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Call for Papers - Art, Luxury, and Sustainability: Markets in Transition
Sotheby’s Institute of Art is organising a conference exploring the challenges, contradictions, and opportunities that sustainability presents to the creative and luxury industries. Taking place on November 7, 2025 at our London campus in Bedford Square, the event marks the publication of Climate Action in the Art World by Annabel Keenan. The book is part of the Hot Topics in the Art World series, edited by Institute faculty and published in association with Lund Humphries.
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Inside Burghley House
The MA in Fine and Decorative Art and Design at Sotheby’s Institute of Art is rooted in the principle of object-based learning. One of the highlights of the program is the annual visit to Burghley House in Lincolnshire. Here, faculty share historical and contextual insights that help students engage with the objects and interiors they encounter.
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Connecting the Culturally Curious: ‘All About Art’ Episode Sponsored by Sotheby’s Institute
The latest episode of All About Art, hosted by Alexandra Steinacker-Clark is sponsored by Sotheby’s Institute of Art. The podcast features a dynamic conversation with Katy Wickremesinghe on how to connect with culturally curious audiences. Listen back and join the conversation.
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Navigating the Art Market: Sales Strategy and Artist Representation at Pace Gallery
MA Contemporary Art alumna Elena Rueda Ruiz de Austri is a Sales Assistant at Pace Gallery, a leading international art gallery in London. She reflects on the beginnings of her academic journey at Sotheby’s Institute, her path to securing her dream role in the industry, and her thoughts on the evolving art market.
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Building Confidence Through Bespoke Opportunities
Courtney Greer, a recent graduate of the MA Fine and Decorative Art and Design program, reflects on her work placement at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A). From hands-on research in the Ceramics & Glass Department to discovering her passion for art consulting, Courtney shares how the experience enriched her academic journey through experiential integrated learning.
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Reimagining Arts Education: Five Ways to Prepare Students for the Creative Economy
In a recent opinion piece for The Hechinger Report, David Bellingham, an art historian, author, and Program Director, MA Art Business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, advocates for a much-needed evolution in arts education. Read on for a breakdown of Bellingham’s recommendations for preparing the next generation of arts leaders to succeed in today’s complex workforce.
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The Michelin VR Dining Experience Blending Immersive Art and Haute Cuisine
After undertaking the Art and Business semester course, Elizaveta Petrova launched EPIC.NOW — a first-of-its-kind, Michelin VR dining experience in New York that fuses immersive technology, contemporary art, and haute cuisine. The concept transforms dining into a collectible, multi-sensory art form, offering a new lens through which to experience culture and storytelling.
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Meet The Gavel Judges
Meet the esteemed panel of judges for the 2025 edition of The Gavel, a start-up pitch competition where Master's degree students can showcase their ideas and potentially secure substantial seed funding for their future enterprises.
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The Artist Myth, Money, and the Market: Giovanni Aloi on What Art Schools Don’t Teach
Giovanni Aloi is an author, curator, and faculty member at Sotheby’s Institute of Art. His recent book, I'm Not an Artist Reclaiming Creativity in the Age of Infinite Content, delves into the romanticization of the artist and why many aspiring young artists struggle to bring their careers to fruition. Read on for a conversation in which Aloi unpacks the “artist myth” and his vision for a more equitable and diverse art world.
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Sotheby's Institute of Art-London Achieves Active Membership of the Gallery Climate Coalition
We are pleased to announce Sotheby's Institute of Art-London has successfully qualified as a 2024 Active Member with Gallery Climate Coalition (GCC).
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Inside the Game: How MA Art Business Students Hone Market Insight Through ArtForecaster
At Sotheby’s Institute of Art-London, real-world market tools are a key part of the MA in Art Business program experience. The ArtForecaster platform offers students the chance to sharpen their valuation skills by predicting auction results, bridging classroom learning with the dynamics of the global art market.
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Author Annabel Keenan on Shaping a Sustainable Art World
Climate Action in the Art World is the latest title in the Hot Topics in the Art World book series, edited by Sotheby’s Institute of Art faculty Jeffrey Boloten and Juliet Hacking, published in association with Lund Humphries. To mark the publication, we spoke with author Annabel Keenan about the work that has been done so far to create a more sustainable art world, and the challenges that remain.
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The Story That Couldn’t Be Framed
Elizaveta Petrova is redefining the boundaries of curation — positioning fine dining as a new form of immersive, collectible art. Drawing on the Art & Business semester course at Sotheby's Institute, she explores how the principles of curating can extend beyond the visual to engage all the senses. Through storytelling that blends sound, scent, taste, and touch, her work places gastronomy firmly within the discourse of contemporary art and experiential luxury.
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Should We Abolish Art?
Morgan Falconer, art historian, writer, and Sotheby’s Institute of Art faculty, has just published How to Be Avant-Garde, a new book that explores the strange story of modern artists’ quest to end art.
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Gamification and the Art Market: Insights from David Bellingham
Gamification is transforming education across industries, and the art market is no exception. David Bellingham, Program Director of the MA in Art Business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, discusses how interactive learning tools like ArtTactic’s Forecaster game provide students with real-world insights into financial value in the art world.
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Sonia Boyce on “Stranger Intimacy” and Creating Powerful Moments
As part of the Contemporary Art Talks series, Sonia Boyce gave a talk at Sotheby’s Institute of Art about her exhibition Sonia Boyce: An Awkward Relation at the Whitechapel Gallery in London. This show was conceived to coincide with the exhibition of Lygia Clark The I and the You, showing at the Whitechapel Gallery concurrently. At Sotheby’s Institute, Boyce was also in conversation with Gilane Tawadros, Director of the Whitechapel Gallery.
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Beyond the Classroom: A Brussels Field Study with Sotheby’s Institute
Field study trips are a key aspect of master’s programs at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, providing students with a first-hand look at the art world and an opportunity to network with peers, professors, and industry professionals. MA Contemporary Art-London student Almudena Vallarta Uribe recounts her program’s recent trip to Brussels, where her class explored a selection of private art collections, museums, and foundations.
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Phygital Art: The Art World’s Digital Shift
The intersection of the physical and digital, often referred to as the "phygital" space, is reshaping the art world. With the launch of Sotheby’s Institute of Art’s fully self-paced Online Certificate in Art Business, professionals and art enthusiasts alike can gain the expertise needed to navigate this evolving landscape.
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Emily Craig MBE on Rowing and Returning to East Asian Art
Emily Craig, Olympic gold medallist and MBE, pursued her MA in East Asian Art at Sotheby’s Institute while training with the senior GB Rowing Team. We spoke to Emily about how her time at Sotheby’s Institute deepened her passion for the art world and helped balance life at the highest levels of both sport and scholarship.
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Building Your Future in Art and Luxury
Navigating the art and luxury industries can be both exhilarating and challenging, especially for those just starting out. Drawing from her expertise, Diana Ewer, Head of Careers at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, shares key advice on how students and emerging professionals can successfully position themselves in these competitive fields.
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Top Five Trends in Contemporary Art Today
The contemporary art world is undergoing rapid transformation, shaped by technological innovation, economic shifts, and cultural policies. Read on for the top five trends in contemporary art today.
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Transforming Art Spaces: The Story Behind Cuadra Projects’ Debut at Milan Design Week
Matilde Sirolli and Ines Trafford, Sotheby’s Institute of Art MA alumnae, have joined forces to launch Cuadra Projects—an initiative dedicated to supporting emerging artists on a global scale. From studying at Sotheby's Institute to premiering the debut exhibition The Paper Room at Milan Design Week, Sirolli and Trafford share the inspirations behind their work and a vision for a more diverse and sustainable art world.
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Beryl Cook: The Beloved British Artist Who Captured Life’s Joyful Moments
If you’ve ever stumbled upon artwork that feels both playful and heartwarming, with scenes that burst with life and humor, chances are you’ve encountered the work of Beryl Cook. A self-taught artist who didn’t pick up a paintbrush until her thirties, Cook’s art became emblematic of British popular culture during the 1980s.
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Women's History Month: The Surreal World of Remedios Varo
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we turn our attention to Remedios Varo. An artist whose visionary work transcends the boundaries of the seen and the unseen. Her surrealist masterpieces are housed in major collections, including the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C.
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How Luxury and Art Are Rewriting Industry Boundaries
In the evolving landscape of luxury, brands are expanding beyond their traditional spheres. They are forging meaningful collaborations with the worlds of art, culture, and design. These partnerships elevate brand narratives and reshape how luxury engages with contemporary audiences.
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Top Six Contemporary Art Exhibitions to See in London in 2025
Home to many renowned art institutions and innovative galleries, London sees thousands of art exhibitions each year. Here are the top six anticipated exhibitions opening in 2025, as selected by the MA Contemporary Art faculty at Sotheby's Institute of Art.
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Your Gateway to Key Art Scenes: Curated Courses for Global Insights
In a significant shift that reflects the evolving landscape of luxury experiences, Sotheby's Institute of Art has launched a series of courses across the globe.
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Reimagining Faith, Space, and Tradition: The Islamic Arts Biennale 2025
MA Art Business alumna Michalina Franasik explores the Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah, a space where faith, culture, and contemporary artistic expression converge. The Biennale highlights Saudi Arabia’s evolving cultural landscape and the enduring role of art in shaping collective identity.
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Federica Carlotto on the Louvre’s First Fashion Exhibition
Federica Carlotto, art historian, curator, and MA Luxury Business Program Director at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, shares her perspective on the intersection of fashion and cultural institutions in the context of the Louvre’s first fashion exhibition.
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An Auctioneer’s Perspective on Art and Its True Value
MA Fine and Decorative Art and Design alumna Briony Harford’s degree transformed her understanding of the art market, paving the way for her career as a valuer and auctioneer. We spoke to Briony about her career, the skills that set auctioneers apart, and how the show is bringing the thrill of auctions to a wider audience.
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How One Sotheby’s Institute Student is Changing Art Access for Schools
While studying Art and Business at Sotheby’s Institute, Winton Rossiter developed Art In Schools, an initiative that brings art into the daily lives of students across the UK. Here, Winton shares how his experience at Sotheby’s Institute helped shape his vision and what’s next for Art In Schools.
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Discover Hong Kong’s Art Scene with Felix Kwok
Named one of Observer’s most influential people in art for 2024, course leader Felix Kwok provides a deep dive into the dynamic Hong Kong art scene. From its thriving galleries to its global market influence, discover what makes this cultural hub so exciting—and what participants can expect from the Navigating the Hong Kong Art Scene course.
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Student Spotlight: Summer Institute
Sotheby’s Summer Institute invites high schoolers who are curious and passionate about the arts to immerse themselves in one of the most vibrant art capitals in the world, New York City. We spoke to Kayo about his unforgettable summer experience.
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5 Benefits of Short Courses for Personal and Professional Growth
Whether you're focused on enhancing expertise or pursuing a new passion, Sotheby’s Institute of Art short courses provide in-depth insights into the art world. Here are the advantages that make short courses a highly desirable choice for art enthusiasts and professionals alike.
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Insider Guides: Explore NYC Through an Art Expert’s Eyes
Art market expert and course leader Joe Dunning shares his top tips and secrets for those enjoying New York City for the first time. From the magic of the art scene to hidden galleries and creative hotspots, discover NYC through an insider’s eyes. Get a glimpse behind the auction house rostrum and what to expect from the Sotheby's Summer Institute Art Markets in Action: Auction Houses course.
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Curating and the Art Market Conference Program Announced
Sotheby’s Institute of Art and the Colnaghi Foundation are delighted to announce that the program for the forthcoming international conference.
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Holiday Message From Sotheby's Institute Directors
As we celebrate the holiday season, we wish you, the Sotheby's Institute community of students, faculty, staff, and art and luxury professionals, health and happiness this holiday season and for the year ahead.
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Ukraine's Artistic Future: Key Artists to Watch
Nataliia Tkachenko, an art consultant and founder of Spilne Art, as well as an online course participant at Sotheby’s Institute, is dedicated to bringing contemporary Ukrainian art to the global stage.
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Jaynelle Hazard on Art as a Catalyst for Change
MA Art Business alumna Jaynelle Hazard is director and chief curator at Georgetown University Art Galleries. Hazard's approach to her work leads with the intention of elevating artists with backgrounds that have been underrepresented in the art world. Read on to learn more about her ethos and what she sees for the future of the contemporary art market.
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MA Student Recaps a Summer in Venice with the Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Each year, selected master's students at Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York are invited to join the prestigious Peggy Guggenheim Collection for their summer internship program. We caught up with Matilde Sirolli, one of the 2024 fellowship recipients, about her experience this summer and highlights from the program.
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Contemporary Art Talks Series
Sotheby’s Institute of Art-London is launching a series of talks on contemporary art on campus at Bedford Square. MA Contemporary Art lecturer Pierre Saurisse shares the inspiration behind the upcoming discussions.
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art Faculty Jeffrey Boloten Announced as Artlogic Connect ’24 Speaker
Sotheby’s Institute of Art faculty Jeffrey Boloten will moderate a panel at Artlogic Connect ’24—an online conference designed to reflect and support transformative shifts in the art market.
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Sotheby’s Institute Faculty Illuminate the Historical Foundations of Art Markets
Sotheby’s Institute of Art faculty members Melanie Fasche, Marina Maximova, and consultant lecturer Marios Samdanis have contributed to 'Global Art Markets: History and Current Trends', a new book published by Routledge exploring the evolution and current state of global art markets.
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Exploring AI's Role in the Art Market with Author Jo Lawson-Tancred
To celebrate the new publication of 'AI and the Art Market' by Lund Humphries and Sotheby’s Institute of Art, we spoke with author Jo Lawson-Tancred on AI’s transformative impact on the art market—as both a business asset and a medium for artistic expression.
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Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair Partnership Announced
Sotheby’s Institute of Art announced as Education Partner for Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair—the leading international art fair for original contemporary print.
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Sotheby’s Institute and Lund Humphries Host 'Art World Futures' talk at Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair
Sotheby’s Institute of Art continues its partnership with art-book publishers Lund Humphries by hosting a talk at Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair, centred around the Hot Topics in the Art World book series. The talk, titled 'Art World Futures', will explore the evolving landscape of the art world, engaging with current trends and future developments in the sector.
