Jerry Gogosian's Art Smack

On this episode Magnus Resch is back with Hilde to talk about last week in New York as the Art World season begins. As the floor falls out from beneath the current Art Market, it feels like genuine industry change has to come. Who is going to do it? Where will it come from? Neither Hilde nor Magnus are ready to concede that we are truly in the midst of the Art Apocalypse. To listen the rest of the...

In this episode of 'Art Smack, Hilde Lynn Helphenstein, also known as Jerry Gogosian, announces her transition to Patreon due to financial practicality, reflecting on the limitations of monetizing an art-focused podcast with a niche audience on a platform like Spotify. She candidly discusses the challenges and isolation that come with her unconventional career in the art world, highlighting re...

Aloha from the oh so quiet Maui Airport, where host Hilde Lynn Helphenstein candidly recounts her transformative, creative, and mind opening journey in Maui. Fresh from a yoga retreat with Nikki Doane, Hilde details her zen-filled adventure, complete with jungle-based yoga sessions, sporadic WiFi, and some unexpected drug experimentation. Feeling super creative and excited for the upcoming year, H...

In this episode of Arts Smack,host Hilde Lynn Helphenstein while stomping on the treadmill, dives Genz’s Victorian era of public performance via surveillance and wonders what their art will look like when everyone is afraid to express an uncouth impulse in public or their art. She then moves onto discussing our social credit score which doesn’t officially exist in the US but exists in Chia. She hy...

In this episode of Arts Smack, host Hilde Lynn Helphenstein dives into her recent life experiences, ranging from navigating a packed travel schedule that includes work meetings in Los Angeles and a future yoga retreat in Maui. HIlde is also in the phase of development for Jerry 2.0 and has been boot camping with a friend of hers to make the numbers match the dream. She is currently looking for the...

Join Hilde for a candid and cheerful exploration of summer adventures in the latest episode of the Art Smack Podcast! This episode, Hilde takes you through a whirlwind of experiences, while recording her podcast episodes from the gym. Listen in as she share an underwhelming experience at Christie's Art and Tech Summit, and indulge in poetic reflections on exclusive art collection tours in Sag...

In this special episode of Art Smack, host Hilde takes you on a candid journey as she reflects on her evolution from a Hooters waitress to a prominent figure in the art world, all while heading to the 10th Christie’s Art+Tech Summit at the iconic Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Join us on **July 16th and 17th** for this milestone two-day event that unites the realms of art, technology, ent...

In this podcast, recorded in a New York City yellow cab weaving through traffic, the host recounts their delayed arrival from an airplane-themed perspective, shares thoughts on the oppressive city heat, and compares JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports. The discussion meanders into a detailed preview of upcoming art shows in the galleries of New York, reflecting a mix of enthusiasm and critique abo...

In this segment of Art Smack, Hilde Lynn Helphenstein recounts her latest adventures in Georgia, from battling mold in historic hotels to exploring local art galleries. She stumbles upon a macabre painting titled 'The Sisters of Salem,' which intriguingly adds to her art collection. Hilde transitions between her personal anecdotes, such as bonding with her nephew and enduring the southern...

In this episode of Art Smack, Hilde recounts recent adventures and observations, blending anecdotes from a serendipitous discovery of a diamond bracelet on an airplane to the frustration of finding a yoga studio and the quirky charm of antique shops in Georgia. The adventure narrative dovetails into a critique of the contemporary art market's commercialization and the absurdities of maintainin...

In this episode of Art Smack, Hilde grapples with their own artistic identity while offering a vivid commentary on the rapidly changing art world. Struggling with doubts about continuing their podcast, they discuss an upcoming episode featuring Taylor Morrison, whom they liken to a compassionate, insightful contemporary art critic. The host emphasizes the transformative power of genuine engagement...

In this episode, Jerry and Magnus dive into the growing commercialization of the art world. After relocating to South Florida, Jerry shares his frustrations with the high costs and unpredictable weather of New York. Magnus, on the other hand, passionately defends New York's vital role in the art scene, arguing that the physical presence in the city is essential for networking and success, even...

