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The Baer Faxt Podcast

The Baer Faxt
Art Market
Contemporary Art
Art Collecting
Art Basel
The Baer Faxt
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Atlanta Art Fair
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Collectors
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Doha
Frieze London
Art Basel Qatar
Qatar Museum
Nfts
Art Education
Adam Sender
Saudi Arabia
Shirin Neshat
Old Masters

What makes the art world tick? The Baer Faxt Podcast reveals the inner workings of the global art industry through exclusive interviews with key players in the business. The Baer Faxt is the leading news source for art world insiders, started in 1994 as a faxed newsletter and expanded to include an advisory service and auction database with bidder data gathered firsthand on the salesroom floor. Li... more

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Trevor Paglen
Artist and curator for Zero 10 at Art Basel
Zero 10, Art Basel
Episode: Artist Trevor Paglen on The Baer Faxt Live from Art Basel 2026
Noah Horowitz
CEO of Art Basel
Art Basel
Episode: Art Basel CEO Noah Horowitz on The Baer Faxt Live from Art Basel 2026
David Schrader
Gallerist, Pace de Donner Schrader, former head of private sales at Sotheby's
Pace de Donner Schrader
Episode: Dealer David Schrader on The Baer Faxt Live from Art Basel 2026
Erica Samuels
Art advisor, based in New York
New York art advisory community
Episode: Art Advisor Erica Samuels on The Baer Faxt Live from Art Basel 2026
Jonas Wood
Artist and subject of the Tennis Paintings series
Artist, Gagosian Beverly Hills exhibition
Episode: The Art of the Court with Jonas Wood & John McEnroe
John McEnroe
Tennis legend and art collector
Former professional tennis player
Episode: The Art of the Court with Jonas Wood & John McEnroe
Chang Osathanugrah
Collector, business leader, educator, founder of Dib
Dib Bangkok
Episode: First Dibs on Contemporary Art in Thailand with Purat “Chang” Osathanugrah
Rachel Lehmann
Co-founder and owner of Lehmann Maupin Gallery
Lehmann Maupin Gallery
Episode: From Idyllic Switzerland and Beyond with Rachel Lehmann
Ahmed Mater
Saudi Arabian contemporary artist
Saudi Arabian artist (Ahmed Mater)
Episode: To the Stars with Ahmed Mater

Host

Josh Baer
Host of The Baer Faxt Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 104 ratings
  • Moving

    I was moved by the whole episode with SN. At the end particularly when Josh Baehr says to her in response to something she was saying about being sort of pigeonholed: “You are a great artist. You are not a great artist from Bushwick. You are not a great artist from Iran. You are not a great artist from America. You are a great artist.” I started to cry, actually. Thanks, Josh Baehr for speaking your heart to the art world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erawm
    United Statesa year ago
  • Unique podcast about the business side of art

    The podcast is looking at art from a business point of view, which is a very interesting angle.

    With his decades of experience Josh Bear provides truly unique insights into the inner workings of the art market.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RCLHBer
    Germany2 years ago
  • Joel leon

    Very special contact

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mmm cuty
    Israel3 years ago
  • A turn off

    This is the first unfavorable podcast review I have ever felt compelled to write. Really wanted to learn about the art market and corrections it might be going through but found the episode unhelpful/uniformative and the attitude of the speaker felt like he was “above” all of us listeners. I thought you might want to know how it came off to at least this one listener.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    zheals
    United States3 years ago
  • Not that you care …

    …But here are my 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    ☺️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lyse Lemieux
    Canada3 years ago

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Some critique a perceived elitism or insider tone from the host.
Listeners praise clear explanations of complex terms and market concepts.
A go-to for art professionals seeking market intelligence and context.
High-quality guests and thoughtful questions that reveal industry insights.
Relentlessly insightful on art market mechanics and fair dynamics.

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#26
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Apple Podcasts
#19
United Kingdom/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#98
Canada/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#199
United Kingdom/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#37
Italy/Arts/Visual Arts
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#42
Australia/Arts/Visual Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Art Advisor Erica Samuels on The Baer Faxt Live from Art Basel 2026
Q: If two clients both like the same Richard Prince, what happens?
The advisor would acknowledge shared interest and determine priority based on client dynamics and internal systems, ensuring a fair process while balancing client relationships and potential competition for the work.
The Art of the Court with Jonas Wood & John McEnroe
Q: What is the studio approach to composing these tennis-inspired paintings?
Jonas Wood explains that he works from photographs, arranges elements in the background, and adds intentional color and texture to capture the feel of a match rather than a perfect reproduction, using repetition and variation to build a cohesive body of work.
To the Stars with Ahmed Mater
Q: What is your KPI as an artist at Art Basel, given the emphasis on metrics in the industry?
The KPI for me is about how I feel and how others feel, not a traditional metric; art is about intangible impact and human interaction rather than numerical targets.
Mariët Westermann, The Baer Faxt Live from Doha 2026
Q: What do you think about the role of women in the art ecosystem, especially in relation to the Guggenheim?
Women have been involved in the leadership of the Guggenheim from the start, yet there is a broader hesitancy in the U.S. and Europe to appoint women as leaders in major museums.
Mariët Westermann, The Baer Faxt Live from Doha 2026
Q: How would you say the education in the Gulf in general, and maybe it's different in different regions?
Education in the Gulf, particularly in the UAE and Qatar, has evolved significantly, but there's still a need for foundational educational systems to support the higher arts education that is developing.

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The show centers on the inner workings of the global art industry, featuring deep-dive interviews with gallery owners, collectors, curators, and market insiders. Episodes frequently explore how markets move, how fairs and sponsorships shape buying, and how artists adopt technology and navigate provenance, pricing, and audience engagement. A distinctive angle is the emphasis on practical, behind-the-scenes dynamics—pricing strategies, platform shifts, and the interplay between galleries, fairs, and advisors—often anchored by high-profile guests and real-world anecdotes. Listeners likely range from industry professionals to serious art enthusiasts seeking actionable insights into how the art world operates and evolves.

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2. Noah Horowitz
3. David Schrader
4. Erica Samuels
5. Jonas Wood
6. John McEnroe
7. Chang Osathanugrah
8. Rachel Lehmann

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