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Introducing the Class of 2025
The Sotheby's Institute global class of 2025 have worked at some of the world’s most prominent art institutions and take interest in hobbies from flamenco to kite surfing. Find out more about our incoming class, which will be studying across our campuses this fall.
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Maria Sancho-Arroyo Explores the Art Market in New Book and Sotheby’s Institute Spanish Course
Sotheby’s Institute of Art faculty, Maria Sancho-Arroyo offers invaluable insights into the art market through upcoming book and spanish online course.
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Call for Papers: Curating and the Art Market
Sotheby’s Institute of Art and the Colnaghi Foundation have announced an international conference exploring the intersections between commercial and institutional curatorial practices, inviting submissions that examine diverse art market regions and under-studied global perspectives.
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Alumni Insights: Making the Most of Your Educational Experience
Whether you are joining Sotheby’s Institute of Art for the first time or continuing your studies, the new term offers exciting opportunities to deepen your knowledge, expand your network, and gain hands-on experience in the art world. We asked our alumni what advice they would give to incoming applicants—here's what they had to say...
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Julia Marie Wendl on Leading an Auction House in the Digital Era
MA Art Business alumna Julia Marie Wendl has leveraged her academic foundation to navigate the ethical and economic challenges of the contemporary art market. For Julia, leading her family’s auction house in the digital age requires a delicate balance between honoring tradition and embracing innovation, and her journey offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of running an auction house today.
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A Look Into Art Law With Senior Counsel Channah Norman
Channah Norman is Senior Counsel and Co-Chair of the Art Law Practice at law firm Shook, Hardy & Bacon. Channah spoke with us about her experience advising clients in the art world, her prior role of chief museum counsel for Army museums worldwide, and her approach to teaching about art and cultural property sectors.
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Sotheby’s Institute Hosts Vibrant Evening at VOLTA New York 2024
With its global reach, VOLTA is the ultimate destination for art lovers and collectors to discover “What’s Next?” in contemporary art. On September 6, Sotheby’s Institute of Art will host a special event in collaboration with the fair, "The Future of Art Collecting - An Evening with Sotheby’s Institute of Art".
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Advances in the Digital Art Landscape
Laura Gomez, an alumna of Sotheby’s Institute's MA Art Business program, is at the forefront of the rapidly evolving intersection between art, technology, and business. Drawing from her experience at Digital Art Week, Laura shares her unique perspective on how innovation is reshaping the art world.
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Art Auctions by Kathryn Brown
The latest Hot Topics in the Art World book, Art Auctions by Kathryn Brown, explores the changing ambitions and activities of auction houses, shedding new light on the power structures of global art commerce. The publication is part of the Hot Topics series, edited by Institute faculty Jeffrey Boloten and Juliet Hacking, in collaboration with art world publishers Lund Humphries.
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art Alumnus Discovers Long-Lost Portrait of King Henry VIII
Sotheby’s Institute of Art alumnus and art historian, Adam Busiakiewicz, made headlines with the rediscovery of a long-lost portrait of King Henry VIII. In reflecting on his journey, Adam shares advice for aspiring art historians and insights as a consultant for Old Master paintings at Sotheby’s.
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Inside SCOPE Art Show with Director Hayley Smith
Hayley Smith, Director of SCOPE Art Show and Sotheby’s Institute of Art alumna, leads the premier platform for international emerging contemporary art and multi-disciplinary creative programming. We had a conversation with Hayley about the upcoming Miami Beach edition of SCOPE Art Show and her path from studying at Sotheby’s Institute to her current role as Director at SCOPE.
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End of Summer Reading
Hand-picked as current favorites by Sotheby’s Institute faculty, here are eight books to round out your summer reading list, from examining the technical aspects of paintings to exploring the New York art scene, art writing, and more.
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art Named as a Supporting Partner for FT Weekend Festival for 2024
Sotheby's Institute of Art are delighted to be named as supporting partners for the Financial Times (FT) Weekend Festival for 2024.
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Beyond the Classroom: Student Life at Sotheby's Institute
MA Art Business student and Editor, Grace Bianciardi, delves into the creative potential of MADE IN BED, a student-run art magazine and website idiated at Sotheby’s Institute of Art.
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Contemporary Art Students Curate a Show with Chelsea College of Art
Every year students on the MA in Contemporary Art curate a show featuring work by students on the MA Fine Art program at Chelsea College of Art. This is a voluntary project and for those who take part, the culmination of year-long conversations with artists at Chelsea.
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'A Butterfly and a Horse' by Clare Strand
The 2024 student-led commission, Reimagining the Monument, will see artist Clare Strand exploring the photographic medium by posing new questions about our relationships with both analogue and AI image-making.
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A Look at Work Placement Electives
Strong growth in Sotheby’s Institute MA work placement elective reflects rising demand for experiential integrated learning.
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The New Contemporary Gallery Capturing Ibiza's Essence
After immersing herself in a world of creativity, culture, and business, led by art world experts at Sotheby's Institute of Art, Jessica Courtney ventured into launching a contemporary gallery. We spoke to Jessica about her collegiate studies in London and how In-Between Ibiza adapts the gallery model to resonate with the rich traditions of Ibiza.
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Old Masters, New Perspectives
Magalhães & Santos is a gallery specializing in Old Masters and 20th-century design, based in the vibrant Malasaña neighborhood of Madrid. We spoke to co-founder Enrique Santos about the power of short courses and how Magalhães & Santos frames Old Master paintings in a contemporary context.
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Redefining Art Rentals and Accessibility
After meeting during the 12-week Art Business Professional Certificate course at Sotheby's Institute, Adriana Gomez and Francesca Maria Inglima launched MURO—a business that allows individuals to hire art pieces that would otherwise remain in storage. We spoke to the duo about their innovative approach to art sharing and their vision for the future of art accessibility and sustainability.
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The Treasure House Fair Partnership Announced
Sotheby’s Institute of Art announced as Education Partner for the second edition of The Treasure House Fair—a multidisciplinary event bringing together exhibitors and collectors from around the world.
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Congratulations to the Sotheby's Institute of Art-New York classes of 2023 and 2024
The global community of Sotheby’s Institute alumni continues to grow with the latest addition to this network- graduates from New York and London. Across the commencement ceremonies, a number of speakers, faculty, and art-world professionals reflected on why a Sotheby’s Institute education is unique and why it’s important to be stewards of the art world.
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Victoria Siddall at Sotheby's Institute of Art-London: Graduation Speech
Victoria Siddall addressed the London Class of 2024 at their graduation ceremony.
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A Unified Online Art Space for the Indian Art Market
Alumna Kanishka Porwal, artist and the 2024 winner of The Gavel, shares her journey at Sotheby’s Institute and her vision for One-IN-Art - a platform aimed at amplifying the cultural richness of Indian art.
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Inaugural AIFA AWARDS 2024 Celebrates an Extraordinary Explosion of Artists’ Film
The AI Film Academy celebrates innovation, creativity, and technology with a year-round programme and an annual awards show in Lisbon. Sotheby's Institute faculty and studio director, Leo Crane, shares his insights and experience from the inaugural AIFA Awards.
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Gallery Hop with Sotheby’s Institute of Art
Alumni of Sotheby’s Institute of Art are founders of some of the city’s most exciting art spaces, including many participating in London Gallery Weekend 2024 (31 May - June 2). Stop by Annka Kultys, Berntson Bhattacharjee, Cedric Bardawil, Cristea Roberts, IONE + MANN, and Waddington Custot, among others, to see their education in action.
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Reimagining the Monument Artist Announced
Artist Clare Strand will continue her interrogation of the photographic medium by bringing new questions about our relationships with analogue and AI image-making. Her proposal is a response to a brief created by MA students. The brief invited artists to explore our relationships with the photographic and digital image. This exploration aimed to challenge conventional perceptions of memory and time in relation to the monument.
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Careers Fair Season at Sotheby's Institute of Art-London
We were delighted to welcome 20 leading employers and recruiters in the art and luxury worlds to our annual Sotheby’s Institute of Art-London Careers Fair at the Building Centre in Bloomsbury.
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A Look Back at 7 - MA Program Curatorial Project
Sotheby's Institute of Art and theBLANC presented 7, a groundbreaking exhibition that shattered conventional curatorial boundaries.
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Ala Projects Brings Latin American Voices to the Forefront
Amanda Garcia is the founder of Ala Projects, a project aimed at stewarding emerging Latin American art and artists and modernizing the ways in which the art world operates. Amanda speaks on her experience with The Gavel, a business pitch competition at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, and what we can expect from Ala Projects’ inaugural gallery in New York this spring.
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2024 Peggy Guggenheim Collection Fellows Announced
Master's students Matilde Sirolli, Tahlia Sisney, and Chiara Di Mucchio at Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York have been invited to join the annual Peggy Guggenheim Collection internship this summer in Venice, Italy. Matilde and Tahlia spoke with us about their journeys to becoming participants in one of the most prestigious art fellowships in the world.
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VOLTA Partnership Announced
For 2024, VOLTA Art Fair will be working with Sotheby's Institute of Art as its Education Partner. Sotheby’s Institute and VOLTA will work together to provide illuminating educational opportunities both during the fairs and beyond.
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Agnes Liao on Photo London 2024 and Pioneering Taiwanese Photography
Agnes Liao is Artistic Director of UP Gallery, Taiwan's sole gallery dedicated to showcasing photography and moving images. We spoke with the Sotheby’s Institute alumna about UP Gallery’s forthcoming exhibition at Photo London 2024 and how the gallery has developed its presence in Taiwan and beyond.
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Dr. Federica Carlotto on the Intersection of Luxury Brands and Art Collaborations
Over the past two decades, collaborative initiatives between luxury brands and the art world have been increasing in number and relevance, becoming one of the most engaging ways for luxury brands to connect with their audiences. As Dr. Federica Carlotto is poised to launch her latest book delving into this fascinating phenomenon, we discussed the key ideas that informed the publication.
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Student Spotlight: Summer Institute
Sotheby’s Summer Institute invites high schoolers who are curious and passionate about the arts to immerse themselves in one of the most vibrant art capitals in the world, New York City. We spoke to Lilith about her memorable summer experience.
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Guerrilla Girls and Their Distinctive Form of Artistic Activism
As the self-proclaimed “conscience of the art world,” the Guerrilla Girls are an anonymous activist group with the goal of fighting inequality and bias in the arts. Learn how their cleverly crafted protest posters have made a remarkable journey from guerrilla activism to thought-provoking exhibitions in the very museums they have critiqued.
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A Portrait of Sotheby's Institute of Art Alumni: Earth Day
Earth Day is an annual event aimed at increasing awareness and mobilizing action to address the diverse environmental issues confronting our planet. We are delighted to showcase some of the outstanding alumni of Sotheby's Institute, whose achievements and contributions exemplify a commitment to sustainability and the environment.
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5 Reasons to Tour Korea's Art Scene with Sotheby’s Institute and LARRY’S LIST
With the Institute's Korean Art Tour in Seoul and Busan approaching in partnership with LARRY’S LIST, take a look at the key reasons to discover contemporary art in South Korea and explore the depths of a rising art market.
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Nataliia Tkachenko on Contemporary Art in Ukraine
Spilne Art, founded by Nataliia Tkachenko, spearheaded the first-ever market research on contemporary art in Ukraine. Following her recent conference in Kyiv aimed at positioning Ukrainian art globally, we had the opportunity to speak with Nataliia about her experience at Sotheby's Institute and the flexibility of online study.
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Art, Blockchain & Humanity: Art 4 Sudan
Art 4 Sudan is a fundraising initiative that brings together artists from around the world, harnessing emerging technology to create new work in solidarity with Sudan. Sotheby's Institute faculty and studio director, Leo Crane, reflects on the initiative and a recent panel discussion.
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Faculty Favorites: This Year’s Major Art Exhibitions
From the collection of Holbein drawings of King Henry VIII’s courtiers to the Harlem Renaissance, the Institute's faculty have chosen their must-see art exhibitions for the year ahead. Take a look at their curated selection and find out why these shows are not to be missed.
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PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai Partnership Announced
Sotheby’s Institute announces a partnership with PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai as the renowned contemporary art fair for photography returns for its ninth edition.
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Meet The Gavel Judges
Meet the esteemed panel of judges for the 2024 edition of The Gavel, a start-up pitch competition where Master's degree students can showcase their ideas and potentially secure substantial seed funding for their future enterprises.
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The Art Institution of Tomorrow by Fatoş Üstek
In the latest Hot Topics in the Art World book, The Art Institution of Tomorrow, contemporary art curator and writer Fatoş Üstek presents a radical proposal for a new model of art institution which will address the challenges of our age. The work is part of the Hot Topics in the Art World series, edited by Institute faculty Jeffrey Boloten and Juliet Hacking and in collaboration with art world publishers, Lund Humphries.
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Student Spotlight: Summer Institute
Sotheby’s Summer Institute invites high schoolers who are curious and passionate about the arts to immerse themselves in one of the most vibrant art capitals in the world, New York City. We spoke to Gabrielle about her unforgettable summer experience.
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Adefolakunmi Adenugba Discusses Forbes 30 Under 30 and Cultivating Black Art Collectors
MA Art Business alumna Adefolakunmi Adenugba has made waves in the art market through her company ISE-DA, an art advisory focused on cultural stewardship of Black contemporary art. Adefolakunmi’s extensive work cultivating and sustaining the ecosystem of Black contemporary art has also landed her on the 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
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Announcing Reimagining the Monument Commission 2024
Reimagining the Monument returns for the second year as a participatory project for MA students at Sotheby’s Institute to take on a ‘real-world’ commission under the guidance of industry experts.
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A Portrait of Sotheby's Institute of Art Alumni: International Women's Day
In honor of International Women's Day, we are delighted to shine the light on some of the outstanding alumni of Sotheby's Institute, whose achievements and contributions continue to inspire and empower others.
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Environmental Sustainability at Sotheby’s Institute of Art-London
As we prepare our students for careers in the art world, we believe our greatest impact in addressing the climate emergency can be achieved through them.
