"The Road Ahead for Giving Back: Shifting Strategies for Art Philanthropy", at TEFAF New York, May 2024

Full video of the talk can be found here.

Moderation:

Tim Schneider

Panelists:

Komal Shah, co-founder, Shah Garg Foundation

Leslie Ramos, philanthropy and strategy advisor, the Twentieth

Charles Hack, collector and philanthropist

Alongside the much-discussed “Great Wealth Transfer” to younger generations, quantitative and qualitative evidence suggests there is also a “Great Perspective Shift” in progress regarding charitable giving to the arts. Decreasingly content to donate large amounts of capital to storied institutions for name recognition, many philanthropists—especially younger ones—are upending the fundraising and development strategies that have helped define the past 100 years of art and culture in the US.

This panel explores the forces motivating this shift in the donor class, the ways that art organizations are evolving their approaches in response, and the larger consequences these changes are already having on art’s place in the wider world.

"Growing Sideways: A Counterintuitive Approach to the Art Market," at Art Basel Miami Beach, December 2022

Moderation:

Tim Schneider

Panelists:

Omayra Alvarado-Jensen, Executive Director, Instituto de Visión, Bogota and New York
Leopol Jose Maria Mones Cazon, Director, Isla Flotante Gallery, Buenos Aires
Anna Raginskaya, Investing with Impact Director, Blue Rider Group at Morgan Stanley, New York
Felix Salmon, Chief Financial Correspondent, Axios, and podcast host, Slate Money, New York

As the prospect of impending recessions brings back to the fore old narratives of expansion and contraction, galleries reconsider the wisdom of growth through more bricks-and-mortar spaces in global art hubs. Are there viable alternatives to the 20th century model of continuous economic growth? Gallerists, economists, and experts discuss meaningful ways of measuring success and maximizing resilience outside the traditional centers and channels of power.

"New Collecting: Millennials and Digital Art," at the Korea Arts Management Service Art Market and Appraisal Conference, September 2022

Solo Talk:

27:06 ~ 44:38: Tim Schneider analyzes what data and a wider lens can tell us about how millennials are approaching collecting from a different angle than older generations, including when it comes to the emergence of cryptocurrencies and NFTs.

Panel Discussion:

46:28~ 2:03:03

Tae Hee Joung of Seoul Auction moderates a roundtable discussion between Tim Schneider of the Gray Market, Carine Karam of Artsy, Christian Luiten of Avant Arte, digital strategist JiaJia Fei, and collector Young Sang Lee.

"Better Together? New Forms of Gallery Collaboration," at Art Basel, June 2022

Moderation:

Tim Schneider, founder, The Gray Market, and art business editor, Artnet News

Panelists:

Shireen Gandhy, owner and director, Chemould Prescott Road and co-founder, South South
Kate MacGarry, director, Kate MacGarry gallery and member, Gallery Climate Coalition
Aleya Hamza, founder and director of Gypsum gallery and member, International Galleries Alliance

How are galleries navigating the economic uncertainty resulting from the pandemic, the widening gap between gallery tiers, and the volatile speculation in the art market? Increasingly, by coming together. Representatives from South South, the International Galleries Alliance, and the Gallery Climate Coalition discuss how they are collaborating to support new talent across the globe, addressing urgent questions such as representation and climate change while assuring the network’s financial stability.

"The Digital Future: How Can New Art Move Technology Forward?" at Talking Galleries New York, April 2022

Moderation:

Tim Schneider, founder, The Gray Market, and art business editor, Artnet News

Panelists:

Marc Glimcher, president and CEO, Pace Gallery
Victoria Gandit Lelandais, cultural strategy consultant and LITO ambassador
Sara Ludy, artist and composer

While NFTs and online viewing rooms have inspired widespread interest in the digital space since March 2020, they are just two of the technologies opening up new possibilities for artists, galleries, and institutions. From augmented and virtual reality crypto and A.I., how can the next generation of advances solve old problems and create fresh opportunities? What can we learn from art-tech pioneers and their early experiences in these areas? And who gets to decide the answers in the changing landscape of art’s digital future?

“21st Century Collectors: The Meeting of Tech and Art," Art Basel Miami Beach Conversations, December 2021

Moderation:

Tim Schneider, founder, The Gray Market, and art business editor, Artnet News

Panelists:

Ethan Beard, cofounder and CEO, Yoz
Sarah Wendell Sherrill, cofounder and co-CEO, Lobus

From NFTs to OVRs, to immersive art experiences, new technologies drive much of how art viewing and buying is evolving in the 21st Century. However, has that changed what type of person becomes a contemporary art collector? How does their collecting journey start, what are their interests and concerns? As art, the art market, and tech continue to intersect, our panelists will shed light on all these questions.

