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The Art Business

David Bellingham
Art Business
Indian Art Market
Contemporary Art
Singapore Art Week
Singapore
African Art
London
Cultural Policy
American Modernism
Art Education
Raja Ravi Varma
Amrita Shergill
Kochi Biennale
Mumbai Art Fair
Delhi
Saffron Art
Bangalore
Public Art
State Censorship
Multiculturalism

The Art Business is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to talking about both cultural and business aspects of the art world with some of its key players. It is hosted by Dr David Bellingham, Programme Director of the MA in Art Business at Sotheby‘s Institute of Art London.

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Dr. David Bellingham speaks with Shahane Hakobyan, MA Art Business alumna and founder/CEO of ARTanalyst, about her journey from artist to gallery director to tech entrepreneur. They discuss the fragmented nature of art market data, the value of measu... more

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We meet guests Kasia Piszkos (Art Director) and Lukasz Sinitsyn (Gallery Manager) live from Warsaw to discuss the founding of Bliss Gallery earlier in 2025, the meaning behind its name, and its location in a historic fourth‑floor apartment. They outl... more

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David Bellingham speaks with Victor Custot and Carmen Hu of Waddington Custot Gallery about continuing a 70-year family legacy, the gallery’s curatorial identity, and their approaches to artist representation and international engagement. They discus... more

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Join host Dr David Bellingham, Programme Director of the MA in Art Business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art London, and guest Dr. Natasha Degen, incoming Director of Sotheby’s Institute of Art New York (January 2026), Chair of Art Market Studies at FIT... more

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Recent Guests

Shahane Hakobayan
Founder and CEO of Art Analyst
ARTanalyst
Episode: Bridging Intuition and Data: How AI Is Shaping the Primary Art Market with Shahane Hakobyan, Founder of ARTanalyst
Lukasz Sinitsyn
Co-founder of Bliss Gallery
Bliss Gallery
Episode: Bliss on the Fourth Floor: Building a New Warsaw Gallery
Dr. Natasha Degen
Chair of Art Market Studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology, future Director of Sotheby's Institute of Art New York
Fashion Institute of Technology
Episode: Art, Luxury and Market Power: Natasha Degen on the Future of Sotheby's Institute of Art New York
Zein Khalifa
Co-founder of Tintera, Egypt's first private gallery dedicated to fine art photography
Tintera
Episode: Inside Tintera with Zein Khalifa: Egypt’s Gallery Revolutionizing Fine Art Photography
Georgia Dymock
Artist and recent graduate from the Slade School, known for her exploration of myth and abstraction in her work.
Episode: From ZBrush to Linen: Georgia Dymock on Myth, Monsters and Making
Bohdan Mysiuha
Curator, art historian, and Art Director at the Mercury Center for Intellectual Art in Lviv
Mercury Center for Intellectual Art
Episode: Exploring Ukrainian Art & its Markets: War-Time Innovations and International Impact
Olena Grubb
MA Art Business alumna and seasoned art business expert with a background in law and cultural entrepreneurship
Episode: Exploring Ukrainian Art & its Markets: War-Time Innovations and International Impact
Anna Kuznetsova
Managing Director of Conscious Tech BV and Board Chair of Art Zuiderzee
Episode: Art and Business: Navigating Two Worlds with Anna Kuznetsova
Clare Strand
A UK-based artist known for her work that challenges traditional photographic mediums and practices.
Episode: From Darkroom to Digital: Clare Strand and Sotheby's Institute of Art Students Reimagine the Art Monument

Host

David Bellingham
Host of the show; Programme Director of the MA in Art Business at Sotheby's Institute of Art London

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Bridging Intuition and Data: How AI Is Shaping the Primary Art Market with Shahane Hakobyan, Founder of ARTanalyst
Q: What led you to launch ARTanalyst, and how did the concept evolve into a real platform?
The idea grew from a personal need to speed up the commission-heavy process of re-evaluating collections and to shift focus toward strategy. I partnered with an AI team to map the art industry's value indicators, build KPI frameworks, and continuously test and refine the model with industry advisors and galleries until we could deliver practical, actionable insights.
Bridging Intuition and Data: How AI Is Shaping the Primary Art Market with Shahane Hakobyan, Founder of ARTanalyst
Q: How would you introduce the work you do today?
I'm the founder and CEO of Art Analyst, building an AI-driven insights platform for the art ecosystem that connects internal gallery data with external signals to support smarter decisions, performance understanding, and sustainable business growth.
From Family Legacy to Global Vision: Inside Waddington Custot Gallery
Q: How do your roles complement each other in the day-to-day running at the gallery?
Victor emphasized that they work as a team, with Carmen leading the sales efforts and focusing on the Asian market while he oversees overall operations, highlighting a supportive and collaborative environment.
From Family Legacy to Global Vision: Inside Waddington Custot Gallery
Q: Carmen, how did your MA in Art Business experience shape your path into gallery leadership?
Carmen mentioned that she entered the gallery world without a clear plan, but her experience during the MA opened up many opportunities and connections, particularly with Victor, reflecting a shared passion for the market in Asia.
Art, Luxury and Market Power: Natasha Degen on the Future of Sotheby's Institute of Art New York
Q: What excites you most about returning to Sotheby's Institute in a leadership role?
I'm thrilled to work closely with a focused community of people who share the same interests as I do in art business education and to strengthen the Institute's academic rigor while leveraging its connections with the auction house.

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This show centers on the business, culture, and evolving dynamics of the art world through conversations with gallery founders, curators, educators, and industry professionals. Recent episodes highlight starting and running new galleries, curatorial freedom, the impact of fairs and online storytelling, and how digital platforms, NFTs, and luxury branding intersect with art markets. There are also deep dives into regional scenes (like Warsaw and Egypt), wartime and post-pandemic market shifts, and the role of institutions in shaping careers and markets. A standout pattern is the blend of practical business guidance with thoughtful analysis of art history, provenance, and audience engagement, making it a valuable listen for practitioners and ... more

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1. Shahane Hakobayan
2. Lukasz Sinitsyn
3. Dr. Natasha Degen
4. Zein Khalifa
5. Georgia Dymock
6. Bohdan Mysiuha
7. Olena Grubb
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