The Bigger Picture Podcast

“It was a challenge, running a prestige print publication on a monthly basis, with various supplements, events, and then also throwing into that, the digital publication and all that entails, whilst having to keep up with changes in the digital world, the dissemination channels, socials and so on that come with it.” ‍ In this month’s podcast, special guest Tom Marks, former editor of Apollo magazine who now co-directs Marks Calil, a strategic consultancy working with businesses and organisati...

“I wanted to create an event that African artists could be extremely proud of, to ensure that they knew I wasn’t trying to categorise them into anything, but rather give them a voice.’ In this week’s podcast, special guest Touria El-Glaoui, Founding Director of 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, joins us to discuss the event’s expansion, her long-term fascination with the continent and how her father’s career as an artist impacted her own fascination with the sector. Learn more abou...

Special guest, Helen Allen, is the newly appointed Development Director at London’s The Treasure House Art Fair [27th June to 2 July] and Executive of Director of The Winter Show, New York. “I got to spend my lunch hours on the days that the [Metropolitan] museum was closed, exploring- one day it might be the medieval section, the next it may be China and the following, the Near East. It was a wonderful chance to explore.” In this week’s podcast we learn more of Allen’s ambitions to bring tog...

Special guest Paul Hewitt, Director General of The Society of London Art Dealers, joins us, as the organisation publishes a report outlining some of the opportunities and challenges facing the UK art market today. In this week’s podcast we explore the market landscape following a global pandemic and a post-Brexit economy, whilst considering the importance of skills and self-awareness in the development of careers in the sector. You can subscribe to The Bigger Picture wherever you get yo...

In this week’s podcast, we learn more about Daniel’s journey through the art world, from an aspiring photographer to operations at major auction houses and now Registrar at The Sladmore Gallery. His experience and knowledge gives us insights on the art world’s internal processes and the challenges they have faced in the past 5 years. You can subscribe to The Bigger Picture wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about this episode or to reach out to us directly please visit Arca...

Special guest Liza Essers, of Goodman Gallery, joins us to discuss her passion for working with artists from across the globe, united by a desire to drive social change. From shifts in the art market, the importance and role of educating collectors, to the future of digital models instigated during the pandemic, Liza’s insight is invaluable listening to anyone working in the art world today. You can subscribe to The Bigger Picture wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about th...

“The people who were making money at that time were the bankers, the hedge funders, the private equity people- and I know the difference between those three things. It does help to be able to speak the language and to not to be frightened by it.” From ten years at leading Financial Public relations firm, Finsbury, to today’s role at the forefront of art market journalism at The Financial Times (with a couple of books along the way!) Melanie Gerlis’ journey through the sector has not be typica...

After numerous failed applications to work in the picture department at Christies, the newly married Johny Van Haeften and his wife Sarah open their gallery on Old Bond Street with no contacts, no knowledge, funding or experience.. While today, the name Van Haeften and Dutch Old Masters are inseparable. Johny shares the 52 year story that unfolded which for him started on a much, much smaller scale with a life long love for art in miniature… Presented by Arcarta, the anti-fraud and customer ...