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Navigating TEFAF Maastricht as Emerging Gallerists
Take a look behind the scenes with two of our alumni as they gear up to showcase their gallery, Cavagnis Lacerenza, at TEFAF Maastricht. We spoke to Giovanni Lacerenza and Giulia Cavagnis about their preparations, aspirations, and the significance of participating in one of the world's most prestigious art fairs.
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The Story Behind Frida Kahlo’s Self Portrait Dedicated to Leon Trotsky
Join us as we explore Self-Portrait Dedicated to Leon Trotsky, one of Frida Kahlo's self portraits which commemorates the brief affair Kahlo had with the exiled Russian revolutionary leader Leon Trotsky shortly after his arrival in Mexico in 1937.
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From Classroom to Canvas: How Art Opens New Paths for Special Needs Education
MA Contemporary Art alumna Lisa Black-Cohen is Executive Director of The S.E.L. (Social Emotional Learning) Art Project, an educational company with the mission of providing disabled students with access to the art world. We spoke with Lisa about her path from education to the art world and how the synthesis of these two sectors can make for an innovative learning environment.
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Student Spotlight: Gap Year
Each year, students on the Gap Year program take London by storm as they explore the city and embark on a journey of self-discovery and cultural immersion. We caught up with Sophia to dive deeper into her unique experience at Sotheby’s Institute of Art.
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Matt Carey-Williams Discusses New Eponymous Venture and Being Driven by the ‘Yes’
After three decades of working at the world’s top galleries and auction houses, MA Contemporary Art alumnus Matt Carey-Williams is pursuing a personal curatorial project – an eponymous gallery in London with the aim to bridge the gap between artists and global audiences. Read more about Carey-Williams' new venture and the key career insights of a visionary in the contemporary art scene.
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Sotheby’s Summer Institute London x Shanghai
Shanghai Zhiti Cultural Development Co. Ltd. and Sotheby’s Institute of Art launch a unique London-based pre-college program for high school students aged 14-17 from China: Art +.
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Sotheby's Makes History with Cryptocurrency Poem Sale
As the era of technology continues to envelope and influence all fields and industries, the art world must effectively understand and adapt to these changes. Sotheby's have made crypto history with first ever individual poem sale by Ana María Caballero.
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Student Spotlight: Gap Year
Each year, students on the Gap Year program take London by storm as they explore the city and embark on a journey of self-discovery and cultural immersion. We caught up with Lucy to dive deeper into her unique experience at Sotheby’s Institute of Art.
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Culture& and Sotheby’s Institute of Art in Collaboration with Gallery OCA Present Together We Thrive
Culture& and Sotheby’s Institute of Art in collaboration with Gallery OCA present Together We Thrive - a fundraising exhibition for the Cultural Leaders Program. As it looks ahead to its 2nd year, the Cultural Leaders Program continues its mission to diversify the future leadership of the art world through education.
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Podcast Panels Curated by Sotheby’s Institute of Art for Untitled Art Miami 2023
As an Education and Programming Partner of Untitled Art 2023, the Institute's faculty played a pivotal role in thought-provoking panel discussions featured in the Untitled Art Podcast series. Listen back to the podcast episodes to revisit the insights that were shared.
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A Look Back at 9 - MA Program Curatorial Project
Sotheby's Institute of Art and theBLANC presented 9, a groundbreaking exhibition featuring nine young curators matched with nine artists.
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Leo Crane on Navigating the Digital Landscape
Leo Crane is a studio director using Web3 for community building and creative production. Alongside his practice as a painter and animator, Leo leads a number of courses at Sotheby's Institute including Art Business for Artists and Digital Strategies in the Art World. Here, Leo shares insights into his work and explores the intersection of art and technology.
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Maximise Your Art Fair Experience
Navigating an art fair can be a daunting task, yet it's an essential venture into the heart of the art market ecosystem. To ensure you make the most out of your next art fair visit, here are some top tips.
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Student Spotlight: Gap Year
Each year, students on the Gap Year program take London by storm as they explore the city and embark on a journey of self-discovery and cultural immersion. We caught up with Steffi to dive deeper into her unique experience at Sotheby’s Institute of Art.
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Jongsuwat Angsuvarnsiri on Elevating the International Presence of Thai Art
MA Art Business alumnus Jongsuwat Angsuvarnsiri is Managing Director at SAC Gallery, a gallery in Bangkok dedicated to elevating the presence of Thai contemporary artists across the globe. We spoke with Jongsuwat about SAC Gallery’s mission and his insights into curating an impactful art collection.
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Exploring Digital Strategies in the Creative Industry
Jules Carter is an Agent specializing in new business development for creative businesses and professionals. With experience that crosses a variety of specialties in the creative industry including photography, 3D design, and CGI, we spoke with Jules about her experience on the Digital Strategies in the Art World course, and her unique perspective on digital art.
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art and LARRY’S LIST Announce Exciting Collaboration, Expanding Art Market Education in Asia from 2024
Sotheby’s Institute of Art and LARRY’S LIST announce a partnership for art market education, featuring online courses, an exclusive Hong Kong in-person course, and study tours within the Asia region starting January 2024.
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An Exclusive Interview With Artist Katriona Beales
This year, Sotheby’s Institute of Art commissioned their first ever contemporary artwork, Hope as an Act of Resistance – a sonic monument by Katriona Beales. Curated by MA students working with art world experts, it premiered at the V&A Museum in September. In an exclusive interview, Ruth Catlow of Furtherfield sat down with Katriona Beales to discuss the exhibition and the intention behind the artwork.
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art Curates Three Podcast Panels for Untitled Art Miami 2023
As an Education and Programming Partner of Untitled Art 2023, the Institute's faculty will participate in panel discussions as part of the Untitled Art Podcast.
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1-54's Kami Gahiga on Contemporary African Art and the Future of the Art Fair
MA Art Business alumna Kami Gahiga is Head of VIP & Gallery Relations at 1-54, the first and only international art fair dedicated to contemporary African art. She spoke with us about the nuances of the global art market and some of her favorite emerging African artists.
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Reflecting on Reimagining the Monument: MA Program Curatorial Project
During Digital Design Weekend 2023, Sotheby's Institute of Art-London Master's degree students collaborated on the Institute's first ever ‘real world’ contemporary art commission alongside art world experts.
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Curator and Online Faculty Monique Long Reflects on Dapper Dan and Harlem's Legacy
Monique Long, independent curator of contemporary art, arts writer, and online course faculty at Sotheby’s Institute of Art shares her perspective on the “Harlem dandy”.
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Unlocking Success: 5 Advantages of Pursuing an Online Master's Degree
In today's fast-paced world, the pursuit of higher education has become more accessible and flexible than ever, and online master's degree programs, such as MA Art Business Online, are at the forefront of this educational transformation. Here are the advantages that make online master's degree programs a highly desirable choice for students around the globe.
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art Named as Education and Programming partner for Untitled Art Miami Beach 2023
Sotheby’s Institute of Art is delighted to be an Education and Programming Partner of Untitled Art 2023, which will take place on the sands of Miami Beach from December 6-10, during Miami Art Week.
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Laura Peh on Cross-Cultural Learning and Defining Your Art Career
After graduating from the MA Art Business program at Sotheby’s Institute of art, alumna Laura Peh created Cinnamon Art Stories, a unique publishing house dedicated to non-fiction children’s books which specialize in culture, sustainability, and technology.
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Introducing the Class of 2024
The Sotheby's Institute global class of 2024 have worked at some of the world’s most prominent art institutions and take interest in hobbies from wakesurfing to film production. Find out more about those who will be studying across our campuses.
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Sotheby's Institute of Art launches Online MA in Art Business
Sotheby's Institute of Art is delighted to introduce the MA in Art Business (Online). Through immersive online learning, the master's degree program enables participants to cultivate expertise in art business and attain a comprehensive comprehension of art markets and management.
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FT Live Partnership Announced
Sotheby’s Institute of Art named as a supporting partner for inaugural FT Live Business of Art Summit.
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2023 Pre-College Photo Challenge Winner Announced
This year's Summer Institute students captured their favorite moments from their summer in New York, with the winning photograph being featured in the winter edition of Sotheby’s magazine.
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The Power of Presentation: Creating a Standout Professional Art Portfolio
In the competitive art world, a well-crafted portfolio can be the deciding factor when it comes to landing your dream job. Portfolios are an essential tool for many art professionals, from art curators and marketers to gallery managers, luxury business professionals, and art consultants.
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The Online Learning Experience at Sotheby’s Institute of Art
The MA in Art Business (Online) at Sotheby’s Institute of Art combines academic rigor with virtual learning, designed to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule. In our virtual classroom, you can collaborate across continents, discuss critical ideas, and explore the latest art world developments, all in your own time and wherever you may be.
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AZIC Jewelry Unveils Exclusive In-Person Course
Sotheby’s Institute of Art has launched a series of custom virtual programs for AZIC Jewelry, Shanghai.
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art launches Collecting At: Frieze in Seoul and London
In collaboration with Frieze, Sotheby’s Institute of Art has launched a series of courses with collectors and dealers in mind. Collecting At was designed with the purpose of preparing participants with the tools and knowledge to feel more equipped and confident in attending Frieze art fair and engaging as either a collector or dealer.
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End of Summer Reading
Hand-picked as current favorites by Sotheby’s Institute faculty, here are ten books to round out your summer reading list, from art dealers to the context of color, and art writing to the urgent issues of our time.
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Behind the Seams: Gap Year Faculty Matthew Gonzalez Talks British Craftsmanship
Matthew Gonzalez, a professional tailor, educator and Project Week Leader on Sotheby’s Institute of Art's Gap Year program, spoke to GQ magazine about British craftsmanship, London’s Savile Row, and his time as an undercutter at Thom Sweeney.
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York Appoints Klaudia Ofwona Draber as MA in Art Business Faculty
Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Klaudia Ofwona Draber as Faculty in the MA in Art Business program. Klaudia Ofwona Draber is a curator and the founder of KODA — a social practice residency for mid-career artists.
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Pop Art Reimagined for the Digital Age
Leo Crane, course leader at Sotheby's Institute, shares an excerpt from a catalogue essay for the highly anticipated exhibition on Richard Bernstein. Famed for his iconic contributions to the pop art movement of the past, Bernstein's creative spirit remains as vibrant as ever in the cutting-edge realm of web3.
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Taylor Bythewood-Porter Discusses Art Curation and the Importance of the Archive
MA Art Business alumna Taylor Bythewood-Porter is Assistant Curator at the California African American Museum (CAAM), where she recently curated Rights and Rituals: The Making of African American Debutante Culture. She spoke with us about the sociopolitical impact of African American debutante culture and the value of providing historical context for artistic ideas.
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Introducing Bloomsbury Art Markets
Sotheby's Institute of Art-London hosted the launch event for Bloomsbury Art Markets, the first scholarly guide of its kind online to explore the art trade.
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The Alumnus at the Nexus of Art and Fashion
David Sirota is a Study Abroad alumnus and designer bridging the gap between art and fashion. He spoke with us about the process of creating his debut collection and his journey to becoming a designer. From the artist's studio to the runway during Paris Fashion Week, David's story explores the symbiotic relationship between art and fashion.
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York Appoints Dr. Ágnes Berecz as MA in Contemporary Art Faculty
Sotheby’s Institute of Art is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ágnes Berecz as full-time faculty in the Master’s in Contemporary Art program – New York.
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Alumni First Look at The National Portrait Gallery's Transformation
Sotheby’s Institute of Art alumni recently had the opportunity to explore the newly refurbished National Portrait Gallery.
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Three Exceptional Scholars Recruited for Cultural Leaders Program
The selection of these scholars marks a significant step forward in Culture& and Sotheby’s Institute of Art's joint commitment to fostering more representative and dynamic leadership in the art world.
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Underwriting and Authorship: Anna Maria Amato on Her Career in Fine Art
Art & Business semester alumna Anna Maria Amato is an accomplished author and Head of International Exhibition and Underwriting at ARTE Generali. She spoke with us about the recent launch of her company’s UK fine art branch, her journey to authorship with a book on Raphael, and the Sotheby’s Institute of Art experience.
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A Look at Work Placement Electives
Tailoring studies at Sotheby's Institute of Art provides a sense of agency and influences the overall student experience. The hands-on work placement elective supplements MA programs in a bid to provide first-hand insight.
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What You Should Know if You Want to Be an Art Advisor
From the growth of online art sales to the proliferation of private collections and museums around the globe, the practice of acquiring art has become widespread. With the increase on the buyer side of the market comes the need for knowledgeable experts who can aid in the process.
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Monument for Now
Curator Hannah Redler-Hawes reflects on the commissioning process for Sotheby’s Institute of Art’s first ever ‘real world’ commission curated with Master's degree students across the Institute.
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Viewing Velocities: Time in Contemporary Art by Marcus Verhagen
Marcus Verhagen, graduate faculty at Sotheby's Institute of Art-London shares an excerpt from his new book Viewing Velocities: Time in Contemporary Art. The book explores a contemporary art scene caught in the gears of 24/7 capitalism.
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A Look Back at 18 - MA Program Curatorial Project
Sotheby's Institute of Art-New York and theBLANC presented 18, a unique art show featuring eighteen Master's degree students, eighteen artists, and eighteen pieces of artwork.
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Helena Newman at Sotheby's Institute of Art-London: Graduation Speech
Helena Newman addressed the London Class of 2023 at their graduation ceremony.
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Master's Students Curate Show at Chelsea College of Art and Design
Every year students on the MA in Contemporary Art curate a show in the Cookhouse Gallery at Chelsea College of Art and Design, featuring work by students on the MA Fine Art programme at Chelsea. This is a voluntary project and, for those who take part, the culmination of year-long conversations with artists at Chelsea.
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Announcing the Winner of The Gavel 2023
The Gavel, an annual pitch start-up competition at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, invites Master's students to present their business ideas to a panel of industry experts and entrepreneurs. Read on for a Q&A with Mithra Stevens, this year’s winner and creator of smART LOGISTICS.
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Xia Jing Shan Foundation Unveils Exclusive In-Person Course
Sotheby’s Institute of Art is delighted to be delivering an in-person course in collaboration with Xia Jing Shan Arts and Culture Foundation, Taipei.
