The Economics and
Ethics of Culture
On 10-11 September 2020, Art for Tomorrow - in association with The New York Times - brings together art world experts including museum and auction-house executives, art fair directors, gallerists, curators and dealers to examine the economic and social impact of art, and art as a catalyst for development. The conference runs in correlation with the world-renowned Gallery Weekend in Berlin (10-13 September). Additionally, all delegates are able to attend the previews and the Times Art Talks on 12 September.
Through provocative interviews and riveting discussions, the carefully curated programme will explore wide-ranging topics, from the squeeze on small- and mid-size art galleries to the perceived lack of diversity in museum collections, and the rise of corporate branding and private museums to the provenance of artwork.
Devised specifically with art and cultural leaders at its core, Art for Tomorrow will define and assess the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the industry today.
Important announcement regarding Art for Tomorrow 2020
We regret to announce that Art for Tomorrow 2020 (September 10-12, Berlin) has been cancelled. With restrictions on large gatherings and our concern for the health and safety of our guests and speakers, we felt it prudent to shift our focus to the 2021 conference. The next Art for Tomorrow will take into account the profound ways the art world has been affected by the events of the last several months.
We will announce more details about next year's event in the autumn.
If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]
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Agenda
The art world has been undergoing dramatic change – works are commanding ever-higher prices, international galleries are ballooning, museums are seeking creative sources of funding and display, and there is fierce competition for top-tier art.
Art for Tomorrow will examine these issues and many more, exploring the economic and social impact of art. Topics to be discussed include:
- Will mega galleries continue to squeeze out small- and mid-size galleries?
- As the number of billionaires in the world has doubled, art sales have flatlined. Why aren’t people buying more art?
- How are institutions getting to grips with a perceived lack of diversity in their collections, and attempting to right historical wrongs?
- The rise of private museums
- How far should institutions go in distancing themselves from controversial patrons?
- What is the responsibility of governments and institutions in returning works to their original owners or countries?
- What are the specific challenges of museums outside of the U.S. and Europe?
- How are geopolitical events and the global economic slowdown affecting the market worldwide?
- Facing its own challenges when it comes to sustainable practices, how can the art world address climate change and take action?
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Moderators
Matthew Anderson
European Culture Editor
The New York Times
Farah Nayeri
Culture Writer
The New York Times
Scott Reyburn
Arts Correspondent
The New York Times
Speakers
Tania Coen-Uzzielli
Director
Tel Aviv Museum of Art
Dimitris Daskalopoulos
Collector
D. Daskalopoulos Collection
Edward Dolman
Chief Executive Officer
Phillips
Victor Ehikhamenor
Artist/Writer
VEE Studio
Jeppe Hein
Artist
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