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Benjamin Freeman
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NOTA BENE: This Week in the Art World
London! With Special Guest Jonas Wood AND FAMILY
Benjamin is back. In a special (and sadly Nate-free) episode we have occasion to sit down with Jonas Wood on the eve of his exhibition opening at Gagosian, London. Jonas and Benjamin discuss his recent travels, his new paintings and being a dad who's an artist. We also do our best Huberman impression and discuss our workout and recovery routines on the road. In a special, special twist we are then joined by Jonas' family - his wife the ceramicist Shio Kusaka and their awesome kids Momo and Kiki...
2024-10-07
37 min
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NFT SHE DIDN'T: With Special Guests LARVA LABS
We are back. Join Nate and Benjamin for a quick catch-up on the traffic hell that is the United Nations General Assembly. Then, Benjamin finally breaks the self-imposed ban on NFT's on the pod to sit down with Matt Hall and John Watkinson, founders of Larva Labs and the creators of one of the earliest and most iconic NFTs - the Crypto Punks. We discuss their background, the blockchain and if NFTs are or are not art. We also get into a work of theirs that will be auctioned...
2024-09-24
45 min
The Advisor With Stacey Chillemi
Secrets of Unity: A Fascinating Journey into Benjamin Freeman's Vision for a Compassionate World
Tune in to this captivating episode featuring a thought-provoking guest who has merged the teachings of religious founders like Jesus and Buddha with the wisdom of secular giants. Join us as Benjamin Freeman takes us on an enlightening exploration of his book, inventions, and comprehensive peace plan.Discover why Freeman brings a uniquely profound perspective on the possibility of humanity's transformation into a more cooperative and compassionate species. Prepare to be inspired by Freeman's visionary views and uncover the secrets to building unity and embracing a future of profound peace and understanding.đđ§ Visit Benjamin Freeman's websit...
2024-01-11
56 min
The Advisor With Stacey Chillemi
Secrets of Unity: A Fascinating Journey into Benjamin Freeman's Vision for a Compassionate World
Tune in to this captivating episode featuring a thought-provoking guest who has merged the teachings of religious founders like Jesus and Buddha with the wisdom of secular giants. Join us as Benjamin Freeman takes us on an enlightening exploration of his book, inventions, and comprehensive peace plan.Discover why Freeman brings a uniquely profound perspective on the possibility of humanity's transformation into a more cooperative and compassionate species. Prepare to be inspired by Freeman's visionary views and uncover the secrets to building unity and embracing a future of profound peace and understanding.đđ§ Visit Benjamin Freeman's websit...
2024-01-11
53 min
NOTA BENE: This Week in the Art World
Friends of the POD with special guests Al Freeman and Ellie Rines
We are SO back. Welcome to the first pod of the new year where we announce a very special exhibition: Friends of the Pod curated by Nate and Benjamin opening next Monday 8 January at the Broadway Gallery in New York City. For this special announcement we are joined by one of the included artists, Al Freeman and her dealer Ellie Rines for a hilarious discussion. All that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST
2024-01-04
1h 00
Dare to be Authentic Podcast
Being Far More Cooperative and Compassionate with guest Benjamin Freeman
Join me with guest Benjamin Freeman who believes that being far more cooperative and compassionate than humans have for the last few thousand years is a realistic possibility for humanity. Most of his life Ben has been focused on finding the most viable way to replace what Einstein called the "unparalelled "catastrophe" we are heading towards, with a much better future. Study, (divine?) dreams and feedback from many people have only reinforced his belief that we would create a much better world once people realize that working cooperatively for mutually advantageous goals is an enlightened form of selfishness in our...
2023-11-28
29 min
NOTA BENE: This Week in the Art World
Auction and LA Recap
Nate and Benjamin are done with the auctions and back from (separate) trips to Los Angeles. In this episode we recap everything that happened in the sales rooms, on the west coast PLUS reportage from a very special private club opening party in Manhattan. All that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjamin-godsill/support
2023-11-17
01 min
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It's Problematic
From York Avenue to Madison, and all the way out to Brooklyn join Nate and Benjamin for a deep dive into this weekâs most intriguing and talked about stories in the art world. All that and more on THE ONLY ART PODCAST!
2023-06-03
34 min
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Technical Difficulties (on the pod and in the market)
In this technologically truncated episode of the pod Benjamin and Nate discuss hiccups in the art market, the Frieze that was and and AMAZING event. It may be short but my goodness is this episode sweet and we discuss everything you need to know on the ONLY ART PODCAST.
2023-05-25
21 min
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Just the Two of us
This week Nate and Benjamin report back from exhibits, parties, art fairs and restaurants in New York and Dallas. This is a classic episode documenting the week that was in the world of art. All that AND MORE. on the ONLY ART PODCAST
2023-04-24
40 min
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Dragged through the Garden with VERY Special Guests Jim Dempsey and John Corbett
Nate and Benjamin are in CHICAGO to attend Expo Chicago and to eat a lot of hotdogs. We discuss the fair, boat tours, museums and SO MUCH MORE. We are then joined by the incredible proprietors of CORBETT V. DEMPSEY, John Corbett and Jim Dempsey. These guys are absolute legends - and the conversation covers the founding of the gallery, the Chicago scene, their backgrounds (and continuing interest) in art cinema and music, and great Chicago bar's and restaurants. We also get into how they have situated the global with in the local while...
2023-04-14
1h 20
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Hot Wet American Paint with special guest Annie Armstrong
Nate and benjamin are back to discuss fine dining and trade witty bon mots. We are then joined by the queen of art world gossip Wet Paint's Annie Armstrong. All that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST
2023-04-08
42 min
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The Captain's Bar with guest Andrew Russeth
The boys are back. Benjamin and Nate meet up in NYC to discuss The Knicks, AI, Wylie Dufresne's new pizza spot, dinner with an artworld insider and an insane offer from the Independent Art Fair. We are then joined by arts journalist and confection aficionado Andrew Russeth who shares everything we missed at last week's Art Basel Hong Kong. All that and more on THE ONLY ART PODCAST!
