In today’s episode of The Yield host Eliza Osborne, Deputy Director at the Armory Show, and Yieldstreet x Athena Art Finance’s Naomi Baigell are joined by Ryan Wallace, Owner and Director of the Halsey McKay Gallery, and acclaimed artist Joseph Hart, for a virtual tour of the Halsey McKay Gallery featuring Joseph’s Unnamable exhibition. This episode highlights a virtual tour of the Halsey McKay Gallery featuring Joseph Hart’s Unnamable exhibition, discuss the art market during Summer 2020 from the view of the gallerists artists, and host a Q & A with Ryan Wallace and Joseph Hart.
Key Takeaways:
[:50] Guests Ryan Wallace and Joseph Hart highlight the genesis and details of their working relationship in the art community.
[4:50] An overview of the Unnamable exhibit that was recently featured in the Halsey McKay Gallery and the process Joseph followed when creating each piece.
[9:24] The approach Joseph took to his fourth exhibit in the gallery and the challenges of producing a show in the midst of a pandemic.
[12:40] Viewer responses to the exhibit, the medium of the pieces, and the process that brought each piece to life.
[16:53] A comparison of two of Joseph’s pieces — Embrace Animation and Palming/Split Fruit and the experiences that have influenced the lines of his art.
[20:56] Why should people support artists and galleries in these unprecedented times? Joseph and Ryan share their reasons for creating opportunities to experience art in today’s world.
[24:46] How has COVID-19 affected the work of art, both as an artist and as a gallery owner?
[29:31] What were the challenges of getting the artwork produced and prepared for the show?
[31:55] How does Joseph classify his style and how does he want viewers to interpret his work?
[34:16] How are virtual-only exhibitions affecting the purchasing of investment pieces?
[37:42] Joseph shares the details and rewards of his oral history podcast Deep Color.
[39:29] The long term value of creating cultural relevance and investing in art.
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