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The Baer Faxt Podcast

The Baer Faxt
Art Market
Contemporary Art
Art Collecting
The Baer Faxt
Art Collection
Atlanta Art Fair
Art
Art Basel
Collectors
Auction
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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Recent Guests

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
Saud Alkhater
Qatari art collector and commentator
Episode: Saud Alkhater, The Baer Faxt Live from Doha 2026
Dr. Alia Al-Senussi
Art expert and author of 'Art in Saudi Arabia'
Episode: Princess Alia Al-Senussi, The Baer Faxt Live from Doha 2026
Mariët Westermann
Former director of The Guggenheim and former provost at NYU Abu Dhabi
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
Episode: Mariët Westermann, The Baer Faxt Live from Doha 2026
Rirkrit Tiravanija
Artist known for his work in relational aesthetics
Episode: On Course with Rirkrit Tiravanija
Ed Dolman
Former CEO of Christie's, Phillips, and art advisory agent
Dolman Partners
Episode: Ed Dolman: The Baer Faxt Live from London 2025
Shelby Myers
Global Head of Private Sales
RM Sotheby's
Episode: Art, Cars and Luxury with Shelby Myers

Host

Josh Baer
Host of The Baer Faxt Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 103 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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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests are described as insightful and experienced, with strong value for art professionals.
Listeners praise clear articulation of art-market terms and insider access to industry dynamics.
Some listeners feel the host can come off as authoritative; balancing tone could help broader audiences.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#105
United States/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#187
United Kingdom/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#239
Canada/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#205
Germany/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#239
Australia/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#244
France/Arts/Visual Arts

Talking Points

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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.
Emanuela Tarizzo: The Baer Faxt Live from London 2025
Q: What do you think about the doom and gloom art writing that you read?
Despite challenges, the mood at the fair is positive, with interest and sales picking up recently, indicating that the art market continues to engage its collectors.
Emanuela Tarizzo: The Baer Faxt Live from London 2025
Q: How are you dealing with the rising costs in the art fair business?
Frieze Masters continues to enrich the experience for galleries by presenting a unique combination of historical and contemporary art, which is aimed at attracting potential collectors and enhancing sales.

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A sharp, business-minded take on the art world, with a focus on the market, collectors, galleries, and institutional dynamics. Episodes frequently center on private museums, Gulf region developments, gallery strategies, and how global forces shape buying, selling, and curation. Notable through-lines include the tension between commercialization and cultural ambitions, the rise of new markets in the Gulf and Asia, and a penchant for unpacking industry practices—from KPI-style thinking to the economics of exhibitions. The show often blends insider storytelling with critical analysis, offering listeners practical perspectives for navigating art-market conversations, sponsorship opportunities, and media outreach. A standout trait is its ability... more

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1. Chang Osathanugrah
2. Rachel Lehmann
3. Ahmed Mater
4. Saud Alkhater
5. Dr. Alia Al-Senussi
6. Mariët Westermann
7. Rirkrit Tiravanija
8. Ed Dolman

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