2023-03-30
59 min
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Lobster Rarebit
The Gents are back and in person together in the greatest city in the world. Benjamin and Nate report on a very special lunch in New York by St. JOHN sponsored by Drake's - it took Fergus and Co to get Mr. Godsill to Brooklyn. And of course all the gossip from the art world in London, New York, LA, Costa Rica and BEYOND. All that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST
2023-03-07
24 min
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Not Friezing Anymore
Nate and Benjamin report on all the events, gossip and art from Frieze Week (LA) 2023
2023-02-24
23 min
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Tennis & Tents, Frieze Week (LA) Begins
Join Nate & Benjamin as we download our artword travels in the past week that took them to events in London, New York, Copenhagen and now finally back together in Los Angeles. In the second half we are joined by Frieze Americaâs director Christine Messineo to discuss all the exciting aspects of the Fairâs new Santa Monica location.
2023-02-14
34 min
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Advisor to the Stars Ralph DeLuca
And we are (finally) back. Join Nate and Benjamin through a guided tour of all the openings and dinners in New York last week. We are then joined by one of the most amusing gentleman in the art-world, Ralph DeLuca. Ralph has been an obsessive collector of objects since childhood and is an expert in, and has one of the most significant collections of, vintage movie posters. In recent years Ralph's obsession moved to contemporary art, first as a collector and now as a respected advisor to bold faced names and publicly traded companies. Ralph is witty...
2023-01-30
1h 05
NOTA BENE: This Week in the Art World
The 415
Nate and Benjamin are back! We report on food, friends and FOG in San Fransisco. Plus - terrible art advisor instagram. All that, AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST!
2023-01-22
23 min
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Spicy Art and Hot Food
In this perfect episode Nate and Benjamin discuss recent meals at area hot spots. Plus: bawdy art and animatronic nonagenarians. All that and MORE on the ONLY ART PODCAST
2023-01-14
29 min
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If you're not outraged your not paying attention: featuring the Burns Halpern Report authors Julia Halperin & Charlotte Burns
Nate and Benjamin quickly recap the beginning of the New Year and are then joined by superstar journalists Charlotte Burns and Julia Halperin. Charlotte and Julia are the authors of The Burns Halpern Report, a deeply researched and data driven look at the state of representation in art institutions and the art market. By investigating museum acquisitions and  art auction results Halpern and Burns have key - and frankly depressing - answers about how reflective these key components of the public sphere are of the racial and gender make-up of the world we live in. We learn how they h...
2023-01-10
50 min
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Silly Season
Nate and Benjamin are back to say goodbye⌠to 2022. All of the holiday parties, all the food, all the vibes as 2022 fades to an end. All that and more on the ONLY ART PODCAST
2022-12-23
22 min
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twenty twenty two in review
Nate and Benjamin are joined for the full hour by advisor James Michael Cardoso Schaeffer to discuss the year that was. All the best (and worst) in exhibitions, parties, travel, meals and so much more. You won't want to miss this special episode with one of our favorite people. Only on THE ONLY ART PODCAST.
2022-12-09
58 min
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After Action Report - Miami 2022
Benjamin and Nate give a quick report on all the Miami hi-jinx.Â
2022-12-02
22 min
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We're in Miami B!T&H
Nate and Benjamin have touched down in Miami Beach with Art Basel about to open, and start to go over the terrifying number of art fairs, museum shows, brand activations, fashion parties, and dumb NFT shenanigans. We parse through whatâs unmissable, whatâs skippable, and break down how to deal with going back and forth across the causeways. Plus we reveal the CORRECT way to order at Joeâs Stone Crab.
2022-11-28
24 min
NOTA BENE: This Week in the Art World
Black Tie and The Nines
A one-on-one pod with Benjamin & Nate wrapping up the Allen sale at Christie's and a very special dinner at The Nines. And so much more. On the ONLY ART PODCAST
2022-11-14
29 min
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The Acela Corridor with Guest Jason Rubell
Nate and Benjamin breakdown Halloween in the greatest city in the world đđď¸đ¤˘ and happier happenings. We then discuss our respective modes of transport to the Nationâs capital for the opening of the Brand New Rubell Museum. We are then joined by Jason Rubell to hear the fascinating story of his and his familyâs art collecting odyssey. He discusses his first purchase as a teenager (on lay-away from Pat Hearn), the show of his collection he staged as a student at Duke, the collection his parents and he have assembled and opened first to the public in Miami and now in DC. And...
2022-11-02
1h 03
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TWOxTWO Twenty Twenty-Two Recap
You've read Nate's Vanity Fair Column highlighting the boldfaced names in attendance at the TWOxTWO gala in Dallas last weekend, now listen as Nate and Benjamin offer an after action report of the experience on the ground. The bids, the parties, the tequila and so much more. We also cover some important art world news including the incredible opening and dinner celebrating the triumphant retrospective of Alex Katz which opened last Friday at the Guggenheim. Â All that AND MORE on the ONLY ART PODCAST.
2022-10-27
22 min
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TWOxTWO 2022 with Special Guest Howard Rachofsky
Benjamin is in Dallas while Nate is in New York though soon heading to join Mr. Godsill in the Lone Star State. Join them as they briefly discuss the scuttlebutt from this week in the world of art before moving on to what to expect this weekend in Dallas where both will attend the 2022 edition of the TWOxTWO for AIDs and Art Benefit Gala and Auction at the Rachofsky House Saturday night. Benjamin then has the privilege and the pleasure to sit down with legendary collector Howard Rachofsky, one half of the dynamic duo that has hosted t...
2022-10-21
30 min
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Frieze Week with Special Guest Pilar Corrias
Recorded in London, edited in Venice and now uploaded from 30,000 feet above the North Atlantic Nate and Benjamin are back to wrap-up everything that happened during Frieze week. The fair, the food, the parties, the robberies and SO MUCH MORE. Despite a myriad of technical difficulties we are back with a ton of juicy nuggets you won't hear (or read) anywhere else. Then we are joined by our friend the legendary gallerist Pilar Corrias to discuss her life in art and the evolution of her dynamic gallery. Pilar is the BEST and has some great new London...
