The Art Biz Unfiltered: Dealer Michael Findlay on Collectors, Curiosity, and Changes (ep. 209)
Release Date: 10/31/2024
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info_outlinePeek inside the elite art world.
Host Alyson Stanfield speaks with Michael Findlay, a long-time art dealer and author of the new memoir, Portrait of the Art Dealer as a Young Man: New York in the Sixties.
They discuss his extensive career, insights into the evolving art market, and memorable stories, including an amusing anecdote about Andy Warhol.
Findlay emphasizes the importance of immersive, in-person art experiences and the qualities that make a great art collector. He also reflects on changes in the relationship between dealers and artists over the decades and the impact of modern technology on art collecting and appreciation.
01:36 Michael's Early Art Experiences
08:07 Art Education and Its Impact
17:41 The Role of Curiosity in Art Collecting
27:14 Modern Art Collecting Challenges
29:54 Michael's Career and Gallery Work
39:45 Andy Warhol Stories
45:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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