Renata Kaminker - Fine Art Solutions attends London's 2019 ABC
I was delighted to have attended this year’s Art Business Conference, on September 4th.
Already on its sixth year, the ABC has quickly become the annual one-day meeting point for art market professionals.
Keynote Speeches were given by Georgina Adam (Journalist and writer) and Elaine Bedell (Southbank Centre).
Georgina Adam gives the opening key-note speech
The panel discussions held throughout the day delved on diverse subjects, such as:
The Global View: Brexit, globalisation, rapid technological change, the climate emergency and rising populism are presenting challenges across the world. Panel participants took a look at the potential risks and rewards facing arts institutions and businesses, and discuss ways leading organisations are readying themselves for the future. Speakers: Dr Tristram Hunt (V&A), Thaddaeus Ropac (Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac), Jennifer Schipf (AXA XL) & Jane Morris (The Art Newspaper & Cultureshock)
Demystifying Art Finance: An expert session covering the ins and outs of art lending from loan costs and terms to financing for art businesses. Speakers: Freya Stewart (The Fine Art Group) & Melanie Gerlis (Financial Times)
Export Licensing: Perspectives on Italian, UK and German export licensing, with relevant case studies. Speakers: Giuseppe Calabi (CBM Partners), Anastasia Tennant (Arts Council), Julie Prance (Momart), Tova Ossad (Ossad Art Management), Friederike Gräfin von Brühl (KL Gates) and James Carleton (Farrer & Co)
Investment in Art Businesses: Evaluating and selecting an investor, the different funding options, valuing your company, succession planning and exit strategies. Speakers: Tim Jackson (Walking Ventures), Bernadine Bröcker Wieder (Vastari), John Derrick (JP Morgan) and moderated by Roxanna Zarnegar (ARCIS)
The ABC provides the opportunity to exchange on current issues and network with professionals in the field.
Renata Kaminker and Susan J. Mumford at the ABC