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The Art Market Landscape: Five Essential Insights
Here are the top five key insights from a recent discussion between Melanie Gerlis, Sotheby’s Institute alumna and art market columnist for the Financial Times, Laurent Issaurat, Head of Société Générale Art Banking Services, and Ann-Marie Richard, Director of Sotheby’s Institute-New York.
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Student Spotlight: Sotheby's Summer Institute
Following her time at Sotheby’s Summer Institute and the final assignment on the pre-college Painting and Drawing class, Mia has gone on to create 6 Million Known (6MK) - an advocacy project with the mission of sharing the stories of Holocaust survivors and creatively intersecting art with historical remembrance.
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Reimagining the Monument Artist Announced
Artist Katriona Beales selected to create a new commission in response to Sotheby’s Institute of Art MA students Reimagining the Monument project. 'Hope as an Act of Resistance – a Sonic Monument’ by Katriona Beales will premiere at the Victoria and Albert Museum in South Kensington in September 2023 as part of Digital Design Weekend.
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Art Historian Reveals the Artists Behind your Favorite Album Covers
The visual and musical arts have always had strong links. Institute faculty Dr. Bernard Vere, explores the stories behind some of the world’s most famous album covers.
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Meet The Gavel Judges
Meet the esteemed panel of judges for the 2023 edition of The Gavel, a start-up pitch competition where Master's degree students can showcase their ideas and potentially secure substantial seed funding for their future enterprises.
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Hongzheng Han on Redefining Art Curation and Empowering Future Curators
Art curation has seen a remarkable transformation, with the role of the curator evolving to be more dynamic, creating innovative exhibitions and connecting audiences with the stories behind the art.
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Courses for Art World Professionals Hit London and New York This Summer
Sotheby’s Institute of Art is launching a series of courses in London and New York this summer for art world professionals and the culturally curious.
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art Presents: Beyond the Paint
Sotheby's Institute of Art proudly presents Beyond the Paint, a thought-provoking exhibition curated by Lara Sleiman, Zoe Weingarten, Jialin Ma, Shota Hachisako, and NJ Xiong.
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How Not to Exclude Artist Mothers (and Other Parents) by Hettie Judah
In her latest book, How Not to Exclude Artist Mothers (and Other Parents), art critic and writer Hettie Judah, draws on interviews with artists to highlight some of the success stories that offer models for the future.
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10 Key Takeaways from the Sotheby’s Insight Report
The recently published 2018-2022 Sotheby’s Insight Report takes an in-depth look at the art market beyond $1 million to help collectors gain a deeper understanding of the market’s evolution and trajectory. We’ve gathered the key findings you should know when it comes to current trends and insights into the high-end art market.
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art Presents: Radical Roots - A Global Conversation
Sotheby’s Institute of Art is proud to present Radical Roots: A Global Conversation. This exhibition examines how governments and society have employed oppressive tactics — such as censorship, surveillance, but also overall discourses that other — to suppress dissent, alienate differences, and ultimately, lead to discrimination.
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An Insight Into Sustainable Art Logistics
Alumna Mithra Stevens is an art historian specialising in sustainable logistics within the fine art sector. We spoke with Mithra about her time at Sotheby's Institute and how art world organisations can address their carbon footprint.
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art Presents: Veiled Constructions
Sotheby’s Institute of Art is pleased to present Veiled Constructions, curated by Angelina Diamante, Carolina Audelo, Kinda Ghandour, Carlie Hoffer, and Gin Lin. Veiled Constructions is a collection of works that embody responses to the darker facets of the human experience.
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The Art Collection of David Bowie
Join us on a journey around the world as we explore five pieces from David Bowie’s art collection and discover the impact the art he collected had on Bowie's own artistic output.
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art Presents: The Dreamers
Sotheby’s Institute of Art is pleased to present The Dreamers, curated by Victoria Espinosa, Harit Jiaravongtrakul, Natalia Pakh, William Tomita and Alisa Wang. The Dreamers is a vibrant collection of artworks that capture the elusive and complex nature of dreams.
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Exploring the Majesty and Luxury of the British Royal Collections
For centuries, the British monarchy has been a major patron of the arts, amassing a vast and diverse collection of treasures that have helped shape the country's cultural heritage. From paintings and sculptures to ceremonial dress and jewelry, the royal collections offer a fascinating glimpse into the majesty and luxury of the British monarchy.
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Master’s Students Selected for Peggy Guggenheim Internship in Venice
Every year, selected master's students at Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York are invited to join the prestigious Peggy Guggenheim Collection Internship for a summer in Venice, Italy. This year’s fellowship recipient, Bruna Schnor, will spend the summer developing her expertise on the remarkable works at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and immersing herself in the Venetian art scene.
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The Power of a Gap Year: How it Can Transform Your Life
Are you eager to gain a new perspective on life, culture, and the world at large? Taking a gap year in London could be the perfect way to fulfill your desires and unlock a world of exciting opportunities.
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Alumni Spotlight: Margarita Kiryushkina & Jessica Tatievski
What's next for the NFT ecosystem? Alumnae Kiryushkina '21 and Tatievski '21, share their views on the NFT market and how they believe NFTs can be integrated into the global economy.
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Making Their Mark on the Art World: New York Alumni
Follow our three New York alumni as they share their vision of the art world and discuss how their experiences at Sotheby's Institute have helped them develop unique perspectives.
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Announcing Foundations of Web3 Starter Course
Foundations of Web3 with Sotheby's Institute is a free beginner-level course for anyone looking to understand this complex digital world through a cultural and creative lens.
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Culture& and Sotheby’s Institute Partner on Scholarships to Accelerate Diversity in the Art World
The Culture& and Sotheby’s Institute of Art Cultural Leaders Programme – the first of its kind in the contemporary art world in the UK – is designed to empower and nurture the next generation of diverse leaders.
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The Incredible History of Edvard Munch’s Scream
Step inside the mind of Munch and follow The Scream’s journey from being stolen not once but twice to becoming the most expensive work of art ever sold at auction.
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4 Art Market Leaders, 4 Secrets to Their Success
In honor of International Women's Day, four leaders in the art world share their tips on how to succeed in this competitive industry.
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Alumni Spotlight: Muchun Niu
The integration of digital art into the traditional art market is now becoming more structured and defined. Despite increasing support from institutions, governments, and investors still face liquidity and stability issues relative to more established assets. Alumnus Muchun Niu'18 shares his views on the current state of the NFT market and what the future holds for this exciting new asset.
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Conversations in the Art World
The Institute's Twitter Space is a place for stimulating discourse and dialogue, which is open to all. Catch up on the latest discussions hosted by Sotheby's Institute faculty member Leo Crane and a distinguished panel tackling topical issues in and around the art world.
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Unpacking the Art World with Anna Moszynska
Anna Moszynska discusses the teaching of contemporary art and its transformation since the late 1980s, plus the latest must-see exhibitions.
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Alumni Spotlight: Ilgi Evecan
With the art world in flux as new technologies push the boundaries of art, alumna Ilgi Evecan '21, shares her thoughts on the NFT revolution.
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How to Get a Job in the Art World
Starting a career in the international art world requires preparation, persistence and most importantly understanding of its unique universe of career possibilities. The art world employs a wide variety of professionals in a myriad of settings.
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How Plants Influenced the Master of the Modern Nude
Discover a selection of Lucian Freud’s rarely and never-before-seen paintings and etchings of plants and gardens at the Garden Museum during the artist’s 100th anniversary.
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Reframing the Art Market Ecosystem in a Web3 World
Leo Crane, course leader at Sotheby's Institute and an early adopter of Web3 technology in art, shares his thoughts on how technology is disrupting the traditional artworld ecosystem.
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Announcing Reimagining the Monument: Commission for a Participatory Project
Reimagining the Monument is an exciting new opportunity which represents the first occasion that MA students at Sotheby’s Institute have taken on a ‘real-world’ commission under the guidance of industry experts.
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Alumni Spotlight: Christina Steinbrecher-Pfandt
As the era of technology continues to envelope and influence all fields and industries, the art world must effectively understand and adapt to these changes or risk being left behind the times. Sotheby's Institute alumna Christina Steinbrecher-Pfandt, examines the world of crypto art and the role of digital art in recent times.
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The Art of Entrepreneurship
Asia Robinson graduated from Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York with a Master's in Art Business in 2013 and opened her own consultancy, Trine Fortuna. We spoke to Asia about her time at Sotheby's Institute, studying in New York, and the career that ensued.
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How Will the Art World Look in 10 Years?
From virtual reality to NFTs, augmented reality, and more - the art world is constantly in flux as new technologies continue to push the boundaries of art.
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Student Spotlight: Summer Institute
Sotheby’s Summer Institute invites high schoolers who are curious and passionate about the arts to immerse themselves in one of the most vibrant art capitals in the world, New York City. We spoke to two Summer Institute alumni about their unforgettable summer experience.
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Theft, Fakes and Forgery...Understanding Art Crime in a Global Art Market
Forgery, fakes, theft and other art crimes unveiled by Sotheby's Institute faculty.
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Defining Your Career Path
After studying MA Contemporary Art, alumnus Alexis Sarfati has gone on to become associate director at Galerie Nathalie Obadia. We spoke with Alexis about his time at Sotheby's Institute and how he made it an experience to remember.
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Alumni Spotlight: Corinne Moshy
With the launch of The Metaversity for Creative Business Leaders and MA electives at Sotheby’s Institute of Art covering Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and NFTs, alumna Corinne Moshy '18, shares her experience and insight into the future of the art world.
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Faculty Favorites: This Year’s Major Art Exhibitions
From the work of Renaissance master Donatello, to the iconic House of CHANEL, the Institute's faculty have chosen their must-see art exhibitions for the year ahead.
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Censored Art Today by Gareth Harris
Noted as one of Artnet's books of 2022, Censored Art Today by Gareth Harris, Chief Contributing Editor of the Art Newspaper and contributor to the Financial Times, analyses the different contexts in which artists, museums, and curators face restrictions today.
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What’s Trending in Contemporary Art?
From collectives to collaboration, the MA in Contemporary Art program faculty explore the 5 key trends in today's contemporary art world.
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Behind the Scenes: The Peggy Guggenheim Collection Internship
Ever wondered what it's like to spend the summer on a work-study program in Venice? Elisabeth Kroeber shares her experience having completed the prestigious Peggy Guggenheim Collection Internship.
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MADE IN BED Magazine's 2022: A Year in Review
MADE IN BED is an art magazine run and produced by Master's degree students and alumni from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, aiming to provide global insight into the art world. Pick up the latest issue from the Institute or Sotheby's auction house in London.
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The Alumna Giving Plastics a Second Life
The ability to promote sustainable development has become an essential skill for art professionals in both public and commercial sectors. This forms part of the ethos behind MA Art Business alumna and winner of The Gavel, Elsa Åkesson's idea for Spongy Bags.
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Platform 2023: Reframing the Muse
Sotheby's Institute has a long-standing partnership with the London Art Fair, from faculty talks to Master's degree students providing VIP tours. In 2023, Ruth Millington, Head of Careers at Sotheby's Institute of Art-London will curate the 5th edition of Platform.
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In Good Company: A Guide to the Neighborhood
A tour of the Art Deco, Modernist, and Postmodernist gems all hidden in plain view within several blocks of Sotheby's Institute of Art-New York.
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Student Spotlight: Gap Semester
Each year, students on the Gap Semester program take London by storm as they explore the city and embark on a journey of self-discovery and cultural immersion. We caught up with Amanda Grant and Zoe Park to delve deeper into their unique experiences at Sotheby’s Institute of Art.
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A Summer At The Peggy Guggenheim Collection In Venice
Each year, through a generous grant from the Snyder family, Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York provides funding for selected students to join the prestigious Peggy Guggenheim Collection Internship in Venice, Italy. Find out what it's like to spend the summer in Venice exploring the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and the Venetian art scene.
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Announcing The Metaversity for Creative Business Leaders
Sotheby’s Institute launches The Metaversity for Creative Business Leaders, a new eight-week virtual program designed to help cultural and creative professionals master web3 fundamentals.
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Alumni Spotlight: EDJI Gallery
EDJI Gallery was founded by Ranji Safarian and Edward Van Houtte, passionate art lovers and collectors of many years. We spoke to the duo about their time at Sotheby's Institute and the flexibility of studying online.
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Student Showcase: The Boot & Handle with Care
Every year students on the MA in Contemporary Art curate a show in the Cookhouse Gallery at Chelsea College of Art and Design, featuring work by students on the MA Fine Art programme at Chelsea. Here are their accounts of those shows.
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Tim Goossens Curates Colossal Media’s Art Show
Employees Only is Colossal Media’s first ever employee art exhibition and has been curated by Sotheby's Institute of Art-New York faculty member, Tim Goossens.
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Livingstone St. Ives Micro Exhibitions
Livingstone St. Ives will host the Institute's MA Art Business students for an exciting workshop programme throughout November, culminating in a series of micro exhibitions.
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How Can Course Electives Help to Curate Your Career?
After studying MA Contemporary Art, alumna Emma Collins has gone on to become a business and strategy consultant working for arts, culture, and heritage organizations. We spoke with Emma about her time at Sotheby's Institute and the elective courses which prefaced her current consultancy work with their focus on art institutions.
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The Key to Exploring Art In Situ
Visits to artists’ studios, museums, galleries, and fairs are a distinctive aspect of how our Master’s programs prepare students for life as art business professionals.
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Art & Fashion Are Redefining Luxury
With shifts in consumer values, buying power, access, and technology shaping an innovative and dynamic luxury market, what will this mean for fashion houses, brands, and artists?
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Student Spotlight: Gap Year
Each year, students on the Gap Year program take London by storm as they explore the city and embark on a journey of self-discovery and cultural immersion. We caught up with Ara Davis and Torah Hudson to delve deeper into their unique experiences at Sotheby’s Institute of Art.
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An Insight Into the World of Art With Jerry Saltz
Pulitzer Prize winning Jerry Saltz dropped by for a discussion at Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York and dealt out invaluable wisdom and anecdotal gems with sharp humor.
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Alumni Spotlight: Brian Nuciforo
Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and NFTs is one of the electives that has been added to the curricula across MA programs at Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London. Alumnus Brian Nuciforo, shares his thoughts on the integration of art and technology in the contemporary art world.