2022-10-17
46 min
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Live (to tape) from Mayfair
Nate and Benjamin are back and recording in person from the comfortable environs of W1. Join us as we discuss everything we have - and are going to - see and eat. We discuss all the exhibitions and parties that will have tongues-a-wagging in Old Blighty and beyond. Whether you are on the ground or fighting Frieze Fomo this is an episode you won't want to miss. Â All this, and more on the ONLY ART PODCAST.Â
2022-10-11
20 min
Odin's Alchemy
Ep. 54 - Odin's Alchemy with Freeman Fly
Conspiracy or Mystery?  Freeman has been on the forefront of conspiracy theory for nearly two decades. He is an internationally-known, award-winning TV producer, film maker, radio talk show host and lecturer. Freeman is considered an expert in the fields of the occult, trauma-based mind control, Illuminati symbolism, and ancient civilizations by his peers and professionals within his industry.  Second half of the conversation only available on Rokfin: https://rokfin.com/OdinsAlchemy Support via Paypal: OdinsAlchemy (at) gmail.com Support Via CashApp: $heathenwizards   Freeman can be found at: https://freemantv.com/ https://www.fl...
2022-10-04
56 min
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Art for the Future with guest Bridget Finn
Benjamin and Nate gab it up filling you in on all the week's artworld news including a preview of the return of Nate's Vanity Fair Column, an important meal, curatorial moves, Tillmans at MoMA and lots more gossip. We are then joined by Detroit Gallerist Bridget Finn to discuss FLOURISH: ART for the Future - a charity auction she has organized which will be included in the Post-War to Present sale taking place at Christie's on 29 September in New York. A variety of highly sought-after contemporary artists have generously donated works the proceeds of which will...
2022-09-22
42 min
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Live from the Armory Show with Special Guests Andrew Kuo and Joe Cole
Join us for the recording of a special live pod from the Vernissage of the Armory Art Show. Recorded in front of a live audience in the Armory Auditorium Nate and Benjamin are joined by artist (and pro podcaster) Andrew Kuo and Broadway Gallery honcho Joe Cole. Join us for a free flowing conversation from four middle aged dads about Chinese food, suburbia, racquet sports, and a little bit about art. All that and more on the ONLY ART PODCAST.Â
2022-09-10
49 min
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Sheâs my sister AND my daughter! with special guests David Kordansky & Joel Mesler
Nate and Benjamin are back to break down the end of summer blues and the upcoming season including a blockbuster estate sale at Christie's, shenanigans at an LA art-world canteen, and a profile of downtown's favorite fascist-adjacent PR. We are then joined by David Kordansky, one of the most important gallerists of his generation, along with longtime friend and gallery artist Joel Mesler to discuss the Chinatown (LA) gallery scene in the early years of the 21st Century. David and Joel have a relationship that now spans twenty years across a variety of permutations a...
2022-08-29
1h 04
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Dog Days
Nate and Benjamin return for a quick catch-up in these last quiet days before the fall season ramps up. Tune in for some delicious summer gossip. All that and more on the ONLY ART PODCAST.Â
2022-08-20
20 min
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The Archer with Special Guest Marc Glimcher
Nate and Benjamin are together again recording live to tape from beautiful Sag Harbor. We discuss summer sports and water hogs before transitioning to road rage and summer soirees. In the second half we are joined by Pace Gallery President and CEO Marc Glimcher to discuss the state of the art market, what he learned teaching science, the rise of Seoul and so much more. You will not want to miss this wide ranging and intimate conversation with one of the art world's leading gallerists. All that and more o...
2022-08-09
1h 02
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Gone Phishin'
And we are back with a solo nate-and-benjamin summer edition of Nota Bene. Nate and benjamin discuss a concert in Jones Beach and its attendant mafia, the flannel-clad art weekend, a new neighborhood in LA which we can exclusively report will house a noted chef's first projects outside NYC, the divorce that is the talk of downtown PLUS a lame attempt to serve an iconic London drink in Chelsea. All that and more on the ONLY ART PODCAST
2022-07-30
33 min
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Summer as a verb
Nate and Benjamin are back to discuss all the goings on of the art world this week. In the second half we are joined by gallerist David Lewis to discuss his new East Hampton space (featuring an incredible Tomås Esson exhibition), the genesis and evolution of his gallery, and so much more. It's a fascinating and fun chat you won't want to miss. All that, and more! on THE ONLY ART PODCAST.
2022-07-23
57 min
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You say Menorca I say Minorca
Benjamin is back from his European tour and fills Nate in on his Menorcan adventure featuring an exhibition of new work by Rashid Johnson at Hauser and Wirth, Menorca. Â We talk air travel (lie flat and other), caviar bumps. We also cover a certain art world romance covered in the Wall Street Journal, Jeff Koons on Hydra and a bunch more. All this on THE ONLY ART PODCAST Â
2022-06-21
33 min
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WeiĂwurst & FOMO: Live From Basel with Special Guest James Michael Cardoso Schaeffer
If it's June, It must be ArtBasel. Join Nate back in New York on baby-watch and Benjamin in Basel as they discuss all the parties and art on offer in Switzerland this week. We touch on Art Weekend Zurich, all the gallery dinners, the scores of dealers at the Three Kings, Kronenhalle and so much more. Benjamin is then joined by fellow art advisor James Michael Cardoso Schaeffer to discuss all the happenings from inside Basel itself as well as the legendary Swiss Hospitality and generosity of spirit. All that and...
