Adam Lindemann stands as one of the art world's most dynamic forces, seamlessly bridging the realms of collecting, entrepreneurship, and gallery ownership through his renowned Venus Over Manhattan gallery. His trajectory from finance to becoming a pivotal figure in contemporary art has been marked by bold decisions and prescient insights, perhaps most notably captured in his influential book "Collecting Contemporary," where he turned the tables by interviewing other major collectors. His unique position as both a collector and gallerist has given him an invaluable dual perspective on the art market's mechanics and evolution.

I was absolutely thrilled to have Adam join me on Art Smack, where he brought his characteristic candor and deep market knowledge to our discussion. During our engaging conversation, he shared fascinating insights about the current state of the art market, his collecting philosophy, and his vision for the future of traditional galleries in an increasingly digital age. One of the most memorable moments was when I couldn't resist asking him if Andy Warhol would have liked me, given Adam's personal connection to the iconic artist. His ability to articulate complex market dynamics while maintaining an authentic passion for art made him an exceptional guest, offering our audience a masterclass in how to navigate the contemporary art world with both business acumen and genuine appreciation for the medium.

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This week Jerry dragged Matt to come on the podcast to not talk about art. Instead they discuss all of the things around the art i.e. The Substance, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Luigi Mangioni, "subtle foreshadowing" videos, those creepy drones all over the east coast, movies that opened our eyes as teenagers, and our collective hangover from GenX'ers like Peaches and Le Tigre.

This is not a hard hitting episode about art. Opposite. Its a very dumb episode. Enjoy.

In a plot twist that shocked absolutely no one, the art world managed to keep spinning without its favorite commentator as Jerry Gogosian emerged from a 49-day digital sabbatical. Breaking her 18-year streak, Jerry (aka Hilde) skipped the glittering chaos of Art Basel Miami Beach and its satellite spectacles – proving that sometimes the best art move is no move at all.

Enter Magnus Resch, Jerry's trusted confidant and art market savant, who arrives bearing tales from the trenches. With his signature analytical prowess and insider knowledge, Magnus catches Jerry up on the wheeling, dealing, and occasional art-world reeling she missed while offline.

The conversation takes a delightfully cerebral turn as Jerry and Magnus explore the radical concept of "slow content consumption" (also known as reading books), dive into The Renaissance (the original art influencers), and discuss various consciousness-expanding practices – from yoga to Qi Gong – that don't involve staring at installation art through an iPhone screen.

The episode culminates in Magnus challenging Jerry to reflect on what truly draws her to the art world – now that she's had time to miss the beautiful circus she usually chronicles. A refreshingly honest conversation about art, authenticity, and the unexpected joys of disconnecting from the digital matrix.

On this episode we have Magnus Resch back on to discuss the very real art world recession and how we can adjust our thinking in these trying times.

On this week's bonus Art Smack, Jerry and Annie chat with Eric Shiner, the President of Powerhouse Arts in Brooklyn. Shiner talks about the non-profit's mission to support artists by connecting them with a network of fabrication professionals and educators. He explains how Powerhouse Arts aims to empower artists and foster the local creative community. The trio also gush over their shared love of Andy Warhol and his influence on the art world and their art careers. It's a fun, insightful episode that gives a glimpse into the important work Powerhouse Arts is doing to help artists thrive.

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The Art World is heading into its summer slumber! While artists dive into their residencies or studios gear up for the fall, the Art World Elite are living it up on their mega yachts off the coast of St. Tropez. Zoe and Chloe will be "working" poolside in Hydra, enjoying cocktails and socializing until mid-July. Everyone's bound to make a stop in the Hamptons at some point...
But don't worry, we'll be back in the fall with a dazzling new look and sound! In the meantime, get excited for this episode of Art Smack with Jerry, Annie, and returning co-host Matthew Capasso as they dive into this week's art news and review Basel Summer Camp (Art Basel). Enjoy!

This week Jerry and Annie speak to Joseph Foudy, a distinguished Clinical Professor of Economics at NYU. He provides them with a lesson in micro economics with art as the basis. A unique perspective, he gives an understanding of market dynamics, pricing strategies, and the economic principles at play within the art world.

In this episode Jerry and Annie interview the Icy Gays (@theicygays). Art collectors from North Dakota, Rob and Eric Thomas-Suwall discuss how they fell in love with art, their taste's and how they came to collect the 250 pieces of contemporary art that make up their collection. With a focus on emerging women and queer artists their collection is currently on display in 'Full Disclosure' at The Plains Museum, ND.

In this episode, hosts Jerry and Annie discuss the fair that screams quiet luxury with their guest Tarka Russell as they gush over all the beauty of last week's affairs. They also discuss The Independent and stand-out art works they saw that day. They also discuss their mother's contribution to their love of art in honor of Mother's Day. Then they fall down a rabbit hole of other trade shows or fairs they'd be interested in attending including Private Jet Shows, Yacht Shows, and gun shows. And finally, Jerry teaches the girls about the subcultural phenomenon of The Gathering of the Juggalos. 

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In this episode Jerry Gogosian and Annie discuss the lackluster edition of Frieze NYC and what can be done about it. They discuss the new crop of potential Art Stars coming out of Yale's prestigious MFA program and the ladies question the merits of groupthink at Art Schools. And finally, Annie also gives Jerry a crash course in becoming the Bridezilla. 

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In this free-flowing episode, Annie & Jerry reflect on the dynamics of work and feminism, discussing the subsequent challenges faced and the effectiveness of second-wave feminism in light of persistent wage disparities and the increased burden of dual-income households. Then we move on to the idea of "prepping" for the apocalypse, the evil computers that live inside Teslas, and the end-of-day vibes NYC has been giving off.

A&J also reflects on their journey from pursuing art to embracing the business world, feeling conflicted about their choices and the loss of joy in their artistic practice. Jerry recalls advice from a professor predicting the challenges of sustaining an art career and feeling torn between artistic fulfillment and financial stability.

And finally, we take one of the voice messages one of our listeners left. We felt their question would potentially hit home for many of our listeners.

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