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Photo London: Open Call
Photo London invites Sotheby's Institute alumni and network to apply as exhibitors for the eighth edition of the Fair.
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Frieze 91 Partnership Announced
A new partnership is announced between Frieze 91 and Sotheby’s Institute which will bring together Sotheby’s Institute graduate students in London and Frieze’s members-only program, Frieze 91.
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Social Responsibility in the Art World
Course leader Amy Mechowski explores critical questions facing the art world today by considering how museum and gallery professionals are applying innovative thinking to address issues of social responsibility.
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Pre-College Photo Contest Winner Announced
Students in the Summer Institute pre-college program submit images captured during their studies with the winner's photograph published in Sotheby's quarterly magazine.
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Introducing the Class of 2023
The Sotheby's Institute global class of 2023 have interests stretching far and wide, from calligraphy to camping, and more. Find out more about those who will be studying across our campuses.
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Who Was Andy Warhol?
Long before people were practicing the art of the selfie, recording their everyday lives or sitting glued to their TV screens watching the lives of others, there was Andy Warhol.
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A Look at Work Placement Electives
Tailoring studies at SIA provides a sense of agency and influences the overall student experience. The hands-on work placement elective supplements MA programs in a bid to provide first-hand insight.
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Executive Level Course Opens in South Korea
The Art of Collecting: Executive Course is designed to offer both a global view of the art market and a concentrated view of trends in Seoul.
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Ten things to read before the end of the summer
The faculty at Sotheby’s Institute of Art have chosen their top titles to level up your art knowledge. Take a look at what has caught their eye and browse a curated a list of art world podcasts, journals, periodicals, and more.
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Magnificence – Collecting with Xia Jing Shan Arts and Culture Foundation, Taiwan
In addition to the growing suite of courses offered to students on our campuses in NYC and London, Sotheby’s Institute of Art also creates custom courses for educational or cultural institutions with specific training needs.
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A Moment in Time with International Art Advisor Kim Heirston
In a conversation with Instituite Director Ann-Marie Richard, acclaimed art advisor Kim Heirston talks about some of the most influential moments in her career and the guiding factors in her curatorial decisions. The interview is packed with valuable advice for entrepreneurial art novices.
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The Future of the Art Market with Melanie Gerlis
Art journalist and Institute alum Melanie Gerlis assesses the toll the pandemic took on the traditionally in-person business of art trading and selling, as well as the market’s vigorous recovery and the hidden benefits it provided to smaller, local art galleries.
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July 12th Online Lecture: It’s all good. Or not. NFTs and the Art Market
Learn how NFTs are impacting the production, consumption, and transaction of cultural objects.
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Announcing the winners of The Gavel
The standard was exceedingly high for The Gavel, a pitch competition that sits within the innovative Enterprise Studio, the graduate student center for art and entrepreneurship at the Institute.
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June 27th Curating Art Now: Panel Discussion and Book Launch
To celebrate the launch of her new book, Lilian Cameron will be joined by Fatoş Üstek and Emma Cousin in conversation about Curating Art Now.
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Congratulations Sotheby’s Institute of Art-London Class of 2021 and 2022
Iwona Blazwick, the British art critic and lecturer, who had a transformational effect on contemporary art in the UK and beyond, addressed the London Class of 2021 and 2022 during their Graduation Ceremony in Bedford Square.
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Kim Heirston at Sotheby's Institute-NY: Commencement Address
Kim Heirston Commencement Address Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York Class of 2021 and 2022 Sotheby's, New York June 3, 2022
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Student Spotlight: Sunflower Collective, an Auction for Ukraine
In support of Ukraine, Sunflower Collective proudly presented an evening of fundraising at Chelsea College of Arts, University Arts London, on May 27.
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11 New Business Ideas Emerging at Sotheby’s Institute
Preparing students to be leaders in art business is at the heart of the graduate program at Sotheby’s Institute.
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June 17th Luxury Forward Series: Panel Discussion
Join us on 17th June, 17:30 BST for the first panel discussion in the Luxury Forward Series, exploring compelling trends of the luxury industry with high-profile individuals.
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NFTs Are Opening A World Of New Career Opportunities
As every corner of the art world engages with NFTs, there are new career opportunities on offer. But, to succeed in this exciting new space, what key skills do you need and where exactly can you work?
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Meet The Gavel Finalists
Six innovative and market-focused business ideas from our Masters students' submissions have been invited to take part in a start-up pitch competition, with the winner being awarded the Gavel Prize.
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Luxury Business with Xia Jing Shan Arts and Culture Foundation, Taiwan
In addition to the growing suite of courses offered to students on our campuses in NYC and London, Sotheby’s Institute of Art also creates custom courses for educational or cultural institutions with specific training needs.
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Emilie Flöge & Dressing Klimt’s Kiss
Ruth Millington, Head of Careers at Sotheby's Institute of Art-London and author of Muse, shares an excerpt from her new book about artistic muses. Read below about Emilie Flöge, the subject and inspiration behind one of art history's most beloved paintings, Gustav Klimt's The Kiss.
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The Sydney Biennale with Lilian Cameron
Sotheby’s Institute’s faculty and our roving curator on the ground Lilian Cameron gives her reaction to four different artworks at the 2022 Sydney Biennale.
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May 25th Discussion: The Role of the Muse in Art History
Discover the fascinating true stories of thirty incredible muses—and their role in some of art history's most well-known works with author Ruth Millington.
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Jeffrey Boloten on Entrepreneurship and the SIA Enterprise Studio
We chatted with Jeffrey Boloten, Institute faculty and Co-Director of our new Enterprise Studio, who brings years of entrepreneurial experience to students seeking to solidify their visions on what it means to make change happen within the art world. Jeffrey comes from an eclectic background, including commerce, law, and publishing.
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May 14th Master's London Open Day
During this in-person event, you'll hear from faculty and alumni about the Institute's unique curricular approach to the study of art connoisseurship and the international art market, and how art is explored from a range of social, cultural, economic, and object-based perspectives. You'll also learn about how our MA program offer students networking opportunities with key professionals and include study visits to art fairs, biennials, museums, galleries, auction houses and private collections.
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New Electives on Tech, Sustainability, and African Art
On Sotheby's Institute's London campus, three new electives have been approved and will be added to the curricula, allowing graduate students across all of the Institute's London programs to opt for deeper academic inquiry across a range of topics.
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Alumni Spotlight: Luning Wang Bridges the East and the West
Sotheby's Institute alumna, Luning Wang shares insights about building bridges between East and West, her experience at the Institute, and what the future holds for her.
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Student Spotlight: MADE IN BED Magazine
MADE IN BED is an online art magazine run and produced by Master's degree students and alumni from Sotheby’s Institute of Art. The name refers to Bedford Square, the historic location of the Institute's London campus.
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March 31st Panel Discussion: The Artist’s Muse
Sotheby's Institute of Art presents a panel discussion about the role of the artist's muse in the modern world.
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MA 2022 Graduation Speakers
Each year, special guests are invited to address graduates on each campus, with past speakers including Thelma Golden, Director and Chief Curator of The Studio Museum in Harlem, the world's leading institution devoted to visual art by artists of African descent, Lord Harry Dalmeny, Chairman of Sotheby's UK, and Dominique Levy, art dealer and co-founder of Lévy Gorvy, a leading gallery with offices in New York City, London, Switzerland, Hong Kong and Paris.
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March 21st Gap Year London Information Session
Applications are now open for Sotheby's Institute of Art's Gap Year program in London, and we're here to answer all of your questions. Join us on Wednesday, June 23 for a virtual information session on Zoom where we’ll be giving you the inside scoop on the program curriculum, specialized programming, and community-building activities that will be offered in 2021 and 2022.
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Conflict in Ukraine – A statement from Sotheby’s Institute of Art
We are shocked and deeply saddened by the Russian government’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. We are profoundly disturbed by the accounts of completely unnecessary human suffering inflicted on innocent people, and we desperately hope for rapid de-escalation and peaceful resolution of the conflict.
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Brendan Burns on Entrepreneurship
Brendan Burns, graduate faculty in New York and Strategic Advisor to the Enterprise Studio, has used his 20+ year expertise in capitalizing on business trends, tapping into overlooked potential, and having foresight on the technological advances to educate Sotheby’s Institute students and advise them on investing in their future.
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The Disruptor's Dictionary: A Glossary for Art & Technology Terminology
With vocabulary that didn’t exist in the recent past, the art world has become transformed in how it creates, values, and does business thanks to seismic shifts in technology. Below is a primer of key terms every savvy business person looking to be conversant in technology-rich future of the art world should know, as compiled by Gareth Fletcher, SIA alumnus and faculty expert on art logistics and technology.
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New Initiative Fills Empty Midtown Storefronts With Art
Sotheby’s Institute Alumna Jackie Graham is the cofounder of Art on the Ave NYC, a public art initiative that turns empty storefronts in NYC into temporary art galleries showcasing under-represented and emerging artists. ⁠
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Applications of Art Law
The importance of recognizing law as a compass on how art is created, sold, collected, and distributed has never been more important than today. As a member of Sotheby’s Art Institute since 2007, graduate faculty Judith Prowda provides Master’s students with an insightful and rigorous curriculum for comprehending art law and its application across different careers and professional sectors. According to Prowda, there is not an aspect of the art market that is not somehow affected by the law.
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March 6th Pre-College Summer Institute 2022 Information Session
Applications are now open for the Sotheby’s Summer Institute for pre-college students, and we're here to answer all of your questions. Join us on Sunday, March 6 for a virtual information session on Zoom where you will hear from the program’s leadership, faculty, and staff about how Sotheby’s Institute of Art provides creative high schoolers with the opportunity of a lifetime, and what it’s like to live in NYC dorms and go behind the scenes of the New York art world.
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Art & Technology: Recommended Readings
Art and Technology have come center stage these past few years, becoming a dominant force in reimagining and revitalizing the art industry’s ways of producing, distributing, and valuing art. Gareth Fletcher, Program Director of the MA in Art Logistics, SIA alumnus, and faculty expert on art and technology, suggests the following readings for anyone looking for a solid grounding on key issues and competencies around art and technology.
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Ten Years of Partnership with American University
American University’s Arts Management Program is celebrating 10 years of a successful partnership with Sotheby’s Institute of Art, which gives its students an opportunity to study with the Institute in London. Alumni have gone on to work at the Smithsonian Institution, American for the Arts, the Mansion at Strathmore, Portland Japanese Garden, and many other arts institutions.
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Student Showcase: Postcards from Isolation
The show Postcards from Isolation results from the collaboration between students of MA Fine Arts, Chelsea College of Arts and the Art History students at the University of Innsbruck.
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February 1st Master's Degree Programs Information Session
During this webinar, you’ll get an inside look at our Master’s degree programs across our campuses in New York and London.
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January 30th Pre-College Summer Institute 2022 Information Session
Join us on Sunday, January 30 for a virtual information session on Zoom where you will hear from the program’s leadership, faculty, and staff about how Sotheby’s Institute of Art provides creative high schoolers with the opportunity of a lifetime, and what it’s like to live in NYC dorms and go behind the scenes of the New York art world.
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Home Gyms, According to Modernist Icons
Graduate faculty Bernard Vere examines the home gym as imagined by mid-century modernist greats Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Fernand Léger, and René Herbst for a 1935 exhibition. Here is an extract of the essay, originally published in Sport and the European Avant-Garde, 1900–1945.
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The Art Fair Story: A Rollercoaster Ride by Melanie Gerlis
In her newest book, The Art Fair Story: A Rollercoaster Ride, Institute alumna Melanie Gerlis dives into the origins, triumphs, and pitfalls of the art fair – and where it will go next as the art world evolves. The work is part of the Hot Topics series, edited by Institute faculty Jeffrey Boloten and Juliet Hacking and in collaboration with art world publishers, Lund Humphries. Read a complementary excerpt of The Art Fair Story below.
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Meet Sotheby’s Institute at Guangzhou Contemporary Art Fair
We are delighted to announce that Sotheby’s Institute of Art will participate in the 2nd Guangzhou Contemporary Art Fair will be held in Guangzhou Poly World Trade Center from Dec 25-29,2021.
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Five Technologies Poised to Transform the Art World by 2030
As part of an ongoing series examining the impact of technology on the art world, Art Business Editor at ArtNet and founder of The Gray Market’s Tim Schneider recently spoke to students in the Master’s degree programs about the five technologies poised to transform the art world in the next decade.
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Ann-Marie Richard Appointed Director of Master’s Programs in New York
Ann-Marie Richard is no stranger to SIA given her tenure here, starting almost a decade ago as adjunct faculty in the Art Business MA program in 2012. She is also an alumna of the London campus, having completed with distinction what was then known as the Works of Art Course.
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Giovanni Aloi writes for Phaidon's new book 'Bird'
Each book in the Phaidon’s ‘Explorer Series’ is an illustrated journey through a specific subject. From animals to plants, and anatomy to cartography, the books in this series are a treasure trove of information, ideas, discoveries, and stunning imagery. Faculty Giovanni Aloi shares how he’s approaching his contributions for the exquisite series. Read on for a sneak preview of three plates he authored that are included in the most recent volume: Bird: Exploring the Winged World
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Student Showcase: Curatorial Projects in London
Earlier this semester, students in the MA Contemporary Art program curated an exhibition in the Cookhouse Gallery at Chelsea College of Art and Design in London. The collaboration with Chelsea College is an ongoing feature of the MA Contemporary Art program, demonstrating the Institute dedication to cultivating students' curatorial skills. After familiarizing themselves with the work of artists on Chelsea College’s MA Fine Art program during studio visits, the Institute students worked with them to put together the Unknown Observers exhibition. Read on for a tour of the show.
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Five Tried-And-Tested Skills For A Career In The Art World
The pandemic has transformed the international art world. In many ways, it has accelerated changes that were already beginning to take shape: art fairs went virtual, dealers designed online viewing rooms and museums shared their collections on social media. But what will they be looking for? Ruth Millington, Head of Careers in London shares 5 versatile skills that help applicants hit the ground running.