2022-06-16
54 min
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Back to Basel
You might want to save this one to listen to as you recline in the lie flat. Benjamin previews his upcoming trip to the Land of Milk and Honey for art weekend Zurich and ArtBasel's return to its traditional June dates AND his hop to the Balearic islands for a Rashid Johnson exhibition at Hauser & Wirth Menorca. Â We also touch on art world news from Newport Beach, Dallas, an eagerly awaited upcoming show in NY (curated by two past guests of the pod) AND a rousing victory by the Vanity Fair softball team over WNYC.
2022-06-09
35 min
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A FORM OF MAGIC with Mills MorĂĄn from CDMX
OH BABY!  It's another fantastic episode of the ONLY ART PODCAST, brought to you exclusively by Will Shott Jewelry. Mills Morån and Benjamin are in Mexico City to install the exhibition Mr. Godsill curated, A Form of Magic at Morån Morån. As they wait (and wait and wait) for the artworks to clear out of customs they dial up Nate back in New York to catch-up. The three amigos discuss Benjamin's show (amazing, obvi) as well as: Gallery Dogs, the low-key best dish at Contramar, Urs Fischer's EPIC exhibition at Jumex, the fabulous restaurant Elly...
2022-06-02
26 min
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Dress Code
Ohhhh baby. It's another (exhausting) week in New York in this world we call art. Benjamin and Nate take a break from the sales rooms and cocktail parties to report on the auctions that were, the Frieze to be, as well as bad takes, dress codes and the downtown wedding to end all downtown weddings. All that, and more on the ONLY ART PODCAST
2022-05-18
19 min
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Getting the Vibes back on track
Annnnnnd Benjamin is back from COVID and Nate is back from Venice and we have a lot to catch up on. Some final venice notes, Elaine Wynn's collection, Sotheby's Hong Kong sale, Bosco Sodi's expanding empire, and downtown moving more downtown. All that. And More! on the ONLY ART PODCAST.
2022-04-28
27 min
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A deep dive in the canals with critic Dean Kissick
Come for the party reporting, stay for the discourse. On this episode the cultural critic and Spike Magazine New York Editor Dean Kissick joins Nate and Benjamin to fill them in on his early take on Cecilia Alemani's  THE MILK OF DREAMS, otherwise known as the 59th Biennale Arte. Dean and Nate are calling in from Venice to brief a (STILL) Covid positive Benjamin on everything he is missing, art party and fashion wise. They cover the big show (of course), the vibe, the dearth of nightlife, Raf Simmons and so much more on THE ON...
2022-04-22
40 min
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at least one of us is in Venice
Oh no! A covid positive (and borderline despondent) Benjamin is stuck in NY while Nate phones it in from La Serenissima to tell us about everything he's seen (and eaten) in Venice. Mary Weatherford, Stanley Whitney, Georg Baselitz and Anslem Kiefer are among the many offsite projects we cover PLUS the Biennale itself. This is the first installment of the wall-to-wall coverage of Venice that will happen this week on the ONLY ART PODCAST.
2022-04-19
22 min
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Dragged through the Garden
Join benjamin from new york and nate zooming in from Chicago in advance of the expo art fair as they discuss that city, gala Season in New York, gallery moves and gear up (literally) for Venice and the May auctions. All that and (so much) more on the ONLY ART PODCAST.
2022-04-07
28 min
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English Basement: featuring special guest Jordan Barse
Nate and Benjamin discuss the closing of cursed restaurants, Harper's new gallery, Mark Ronson's WoI cover, the new Russ & Daughters TV deal, the opening of the Whitney Biennial and the surprise move by star painter Harold Ancart to leave Zwirner Gallery. They are then joined by up-and-coming gallerist (and downtown fashion icon) Jordan Barse to discuss the founding of her nearly year-old Theta Gallery on the eve of an opening of new paintings by Omari Douglin. All this (and more) ONLY on the ONLY art podcast. Â
2022-04-01
48 min
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Amateur- Hour: Nate and Benjamin live from New York
Two gents and two microphones filling you in about everything you need to know about the artworld. This week, on the ONLY ART PODCAST.
2022-03-17
25 min
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Mountain Time: Aspen, New York and Palm Beach
Nate and Benjamin gab about all the art happenings in Aspen, Palm Beach and New York (as well as undisclosed locations). Benjamin is then joined by art advisor Sarah Calodney live in Aspen to discuss the art scene here, her space One Hour Ahead and the show she has opening : Female Pop: Then + Now. We then hear from two of the artists in the exhibition, both brilliant, to discuss the works they have included in the show. First Emma Stern and then Allison Zuckerman. This is an awesome episode and you won't want to miss...
2022-03-11
41 min
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Culture War: Nate & Benjamin discuss the Russian Invasion's Impact on Ukrainian Visual Arts
The Boys are back and get right into it, discussing Nate's brand new Vanity Fair column and his conversations with collectors and artists on the ground in the Ukraine. We also discuss the effects of the War on the London auctions and on the Russian owned Phillips in particular. All that and more on the ONLY ART PODCAST.Â
2022-03-04
23 min
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Venus over Squiggles: Featuring guest Adam Lindemann
Join Vanity Fair's Nate Freeman and art advisor Benjamin Godsill as they briefly dish on the art world's news before they are joined by collector, trader, author, adventurer and gallerist Adam Lindemann for a wide-ranging conversation covering the art market, fast cars, new york restaurants and even cursed NFTs. This is a fun conversationÂ
2022-02-09
56 min
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Dreaming of Venice
Nate and Benjamin gather to discuss the cursed LA->NY red-eye, the scene at Tower Bar, Joel Mesler AND A semi in-depth look at the recently announced list of participants in this years Venice BiennaleÂ
2022-02-03
22 min
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Nota Bene with Special Guest Noah Horowitz
Nate and Benjamin discuss a strange email from the R in LGDR that muddies the waters about what was billed as an important blue-chip gallery tie up and then the fascinating duel gallery shows by art-world iconoclast Ashley Bickerton, one at upstart O'Flaherty's and the other with his long time new york gallery Lehmann Maupin. They then talk about the most recent French Surrender and what it means for the future of art fairs in Paris. They are then joined by Noah Horowitz, a long time expert in the contemporary art market. Noah is currently a Senior...
