BARCELONA SYMPOSIUM 2018
6th Edition
22—23 January
Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA)
Talking Galleries. The International Think Tank for Galleries celebrated its sixth Barcelona Symposium, to be hosted by the MACBA museum on January 22 and 23, 2018.
The Barcelona Symposium is a two-day programme of debates, conversations and thought-provoking reflections on art gallery management. It brings together prominent art world figures to discuss current issues, share experiences and rethink models relevant to the art business sector.
Providing a proper space for gallerists to exchange their views and expertise with fellow professionals remains at the forefront of Talking Galleries’ founding principles. In order to fulfill this goal, it connects leading speakers with a committed audience made up of gallerists, collectors, journalists, curators, artists, and fair directors.
The 2018 programme encompassed some of the most relevant matters in today’s art gallery sector, such as the future of the gallery market, gallery transitions on to family members, managing artists’ estates in the 21st century, new collaboration models for galleries and analysis and communication strategies for the online markets, among other actual concerns of primary interest in the field.
DAY 1 – MONDAY, JANUARY 22
9.00 – 9.45 | Registration
9.45-10.00 | Welcome speeches
FERRAN BARENBLIT (MACBA)
LLUCIÀ HOMS (Talking Galleries)
10.00-11.30 | Opening keynote speech
“WHAT I HAVE LEARNED IN 50 YEARS IN THE ART WORLD”
With Daniel Templon (Galerie Templon)
Daniel Templon, one of the most established contemporary art gallerists in Europe will talk about his 50-year-long experience in the art world, in a conversation with art market journalist Georgina Adam (The Art Newspaper/Financial Times).
11.30-12.00 | Coffee break
12.00-13.30 | Panel discussion
“WHAT FUTURE FOR THE ART MARKET AT THE MID-LEVEL?”
Nanne Dekking (Artory/TEFAF); Jean-Claude Freymond-Guth (Artist’s advisor); Ursula Krinzinger (Galerie Krinzinger); Clare McAndrew (Arts Economics); Alain Servais (Collector)
Moderator: Georgina Adam (The Art Newspaper/Financial Times)
A group of professionals from different backgrounds will examine the current situation, suggest how mid-level galleries can adapt and survive and what the future will look like.
13.30-15.00 | Lunch break
15.00-15.45 | Presentation
“EVERYTHING AT ONCE: 500 SHOWS AND 50 YEARS OF LISSON GALLERY”
With Ossian Ward (Lisson Gallery)
This presentation will address the process of building up to the gallery’s 50th anniversary, how to navigate such recurrence and the importance of retaining, not only an archive, but the gallery’s historical trajectory and overarching narrative.
15.45-17.00 |Panel discussion
“THE DELICATE TRANSITION OF PASSING YOUR GALLERY ON TO FAMILY MEMBERS”
David Juda (Annely Juda Fine Art); Alex Logsdail (Lisson Gallery); Guillermo Romero Parra (Parra & Romero)
Moderator: Carlos Urroz (ARCOmadrid)
This panel will encompass the issue of the transition of a business to family members or third parties, a common preoccupation for the gallery founders.
17.00-17.20 |Coffee break
17.30-18.45 | Panel discussion
“ARTISTS’ ESTATES. MANAGING LEGACY IN THE 21ST CENTURY”
Natasha Hébert (Galeria Toni Tàpies, Barcelona); Christy MacLear (Art Agency, Partners); Adam Sheffer (Cheim & Read/ADAA); Hélène Vandenberghe (The Institute for Artists’ Estates)
Moderator: Melanie Gerlis (Financial Times/The Art Newspaper)
By gathering together representatives of various organisations of the art world—from close family members to auction houses and commercial galleries—this panel will discuss the role of estates and the possible ways of managing artists’ legacies today, i.e., the importance of accurate research, archives, catalogues and re-interpretation.