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About Online Learning with Allegra Smith, Senior Director of Digital Learning at Sotheby’s Institute
Allegra Smith, Senior Director of Digital Learning at Sotheby’s Institute takes us behind-the-scenes of what it takes to create state-of-the-art virtual learning experiences for the art world.
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Student Showcase: Pre-College Photo Contest
All Summer Institute pre-college students are invited to participate in the summer-long photography contest. At the close of the program, Sotheby's Head of Sale Photography specialist Hermione Sharp reviews the submissions and selects a summer winner. See this year’s photo contest finalists.
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Congratulations Sotheby’s Institute of Art-London Class of 2019 and 2020!
Jonathan Woolfson, Director, Sotheby's Institute of Art (London) addressed the London Class of 2019 and 2020 during their in person Graduation Ceremony in Bedford Square.
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Introducing the Class of 2022
With 100 students in London and 56 in New York, here is a profile of the class of 2022. From their favorite hobbies (badminton and ballet) to the various languages (Cantonese and Catalan) that might be heard on our campuses this year, we couldn’t be more excited about welcoming these incredible students in the classrooms.
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Co-Publication of 'Hot Topics in the Art World' series with Lund Humphries
The first two volumes of the 'Hot Topics in the Art World' series - a partnership between Sotheby’s Institute and art-book publishers Lund Humphries - were published on September 30. The Hot Topics series is jointly edited by two of Sotheby’s Institute’s London faculty: Jeffrey Boloten and Juliet Hacking.
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Every Story Matters
SIA Faculty Dan Vo, a course leader on the London Gap program, recently designed a roundel for Transport for London (TfL). A reimagining of the iconic London Tube signs, Dan's design is part of Every Story Matters where influential members of London's LGBT+ community were invited to design a roundel that reflects their experiences of Pride.
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Online Courses Win Exemplar Training Organization Award
Sotheby’s Institute of Art, a leader in the field of online continuing education, has been honored by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) with the organization’s most prestigious award, Exemplar Training Organization. The award recognizes exemplary, results-oriented programs that demonstrate significant, relevant impact on the populations they serve. Sotheby’s Institute earned the award for its Online Premier program.
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The Key To Understanding Luxury Business
Luxury is arguably the industry that has undergone the most disruptive changes. What are the key trends that will shape its future and what does it take to build a successful career in an industry that never ceases to reinvent itself? Dr. Federica Carlotto, MBA, Program Director of MA Luxury Business shares an overview on what to expect.
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Seven Strategies for Career Success in the Art World
Navigating the art world can be daunting, as well as exciting, particularly early on in your career. Art historian, critic and author Ruth Millington graduated in 2011 with a Master’s degree and began this journey unsure of ‘the right job’ for her or how to secure it. Since then, she worked in museums and commercial galleries, written about art for national newspapers, and managed arts careers services for students. During this time, she discovered some essential strategies for getting ahead in the arts. As she joins Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London as Head of Careers, Ruth shares seven strategies for career success in the art world.
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End of Summer Reading
Hand-picked as current favorites by Sotheby’s Institute faculty, here are eight books to round out your summer reading list, from surrealism to YBAs, and archeological adventures to celebrity culture.
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Graduate Programs Perks: A Summer At The Peggy Guggenheim Collection In Venice
Every year, through a generous grant from the Snyder family, Sotheby’s Institute of Art New York provides funding for one student to join the prestigious Peggy Guggenheim Collection Internship in Venice, Italy.
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New Program Deconstructs the Art World for Emerging Artists
New Program Deconstructs the Art World for Emerging Artists. Learn more...
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Congratulations to the Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York Class of 2020!
Ann-Marie Richard, Interim Director, Sotheby's Institute of Art (New York) addresses the Class of 2020
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Women in the Picture: Women, Art and the Power of Looking
"Women in the Picture", the upcoming book written by faculty Catherine McCormack has been described as "a bold reconsideration of women in art - from the Old Masters to the posts of Instagram influencers.⁠" In anticipation of the book’s launch, we share a few excerpts from the book with our community.
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How do you curate an art exhibition during the pandemic?
What goes into curating an exhibition in London while you are physically in New York? And how do you capture and convey the textures and connections of a studio visit in an online experience? Faculty Tim Goossens takes us behind the scenes and reveals the process behind his latest curatorial project.
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A letter from Christine Kuan, outgoing CEO/Director of Sotheby’s Institute of Art – New York
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Understanding Buddhist Art with Xia Jing Shan Arts and Culture Foundation, Taiwan.
This course is a comprehensive introduction to Buddhist art in Asia, aimed at giving students a clear and informative understanding of key topics such as the origins of Buddhist art in Asia and how it spread across the region, Buddhist iconography in paintings, distinctive features in regional sculptural forms, as well as an insight into important Buddhist art collections.
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London Textures
For Texture in London, a project by London Festival of Architecture and Equitone, Joe Watson, head of Public Programs at Sotheby’s Institute of Art London, was asked to record a short video explaining the aluminum door handles of the Southbank Centre.
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New Partnership Between Sotheby’s Institute of Art and Spelman College to Shape the Future of the Art Industry
New Partnership Between Sotheby’s Institute of Art and Spelman College to Shape the Future of the Art Industry. Learn more...
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art to Partner with Lund Humphries
Sotheby’s Institute of Art is delighted to be partnering with art-book publishers Lund Humphries to co-publish a new series of short books debating the ‘hot topics’ of the international art world.
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York Appoints Hillary Burchfield as Director of Career Services
Christine Kuan, CEO/Director, Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York, announced the appointment of Hillary Burchfield as Director of Career Services. In this role, Hillary will oversee career development programming, career advising, and global employer relations for our MA programs and international alumni network.
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Activists and Advocacy at Sotheby’s Institute
In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill and the Black Lives Matter protests invigorated social justice movements, Sotheby’s Institute students and alumni stepped up. Below is a showcase of recent initiatives that have harnessed the power of art and advocacy for today’s most important causes.
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Sotheby's Institute of Art and ESCP Business School Launch an Exchange and Dual Degree Programme
Sotheby's Institute of Art and ESCP Business School sign a partnership agreement offering an exchange and dual degree programme. Learn more..
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COVID-19 – Updates and Information
Updates and information regarding the COVID-19 Virus.
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New and Flexible Options for Master’s Degree Programs in 2020-2021
For more than 50 years, Sotheby’s Institute of Art has been the leader in training art market professionals and cultural stewards for careers in the future art world. As we continue to monitor and respond to the public health situation regarding COVID-19, our exceptional faculty are evolving our curricula and teaching methodology to meet the new demands of art business and how art impacts cultural dialogue.
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art’s Commitment to Diversity and Racial Equity
You may have read the statement we published on our website on June 2. While we felt compelled to voice our outrage against yet more manifestations of the systemic racism that exists in America, and do so with urgency, we fully acknowledge that such a statement ultimately needs to be backed up by actions.
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A Statement from Sotheby's Institute of Art
Following the recent horrific, painful, and heartbreaking events we have seen unfold in America, we want to reaffirm Sotheby’s Institute of Art’s unwavering commitment to racial justice, to equal rights for all, and to our Institute’s policy of diversity and inclusion.
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Introducing: MADE IN BED Magazine
A magazine created by Sotheby's Institute MA students from the Bedford Square campus in London.
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Museums Bring the Art World to You
You don’t have to travel to the world’s art capitals to see great art.
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Radical Female Role Models: A Blueprint For Success As An “Outsider”
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Master's Students Curate Shows at Chelsea College of Art and Design
In January, London MA Contemporary Art students curated a series of shows at the Cookhouse Gallery in Chelsea College of Art and Design.
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Signed, Sealed, and Delivered: Logistics of a $67 Billion Art Market
Gareth Fletcher, the Program Director of the Sotheby’s Institute Master’s Degree in Art Logistics, and Sarah Monk, the Director of the London Art Fair, explain what it actually takes to get things signed, sealed, and delivered in the art market.
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Spotlight On Libraries
9 reasons to love the Sotheby’s Institute libraries.
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The Art of Looking Up
In her new book, faculty Catherine McCormack guides the reader through the stories behind 40 spectacular ceilings around the globe. Check out a bonus chapter about a ceiling that may have been partially painted by a surprising artist.
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art Appoints Jonathan Woolfson as Director of the London Campus
Sotheby’s Institute of Art is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Woolfson as Director of Sotheby’s Institute of Art — London, effective October 14th.
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How to Expose the Art World: A Lesson from the Guerrilla Girls
How did the Guerrilla Girls develop their distinctive form of artistic activism and manage to capture the attention of an international audience?
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art Announces Partnership with CENTRO
Sotheby’s Institute of Art is delighted to announce a new partnership with CENTRO, Mexico's leading institution for higher education in architecture, design, and film on its new MA in Contemporary Art, Markets, and Management (Maestria en Contemporáneo Arte, Mercados y Negocios).
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art Appoints Claude Grunitzky as Visiting Faculty for MA in Art Business
Christine Kuan, CEO/Director, Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York announced the appointment of Claude Grunitzky as Visiting Faculty to the MA Art Business program. At the Institute, Claude will be lecturing across various MA courses and working on future planning for panels, events, and field study. Learn more...
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Making Their Mark on the Art World: Alumni at Artsy
Artsy has been busy revolutionizing the art industry ever since its launch in 2012. We tracked down not one, not two, but five Sotheby’s Institute alumni working for the art market giant to get the scoop on what it took to get there and what it’s like on the inside.
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art launches a Valuation and Appraisal Executive Program in Korea
Sotheby’s Institute of Art in collaboration with Korea Arts Management Services has developed a bespoke executive education program for arts professionals in Korea.
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art Appoints Brendan Burns as Consulting Director, MA in Art Business
Christine Kuan, Director/CEO, Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York, has appointed Brendan Burns as Consulting Director for the MA in Art Business program. Brendan Burns has spent over 20 years at leading media/technology, graphic arts, educational and financial institutions including Culture.tech, 1000|Museums, Moody’s, Salomon Brothers, and AdOne.
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Students Curate Exhibitions in London
MA Contemporary Art students reflects on the experience of co-curating an exhibition of new work by MA Fine Art students at Chelsea College of Art and Design.
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Curating the Venice Biennale: Six Years, Four Directors
Every Biennale, a new Director is appointed and tasked to bring their own curatorial vision to the Central Pavilion and the Arsenale. Faculty Lilian Cameron examines the logistical challenges and curatorial opportunities tackled by four of those Directors.
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Making Their Mark on the Art World: Alumni at Frieze
Want to know what it was like working for the art fair at this pivotal moment and what it took to get there? Luckily, Sotheby’s Institute knows people on the inside with the answers.
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The History of Our Home: Bedford Square
Rich in culture and history, Bedford Square has been home to many of London's most prestigious people and organizations throughout the years.
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5 Decades, 5 Major Moments in Art Market History
With the help of our expert faculty, we look back on the major developments of the past five decades to better understand the art market’s multibillion-dollar present and share projections for its future.
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Making Their Mark on the Art World: Alumni at Leila Heller Gallery
Ever wonder what it’s like working in the art world after you receive your degree? We spoke to one of our 1970s graduates, Leila Heller, and two recent graduates employed at her gallery, to get a peek at what happens once the cap and gown come off.
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Is the Future Female at the Venice Biennale?
London faculty Catherine McCormack examines the presence of female artists at the 2019 Venice Biennale.
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Three Georgian Geniuses: Examining the British Portrait
Ahead of his new two-week Summer course on British Art and Architecture 1700-1900 in London, course leader Adam Busiakiewicz examines three legendary 18th-century portrait painters.
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Sotheby's Institute-New York Class of 2018 Commencement Welcome Address
Transcript of Sotheby's Institute-NY Director/CEO Christine Kuan's commencement welcome address to the Class of 2018.
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What it Takes to Succeed in the Art World
How can you set yourself apart from the competition and become a valuable asset for the art world’s top employers? We asked our network of experts to share their advice on what it takes to succeed in the art world.
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Making Their Mark on the Art World: Alumni at Jeffrey Deitch
As Sotheby’s Institute is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, we wanted to highlight some of the alumni from the Master’s programs who are making strides in the art world.
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The Spectacle of the Female Nude
Faculty Catherine McCormack visited London's National Gallery to gaze upon and dissect a Diego Velázquez masterpiece.
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Joe Watson Appointed as Director of Summer and Public Programmes
Jos Hackforth-Jones, Director/CEO, Sotheby’s Institute of Art-London announced the appointment of Joe Watson as the new Director of Summer and Public Programmes.
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Women Artists: Looking Back to Move Forward
In honor of Women’s History Month, Sotheby’s Institute of Art is reflecting on the accomplishments of women artists including a momentous Sotheby’s sale, The Female Triumphant, during their Masters week.
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Marina Abramović Today
Performance artist Marina Abramović once based her work on her own physical presence, but today she is gradually withdrawing from her works.
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Dr. Morgan Falconer Appointed as Director, MA in Contemporary Art – New York
Christine Kuan, Director/CEO, Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York announced the appointment of Dr. Morgan Falconer as the Director of the MA in Contemporary Art program.
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What You Should Know About Art Crime
Despite technological innovations and sophisticated security methods, art crime continues to make headlines. Institute faculty and art crime expert, Gareth Fletcher, sheds some light on this dark side of the global art world.
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The Power of Telling Our Stories in the Arts
How do you use the power of a story for arts and culture? We gathered arts professionals skilled storytelling to share their thoughts and strategies.
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art and the Korean Art Market
To commemorate a new partnership between Sotheby's Institute and Ewha Womans University in Seoul, we explore what makes South Korea a place to watch.
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Free Trade Zones & the Art Market: The Logistics Behind a Multibillion-dollar Industry
What does it take to organize the movement of art from buyer to seller? Sotheby’s Institute students recently got one answer.
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Experiencing an Object of Desire
Faculty Federica Carlotto examines the interaction between art and luxury, and the most common expression of that intersection: the window display.
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The Path to a Rewarding Career in the Arts
MA Art Business alumna Kate (Duggan) McGlasson on her role at Paddle8 and her path to a rewarding career in the arts.
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York
Exhibition Series
Each Fall and Spring, Master’s degree students mount a series of exhibitions in the landmark Art Deco General Electric building in midtown Manhattan.