2022-01-27
59 min
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Benjamin & Nate breakdown a weekend on the West Coast
Live from Venice (California), the boys breakdown the weekend that was in Los Angeles with a special focus on the opening of Jonas Wood at Kordansky. They also visit openings at Chateau Shatto and the massive new Night Gallery space. Plus dinner at Kismet, star-packed parties and more. You probably don't want to miss this one.Â
2022-01-24
24 min
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Wrestlemania: with guest Adam Abdalla editor of ORANGE CRUSH
Nate and Benjamin get into Nate's epic stop in Marfa and other highlights of his road trip across America. They go on to dissect the revival of Interview Magazine under Mel Ottenberg as typified by Julia Fox's epic first person tale of her romance with Kanye. And... this Show by Paul Chan PLUS some (maybe) racist cartoons that dweebs trade. Then Benjamin chats with one of the art and culture world's top connectors, Cultural Counsel founder Adam Abdalla to discuss his dope-assed magazine project. Orange Crush: The Journal of Art & Wrestling is an annual that looks at th...
2022-01-11
54 min
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Twenty Twenty Two: Featuring Guest Ellie Rines
Annnnnnddd we're back. Greet the New Year with Benjamin in New York and Nate calling in from the the car in the midst of an epic road trip to discuss all the happenings in the New Year. They are then joined by a dioane of downtown Ms. Ellie Rines to discuss her plans for 2022 (including some breaking news about the growth of her gallery 56 Henry).Â
2022-01-03
44 min
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Location, Location, Location: featuring special guest commercial real estate agent Jonathan Travis
Nate and benjamin discuss the resurgence of the âRona and other artworld tidbits. Benjamin then sits down with the man who moved the artworld (back) downtown: agent and collector Jonathan Travis. Jonathan tells us about how he developed his first gallery clients, his big bet on tribeca and the ones that got away and his own collection. This is a great one at the nexus of art, business and NYC.
2021-12-17
50 min
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Back From the Beach: Quick Post-Basel Bits
Nate and Benjamin are back from Art Basel Miami (beach) and they have some apologies to make. PLUS: some comments on the state of the Best Bar in the World, a really dumb list, a really dumb artist and a really smart film series.
2021-12-07
25 min
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Gridlock: Miami Recap
The parties are still going on but the fair is over for at least one half of our terrible twosome. In this episode Nate & Benjamin recap the parties, the people, the art and the deals. IT'S A LOT.
2021-12-03
38 min
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Sun, Surf and Stone Crabs: Art Basel Returns to Miami with Special Guest Eleanor Cayre
Live-to-tape from Miami Beach in advance of the first Art Basel Miami in two years Nate and Benjamin are joined by art advisor Eleanor Cayre to chat about everything that is going down in Miami this week: the parties, the fairs and the gossip. After discussing the state of Miami and our annual dinner at Joeâs Stone Crab we note the sad passing of Vigil Abloh before moving on to happier topics including the party Nate and Eleanor threw last night at the Red Rooster. We go on to discuss our social agenda for the week, El...
2021-11-29
39 min
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Incels and the Art Market: Nate & Benjamin on auctions, holiday gift guides and miami art week
Nate and benjamin wrap up the week that was in the art world. This one's short and sweet in light of early dismissal of the art world for a quick holiday before Art Basel MIAMI.
2021-11-22
32 min
NOTA BENE: This Week in the Art World
Third Party Guarantee: Lock Kresler joins to discuss the current auction season
Nate and Benjamin are joined by secondary market maven Lock Kresler who highlights what he noticed last week and is looking forward to in this week's major New York auctions. This one is in depth and super smart. Don't pick up the call for your phone bids until you have had a chance to listen.Â
2021-11-15
58 min
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Back in Dallas
Benjamin and Nate are joined by Guest Host Mills Moran for a podcast recorded live from the Mansion on Turtle Creek. We discuss the week that was including the meh ADAA, a wedding we are sad to have missed and a belated discussion of the new editor at THE WORLDS MOST IMPORTANT MAGAZINE. We go onto discuss marathons and rockets and Barry Diller's incredible instagram. After a brief but brilliant discussion of auctions past Mills fills us in on all we missed in Mexico City last week. All that...
2021-11-11
32 min
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Fine CanapĂŠs: Featuring Special Guest Bill Powers
Nate and Benjamin discuss our new party mayor and then go on to highlight some nefarious goings on in the art world including the whereabouts of fugitive from justice Christian Rosa, Inigo Philbrick's forthcoming guilty plea and super-schmuck Andy Valmorbida's confession to fraudulent dealings. Then it's a quick preview of this week's ADAA fair in New York City. They are then joined by Bill Powers, writer, reality TV game show host and, most importantly the founder of Half Gallery. Â Bill discusses his history and the import of acting as a cultural repository and amplifier. This dude is d...
2021-11-04
56 min
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The Jet Set: Reports from London, Paris, Dallas & The Bowery
Nate and Benjamin are back together in person to recap London & Paris as well as a special report from TWO x TWO in Dallas. They then go on to discuss the stunning New Museum TriennialÂ
2021-10-27
29 min
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Down and Out in London and Paris: Featuring Abu Dhabi Art Director Dyala Nusseibeh
With Benjamin in New York, Nate dials in from Paris to tell him about all the art, people and parties of FIAC week. They are able to be in community together to celebrate the return of Benjamin's instagram account (and that of Regret Counter). And finally Benjamin highlights some of the great work on sale in this Saturday's Two X Two For AIDS and Art auction in Dallas, Texas In the second half of the pod Benjamin speaks with Abu Dhabi Art Fair director Dyala Nusseibeh about the forthcoming edition of the fair, her history in the...
