The Art Biz Unfiltered: Dealer Michael Findlay on Collectors, Curiosity, and Changes (ep. 209)
The Art Biz31 Okt 2024

The Art Biz Unfiltered: Dealer Michael Findlay on Collectors, Curiosity, and Changes (ep. 209)

Peek inside the elite art world.

Host Alyson Stanfield speaks with Michael Findlay, a long-time art dealer and author of the new memoir, Portrait of the Art Dealer as a Young Man: New York in the Sixties.

They discuss his extensive career, insights into the evolving art market, and memorable stories, including an amusing anecdote about Andy Warhol.

Findlay emphasizes the importance of immersive, in-person art experiences and the qualities that make a great art collector. He also reflects on changes in the relationship between dealers and artists over the decades and the impact of modern technology on art collecting and appreciation.

01:36 Michael's Early Art Experiences

08:07 Art Education and Its Impact

17:41 The Role of Curiosity in Art Collecting

27:14 Modern Art Collecting Challenges

29:54 Michael's Career and Gallery Work

39:45 Andy Warhol Stories

45:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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