Business Wars

Sotheby's vs Christie's | The Art of the Auction | 4

Jan 4, 2023

Nate Freeman, an art columnist for Vanity Fair, shares insider insights into the intense world of high-stakes auctions and discusses record-breaking sales, including a jaw-dropping $1 billion sale. Meanwhile, digital artist Refik Anadol dives into the vibrant realm of NFTs, revealing how this technology is transforming art and attracting attention at prestigious auction houses like Christie's and Sotheby's. Together, they explore the innovative blend of tradition and modernity in the art world, highlighting the cultural impact of these evolving dynamics.

40:35

Episode guests

Refik Anadol

Nate Freeman

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

5min

The Thrill of High-Stakes Art Auctions

12min

Navigating Tradition and Innovation in Art Auctions

5min

The Evolution of Art Auctions: From Dinosaurs to Digital

4min

Auction Giants and the Rise of Digital Art

3min

The Evolution of Digital Art and NFTs

13min

Innovating Art in the Age of Technology

3min

Get your paddles ready, because we’re diving into the art of the auction. First up is Vanity Fair art columnist Nate Freeman, who’s taking us inside New York high society with a look at auction culture today — including a record-breaking sale that raked in over $1 billion. Later, digital artist Refik Anadol introduces us to the world of NFT art, which is turning the industry on its head. His collections have been auctioned at both Christie’s and Sotheby’s, and are featured in museums across the world.

Refik Anadol’s installation Unsupervised runs through March 5, 2023 at MoMA.

Read Nate Freeman’s column True Colors on Vanity Fair.

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