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Shining a Light on Female Artists
Faculty Kathy Battista and Oxford University Press launched a "Women artists in conversation" series, which shines a light on both established and emerging female artists.
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New Art, New Markets
In his book, New Art, New Markets, faculty Iain Robertson examines three types of emerging markets for contemporary art.
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The Art World According to Jerry Saltz
When the Pulitzer Prize winner dropped by for a discussion at Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York, he doled out some priceless art world advice.
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The Curator’s Eye: A Conversation with Dr. Flavia Frigeri
London faculty Dr. Flavia Frigeri discusses her tips for new curators, how to work with living artists, and what it takes to curate a blockbuster show.
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Cabinets of Curiosities and The Origin of Collecting
Online Learning faculty Giovanni Aloi shines a light on this unique collecting practice.
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6 Movers and Shakers in the New York Art World
Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York alumni reflect on the experiences and education that helped them pursue careers in the art world.
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The Connoisseur's Kit
A guide to the basic tools of the trade for inspecting and documenting a work of art.
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Trends in Contemporary Curating
As the field of curating, and the very definition of curator, shifts, here are three trends defining curating today, as identified by the MA in Contemporary Art program faculty at Sotheby's Institute-London.
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Questioning the Old Masters: A Checklist
The next time you find yourself in a museum or gallery, looking at an Old Master painting, consider these 6 questions from our faculty.
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Advice Straight From the Top: Women Leaders in the Art Market
What do you get when you bring together some of the most notable women in the art world? One obvious outcome: a packed room full of attendees hanging on every word.
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Finding Your Way To Art
Chantal Brotherton-Ratcliffe, subject leader in Old Masters paintings studies for Sotheby’s Institute of Art-London, talks about finding her path to the art world.
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How to Sell Your Art on Consignment
Wondering how much your fine art or heirlooms might yield? Consigning your work is one way to guarantee the best price available.
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Star Auctions: What David Bowie Can Teach Us About Collecting
Sotheby's Frances Christie sat down with former Sotheby's Institute-London CEO Jos Hackforth-Jones to discuss two recent major sales she spearheaded: the private collections of David Bowie and the Howard Hodgkins.
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3 Mind-blowing Art Destinations
It's officially summer and the warm weather has our online instructor, Georgia Krantz, dreaming about her ideal art vacations.
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4 Under 40
A new generation of art world talent is emerging. It's driven, diverse, collaborative, curious, global, and passionate.
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Looking Through the Curating Glass
Former Tate staff member and Sotheby’s Institute of Art-London faculty Lilian Cameron shares insights around curating and how the industry is evolving.
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Looking in on Outsider Art
Outsider Art is something that cannot be confined to a simple categorical definition. What is clear, however, is that it has been slowly moving into the spotlight.
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The Misunderstood Objects of The Kiddell Collection
Tucked away in London’s bucolic Bedford Square, Sotheby’s Institute of Art maintains a unique collection of fakes, forgeries, and reproductions.
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How to Look at Old Masters Paintings
Faculty Chantal Brotherton-Ratcliffe discusses her unusual teaching methods and the reason you should wear sunglasses when looking at a Caravaggio painting.
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Power, Confidence, and Control: The Role of the Auctioneer
Frances Christie sat down with Sotheby’s Institute-London CEO Jos Hackforth-Jones to share her insights about leadership, auctions, and the role of women in the art world.
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A for Advocacy in the Arts
MA Arts Management student Waheeda Al Hadhrami reflects on Arts Advocacy Day, an annual event that brings together artists, scholars, students, and government officials to advocate for the arts.
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At the Intersection of Art & Social Justice in LA
Self-Help Graphics & Art in LA is a testament to artistic practice as community empowerment.
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Instagram Gold: Immersive Exhibitions Designed to Visually Stun
Once reserved for art fairs and established institutions, highly shareable experiences are popping up around cities more and more. Last month, three immersive multi-room installations opened in New York.
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11 Art World Entrepreneurs You Should Know: 2018 Edition
Faculty Roxanna Zarnegar's list of the top 11 entrepreneurs in the art world today.
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Curating Art and Architecture in Berlin
MA Art Business graduate Brunno Silva speaks about a new series of exhibitions he’s curating in Berlin.
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Auction Terminology: A Glossary
A guide to the most common terms used in the auction industry.
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Dominique Lévy at Sotheby's Institute-NY: Commencement Address
Transcript of Dominique Lévy's commencement address for the class of 2017 at Sotheby's Institute-NY.
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What’s Hot This Summer: New York Edition
Discover the best of the art world at your fingertips in New York this summer.
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Four Centuries of Art in London
Dr. Diana Newall examines four extraordinary centuries in the history of European art.
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Jonathan VanDyke: Artist, Curator, Teacher
Jonathan’s self-declared medium is the “expanded practice of painting,” blurring the lines between painting, performance, video, and photography.
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What's Hot This Summer: London Edition
Discover the best of the art world at your fingertips in London this summer.
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Dominique Lévy to deliver commencement address for Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York
Renowned art advisor and gallerist Dominique Lévy will address Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York Class of 2017 Master’s degree students on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Sotheby’s auction house.
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What Makes An Art World Leader Unique
Faculty Roxanna Zarnegar looks at the 3 critical skills present in art world leaders that require that special flow across creative and logic.
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The Curator's Perspective: An Elephant in the Room
MA Contemporary Art students Sam Roknivand and Angela Kim reflect on the curatorial experience.
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The Art of Building an Artist’s Career
Multidisciplinary artist Jonathan VanDyke on the challenges facing artists today, and how to combat them and start to build an artistic career.
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The Curator's Perspective: Bringing “post [frame]” Together
MA Contemporary Art student Ecem Senyuva reflects on the experience of co-curating an exhibition of new work by MA Fine Art students at Chelsea College of Art and Design.
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Asia Week Highlights: What Sold for Over $1 Million
Eight days of exhibitions, five days of sales, and ten auctions totaled $78.4 million at Sotheby’s. Learn about five of the lots that topped the million dollar mark.
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What’s it Worth? The Art of Art Valuation
What does it take to assess the value of a work? Where can this skill be applied? To get the answers, we went straight to our in-house source.
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Your Guide To The Royal Academy's Charles I Exhibition
Old Masters expert Chantal Brotherton-Ratcliffe shares her brief guide to the remarkable work in each gallery, and a recommended reading list on the period.
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6 Books To Fuel Your Art World Obsession
Forgery, looting, hidden treasures from antiquity, notorious art crimes, and everything in between.
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Marcus Verhagen on Emerging Curators and the London Art World
A conversation with Marcus Verhagen, MA Contemporary Art Program Director in London.
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What’s Your Return on Relationship?
Faculty Kim Mitchell takes a close look at one of the marketing world’s "softer" but vital metrics.
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Art Market Histories of the 20th Century
Art as we know it today began at the same time and place as the foundation of our financial systems: the Italian Renaissance. Since then, the paths of art and finance have evolved in often parallel ways.
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Ann-Marie Richard: A Master of Her Craft
Ann-Marie Richard, wants students’ perception of objects to be built upon an unparalleled, well-versed foundation of knowledge and skills.
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What if the Art Market Adopted “Scores on Doors”?
What does the "scores on doors" rating the hygiene of UK & US restaurants have to do with art provenance?
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Broadening Horizons at The Broad Stage
10 Sotheby's Institute of Art-LA students, 4 lecture presentations, 2 performance experiences.
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Recipients Announced for 2018 ARLIS Award for Art Research
Sotheby’s Institute of Art is proud to support an annual research award through the Art Libraries Association of North America for undergraduate students writing on the subjects of art collecting and the art market since 2014.
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To Buy Or Not To Buy: Advice For Building A Collection
How do you know when you’ve found the one? When it comes to buying art, the answer is not always that clear.
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Now You See It, Now You Don’t: Materialism and Ephemeral Prints
Ed Ruscha’s 1969 print portfolio Stains signifies a paradigm shift in the artist’s practice, marking a departure from painting in favor of experimental printmaking using ephemeral materials.
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Understanding Creative Vitality Through Data
Amy Shimshon-Santo, Head of the MA Arts Management program, discovers a new research tool for diversity data in the creative industries.
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Four Artists to Watch, According to Nicole Bray
Alumna Nicole Bray guides private and corporate clients through each step of acquiring, selling, managing, and displaying artwork. Here are four contemporary artists to keep an eye on.
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My Path to Contemporary Art: An Interview with Anna Moszynska
Consultant Lecturer Anna Moszynska pioneered the study of contemporary art at Sotheby's Institute during the late 1980s. 30 years on, she reflects on her path to the art world.
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The Suns, Moons, and Circles of Ugo Rondinone
Read an excerpt from faculty Morgan Falconer’s chapter in "Ugo Rondinone: Pure Sunshine."
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An Insider's Look at the Photography Market
MA Fine & Decorative Art & Design alumna, Vanessa Kramer Hallett, spoke to Musée Magazine about her role as Worldwide Director of Photographs at Phillips.
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What Makes An Art World Entrepreneur?
The characteristics of art world entrepreneurs are not dissimilar from entrepreneurs in other fields. Taking risks, thinking unconventionally, being curious, offering often-radical transparency, and even eschewing personal taste are recognized traits of most entrepreneurs.
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Sotheby's Institute Partners With Camden Arts Centre For New Talk Series
This new series of talks will examine artistic practices considering contemporary notions of time and duration.
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Protecting Art Investments
Title insurance is a topic that’s often overlooked. But in the multi-million dollar art market, nothing could be more essential than protecting the investment of art.
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How Provenance Contributes to Trust: A Case Study of Klimt’s Portrait of Gertrud Loew at Auction
Read an excerpt from faculty Gareth Fletcher’s chapter in "Cultural Heritage Law and Ethics: Mapping Recent Developments."
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The Role of the Art Advisor
So, you’ve decided to collect art. But how do you start?
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Of a Different Class: Artists in Cuba
Cuba boasts some of the top visual artists, ballet dancers, and theatre troupes as well as world-recognized musical talent. And on any given day, performance halls, museums and galleries are filled with an eager, local audience.
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The Business Model of the Nonprofit Museum
The origin story of museums in the United States is fundamentally one of business.
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A Day in the Life: Alumni Perspectives on Working in the Art World
Our alumni share what it’s like to work within 3 major career paths in the art world.
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The State of the Nation’s Museums: What Now?
The perilous political and economic landscape, coupled with declining audiences over the past decade, forced arts institutions to stop and ask: what do we do now?
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From Art Basel Miami: 7 Artists To Watch
No one could have seen it all at Art Basel Miami Beach with over 300 galleries exhibiting over the course of just 5 days. Betty Briceño offers a selection of 7 artists from the fair to keep on your radar.
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Venice Biennale: A Photo Essay
In the final months of the Venice Biennale, our London MA Contemporary Art students were there to soak it all in. Here are some of the highlights from the celebrated exhibition.
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Art Business Today: 20 Key Topics
Read an excerpt from the introduction to "Art Business Today: 20 Key Topics," edited by Jos Hackforth-Jones, Director of Sotheby’s Institute in London, and Iain Robertson, Head of Art Business in London.
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Understanding Martin Creed
Martin Creed has constructed much of his work as an open-ended question. Is it better to think or not to think? Is it a concept or a feeling? Is it better with the lights on or off?
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Balloons Alight
On the occasion of a talk by Martin Creed at Sotheby's Institute, an MA Contemporary Art student offers her thoughts on one of the artist's most rememberable works, "Work No. 360."
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Martin Creed: A Pin-Striped Suit, Sandals and White Socks. Silliness, Absurdity, and Order
At first viewing, Creed's work is marked by, amongst other things, the absurd, silliness, play, and whimsy. However, alongside the playfulness and outwardly dadaesque absurdity, there is pattern and order.
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Key Skills For Curators Today
Whether you are conceptualizing an exhibit, considering a career as a curator, or have an interest in applying the curation process to your own field, we've got some top tips for you.
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"Appraising the Art World" at Spectrum Miami
Emerging artist and MA candidate, Danny Glass, represents a new generation of figurative painters depicting subjects as they engage with art.
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Confronting Networking Anxiety
Turns out, the term "networking" now has such negative connotations that it’s actually going out of fashion in some circles.
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Tracking the Curation Process: Working with Artists
Curators facilitate the translation of artwork from its place of production to a space of public display. In bringing a variety of artwork together in one space, the curator is communicating the collective impact of the artwork to the viewers.
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8 Takeaways From The Deloitte Art and Finance Report
What you should know when it comes to trends at the intersection of art and investment.
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The New Zeitgeist of Contemporary Ceramics
Alumna Courtenay Moon explores one of the earliest forms of human expression: ceramics.
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11 Gallery Shows to See in New York This Month
From Yayoi Kusama to Rashaad Newsome, here are the must-see gallery exhibitions on view now in New York City.
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History of the Artist: From Turner to van Gogh
Understanding the lives of great artists can help us better comprehend what they wish to tell us.
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Tracking the Curation Process: Installation
Site installation is a key task when curating an art show. The deliberate placement of artwork within a space allows the curator to guide a viewer through an exhibition.
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art and the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) to Co-Sponsor New Speaker Series
The two institutions will jointly organize a series of events each year featuring major international figures and emerging artists.
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Robert Rauschenberg Experiments With Art and Technology
To celebrate what would have been Robert Rauschenberg's 92nd birthday on October 22nd, we take a look back at his past experiments with art and technology.
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Anything Goes! Jewelry from the Age of Glamour and Elegance
The giddy 1920s and glamorous 1930s were decades of unprecedented innovation in the field of high jewelry design.
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Tracking the Curation Process: Road Trip
How do you find the artist for your first show? That's first question on the road to becoming a curator.
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9 Art World Entrepreneurs You Should Know: 2017 Edition
If you are trying to disrupt something, change something, or build something new, the art world is the ultimate place to be an entrepreneur.
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Fall 2017 Gallery Guide: London
From the Chapman Brothers to Ai Weiwei, here are our picks for the best gallery exhibitions on view now and post-Frieze Week in Britain’s artsy capital.
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Art Law and the Art Market: Disclosure or Discretion?