2021-10-21
51 min
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Across the Pond featuring Special Guest Kon Trubkovich
Nate joins from London to fill Benjamin in on all that he is missing out on during Frieze week. They also cover Larry Gagosian's attendance at a party Nate hosted and Benjamin's shocking ban from Instagram (F*ck Zuck). Benjamin is then joined by interm co-host Mills Moran and artist Kon Trubkovich to discuss being self taught, the trials and tribulations of an art career, their relationship as artist and gallerist and Kon's current show at Gagosian Gallery. All that and more only on Nota Bene: the ONLY art podcast.Â
2021-10-15
54 min
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Ugly Americans: With special guest collector Alain Servais
Nate and Benjamin start off by chatting about their week in New York including Nate's pre-karaoke check-in with Lorde at Dr. Clark. Benjamin discusses his attendance of the reopening of the Met Opera for the premiere of Terence Blanchardâs âFire Shut Up in My Bonesâ including an epic stop-and-chat with dealer and frequent pod foil Adam Lidemann and Rashid Johnson's exhibition on view at the opera house. The gents are then joined by ascoted collector and pontificator Alain Servais to briefly discuss a recent blow-up concerning comments he made about americans in basel before they move on to m...
2021-09-29
56 min
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Basel Recap: See you in June
Another great one-on-one pod from the Nate and Benjamin. They recap the highs and the lows of Basel; the booths, the gossip, the dinners and the parties. All while jet-lagged on a Sunday. Check in and get hear about everything you missed from two of the only loud, price-asking Americans who made the trip.Â
2021-09-26
40 min
NOTA BENE: This Week in the Art World
Schweizerdeutsch: Live from ZĂźrich
Nate and Benjamin report live from ZĂźrich on all the openings and happenings there in Advance of the ArtBasel (Basel) opening tomorrow. They cover all the dinners, all the wurst, all the collectors, dealers and parties. Plus a special report from Benjamin's quick trip to London and and an exclusive look at what some of the top dealers are bringing for their stands at the first major art fair to take place in Europe in over 2 years. Â LETS FU*K!NG GO (to Europe)
2021-09-19
31 min
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Paint the Lines: with special guest Reilly Opelka
Nate and Benjamin rap about this week in the artworld including: all the gallery openings, The Armory and The Independent as well as Sotheby's big "win" of the Macklowe Collection and what Art Basel is doing to help galleries off-load some risk. We are then joined by professional tennis player and art collector Reilly Opelka to discuss life on tour, his interest in art, his friendship with painter Friedrich Kunath and his close relationship and sponsorship by Antwerp's Tim Van Laere Gallery. We get into his recent fine for rocking a dope pink TVLG branded bag at t...
2021-09-09
31 min
How To Rewrite Your Stars
H.O.S.T. Your Life + Vision Board Successes w/ Guest Andrea Freeman
Welcome, this week's guest Andrea Freeman! Andrea Freeman started her first business when she was 12 years old.  Three businesses and a lot of learning later, she was hosting red carpet celebrities in her event planning business. But, she felt unfulfilled. She said to herself, âThere must be a better way!â That pivotal moment prompted a soulful search. Today, as the creator of The H.O.S.T. Your Life⢠Accelerator and The Upleveled Entrepreneur Podcast, Andrea uses her successful track record as a business owner to help entrepreneurs align with their purpose, create results with greater ease, and mak...
2021-08-31
58 min
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The Booster Shot
Nate and Benjamin gather to check the vibe and gab about all that's new and fresh in the art world including Nate's first column for Vanity Fair, Benjamin getting his ass kicked by Adam Cohen on the courts, if art fairs in Europe are really going to take place in September and October (they are: LFG), and the Tiffany x Jay/B x JMB collab. Catch it all in the latest edition of the only art podcast that matters.Â
2021-08-25
28 min
NOTA BENE: This Week in the Art World
See you at the Met Gala: Special Guest Rachel Tashjian
Nate and Benjamin recap the Parrish Art Museum summer benefit, the first under new director and friend of the pod Kelly Taxter. They go on to discuss the sad passing of two icons from different generations, Chuck Close and Kaari Upson. They are then joined by Downton icon and The Gentleman's Quarterly fashion critic Rachel Tashjian to discuss the Met Gala (twice), good (and bad) fashion/art collaborations, the best dressed people in the art world, the dress code for Nate's big summer event, Sterling Ruby as a fashion designer, and why The Times should revive On...
2021-08-20
52 min
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Winter is HERE: featuring special guest Sara Friedlander
As always Nate and Benjamin kick things off by wrapping up all the week's art world news and tidbits. We are then joined by Christie's Deputy Chairwoman of Post-War & Contemporary, Art Sara Friedlander to learn about all the ins-and-outs of the auction game, her life in the arts, the state of the market and Russ and Daughters V.  Barney Greengrass. Sara is whip-smart, funny and truly insightful, you won't want to miss this one.
2021-08-11
58 min
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Nota Bene: Escape from Los Angeles
Nate and Benjamin recap their trip to Los Angeles for Felix; all the parties, all the dinners, all the fucking pod-casts and of course Hunter Biden. All that and more on this week's edition of NOTA BENE the ONLY art world podcast.Â
2021-08-04
23 min
NOTA BENE: This Week in the Art World
Nota Bene X Felix: Meredith Darrow
Nate and Benjamin sit down with art advisor to the stars Meredith Darrow to talk about art and life in Los Angeles, what it's like working with Kendall Jenner on her art collection, and what she might be looking to acquire for client's at Felix this week.Â
2021-07-29
16 min
NOTA BENE: This Week in the Art World
NOTA BENE x Felix: Dean Valentine and Mills MorĂĄn
Nate and Benjamin are taking over a suite in the Hollywood Roosevelt and teaming up with the Felix Art Fair to whip up a slew of quick-hit special edition pods with some legends of the LA art scene. First up are Mills Morån and Dean Valentine, co-founders of Felix, who swing by the suite to talk about  the decision to go ahead with LA's first in-person fair in 18 months, why this is a breakthrough moment for local galleries, how sick it is to have a legit bank sponsor, and whether or not the new Nancy Silverton joint in th...
