The New Art World: Amy Cappellazzo, Paul Schimmel, Stefan Simchowitz & Sarah Thornton

Presented April 16, 2016 at the Nasher Sculpture Center.
In a rapidly changing market, who defines the value of art? How can collectors navigate an industry that is increasingly complex in terms of geography and channels of distribution? A panel of art world players with divergent perspectives on the buying and selling of art discuss the shifting hierarchies and new structures that are changing the way sculpture is marketed and thought about.
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Panelists:
Amy Cappellazzo is Chairman and Co-Head of the Fine Art Division of Sotheby’s, which in 2016 acquired Art Agency Partners, the client-centric advisory firm she founded with Allan Schwartzman and Adam Chinn. She previously served as a market leader in the field of contemporary art during a tenure of almost thirteen years at Christie’s where she rose to the post of Chairman of Post-War & Contemporary Development.
Paul Schimmel, former Chief Curator of the Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles, is Partner and Vice President of hauser Wirth & Schimmel, which opened in March 2016. This new venue offers innovative exhibitions, museum-caliber amenities, and a robust schedule of public programs that contextualize the art on view, drawing upon, illuminating and contributing to the urban culture of L.A.
Stefan SimchowitzStefan Simchowitz, has produced 15 feature films, including the award winning independent movies 'The House of Yes' and 'Requiem For a Dream'; Simchowitz currently specializes as an independent consultant and curator to foundations interested in pursuing the exhibition and expansion of public/private contemporary art and architecture initiatives.
A writer and sociologist of art, Sarah Thornton was the former chief correspondent on contemporary art for The Economist. She has written for many other publications including 'Artforum', 'The Guardian' and 'The New Yorker', and contributed to broadcasts at the BBC, NPR and ZDF. She is the author of 'Seven Days in the Art World' and '33 Artists in 3 Acts'.
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[@dr_shrinker]

At first I thought Stefan was an ass, but after watching the video, he’s the only one who makes sense. There needs to be 20,000 people, exactly like him.

[@DrunkAncestor]

There already are 20,000 people exactly like him, just not in art.

[@kikeheebchinkjigaboo6631]

Art Schools breeds Communistic-Socialists

[@drobbi]

the new art world, ruled by non-artists. What a great idea!

[@Pierrericheart]

Very fascinating conversation. I like Stephan's edgy Ness and refusal to entertain the superstar artist praise. As a fine art sculptor I found this discussion interesting because it's talking about the shifting stage and platform for emerging atistic talent that gallery doors have been closed to.

[@Chepizza]

Simco is right on point. Business 101.

[@k.s.9400]

Paul sounds exactly like a drunk John Malkovich. Great discussion!

[@mytinplaterailway]

Excellent. Good to see some disagreement!

[@michaelsmith5574]

I think Stefan conveniently neglects to mention how his 'stashing inventory' model could (and did) ruin artists' careers when it comes time to liquidate (dump) it all; artists would be correct to treat the model with HUGE caution. That said, I do think some of his ideas are worthwhile. 1. highlighting the power that vertical integration has given the mega galleries 2. highlighting that 'placing; work in the correct collections really is just controlling distribution 3. trying to move the conversation away from Warhol and Koons: not that they're not great artists; I just don't think their markets are very helpful or instructive for the rest of the world's artists 4. Generally, his approach to speaking about art as a cultural commodities market is very important for demystifying the art world. In an intelligent, informed way.

[@kevinchaiken4253]

I love Simco

[@johnandjuliegrant3661]

high theater... parts are very entertaining, especially when Simco goes off.

[@xX88B88Xx]

Is that Tammy 2 chairing the debate?

[@rosalierox247]

HAH! Basically.

[@TONYSESLCAFE]

So Stefan is a horrible person who gives $50,000 bucks and a art studio to new artists and takes their first 50 paintings. Then Stefan makes the Artist rich and the Artist is blackmailed by scumbag institutions... I think Stefan is awesome! It is called business. I will take that deal.

[@ronaldolamont]

I'll take it!! lol

[@DrunkAncestor]

Stefan on blockchain: "basically a hashtag with a series of numbers and letters" 😂 dude... it's ok to be wrong sometimes dude

[@patsen90]

He's even worse at explaining it as I am.

[@honeypuspus]

How can the mediator be sad to watch, and she is one of the experts ?

[@TONYSESLCAFE]

Expert,,,, she is no expert... Stefan is fighting the establishment.

[@nik12345ification]

Sarah Thornton really messed this up. A high profile group of panelists but Thornton came in with such boring questions. how bad can you be prepared. Loss of time...

[@ricoadventuravideos]

Stefan and I got into an online argument with Stefan about Oscar Murillo because I called Oscar a one trick pony so he told me to F off a couple of months ago.I thought he was just another rich boy buying his way into fame but after listening to him talk about the mechanics of the art world I have to admire the fact that he says it how he sees it. I work in real estate so I do not have to suck up to galleries . My opinion is untainted by wimpy brown nosing art loser antics.

[@TONYSESLCAFE]

Stefan Simchowitz was loyal to Oscar Murillo. Oscar made Colombians look bad and burned Stefan.

[@75bram]

Lol, look at the body language of schimmel and cappelazzo