“Three Myths About the Online Art Market, and How to Leave Them Behind Forever,” Korea Arts Management Service (KAMS) Art Market and Appraisal Conference, November 2021

A solo talk debunking a trio of persistent myths about e-commerce in the art market circa fall 2021.

"Big Brother Builds Collections: Data's Transformative Impact on the Art Market," Armory Live, September 2021

Moderation:

Tim Schneider, founder, The Gray Market, and art business editor, Artnet News

Panelists:

Bettina Huang, GM and head of Platform, David Zwirner

Dustyn Kim, chief revenue officer, Artsy

Serena Moodie, director of sales in the Americas, Artlogic

For years, recommendation algorithms have been using data we often don't even realize we're providing to stealthily influence what we consume, from news stories and social media profiles to commercial products and cultural content. As data and its analysis become increasingly prevalent in the art world, how will they change the discovery and collecting process? What lessons can be learned from other industries that embraced data earlier? And how will these shifts impact larger art-market issues such as business ethics, information security, and strategic collaboration?

"Bricks and Clicks: Hybrid Models for the Art Market" at Art Basel OVR: Miami Beach | December 4, 2020

Moderation:

Tim Schneider, founder, The Gray Market, and art business editor, Artnet News

Panelists:

Agustina Ferreyra, founder and director, Galería Agustina Ferreyra

Daniela Gareh, global board director, White Cube

Dennis Scholl, collector and president/CEO of Oolite Arts

A combination of digital and physical presentation of art is growing in popularity as global travel restrictions continue. How successful has this model been, and will it continue post-pandemic? What technologies are gallerists using to expand their outreach?

"Are Professional Sports the Role Model Galleries Need?" at Talking Galleries Barcelona | January 20, 2020

Over the past few years, select analysts have proposed that the world’s top athletic associations could be a useful guide for bringing sustainability to the gallery system. This talk investigates where the professional-sports model succeeds, where it breaks down, and how galleries might implement its most valuable lessons—starting today.

"Young Money: Understanding Millennial Collectors" at Talking Galleries Barcelona | January 20, 2020

Moderation: 
Tim Schneider, founder, the Gray Market, and art business editor, Artnet News

Panelists: 

Alexander Forbes, director of corporate development and market intelligence, Artsy
Joe Kennedy, co-founder, Unit London
Kamiar Maleki, director, Volta and Pulse art fairs
Claudia Schachenmann, founder, BureauxSchachenmann

Most galleries now understand the importance of connecting with a younger audience. But what if achieving that goal demands fundamental changes to the art market status quo? This session explores how and why the average gallery’s future depends on much more than just embracing online sales and social media.

"Art and Social Media: A Stormy Relationship?" at Art Basel Miami Beach | December 8, 2019

Moderation: 
Tim Schneider, Founder, The Gray Market, and Art Business Editor at Artnet News

Panelists: 
Agnieszka Kurant, artist
Meriem Bennani, artist
Spencer Tunick, artist

Bringing together artists who have had their social media accounts blocked or images of their artwork taken down, this panel focuses on what can be done to ensure that artists can remain true to their vision when faced with the often opaque rules implemented by social media companies. Are there technological solutions that could replace the rather one-sided decision-making process that leaves many artists feeling helpless in the face of being blocked?

"Leveling the Playing Field: What Pro Sports Can Offer the Gallery System" at the Nasher Sculpture Center | April 13, 2019

Moderation: 
Tim Schneider, Founder, The Gray Market, and Art Business Reporter at artnet News

Panelists: 
Magdalena Sawon, co-founder of Postmasters Gallery, New York
Magnus Resch, founder of Magnus and author of Management of Art Galleries
William Powhida, artist and activist

At a time when the art market is flooded with extreme wealth, how can small and mid-level galleries thrive alongside their blue-chip peers? A panel of market insiders will discuss the merits of the systems designed to encourage fair play between sports franchises and consider solutions for sustaining galleries, artists and collectors at every level.

Editor’s Note: This panel grew out of a two-part feature I wrote at artnet News on this subject in the summer of 2018. Here are links to Part I and Part II.

"Beyond Blockchain: Other Technologies Worth Every Gallery's Attention" at Talking Galleries Barcelona 2019

A solo talk by yours truly, split into two parts: my unified theory on art and blockchain after a year spent reporting, researching, and writing on the topic; and, as the title suggests, a survey of other innovations that galleries should be investigating, from virtual and augmented reality to machine learning.

Editor’s Note: As of now, consider this my final word on blockchain.