19.00-19.30
MACBA, guided tour to exhibition Brossa Poetry, with curator Teresa Grandas
DAY 2 – TUESDAY, JANUARY 23
9.30-10.00 | Presentation
“VISIBLE – INVISIBLE. THE FEAGA EUROPEAN GALLERY AWARDS”
With Ernst Hilger (Galerie Ernst Hilger and FEAGA)
10.00-11.30 | Panel Discussion
“GALLERIST AND ART ADVISORS: HOW SHOULD THEY WORK TOGETHER”
Lisa Schiff (Schiff Fine Art); David Juda (Annely Juda Fine Art)
Front row: Claes Nordenhake (Galerie Nordenhake)
Moderator: Jeffrey Boloten (Sotheby’s Institute of Art)
The aim of this panel will be to analyse the shape-shifting relationship between advisors and gallerists, while departing from the understanding that they could function as allied players and not competitors in ensuring the promotion and circulation of quality artists’ works.
11.30-12.00 | Coffee break
12.00-13.30 | Conversation
“WAYS OF COLLABORATING AMONG GALLERIES”
Vanessa Carlos (Carlos/Ishikawa and Condo); Elizabeth Dee (Elizabeth Dee/Independent); John Martin (John Martin Gallery/Cromwell Place).
Front row: Vilma Jurkute (Alserkal Avenue)
Moderator: Lorena Muñoz-Alonso (Art Critic and Journalist)
This conversation will centre around new cooperative set ups like Independent art Fair in New York or the recently opened Condo and Cromwell Place (to open in 2019) in London that act as collaborative professional hubs, while trying to provide accessible platforms for galleries to enhance the scope and ambition of their shows, among other things.
13.30-15.00 | Lunch break
15.00-16.15 | Panel Discussion
“CHANGES IN THE ONLINE ART MARKET”
Saskia Clifford-Mobley (Artsy); Sophie Neuendorf (artnet)
Moderator: Tim Schneider (The Gray Market)
The online market is rapidly growing in popularity although some gallerists still holds reservations towards its costs and success. With contribution of representatives from renowned platforms as are Artsy and Artnet, this panel will aim at discussing the best strategy to develop a strong online market and personalised digital strategies for galleries.
16.15-17.45 | Panel Discussion
“ENGAGING NEW AUDIENCES”
Richard Scott (Scott & Co); Rebecca Taylor (FITZ & CO); Ossian Ward (Lisson Gallery)
Moderator: Lorena Muñoz-Alonso (Art Critic and Journalist)
This panel discussion will offer a thoughtful reflection and practical guidance on how galleries can adapt to the changing cultural marketing landscape and engage new audiences in the digital era.
17.45-18.30 | Clossing session
“SUMMARISING THE SYMPOSIUM”
With Georgina Adam (The Art Newspaper/Financial Times) and Adam Sheffer (Cheim & Read/ADAA)
18.30-19.30 | Farewell drink
* All the sessions will be held in English with simultaneous translation into Spanish,
except for the opening keynote speech with Daniel Templon to be held in French with simultaneous translation into Spanish and English.
* The programme may be subject to changes.
DAY 1 – MONDAY, JANUARY 22
9.00 – 9.45 | Registration
9.45-10.00 | Welcome speeches
FERRAN BARENBLIT (MACBA)
LLUCIÀ HOMS (Talking Galleries)
10.00-11.30 | Opening keynote speech
“WHAT I HAVE LEARNED IN 50 YEARS IN THE ART WORLD”
With Daniel Templon (Galerie Templon)
Daniel Templon, one of the most established contemporary art gallerists in Europe will talk about his 50-year-long experience in the art world, in a conversation with art market journalist Georgina Adam (The Art Newspaper/Financial Times).
11.30-12.00 | Coffee break
12.00-13.30 | Panel discussion
“WHAT FUTURE FOR THE ART MARKET AT THE MID-LEVEL?”
Nanne Dekking (Artory/TEFAF); Jean-Claude Freymond-Guth (Artist’s advisor); Ursula Krinzinger (Galerie Krinzinger); Clare McAndrew (Arts Economics); Alain Servais (Collector)
Moderator: Georgina Adam (The Art Newspaper/Financial Times)
A group of professionals from different backgrounds will examine the current situation, suggest how mid-level galleries can adapt and survive and what the future will look like.
13.30-15.00 | Lunch break
15.00-15.45 | Presentation
“EVERYTHING AT ONCE: 500 SHOWS AND 50 YEARS OF LISSON GALLERY”
With Ossian Ward (Lisson Gallery)
This presentation will address the process of building up to the gallery’s 50th anniversary, how to navigate such recurrence and the importance of retaining, not only an archive, but the gallery’s historical trajectory and overarching narrative.
