The Baer Faxt Podcast

26:20

Art Criticism, Community, and Humor with Sarah...

The Baer Faxt Podcast ·

2026/10/01

Sarah Higgins has curated more than 40 exhibitions for institutions like MOCA Georgia and the Zuckerman Museum of Art, and led Art Papers, the country's longest-running nonprofit art journal, since 2018. This year, Higgins is the guest curator of the A...

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29:43

Why Sports Stars Are Buying Art—Gardy St. Fleur &...

The Baer Faxt Podcast ·

2026/09/25

If anyone can speak to the rising interest in art among sports stars, it's art advisor Gardy St. Fleur, whose education-first, community-centric approach has made him the person athletes call first. Over the course of his career, he's built a practice ...

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45:53

Art Galleries Are Still Not OK—Now What? With Marc...

The Baer Faxt Podcast ·

2026/08/13

Art Galleries Are Still Not OK—Now What? In the latest episode of The Baer Faxt Podcast, Josh sits down with Marc Spiegler, Cultural Strategies Consultant, former CEO of Art Basel and author of the New York Times piece that set the art world talking, a...

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22:07

Artist Trevor Paglen on The Baer Faxt Live from Art...

The Baer Faxt Podcast ·

2026/06/25

Artist Trevor Paglen joins host Josh Baer at Art Basel Basel to talk about his curatorial vision for Zero 10 (co-curated with Eli Scheinman), Art Basel's initiative reframing what "digital art" actually means, and why the answer might surprise you. The...

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22:07

Artist Trevor Paglen on The Baer Faxt Live from Art...

The Baer Faxt Podcast ·

2026/06/25

Artist Trevor Paglen joins host Josh Baer at Art Basel Basel to talk about his curatorial vision for Zero 10 (co-curated with Eli Scheinman), Art Basel's initiative reframing what "digital art" actually means, and why the answer might surprise you. They dig into why most art made in the last 20 years is already digital art, what it was like for an artist to wear a curator's hat for the first time, and why Trevor approached the show like making his own work rather than proving a thesis. Plus: AI's

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20:21

Art Basel CEO Noah Horowitz on The Baer Faxt Live...

The Baer Faxt Podcast ·

2026/06/25

Art Basel CEO Noah Horowitz joins host Josh Baer on the opening day of Art Basel Basel to talk about how the organization is adapting its platform fair by fair—from the Basel Exclusive initiative (withholding marquee works from preview PDFs to re-energize opening day) to the evolution of Zero 10 and the push to better integrate digital art communities with the institutional art world. They also get into the return of high-value consignments to the fair floor, what the May sales data signals for

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20:21

Art Basel CEO Noah Horowitz on The Baer Faxt Live...

The Baer Faxt Podcast ·

2026/06/25

Art Basel CEO Noah Horowitz joins host Josh Baer on the opening day of Art Basel Basel to talk about how the organization is adapting its platform fair by fair—from the Basel Exclusive initiative (withholding marquee works from preview PDFs to re-energ...

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20:00

Dealer David Schrader on The Baer Faxt Live from Art...

The Baer Faxt Podcast ·

2026/06/25

David Schrader—the S in PDS (Pace Di Donna Schrader Galleries)—joins host Josh Baer on the opening day of Art Basel Basel, his first fair as an exhibitor after decades as a collector and head of private sales at Sotheby's. They cover what surprised him about being on the selling side, the "elephant in the room" of Basel vs. Paris, where the American collectors went, and why the 1–5 million range remains the market's sweet spot. Plus: pricing transparency, the cost reality of running a fair booth,

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20:00

Dealer David Schrader on The Baer Faxt Live from Art...

The Baer Faxt Podcast ·

2026/06/25

David Schrader—the S in PDS (Pace Di Donna Schrader Galleries)—joins host Josh Baer on the opening day of Art Basel Basel, his first fair as an exhibitor after decades as a collector and head of private sales at Sotheby's. They cover what surprised him...

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35:59

Art Advisor Erica Samuels on The Baer Faxt Live from...

The Baer Faxt Podcast ·

2026/06/25

Art advisor Erica Samuels joins Josh Baer on the floor at Art Basel for a candid conversation about how the best advisors actually work — from building client PDFs and curating "mini collections" to navigating conflicts when two clients want the same piece. They dig into the difference between buying with your eyes versus your ears, the debate over storytelling as a sales tool, fee structures (retainer vs. commission vs. combination), and the ethics of working only with sellers who control the

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35:59

Art Advisor Erica Samuels on The Baer Faxt Live from...

