1 June 2020
Episode 295
15 minutes
The first in a season of special programmes exploring shifts and trends in the art market – and the impact of the global pandemic. We’ll attempt to answer the big questions confronting the industry and hear from key figures navigating the crisis and beyond: from gallerists to fair directors, from auction-house executives to leading arts economists. Today the author of the annual Art Basel and UBS Art Market Report and other experts discuss both the immediate and longer-term impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the market.
1 June 2020
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