Tom Christopherson (Head of Art and Law Studies, Sotheby's Institute-London), offers an examination of the legal roles that confidentiality and transparency play in the art world.
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Tracking the Curation Process
We sat in on one of our curating classes in New York to catch a glimpse of the questions and challenges that arise during the first stages of the curation process. Here are some highlights.
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7 Fairs to See During London’s Frieze Week, October 2 – 8
As the city prepares to welcome a wave of gallerists, artists, collectors, and aficionados from every corner of the globe, we’re here to help get you ready to navigate the main fairs in town.
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How To Navigate An Art Fair
Art fairs play an important role in the Sotheby's Institute MA curriculum, both in the classroom and as part of each program’s global study trips.
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History of the Artists: Understanding The Lives of The Old Masters
While great art can speak to us from across the centuries, much can be lost in translation. Understanding the lives of the old masters can help us better comprehend what these artists wish to tell us.
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Latam Art, Upgraded
In a long-awaited decision, the Sotheby's auction house announced it will integrate Latin American art into its contemporary auction sales in New York.
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Contemporary Art in 6 Artists
Navigating the complex territory of contemporary art through the work of 6 practitioners.
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Man Ray’s 127th Birthday: What We Can Learn About Reality From A Surrealist
To celebrate what would have been Man Ray’s 127th birthday on August 27, we’ve put together some of our favorite quotes from the surrealist photographer and painter.
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Travel as Transformation
Michael VanHartingsveldt, an alumnus of the Sotheby's Institute of Art-Los Angeles, discusses how travel helped him explore his passion for art and find a sense of belonging.
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Art Meets Tech: How Artsy Rose to the Top
It is no secret that technology is entwined with the future of nearly every field we know. The world of art is no different.
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4 Art Market Insiders Prove Business Isn’t Just for the Boys
Four women in the art market discuss their career path's challenges and triumphs.
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Speaking “Curator”
Why and how has a new language for curation emerged? Consultant lecturer, Dr. Martin Waldmeier, has a few theories.
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Lluís Lleó: Park Avenue’s Newest Resident
Park Avenue artist, Lluís Lleó, gave an exclusive talk to Sotheby’s Institute-New York students about his growth as an artist, inspiration behind Morpho’s Nest in the Cadmium House, and offered some memorable pieces of advice.
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Understanding the Art Fair Boom
Art Fairs are booming. The international Art Market Studies Association is holding a conference to find out why.
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Opening a Successful Art Gallery: Where to Start
Top Five Tips from Art Industry Experts.
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York Appoints Ann-Marie Richard as Program Director of the MA in Fine and Decorative Art and Design
Ann-Marie Richard possesses a rare combination of academic expertise combined with art market acumen.
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The Art of Fashion: Personal Style, Politics, and Pussy Hats
The Fountain House Gallery's latest show, "The Art of Fashion," showcases more than 70 works, in mediums including drawing, painting, sculpture, textile and video.
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5 Books to Read This Summer
We asked our faculty to recommend the best books to read this summer.
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Highlights from documenta 14
The celebrated megashow, Documenta is not to be missed. So, the London MA Contemporary Art team headed to Kassel to report on some highlights from the show.
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Bushwick’s Coolest New Gallery and the Women Behind It All
Sotheby’s Institute alumnae Clara Darrason and Jennifer Houdrouge, recently named among Brooklyn’s 100 Influencers, talk about working their connections, curating cutting-edge shows, and opening Bushwick's coolest new gallery, The Chimney.
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Taxidermy to Tennis Balls: Rauschenberg and the Art of Recycling
Scouring second-hand shops, flea markets, and the streets of New York, Robert Rauschenberg made a name for himself creating some of his best-known works from other people's "junk".
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Beyond the Object: Uncovering Identities
Former MA in Fine and Decorative Arts and Design students put research into practice.
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Words of Wisdom from Sotheby's Institute of Art Graduations
Students, faculty, and art world professionals offered their wisdom to the recent Sotheby's Institute of Art graduates. Check out the greatest advice we heard for entering and thriving in the world of art!
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On That Faithful Day
Curating a show with a living artist is like being an accomplice. Faculty Katherine Madden on her recent gallery show with Nathaniel Mary Quinn at Half Gallery.
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6 Things the Art World Has Been Buzzing About This Month
Basquiat breaks records, Jeff Koons unveils a new installation, and other noteworthy art moments this May: here's what you need to know about the art world.
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Basquiat Bonanza among a Watershed Week for Auctions
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How Returning to Academia Can Advance Your Interests, or Activate an Unexpected Passion
A former businessman returns to school, and earns so much more than grades
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The LA Arts District On Fire
Stephan Pascher on Los Angeles history and the artist Henry Taylor
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Post-Grad Plans: Elle Lau On Starting a Business and Finding Her Strength
An alumna shares the story of how she turned her passion into an international business
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On Albert Gleizes, Cubism, and Sports in Art, by Bernard Vere
London's Program Director of the MA in Fine and Decorative Art and Design discusses "The Football Players" by Albert Gleizes, that inspired his latest book "Sport and Modernism in the Visual Arts"
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Art for All: How Maxime Van Melkebeke Brings Contemporary Art to a Broader Audience than Ever Before
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art Launches New Internships, Mentorships, and Job Project Bank in Expanded Relationship with Sotheby’s Auction House
Announcing enhanced internship opportunities, new group mentorships, and an exclusive job project bank via its expanded relationship with Sotheby’s auction house.
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From Subway to Studio: How Street Artist Daze Went from Breaking the Rules to Making Them Legend
Chris “Daze” Ellis shares the beginnings of his career in the infamous 1980s New York City scene and his evolution from painting subway cars to exhibiting in galleries in an exclusive artist talk...
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On Cross Collecting, or Cross-Over Buying
Old and New cross-collecting practices, by David Bellingham
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Opening a Gallery is the Hardest Thing You Will Ever Do, and You Should Open One Right Now
Panelists for Sotheby’s Institute of Art Speaker Series, art world pioneers, along with bestselling author and art entrepreneur Magnus Resch, share the challenges and triumphs that they face as gallery owners
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5 Extraordinary Women in the Art World
We celebrate successful women who have each helped shape the art world to what it is today.
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Art Highlights in London this Summer
Discover the best of the art world at your fingertips in London this summer
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Art in New York this summer - Inside & Out
Rauschenberg, Anish Kapoor, Calder and more. Must-visit exhibitions and shows happening inside and out in New York this summer!
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Art Market Lately: Auctions, fairs, galleries and emerging markets
Sotheby's Sales and Fourth Quarter Results, Armory Show, Global Gallery Report, and Emerging Markets - our roundup of recent art market happenings
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Flows and Counterflows: Globalisation in Contemporary Art
Discover the latest publication by faculty Marcus Verhagen
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How To Navigate An Art Fair
Art fairs play an important role in the Sotheby's Institute MA curriculum, both in the classroom and as part of each program’s global study trips.
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An Alumni Story: Gregorio Cámara Castellanos, Director of JustMad Art Fair in Madrid
Gregorio Cámara Castellanos is an alumnus of Sotheby's Institute of Art in New York and the director of JustMad Art Fair
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Sotheby's Institute Faculty to speak at College Art Association Annual Conference
Hear from NY Faculty on February 15-18, 2017 at the largest international gathering of professionals in the visual arts
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Starting Out in Your Career in the International Art World? Here's Our Advice
Advice from our faculty to start out in your career in the international art world.
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How To See Art From Around The World Without Leaving London
With international galleries from the East End to the west, the now well-established Frieze art fair each October, and a busy calendar of major auctions, London is a vibrant, global center of contemporary art.
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8 Tips to shape your first art world CV
Learn how to craft the perfect Curriculum Vitae for a successful career in the art world
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Good Design Is Everywhere, You Just Need to Know Where to Look
We look back at 2016 and choose our top five design shows of the year.
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Bernard Vere on Fine and Decorative Art and Design in London
When he isn't teaching on our London-based Master's in Fine and Decorative Art and Design, Bernard Vere is a published writer...
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Five Steps to Art World Success
Working in the art world offers a whole range of career options - from curating to teaching, writing and more...
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Tim Goossens: Exploring Visual Art and Music at the Stadstriënnale Hasselt-Genk
From Bjork’s first ever VR music video to the premiere of a visual documentary by the unlikely duo Vanessa Beecroft and Kanye West, MA in Contemporary Art faculty Tim Goossens talks to us about his latest project...
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Tate Modern Reinvents Itself with the Switch House
When Tate Modern’s new wing, the Switch House, opened in 2016, the art gallery did not just get bigger...
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A Conversation with David Bellingham, MA Art Business Program Director at Sotheby's Institute - London
Since the inception of the MA in 1998, Sotheby's Institute has pioneered the study of art business and is the leader in research, scholarship and teaching of the subject.
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What Art World Employers Want
Zoe Mogridge, Director of Career Services at Sotheby's Institute of Art - London, takes us through the top ten attributes most prized by art world employers and explains why they matter…
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Changing Career: From the Business World to the Art World
People come to study at Sotheby’s Institute for all sorts of reasons. Many are mature students from a business background, who’ve already achieved great things in their previous career...
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Introducing Our Latest Handbook in International Art Business
Since 2011 Sotheby’s Institute of Art has partnered with Lund Humphries to publish a series of definitive handbooks to international art business. As our new handbook, Art Business Today: 20 Key Topics, is released, we hear from the title’s editors Jos Hackforth-Jones, Director of Sotheby’s Institute, London, and Iain Robertson, Head of Art Business Studies, London...
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Back to School Booklist
If you’ve got that back to school feeling or just want some reading recommendations for the fall, check out our faculty choices for must-read books on art world topics!
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Investing in Art Photography: What to Keep in Mind
Investing in Art Photography: What to Keep in Mind
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Preparing for Master’s study with Online Learning from Sotheby’s Institute of Art
Preparing for Master’s study with Online Learning from Sotheby’s Institute of Art
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What to look out for at an affordable art auction
If you’re new to auctions and unsure where to start, don’t be daunted. Art historian Elizabeth Pergam, who teaches on the Sotheby’s Institute of Art Master's programs in Art Business and Fine and Decorative Art and Design in New York, shares some advice for auction first-timers.
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Up Close with Old and Modern Masters in Europe
From paintings and furniture through to collage and post-war design, the distinctive character of this Master’s program is...
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Bellini, a Doge and how to use visual clues to explore a painting
In room 62 of The National Gallery in London, Doge Leonardo Loredan seems to be surveying the space with an air of quiet authority.
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The Online Learning Experience at Sotheby’s Institute of Art
What it’s like to study online with Sotheby’s.
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art – London Graduation, Class of 2014-15
Congratulations to all of the Sotheby’s Institute of Art - London graduates. The faculty and staff wish you all the best for the future and we look forward to seeing you flourish in the art world.
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Art Law and Practice for Leading Practitioners
Sotheby’s Institute of Art - London held the first of its series of Art Law and Practice for Leading Practitioners sessions, on the topic of art-related litigation.
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Photography Highlights 2016
Photography is at the heart of the art world. With so many dedicated art fairs, auctions, festivals, exhibitions, collections and prizes, photography is also at the core of increasingly diverse contemporary art practices. Sabina Gaskot-Jill, faculty for the London Summer Study course ‘Art Photography and its Markets’ gives us her must-see photography exhibitions happening in London this summer.
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A Conversation with Jennifer Thatcher, London Summer Study Course Leader
London is one of the world’s most vibrant centers of contemporary art. This summer, Jennifer Thatcher will be leading the Summer Study Course Contemporary Art in London (June 28 - July 22).
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The Woman Behind Photography
Our faculty for the photography MA elective units at Sotheby’s Institute in London, tell us about a little-known hero of photography: Elizabeth Fulhame.
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Inside and Out: New York
From OY/YO in Brooklyn to the groundbreaking monotypes of Degas at MoMA, check out our faculty suggestions for must-visit exhibitions and shows happening inside and out in New York this summer!
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What’s Happening in the London Art World this Summer?
What’s Happening in the London Art World this Summer?
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London – Global Design Capital
London is rapidly becoming the global centre for the design market with new galleries, a new Biennale and record prices at auction.
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Top Photography Exhibitions and Events to See in 2016
We asked Juliet Hacking to give us her recommendations for the top five photography events happening in 2016. Take a look at her suggestions on how you can explore the world of photography this year...
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art partners with Artron to launch new program offerings
Sotheby’s Institute of Art partners with Artron to launch new program offerings. Learn more...
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By The Numbers: Marc Newson's Lockheed Lounge Chair
Why is a chair worth 2.4 million pounds?
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Defining Your Career Path
Read more about the four key steps each young professional should take to define their career path and chart a successful course into the future.
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Top Tips for Applying to Sotheby’s Institute of Art
If you’re looking to apply to our Master’s degrees in London, New York or Los Angeles, check out our top tips to help you with the process.
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art and ARLIS/NA Research Award
Sotheby’s Institute of Art and ARLIS/NA Research Award
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5 Must-Visit English Country Houses
To celebrate the extraordinary variety of the English country house, we asked our Short Courses faculty to tell us about their favourite country houses.
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What is it like to study abroad for a semester at Sotheby’s Institute in London?
Robin Klaus, College of Wooster student, tells us about her experience studying abroad for a semester in London.
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Careers and the Changing World of Contemporary Design
We live in a designed world and interact with designed objects on a daily basis. From transport systems, to our electronic gadgetry, to the furnishings of our homes – everything that is manmade is designed.
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A Conversation With Nazy Vassegh, CEO of Masterpiece
Sotheby’s Institute of Art was the Education Partner of Masterpiece 2015 and during the fair held a 3-day course Masterpiece London: Collecting and the Art Market as well as an evening panel event A New Generation of Collecting. We spoke to the CEO of Masterpiece 2015, Nazy Vassegh, to find out more about the event and her career in the international art world.
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A Conversation With Morgan Falconer
On publication of his new book Painting Beyond Pollock (Phaidon, 2015), we spoke to Morgan Falconer about the experience of writing the story of recent painting, his career in the art world, and lecturing on the Sotheby’s Institute of Art – Online, and Master’s degree programs.
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Careers Fair Season at Sotheby's Institute in London and New York
Careers Fair Season at Sotheby's Institute in London and New York
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