The Baer Faxt Podcast ·

2026/06/25

Art advisor Erica Samuels joins Josh Baer on the floor at Art Basel for a candid conversation about how the best advisors actually work — from building client PDFs and curating "mini collections" to navigating conflicts when two clients want the same p...

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39:45

The Art of the Court with Jonas Wood & John McEnroe

The Baer Faxt Podcast ·

2026/05/28

Love art, AND sport? Well, we have a doozy for you. The Baer Faxt Podcast is back with two icons: artist Jonas Wood and tennis legend John McEnroe, on the occasion of Jonas' exhibition of tennis paintings at Gagosian Beverly Hills. What do a painter an...

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39:45

The Art of the Court with Jonas Wood & John McEnroe

The Baer Faxt Podcast ·

2026/05/28

Love art, AND sport? Well, we have a doozy for you. The Baer Faxt Podcast is back with two icons: artist Jonas Wood and tennis legend John McEnroe, on the occasion of Jonas' exhibition of tennis paintings at Gagosian Beverly Hills. What do a painter and a tennis legend have in common? More than you'd think. Tune in to hear about paintings inspired by professional tennis courts, their shared experience of putting themselves on the line in front of an audience, and more. This episode, recorded on

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30:43

First Dibs on Contemporary Art in Thailand with Purat...

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2026/04/30

Host Josh Baer talks with Purat “Chang” Osathanugrah, a collector, business leader, educator, and founder of Dib Bangkok, Thailand's first major international art museum. Tune in to hear about Thailand's artistic landscape, the transformative role Dib plays within it, and what it takes to bring a multi-generational vision to life. First Dibs on Contemporary Art in Thailand is out now on all major podcast platforms and at www.thebaerfaxtpodcast.com. This episode, recorded on April 23rd 2026, is

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30:43

First Dibs on Contemporary Art in Thailand with Purat...

The Baer Faxt Podcast ·

2026/04/30

Host Josh Baer talks with Purat “Chang” Osathanugrah, a collector, business leader, educator, and founder of Dib Bangkok, Thailand's first major international art museum. Tune in to hear about Thailand's artistic landscape, the transformative role Dib ...

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34:44

From Idyllic Switzerland and Beyond with Rachel Lehmann

The Baer Faxt Podcast ·

2026/03/26

Host Josh Baer is joined by storied gallerist, Rachel Lehmann, co-founder of Lehmann Maupin, as the gallery celebrates its 30th year in business. Tune in to hear about her early days in Lausanne, a saucy Jeff Koons show, how the gallery has evolved and adapted in three decades, and what the future may hold. From Idyllic Switzerland and Beyond with Rachel Lehmann is out now on all major podcast platforms and at www.thebaerfaxtpodcast.com.This episode, recorded on March 21st 2026, is brought to you

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34:44

From Idyllic Switzerland and Beyond with Rachel Lehmann

The Baer Faxt Podcast ·

2026/03/26

Host Josh Baer is joined by storied gallerist, Rachel Lehmann, co-founder of Lehmann Maupin, as the gallery celebrates its 30th year in business. Tune in to hear about her early days in Lausanne, a saucy Jeff Koons show, how the gallery has evolved and...

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29:17

To the Stars with Ahmed Mater

The Baer Faxt Podcast ·

2026/02/27

Host Josh Baer is joined by preeminent contemporary Saudi Arabian artist, Ahmed Mater in Doha during the inaugural edition of Art Basel Qatar to discuss everything from artistic and cultural expression in the region, Mater’s return to painting, and mor...

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29:17

To the Stars with Ahmed Mater

The Baer Faxt Podcast ·

2026/02/27

Host Josh Baer is joined by preeminent contemporary Saudi Arabian artist, Ahmed Mater in Doha during the inaugural edition of Art Basel Qatar to discuss everything from artistic and cultural expression in the region, Mater’s return to painting, and more than one exciting new project. To the Stars with Ahmed Mater is out now on all good podcast platforms, or at thebaerfaxtpodcast.com. This episode, recorded on February 4th 2026, is brought to you by Ursula - A Magazine of Contemporary Culture by

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1:58

Live from Doha 2026 with young collector Saud Alkhater

The Baer Faxt Podcast ·

2026/02/23

What inspires a collecting journey? On the occasion of the inaugural Art Basel Qatar, The Baer Faxt sat down with Saud Alkhater, a young local collector.In this clip, Alkhater tells us about the fateful exhibition organized by Qatar Museums that set him on his path. A big thank you to our host, The Ned Doha. This conversation was recorded on 4th of February, 2026. #TheBaerFaxt #SaudAlkhater #ArtBaselQatar #QatarMuseums #artcollector

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