Art Fair Review - From Art in Hotel Rooms to Global Galleries: How Minor Attractions Is Changing the London Scene
From Art in Hotel Rooms to Global Galleries: How Minor Attractions Is Changing the London Scene + exclusive interviewsOn this week’s episode of All About Art, I take you behind the scenes of London’s vibrant art scene during Frieze Week to one of the most popular alternative art fairs in town: I visit Minor Attractions art fair, launched three years ago with a mission to make contemporary art more accessible and community-focused. In the episode, I chat with a gallerist, an artist, and one of the fair’s co-founders about how the fair creates a dynamic space for art, performance, and nightlife - all housed within the unique setting of the Mandrake Hotel. I explore how Minor Attractions stands out from larger fairs with its affordable participation fees, free-form exhibitions, and lively, nightclub-like atmosphere. Plus, I share my thoughts on the fair’s role in reimagining what an art fair can be and why it’s capturing the attention of the London art scene.Check it out here: https://minorattractions.com/Featuring interviews with Jacob Barnes, co-founder of Minor Attractions, Yarran Gatsby, co-founder of LAILA Gallery, and artist Isabella Benshimol ToroYOU CAN SUPPORT ALL ABOUT ART ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/allaboutartFOLLOW ALL ABOUT ART ON INSTAGRAM HERE: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutartpodcast/ ABOUT THE HOST:I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London and my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, University of London. My specializations are in contemporary art and the contemporary art market along with accessibility, engagement, and the demystification of the professional art sector.Here are links to my social media, feel free to reach out:Instagram @alexandrasteinacker Twitter @alex_steinackerand LinkedIn at Alexandra Steinacker-ClarkCOVER ART: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser www.liser-art.com and Luca Laurence www.lucalaurence.com
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Hot Take / Art Break: Inside the Turner Prize - Four Artists, One Exhibition & A Journey to Bradford
On this week’s episode of All About Art, I give you some detailed insights into the press trip to Bradford, UK’s City of Culture 2025, and my experience of the Turner Prize shortlisted exhibition. In the episode, I explore the significance of the Turner Prize (especially during JMW Turner’s 250th anniversary year), discuss cultural accessibility and regional programming, and take you through each artist’s installation at Cartwright Hall. Featuring insights on Nnena Kalu, Rene Matić, Zadie Xa, and Mohammed Sami, plus thoughts on decentralizing culture and an unexpected discovery at Salts Mill featuring Ann Hamilton’s site-specific work.Check it out here! https://bradford2025.co.uk/programme/turner-prize-2025/YOU CAN SUPPORT ALL ABOUT ART ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/allaboutartFOLLOW ALL ABOUT ART ON INSTAGRAM HERE: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutartpodcast/ ABOUT THE HOST:I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London and my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, University of London. My specializations are in contemporary art and the contemporary art market along with accessibility, engagement, and the demystification of the professional art sector.Here are links to my social media, feel free to reach out:Instagram @alexandrasteinacker Twitter @alex_steinackerand LinkedIn at Alexandra Steinacker-ClarkCOVER ART: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser www.liser-art.com and Luca Laurence www.lucalaurence.com
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Art, Tech, & Streamlining Sales (in a Tech-phobic Industry), with First Thursday Founder Callum Hale-Thomson
Art, Tech, & Streamlining Sales (in a Tech-phobic Industry), with First Thursday Founder Callum Hale-ThomsonIn this episode, I sat down with Callum Hale-Thomson, founder of the art tech company First Thursday, a platform for commercial galleries that helps teams surface insights, streamline sales and strengthen collector relationships.In this episode, Callum shares what sparked his interest in the art world and the origins of First Thursday - how it was born in early 2024, how it’s evolved since then, and the unique perspective it offers to art businesses like contemporary art galleries.Plus, we dive into the role of AI in the art industry - how it’s transforming workflows and what it means for galleries and art businesses. Callum shares his insights on navigating industry challenges, especially as a startup in a traditionally tech-averse space, and his vision for the future of First Thursday.Thank you Callum for coming on the podcast!You can follow First Thursday on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/first_thursday/You can check out First Thursday here: https://www.first-thursday.com/YOU CAN SUPPORT ALL ABOUT ART ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/allaboutartFOLLOW ALL ABOUT ART ON INSTAGRAM HERE: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutartpodcast/ ABOUT THE HOST:I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London and my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, University of London. My specializations are in contemporary art and the contemporary art market along with accessibility, engagement, and the demystification of the professional art sector.Here are links to my social media, feel free to reach out:Instagram @alexandrasteinacker Twitter @alex_steinackerand LinkedIn at Alexandra Steinacker-ClarkThis episode is produced at Synergy https://synergy.tech/the-clubhouse/the-podcast-studio/ COVER ART: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser www.liser-art.com and Luca Laurence www.lucalaurence.com