2021-07-28
22 min
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Montauk Downs with special guest Max Levai
Nate and Benjamin meet up for a special summertime in-person live (to tape) intro. They cover their epic Hamptons meet-up and art odyssey; the recent departures of Noah Horowitz and Rebecca Ann Seigel from (respectively) ArtBasel and Frieze; The galleries that are skipping Basel Basel and those participating for the first time and well as this Fucking Dick. They are then joined by gallery owner, restauranteur and visionary mad-man Max Levai to discuss his amazing new project in Montauk, The Ranch. Max is special and so is this project, don't miss this special behind...
2021-07-23
1h 00
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RosĂŠ All Day: art and gossip from Edgartown to East Hampton to LA to Malibu
Nate and Benjamin catch-up on all the gossip from the art world including: Nate's first trip to Martha's Vineyard (to see this show), Benjamin's boat rides and art world barbecues, their dislike for Hunter Biden's paintings (but love of Hunter), the MacArthur "genius" grant art show in Chicago celebrating 40 years of grant giving in the visual arts, the FBI arrest of an art fraudster, Jerry Saltz refusing the bag and a whole bunch more. Don't miss this episode of the ONLY ART PODCAST.
2021-07-14
36 min
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Nate & Benjamin discuss the 4th of July in the Art World
Hosts Nate Freeman and Benjamin Godsill discuss their respective 4th of July's as well as various events from Mexico City to Montauk. Only on the ONLY ART WORLD PODCAST, Nota Bene.Â
2021-07-07
28 min
NOTA BENE: This Week in the Art World
Weekly Bonus Wet-Paint Wrap-up
Nate and Benjamin discuss the exclusive, world-famous fondue-less fondue party Nate hosted on an East Village roof-top last night and go on to discuss an exciting new exhibition at Gagosian that opened this week before breaking down all the gossip that was fit to print in this week's edition of Wet Paint (the art worlds ONLY gossip column). The audio quality is a bit "eh" but the content is killer.Â
2021-06-25
19 min
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Special Guest Carolyn Ramo Joins
Nate and Benjamin riff on weddings, father's day, Cady Noland's new exhibition, and how art is a terrible vehicle for laundering money no matter what The Times says. They are then joined by Artadia Executive Director Carolyn Ramo who discusses how she kicked Benjamin's ass in tennis recently and more importantly how her organization provides direct funds to artists. She also discusses how Artadia along with several other organizations joined together in an unprecedented manner to raise and give away 25 million dollars in emergency grant funding for artists affected by COVID. And G...
2021-06-23
54 min
NOTA BENE: This Week in the Art World
Wet Paint Round-up
Nate and Benjamin drop in a for a quick chat to catch-up on all the gossip worth knowing from this week's Wet Paint and beyond. The begin by discussing some upcoming nuptials (but perhaps not those you think) and segue to Benjamin's trip up to Ossining to check out the art and design fair Object & Thing which is housed in a jewel of post-war modernism, the Luss house. They then discuss recent dinner invitations and gallery openings. Most importantly they dig deep into this week's edition of Wet Paint; prying back the paywall to discuss Libby Mugrabi's...
2021-06-18
25 min
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BONUS POD: Wet Paint Gossip and other Friday Media
Nate and Benjamin breach the paywall and discuss all the hot gossip from this weeks WET PAINT. We also touch on some great instagram posts featuring prominent young painters at dinner parties in mega dealers' town houses and other great media from around the world (well, from The New Yorker and New York Times).
2021-06-11
20 min
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Robert Sheffield joins from Sutton Park to discuss his life in the arts
In the introductionNate and Benjamin briefly discuss how Los Angeles is not thriving like New York is in these post pandemic days including Benjamin's sub-par meal at Petit Trois (le Valley). They then look forward to icon Alice Waters forthcoming Los Angeles restaurant at The Hammer. They then go on to discuss NY media comings-and-goings, a move from Pace to Zwirner, the first REAL Gala and some crazy results from the Phillips sale in Hong Kong. They are then joined by curator, art advisor and country gentleman Robert Sheffield for a heartfelt conversation touching...
2021-06-08
1h 06
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An interview with LOMEX gallerist Alexander Shulan
Nate and Benjamin discuss lobsters, (sort of) saving a child's life and other memorial day hijinx. They are then joined by writer, curator, gallerist (and former star intern) Alexander Shulan to discuss the evolution of his LOMEX project, real estate in New York and going back to school for his PhD (in a non-art related subject). We delve deep into his current show, a solo exhibition by Kye Christensen-Knowles - a current crowd fav. If the crowd is Nate and Benjamin anyway.Â
2021-06-02
51 min
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Guest Star Alissa Bennett: The Best Gallery Girl in New York History (and that's just the start)
Nate and Benjamin discuss what they have been eating, the art they have been seeing and all the week's hot art gossip. They are then graced with the presence of writer, researcher, (real) podcaster and Gladstone Galleries Director Alissa Bennett to discuss how she got to the top of the front desk heap (while making friends and influencing people along the way). We learn Straight Up about her humble luxury retail beginnings before she gives tips and tricks on how the youth of today can master the front desk game. Then we go behind the scenes to h...
2021-05-25
56 min
NOTA BENE: This Week in the Art World
In Person Fairs Return: A recap of Frieze week with Andrea Neustein
Nate and Benjamin are joined by guest host Andrea Neustein to discuss the first in-person art fair in the states in over a year (Frieze, NY). And of course all the attendant dinners and parties and gossip. Only on Nota Bene
2021-05-12
44 min
NOTA BENE: This Week in the Art World
Lock Kresler joins from london to discuss the highlights of the upcoming Sotheby's and Christie's auctions
Nate fills Benjamin in on what he missed in Mexico City last week and tells the tale of the dream that led to a huge Kentucky Derby payday before briefly discussing the passing of art collecting lion Eli Broad. Special Guest and charter Crab Posse member Lock Kresler then dials in from London for a detailed discussion of some of the top lots coming up for auction next week at Christie's and Sotheby's. A long time auction house specialist and art dealer Lock is an encyclopedia of knowledge about the art market and shares some amazing details a...