"State of the Art Market Today: A Conversation" at Talking Galleries Barcelona 2019

Moderation: 
Tim Schneider, Founder, The Gray Market, and Art Business Reporter at artnet News

Panelists: 
Simon de Pury, auctioneer, advisor, collector, and former co-founder of Phillips De Pury & Luxembourg
Kenny Schachter, dealer, collector, curator, artist, lecturer, and contributor to artnet News

A wide-ranging conversation covering everything from the HBO documentary The Price of Everything to auction-house guarantees to the perception of a middle-market gallery crisis, with two professionals who have been in the game for decades.

Editor’s Note: Ironically, this session, featuring three straight white guys, immediately followed another one on “Women Artists on the Market,” in which Vanessa Carlos of Carlos/Ishikawa justifiably declared, “No one wants to hear what a straight white man has to say right now.”

"TEFAF Art Market Report 2018: Art Dealer Finance" at TEFAF New York Spring | May 4, 2018

Moderation:
Tim Schneider, Founder, The Gray Market, and Art Business Reporter at artnet News

Panelists: 
Anders Petterson, Founder, ArtTactic, and author of the 2018 TEFAF Art Market Report: Art Dealer Finance
Evan Beard, National Art Services Executive, US Trust
Stephen Brodie, Partner, BLANKROME

TEFAF presents the Art Market Report 2018; Art Dealer Finance written by Anders Petterson of ArtTactic. The report is looking at the market from the perspective of both consumer and provider, to provide a better understanding of this highly opaque aspect of the art industry, the report will explore how dealers and collectors source capital in an historically illiquid market, examine the solutions and products that are currently available and new innovations that are impacting the market.

Editor's Note: This video starts with a brief walkthrough of key findings from the report by Anders Petterson, then transitions to the panel discussion run by yours truly.

"Art Market Talk: Blockchain + the Art World" at Art Basel in Basel | June 7, 2018

Moderation: 
Tim Schneider: Founder, The Gray Market, and Art Business Reporter at artnet News

Panelists: 
Kelani Nichole, founder, TRANSFER and Director, The Current
Simon Denny, Artist
Robert Norton, Founder and CEO, Verisart

Artist, curator and visionary come together to discuss the potential impact of blockchain on art, the art community and the world overall. Clearly larger change is in the near future, yet what actual effect is blockchain having on art at the present time? How much does blockchain indirectly influence the art world in terms of the changing environment of the Internet, information and money?

Editor's Note: If I had the ability to subtitle this panel, I would have added something like, "The Crypto-Skeptic View of Blockchain in the Arts." 

"Changes in the Online Art Market" at Talking Galleries, Barcelona | January 23, 2018

Presentation & moderation:
Tim Schneider: Founder, The Gray Market, and Art Business Reporter at artnet News

Panelists: 
Sophie Neuendorf: Director of Gallery Network & Partnerships, artnet
Saskia Clifford-Mobley: Manager of Gallery Partnerships for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Artsy

The online market is rapidly growing in popularity although some gallerists still holds reservations towards its costs and success. With contribution of representatives from renowned platforms as are Artsy and Artnet, this panel will aim at discussing the best strategy to develop a strong online market and personalised digital strategies for galleries. 

Editor's Note: This one begins with roughly 12-minute presentation by yours truly on what we know––and mostly, don't––about the online art market. If you don't automatically think it's going to be ridiculous, the great Georgina Adam said in her recap of the full two-day symposium that it "could have woken up a corpse." 

Also, here's my recap of the five most important trends from Talking Galleries 2018.

"Art Market Talk: Is Innovation Enough for Middle Market Galleries?" at Art Basel Miami Beach | December 8, 2017

Panelists:
Vanessa Carlos: Director of Carlos/Ishikawa, London, and initiator of Condo, London
Stefania Bortolami: Founder and director, Bortolami Gallery, New York

Moderator: 
Tim Schneider: The Gray Market

Much-discussed middle market struggles are resulting in a wave of innovation. Will new itinerant gallery models and communal and multi-city sharing systems bring much-needed capital back to galleries and the artists they represent? How are gallerists developing inventive responses to the changing market while also maintaining the security of the tried-and-true gallery model? What role do artists play in these solutions? Will these new systems be strong enough to preserve collector confidence? 

"The State of the Art Fair" at Smack Mellon | September 25, 2016

Panelists:
Lisa Kim - Cultural Affairs Director at Two Trees Management
Magdalena Sawon - Co-Founder and Co-Director of Postmasters Gallery
Tim Schneider - Founder of The Gray Market, Freelance Writer/Art Consultant
Christian Viveros-Fauné - Art Critic/Curator, and former Director of Volta and Next art fairs

Moderators: 
Ghost of a Dream

in conjunction with Ghost of a Dream's exhibition When the Smoke Clears: The Fair Housing Project, a panel discussion about current the state of the art fair, the art market, its viability, necessity, and its position in our future.

Editor's Note: No recording for this one, so you'll just have to take my word that I was there and may have positively contributed.