In this riveting episode, Hilde and Magnus dive deep into the latest UBS/Art Basel report by Dr. Clare McAndrew, revealing a stark reality: the art market has plummeted to 2009 levels. But don't hit the panic button just yet! While Magnus brings his signature practical wisdom to navigate these turbulent waters, Hilde unleashes her unconventional, forward-thinking strategies that could transform cr...

Magnus Resch and Jerry talk about LA Art Week and all the fun little things going on in our psycho art world.

In this episode, Hilde Lynn Helphenstein and Magnus Resch discuss the beautiful nebulous of what it feels like to truly love and connect with artists which in turn can amalgamate into a real, meaningful art collection.

Adam Lindemann stands as one of the art world's most dynamic forces, seamlessly bridging the realms of collecting, entrepreneurship, and gallery ownership through his renowned Venus Over Manhattan gallery. His trajectory from finance to becoming a pivotal figure in contemporary art has been marked by bold decisions and prescient insights, perhaps most notably captured in his influential book "Coll...

Great news: WE FIXED OUR AUDIO SITUATION on Art Smack . This week Jerry dragged Matt to come on the podcast to not talk about art. Instead they discuss all of the things around the art i.e. The Substance, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Luigi Mangioni, "subtle foreshadowing" videos, those creepy drones all over the east coast, movies that opened our eyes as teenagers, and our collective hangover from Ge...

In a plot twist that shocked absolutely no one, the art world managed to keep spinning without its favorite commentator as Jerry Gogosian emerged from a 49-day digital sabbatical. Breaking her 18-year streak, Jerry (aka Hilde) skipped the glittering chaos of Art Basel Miami Beach and its satellite spectacles – proving that sometimes the best art move is no move at all. Enter Magnus Resch, Jerry's...

On this episode we have Magnus Resch back on to discuss the very real art world recession and how we can adjust our thinking in these trying times.

On this week's bonus Art Smack, Jerry and Annie chat with Eric Shiner, the President of Powerhouse Arts in Brooklyn. Shiner talks about the non-profit's mission to support artists by connecting them with a network of fabrication professionals and educators. He explains how Powerhouse Arts aims to empower artists and foster the local creative community. The trio also gush over their shared...

The Art World is heading into its summer slumber! While artists dive into their residencies or studios gear up for the fall, the Art World Elite are living it up on their mega yachts off the coast of St. Tropez. Zoe and Chloe will be "working" poolside in Hydra, enjoying cocktails and socializing until mid-July. Everyone's bound to make a stop in the Hamptons at some point... But don...

This week Jerry and Annie speak to Joseph Foudy, a distinguished Clinical Professor of Economics at NYU. He provides them with a lesson in micro economics with art as the basis. A unique perspective, he gives an understanding of market dynamics, pricing strategies, and the economic principles at play within the art world.

In this episode Jerry and Annie interview the Icy Gays (@theicygays). Art collectors from North Dakota, Rob and Eric Thomas-Suwall discuss how they fell in love with art, their taste's and how they came to collect the 250 pieces of contemporary art that make up their collection. With a focus on emerging women and queer artists their collection is currently on display in 'Full Disclosure&#3...

In this episode, hosts Jerry and Annie discuss the fair that screams quiet luxury with their guest Tarka Russell as they gush over all the beauty of last week's affairs. They also discuss The Independent and stand-out art works they saw that day. They also discuss their mother's contribution to their love of art in honor of Mother's Day. Then they fall down a rabbit hole of other trade...

To support Art Smack, please go  HERE. In this episode Jerry Gogosian and Annie discuss the lackluster edition of Frieze NYC and what can be done about it. They discuss the new crop of potential Art Stars coming out of Yale's prestigious MFA program and the ladies question the merits of groupthink at Art Schools. And finally, Annie also gives Jerry a crash course in becoming the Bridezilla.