2021-05-03
1h 08
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Our Man in Seoul Andrew Russeth, Koons leaves Larry (and David) and Lunch at Contramar
With Nate reporting from Mexico City while Benjamin holds down the fort in NYC the gents discuss Jeff Koons defection to Pace Gallery, long lunches at Contramar, the passing of epic collector Hans Rasmus Astrup, consolidation in the art logistics game, supermodel Emily Ratajkowski's chic NFT trolling of Richard Prince and Olafur Eliasson's spectacle at the Beyeler Foundation in Basel. They are then joined by award winning Art Critic Andrew Russeth who shares what he has learned about art and food since moving to Seoul during a global pandemic including rumors of a Frieze...
2021-04-27
1h 03
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An Interview with gallerist Mills Moran
In the first half Nate and Benjamin discuss trivialities including the resumption of power breakfasts at Balthazar, the trendiness in the artworld of the expensive Prolon fast and the 4/20 reopening of steakhouse standby Smith & Wollensky. They go on to discuss Paula Copper's legacy planning as revealed in last Sunday's Times and how that highlights the lack of such public announcements by other top gallerists (happy birthday Larry). The lads go on to discuss some of the blockbuster lots Sotheby's has announced for their May sales as well as their results from Hong Kong including a record result for recent...
2021-04-20
52 min
NOTA BENE: This Week in the Art World
NOTA BENE: with special guest host Andrea Neustein
Benjamin and Nate are joined by the brilliant Andrea Neustein to discuss what's what in the world of contemporary art this week. The three discuss Manhattan's best byo restaurant (wu's wonton king) and Benjamin's sublime sommelier and ordering skills; the hypebeast status of gear from Andrea's alma mater (Spence); the Whitney Independent Study Program; the change of venue for the 2022 edition of Frieze LA and the potential for a Frieze fair in Seoul; ArtBasel Hong Kong's pared down 2021 exhibitors list; the results of Urs Fischer's non-fungible token auctioned on Fair Warning; the (sort of) solidified attribution to Da Vinci...
2021-04-13
49 min
NOTA BENE: This Week in the Art World
NOTA BENE: An interview with the gallerist Stefania Bortolami
Nate and Benjamin discuss Nate's overactive social life including his *very* fancy literary-influencer dinner at Dr. Clark's. They are then forced to discuss Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs) as superstar artist Urs Fischer is auctioning his first one off with Loic Gouzer's invitation-only app-based Fair Warning auction house. This leads to a discussion of the reported tension/jockeying between Urs, his main gallery (Gagosian) and Fair Warning backer and Pace Gallery head-honcho Marc Glimcher. The main event is an interview with the innovative gallerist Stefania Bortolami. The interview delves into her early  professional years including running a project s...
2021-04-06
1h 01
NOTA BENE: This Week in the Art World
NOTA BENE: An interview with the artist Joel Mesler
Nate and Benjamin have a quick chat on the news of the day covering passover seder, the stunning David Hammons show at The Drawing Center, how Frieze is trying to stage a safe in-person art fair in New York next month and Nate's profile of market phenom Robert Nava. In the second half we are joined by the artist and gallerist Joel Mesler who--hot on the heels of his sold out exhibition at David Kordansky Gallery in Los Angeles--breaks down his personal and artistic history. We cover his wayward youth in Los Angeles, his college years and...
2021-04-01
1h 04
NOTA BENE: This Week in the Art World
NOTA BENE: The Introduction
In this introductory episode of NOTA BENE your hosts--art advisor Benjamin Godsill and Wet Paint columnist Nate Freeman--give a short introduction to the Note Bene world. They discuss the best places to get a drink in art world capitals including London (Dukes), Zurich (Kronenhalle Bar), Miami (Mac's Club Deuce) and Basel (split decision between the Kunsthalle Bar and the bar of the Three Kings Hotel). Less louche (but no less interestingly) they discuss the future of Hong Kong as an art world capital and a host city for major art fairs given the political climate there. Wrapping it up...
2021-03-30
18 min
ELEVATE: Love Your Life
30) Elissa Freeman- Loving the Person in the Mirror
Feeling lost and loathing yourself, can be turned around simply by loving yourself. Find out a few key ways you can learn to love yourself and reach a turning point in your life. What you will learn in this episode Why self love will change your life. What the mirror technique is, and how to do it. Why you need a supportive network. Why sometimes you need to walk away from the people in your life. The little culling trick that can change your life. Why you need a coach to help you get over yourself.
2019-07-01
27 min
The New Screen Savers (Audio)
Move in VR Like 'Ready Player One' - Infinadeck from Ready Player One, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga, Moleskine Smart Writing System, and more
On this episode of The New Screen Savers for Saturday, March 31, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Jason Howell: With 'Ready Player One' now in theaters, Jason takes a trip down to SVVR, an organization for VR developers and startups, to talk to the CEO of Infinadeck and try out their omnidirectional treadmill that was featured in the movie 'Ready Player One.' Leo has the new third-generation Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga and gives his review. We have two Calls for Help. One about quitting Facebook and privacy and another on how to get the best out of Nuzzel. Megan...
2018-04-01
1h 24
The New Screen Savers (Video)
Move in VR Like 'Ready Player One' - Infinadeck from Ready Player One, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga, Moleskine Smart Writing System, and more
On this episode of The New Screen Savers for Saturday, March 31, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Jason Howell: With 'Ready Player One' now in theaters, Jason takes a trip down to SVVR, an organization for VR developers and startups, to talk to the CEO of Infinadeck and try out their omnidirectional treadmill that was featured in the movie 'Ready Player One.' Leo has the new third-generation Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga and gives his review. We have two Calls for Help. One about quitting Facebook and privacy and another on how to get the best out of Nuzzel. Megan...
2018-04-01
1h 24