting artist, Manfred Mohr. Mohr utilizes algorithms to engage rational aesthetics, inviting logic to produce visual outcomes. Not only exhibiting within the booth, the artist and bitforms will present the Special Project of his Early Plotter Drawings, highlighting a selection of Mohr’s earliest computer-generated plotter drawings.

Join Jeffrey Meris, Alyssa Klauer, and Marissa Del Toro for a dynamic dialogue as they share their creative journeys since completing their respective NXTHVN Fellowships in 2021 and 2022. Learn about their post-fellowship experiences and how they navigate the vibrant art ecosystem, as well as their ever-evolving expressions of artistic liberation.

Hosted by For Freedoms on the role of artists in shaping society and politics. Moderated by Michelle Woo in conversation with multidisciplinary artist Autumn Breon, artist and curator Jesse Krimes, and curator Jasmine Wahi. This panel was generously supported plancpills.org.

Conducted in Spanish: Siguiendo con la misión curatorial de Untitled Art de desarrollar programación que apoye la inclusividad, diversidad y accesibilidad dentro del ecosistema artístico, nos complace anunciar que este año presentaremos dos paneles que se llevarán a cabo en español. Propuesto por Liz Caballero, fundadora y directora de Sketch, este panel invita a galerías participantes con sede en Colombia a conversar sobre la escena del arte contemporáneo del país y sus programas artísticos. Además, la charla pondrá el foco en la tarea de difusión e internacionalización que lleva a cabo la asociación de galerías colombiana AGAC. Los panelistas invitados son Carlos Hurtado (de Nueveochenta, participando bajo el colectivo NOPLACE); Steven Guberek (de SGR Galería); Andrés Moreno Hoffmann (de Casa Hoffman); y Liz Caballero (de SKETCH). El panel es moderado por Henrique Faria, fundador y director de la galería Henrique Faria con sede en la ciudad de Nueva York, y con un programa que se destaca desde sus inicios por el desarrollo de la escena latinoamericana y su inclusión en el panorama del arte internacional.

In this conversation, Rachael Rakes, artistic director of the 12th Seoul Mediacity Biennale, and Kathleen Ditzig, Curator at the National Gallery Singapore, will discuss alter-spatial histories and provide critical perspectives on the history of Western-style mapping. The discussion stems from the exhibition and publication <em>This Too, is a Map</em> produced on the occasion of the 12th Seoul Mediacity Biennale and co-published by [NAME] Publications and the Seoul Museum of Art. The Biennale and the publication were developed to imagine the global aesthetics of the non-territorial, focusing on alternative concepts of relating that live outside of borders and looks to the necessity of abstractions and hidden and deliberately obscured languages to communicate shared existence.

Recent years have brought about rapid changes to the way art is shown, shared and sold. What are some of these new models that are disrupting the traditional dynamics, and how can young collectors navigate these new spaces? Moderated by Klaudia Ofwona Draber in conversation with Amanda Uribe, Founder, LatchKey Gallery and Iliya Fridman, Founder, Fridman Gallery.

While the future of NFTs is up for debate, their technological advances are undeniable. What are the practical applications and implications of this technology on the market for physical works of art? Moderated by Brendan Burns in conversation with Bernadine Wieder – CEO, Arcual; Marc Billings – Founder/ CEO, Blackdove; and Whitney Hart – former CMO, Tezos.

The market for female artists has been dramatically changing in recent years. What does this look like now, and where is it headed? Moderated by Ann-Marie Richard in conversation with Ágnes Berecz, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, Faculty, MA Contemporary Art; Jenna Ferrey, Owner/Director, Trotter&Sholer; and Madison Estey of Cheim & Reid Gallery.

Join us for a conversation with first-time Exhibitors: Emmelie Koster, founder and co-director of No Man’s Art Gallery (Amsterdam, Netherlands); Gisela Guieros, founder of her eponymous space Gisela Projects (Brooklyn, NY); and Laura González Palacios, founder of Chiquita Room (Barcelona, Spain) for a discussion diving into their program initiatives that go beyond the physical space. Gisela Projects (founded in 2021, New York, NY) has participated in art fairs in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Miami and has organized pop-ups in New York, London and in important galleries such as Galeria Estação and Pablo’s Birthday. Their first project was done in collaboration with the NY Summerfest, where videos by their artists were projected onto the sides of the Brooklyn Bridge. Based in Barcelona, Spain, Chiquita Room works simultaneously as a gallery, a residence for artists, an artist book publisher, and a soft collecting membership. Dedicated to accompanying artists along their projects, Chiquita Room aims to reflect relevant issues to society through a critical, innovative, and collective approach while exploring the poetics of artistic expression from the interaction between art and other disciplines. Over the past decade, No Man's Art Gallery has actively promoted emerging artists from diverse backgrounds through innovative channels, particularly its international pop-up galleries. Yearly, the gallery team, under the leadership of Emellie Koster and Lih-Lan Wong, travels to a new destination to set up a temporary gallery space. Previously, the pop-up gallery has opened in Mexico City, Tehran, Cape Town, Shanghai, Mumbai and various European cities.