The Art Bystander

In this episode of ‘The Art Bystander’ our host Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar meets with Silvana Lagos in a relaxed conversation to discuss art curating, how to price art, the role of art in democracies and her latest ventures in art across the globe. Silvana Lagos is a curator and writer based between London, UK, and Stockholm, Sweden. She is the artistic director of Meridian Creative Center – El A...

In this episode of the Art Bystander our host Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar meets with Sammi Liu of Tabula Rasa Gallery and Gunia Nowik of her namesake gallery to discuss the current state of the art world in Poland and China - and their participation at the group show CMA in Stockholm. CMA (Contemporary Myths and Artifacts) is an ambitious project that brings together a group of international galle...

Peder Lund, a seasoned figure in the world of art, started his career in the 1990s as an art dealer, curator, and gallerist. In 2009, he took a bold step after two decades in the art dealership industry by establishing his own gallery . His primary goal was to foster a more engaging dialogue with the Norwegian and Scandinavian public while enhancing Oslo's global prominence in the art scene. This...

In this special episode, our host Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar is meeting with Sergio Sancho and Sara Coriat of CAN Ibiza. This summer Ibiza is once again the epicenter of contemporary art thanks to CAN Art Fair, which repeats its edition for the second consecutive year and brings together the latest in contemporary creation by hosting up to 37 galleries and more than 150 artists coming from Hong K...

In this episode of The Art Bystander, our host Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar, talks to Julie Quottrup Silbermann who during 2022 was appointed as the new director of CHART in Copenhagen, one of the most prominent contemporary art fairs in Northern Europe. CHART has always been known for its groundbreaking exhibitions and cutting-edge presentations, and with this new directorship, Julie Quottrup Silb...

In this episode of ‘The Art Bystander’ our host Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar meet with Erik Tortensson to discuss his relationship to art, both professionally in the intersection between art and fashion, but also his own ventures as an emerging artist. Be ready for an engaging discussion. Erik Torstensson is FRAME co-founder and chief creative director. The retail brand he describes as a hybrid of...

In this episode our host Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar will be delving into the fascinating world of Kate Bryan, Director of Art at Soho House, and a renowned art historian, curator, and television presenter who is passionate about making art accessible to everyone. Kate shares her extensive knowledge and experiences with a global audience. Kate often says that she talks about art, even when no one...

In this episode of The Art Bystander, our host Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar, meets with Aleksandar Stojanovski and Peter Gerdman of Public Service Gallery . Public Service was founded in 2022 by Peter Gerdman, Aleksandar Stojanovski and Axel Söderberg. Sprung from a shared passion for the mechanisms of the art world and collecting patterns, they want to accompany a new generation of Scandinavian co...

In this episode of The Art Bystander, our host Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar meets with Ashik and Koshik Zaman. They are brothers and founders of C-Print . C-print started as a non-commercial initiative with the objective of popularizing contemporary art and highlighting diversity in artistic practices. Initially an online publication with a very active and daily presence on social media, it la...

In this episode our host Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar talks with artist Brittney Leanne Williams and gallerist Katharine Kostyál. Brittney Leeanne Williams (b. 1990, Pasadena, CA) transforms Southern California vistas into what she calls “emotional landscapes: representations of psychological states, memories, and emotional ties,” often staging a red, bent figure in tableaux where the nat...

In this episode our host Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar talks with LA-based Swedish art dealer Carl Larsson about how to do art business. Larsson is not only an acclaimed art advisor running one of the most inspiring art accounts on Instagram  The Art Reporter  — but he's also a very nice and humble guy. Talking points are: Running an art dealership for three generations. Helping Tim ”Avici...

In this episode, our host Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar talks about the hyped Coulisse Gallery with owners Filip Zieciak and Jeanette Gunnarsson. We’re also guested by Hank Grüner, who debuts his shamanistic art at the gallery on November 4.  If the last episode was about running a gallery for 30-plus years, this conversation is about setting up a new space and how to build relevance....

In today's episode, our host Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar is joined by Marina Schiptjenko, art gallery legend, pop star and actor.  Marina Schiptjenko was born in 1965 in Malmö, Sweden. In 1986 she moved to Stockholm to study comparative literature and theatre at Stockholm University. Parallel to her studies she worked for Swedish Radio, hosting her own program series on electronic music and r...

Saskia Neuman Gallery represents Nordic as well as internationally based artists. The exhibition program reflects a strong focus on early and mid-career artists, often previously not exhibited in Sweden’s commercial gallery sphere. In addition, the gallery aims to host a variety of happenings, including talks, performances and other events. Prior to opening the gallery Saskia Neuman held the...

In this episode, our host Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar sits down with Jerry Gogosian to speak on her art meme page @ jerrygogosian , and the general state of the art industry. Jerry Gogosian is jet setting blonde who loves collecting expensive blue chip art, outbidding her enemies at auction, and working remotely from St. Tropez in the summer and Gstaad in the winter.  Jerry Gogosian is jet se...

In this episode, our host Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar meets with Jonas Kleerup and Edin Kjellvertz. We discuss: The intersection of art and design. Have the (white cube) galleries outplayed their role? The new art and design fair and platform Cream. Jonas Kleerup is an art consultant and advisor based in Stockholm. He works mainly with larger corporate clients like Hufvudstaden, The Absolut Compan...

In today’s episode, we give our listeners an ultimate guide to Stockholm Art Week 2022, taking place April 27 - May 1. Joanna Sundström joins as co-host. She is a central figure in the world of Scandinavian art, as the founder of Stockholm Art Week and advisor to galleries, curators and collectors. Stockholm Art Week is a platform showcasing leading Nordic art fairs alongside many of Stockhol...

In today’s episode, Lina Aastrup joins as co-host. She is a curator and writer with a particular interest in contemporary photography and New Media Art that deals with political and environmental issues of our time. She recently finalised her MA thesis where she investigated the intersection of medium-specific qualities of XR and its potential for disruptive art experiences. We discuss: Disruption...

In today’s episode: Michel Elmenbeck, joins as co-host. He is the founder of CFHILL Art Space and Bon Magazine , a renowned art advisor, collector and trend expert. OVRs (online viewing rooms); all major auction houses, art trade fairs and blue chip galleries seem to take away the option to view art online. What are the implications? NFTs and artist estates; what role will digitalisation of art an...