15.45-17.00 |Panel discussion
“THE DELICATE TRANSITION OF PASSING YOUR GALLERY ON TO FAMILY MEMBERS”
David Juda (Annely Juda Fine Art); Alex Logsdail (Lisson Gallery); Guillermo Romero Parra (Parra & Romero)
Moderator: Carlos Urroz (ARCOmadrid)
This panel will encompass the issue of the transition of a business to family members or third parties, a common preoccupation for the gallery founders.
17.00-17.20 |Coffee break
17.30-18.45 | Panel discussion
“ARTISTS’ ESTATES. MANAGING LEGACY IN THE 21ST CENTURY”
Natasha Hébert (Galeria Toni Tàpies, Barcelona); Christy MacLear (Art Agency, Partners); Adam Sheffer (Cheim & Read/ADAA); Hélène Vandenberghe (The Institute for Artists’ Estates)
Moderator: Melanie Gerlis (Financial Times/The Art Newspaper)
By gathering together representatives of various organisations of the art world—from close family members to auction houses and commercial galleries—this panel will discuss the role of estates and the possible ways of managing artists’ legacies today, i.e., the importance of accurate research, archives, catalogues and re-interpretation.
19.00-19.30
MACBA, guided tour to exhibition Brossa Poetry, with curator Teresa Grandas
DAY 2 – TUESDAY, JANUARY 23
9.30-10.00 | Presentation
“VISIBLE – INVISIBLE. THE FEAGA EUROPEAN GALLERY AWARDS”
With Ernst Hilger (Galerie Ernst Hilger and FEAGA)
10.00-11.30 | Panel Discussion
“GALLERIST AND ART ADVISORS: HOW SHOULD THEY WORK TOGETHER”
Lisa Schiff (Schiff Fine Art); David Juda (Annely Juda Fine Art)
Front row: Claes Nordenhake (Galerie Nordenhake)
Moderator: Jeffrey Boloten (Sotheby’s Institute of Art)
The aim of this panel will be to analyse the shape-shifting relationship between advisors and gallerists, while departing from the understanding that they could function as allied players and not competitors in ensuring the promotion and circulation of quality artists’ works.
11.30-12.00 | Coffee break
12.00-13.30 | Conversation
“WAYS OF COLLABORATING AMONG GALLERIES”
Vanessa Carlos (Carlos/Ishikawa and Condo); Elizabeth Dee (Elizabeth Dee/Independent); John Martin (John Martin Gallery/Cromwell Place).
Front row: Vilma Jurkute (Alserkal Avenue)
Moderator: Lorena Muñoz-Alonso (Art Critic and Journalist)
This conversation will centre around new cooperative set ups like Independent art Fair in New York or the recently opened Condo and Cromwell Place (to open in 2019) in London that act as collaborative professional hubs, while trying to provide accessible platforms for galleries to enhance the scope and ambition of their shows, among other things.
13.30-15.00 | Lunch break
15.00-16.15 | Panel Discussion
“CHANGES IN THE ONLINE ART MARKET”
Saskia Clifford-Mobley (Artsy); Sophie Neuendorf (artnet)
Moderator: Tim Schneider (The Gray Market)
The online market is rapidly growing in popularity although some gallerists still holds reservations towards its costs and success. With contribution of representatives from renowned platforms as are Artsy and Artnet, this panel will aim at discussing the best strategy to develop a strong online market and personalised digital strategies for galleries.
16.15-17.45 | Panel Discussion
“ENGAGING NEW AUDIENCES”
Richard Scott (Scott & Co); Rebecca Taylor (FITZ & CO); Ossian Ward (Lisson Gallery)
Moderator: Lorena Muñoz-Alonso (Art Critic and Journalist)
This panel discussion will offer a thoughtful reflection and practical guidance on how galleries can adapt to the changing cultural marketing landscape and engage new audiences in the digital era.
17.45-18.30 | Clossing session
“SUMMARISING THE SYMPOSIUM”
With Georgina Adam (The Art Newspaper/Financial Times) and Adam Sheffer (Cheim & Read/ADAA)
18.30-19.30 | Farewell drink
except for the opening keynote speech with Daniel Templon to be held in French with simultaneous translation into Spanish and English.