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Exhibition Review: REFLECTIONS — SANGAT AND THE SELF at without SHAPE without FORM (followed by an interview with Artistic Director Deep Kailey)
Exhibition Review: REFLECTIONS — SANGAT AND THE SELF at without SHAPE without FORM🧘♀️ In this episode of All About Art, I take you along to a recent exhibition visit to REFLECTIONS — SANGAT AND THE SELF with works by Jasmir Creed & Roo Dhissou, followed by an exclusive interview with without SHAPE without FORM Artistic Director Deep Kailey. Join me as I venture out to Slough to visit the newly refurbished exhibition space and explore the duo show centered around three Sikh concepts: Simran, Shabad, and Sangat. Following my experience of the exhibition, I had the privilege of sitting down with Deep to ask her my questions about decentralizing art and culture from London, how Sikh concepts manifest in the general exhibition programming at without SHAPE without FORM, and advice she would give to anyone starting their career in culture today.The exhibition is on view until May 2nd, 2026! So there is plenty of time to take a trip to Slough to experience it for yourself.Check it out here: https://www.withoutshapewithoutform.com/exhibitions/reflections-sangat-and-the-selfYOU CAN SUPPORT ALL ABOUT ART ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/allaboutartFOLLOW ALL ABOUT ART ON INSTAGRAM HERE: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutartpodcast/ ABOUT THE HOST:I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London and my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, University of London. My specializations are in contemporary art and the contemporary art market along with accessibility, engagement, and the demystification of the professional art sector.Here are links to my social media, feel free to reach out:Instagram @alexandrasteinacker Twitter @alex_steinackerand LinkedIn at Alexandra Steinacker-ClarkCOVER ART: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser www.liser-art.com and Luca Laurence www.lucalaurence.com
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Hot Take / Art Break: The Disconnect Between Art History Degrees and the Job Market
👩🎓 Why do art history university programs often fall short in preparing students for the real world?Inspired by conversations with students, educators, and industry professionals, (especially the latest interview episode of All About Art with Eleanor Getting and Amelia Stallworthy) in this episode I explore what’s missing from traditional curricula and how we can rethink art education to better equip future artists and scholars for the real world not just academic merit.Whether you're an art history student, educator, or you’re someone who’s curious about how art education shapes careers, please tune in. I feel like we should all be a part of this conversation, especially when it comes to urging universities to add even just one or two lectures to their curriculum that focus more on the practical uses of arts-related degrees.Sources:https://www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion/all-news-opinion/research-reveals-stark-class-inequalities-in-access-to-the-creative-industries/https://www.theguardian.com/inequality/article/2024/may/18/arts-workers-uk-working-class-roots-cultural-sector-diversityBook: Culture is Bad for You: https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526144164/Book: Common Culture https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1112528.Common_CultureYOU CAN SUPPORT ALL ABOUT ART ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/allaboutartFOLLOW ALL ABOUT ART ON INSTAGRAM HERE: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutartpodcast/ ABOUT THE HOST:I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London and my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, University of London. My specializations are in contemporary art and the contemporary art market along with accessibility, engagement, and the demystification of the professional art sector.Here are links to my social media, feel free to reach out:Instagram @alexandrasteinacker Twitter @alex_steinackerand LinkedIn at Alexandra Steinacker-ClarkCOVER ART: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser www.liser-art.com and Luca Laurence www.lucalaurence.com
Hosted by American-Austrian art historian, writer, and curator Alexandra Steinacker-Clark, 'All About Art' is a podcast that is all about demystifying the professional arts sector.
Through interviews with cultural practitioners, gallerists, museum directors, curators, art entrepreneurs, and more, 'All About Art' covers a wide range of professions in the sector, providing an exchange of experiences between people who have developed their professional contributions to the arts into successful careers.
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