In Conversation with Art Advisory
Listen to our podcasts for interviews with leading experts and UBS art advisory specialists, from insights into the art market to building a collection of lasting value.
17 Aug 2026
Art Advisory: UBS Trending: New York is still on top of the art world
Head of UBS Art Advisory Americas, Matthew Newton, sits down with John S. Matthews Mathews, Head of UBS Private Wealth Management, to discuss Leading insights from "The Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report 2026 by Arts Economics" and what that means for investors and art enthusiasts in the US.
17 Aug 2026
Art Advisory: How artwork gets its value – Why appraisals matter
Matthew Newton, Head of UBS Art Advisory Americas, sits down with Linda Selvin, Executive Director of the Appraisers Association of America, to discuss why appraisals matter throughout the lifecycle of a collection. The conversation addresses the key types of appraisals – retail replacement, fair market value, marketable cash value - that collectors might need, what it means to be USPAP‑compliant, and the various factors that influence an artwork’s value.
17 Aug 2026
Art Advisory: Before the Hammer – The Making of a Marquee Evening Sale with Sotheby’s
UBS Art Advisory Specialist, Rachel Peart, sits down with David Galperin, Vice Chairman, Head of Contemporary Art at Sotheby’s, to explore how a marquee evening sale is built. From sourcing trophy works to managing strategy, Rachel and David bring awareness to the multitude of consideration that are refined before an auctioneer takes the podium. Together, they explore how an evening sale is built, curated, and refined. And lastly, David highlights insights into the upcoming May 2026 auctions, including the impressive Robert Mnuchin: Collector at Heart evening sale.
17 Aug 2026
Art Advisory: Before the Hammer – How Estimates, Guarantees, and Strategy Shape the Auction Room
UBS Art Advisory Specialist, Rachel Peart, sits down with Emily Kaplan, Senior Vice President and Senior Specialist, Postwar and Contemporary Art at Christie’s, to dive deeper on how auction estimates, reserves, and guarantees are set and used strategically. They examine bidder psychology and key valuation factors supported by notable examples. The episode closes with spring 2026 season highlights, led by three works from Agnes Gund’s collection and a major minimalism collection.
17 Aug 2026
Art Advisory: The Making of the Top 200 Collectors List
Head of UBS Art Advisory Americas, Matthew Newton, is joined by Sarah Douglas, Editor-in-chief of ARTnews, to discuss the 2023 Top 200 Collectors List, which was released this past September. The Top 200 Collectors List has been around since its first issue back in 1990 and has become a definitive source on some of the world's most active and important collectors since. In addition to identifying the top collectors globally, the list dives into their collecting habits and provides a view into some of the artworks they have been adding to their collections.
