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Sotheby's Talks

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About this Podcast:

For almost three centuries, Sotheby’s has been the place to discover the greatest stories of creativity. We’ve been the temporary custodians of some of the world’s finest treasures, which you can see on display in our galleries on any given day. Sotheby’s Talks is the podcast that celebrates art, culture, and collecting. Featuring conversations with tastemakers, collectors and luminaries from the world of art and culture, this series invites you inside the world of Sotheby’s: a place where you can find the extraordinary – including contemporary art, Old Master paintings, rare books, jewellery, and memorabilia. To step further into the world of Sotheby’s, you can visit any of our galleries around the world; they’re open to the public. For more information, visit sothebys.com .

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What is Sotheby's Talks about?

For almost three centuries, Sotheby’s has been the place to discover the greatest stories of creativity. We’ve been the temporary custodians of some of the world’s finest treasures, which you can see on display in our galleries on any given day. Sotheby’s Talks is the podcast that celebrates art, culture, and collecting.

Who hosts Sotheby's Talks?

Sotheby's Talks is hosted by Sotheby's. The show has published 44 episodes to date.

What has Sotheby's Talks covered recently?

Recent episodes include "ICONS | Fashion is Art, with Tess van Zalinge" (24 September 2026, 39 minutes), "Hassan Hajjaj: My London Rockstars, Ends to Estates" (10 August 2026, 43 minutes), and "The Crafted House: Keeping the Great House Alive" (21 June 2026, 42 minutes).

How often does Sotheby's Talks publish?

Sotheby's Talks publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 44 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Sotheby's Talks?

Booking probability for Sotheby's Talks is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Sotheby's Talks requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Sotheby's Talks's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Sotheby's Talks?

The strongest fits for Sotheby's Talks are Artists, Writers & Performers. Sotheby's Talks has an arts audience.

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Sotheby's hosts Sotheby's Talks, an arts podcast with 44 episodes published.

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    ICONS | Fashion is Art, with Tess van Zalinge

    Sep 24, 202639 min

    In this episode, we ask: when does fashion become art? Taking inspiration from Icons: 100 Extraordinary Objects from Sotheby’s History, published by Phaidon, the discussion explores how garments and objects acquire...

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    Hassan Hajjaj: My London Rockstars, Ends to Estates

    Aug 10, 202643 min

    This conversation marks Hassan Hajjaj's exhibition with Sotheby's titled My London Rockstars: Ends to Estates. Join the artist himself as well as curator, writer and broadcaster Ekow Eshun in a discussion moderated by...

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    The Crafted House: Keeping the Great House Alive

    Jun 21, 202642 minS0

    <p>In this episode, House & Garden’s Pratyush Sarup is joined by Dan Jackson, Head of Historic Buildings for Historic Royal Palaces alongside Julie Montagu, Countess of Sandwich and Custodian of Mapperton House, and...

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    The Crafted House: Keeping the Great House Alive

    Jun 21, 202642 min

    In this episode, House & Garden’s Pratyush Sarup is joined by Dan Jackson, Head of Historic Buildings for Historic Royal Palaces alongside Julie Montagu, Countess of Sandwich and Custodian of Mapperton House, and...

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    The Future of Craft: How to Keep Vital Skills Alive

    Jun 17, 202656 minS0

    <p>In this episode, James Haldane, Executive Editor of Sotheby’s Magazine is joined by Daniel Carpenter, Executive Director of Heritage Crafts alongside Lucy Brown, CEO of the Hugo Burge Foundation and Louis Elton...

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    The Future of Craft: How to Keep Vital Skills Alive

    Jun 17, 202656 min

    In this episode, James Haldane, Executive Editor of Sotheby’s Magazine is joined by Daniel Carpenter, Executive Director of Heritage Crafts alongside Lucy Brown, CEO of the Hugo Burge Foundation and Louis Elton, Founder...

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    Art, Women, and Europe in Turmoil

    Jun 9, 202639 minS0

    <p>In this episode, Veronique Forge-Karibian, advisor to the Milken Institute, a non-partisan economic thinktank, is joined by Natalie Livingstone, author of The Women of Nuremberg, alongside Catherine Ostler, author of...

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    ICONS | Deconstructing Icons, with Greg Lauren

    Jun 7, 202641 minS0

    <p>In this episode, we explore the question: What does it mean to be an icon, and how do icons endure or transform over time? Recorded at Sotheby’s Hong Kong in May 2026, the panel brings together fashion designer Greg...

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    Lucio Fontana and the Art of Space

    Mar 27, 202631 minS0

    <p>In this episode, Curatorial and Collections Director at the National Portrait Gallery Flavia Frigeri is joined by Sotheby’s Chairman of Contemporary Art, Europe, Claudia Dwek, and International Specialist of...

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    Bacon, Freud, Kossoff: The Human Figure in Post-War London, with Sophie de Stempel

    Mar 20, 202644 minS0

    <p>In this episode, arts broadcaster Kate Bryan is joined by Sophie de Stempel – artist and sitter for Lucian Freud – and Tom Eddison, Sotheby’s Head of Contemporary Art in London, for a conversation on four exceptional...

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    How Do Objects Achieve Iconic Status, with Grayson Perry and Xa Sturgis

    Mar 12, 202645 minS0

    <p>In this episode, we ask the question: How do objects achieve iconic status? Taking inspiration from the book Icons: 100 Extraordinary Objects from Sotheby’s History, published by Phaidon, the discussion explores how...

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    British Studio Ceramics: Legacy and Present

    Feb 16, 202636 minS0

    <p>In this episode, which was originally recorded as a live event to celebrate the sale of the Sydney Denton: A Life Through Ceramics collection, Sotheby’s specialist Tamsin Golding Yee was joined by actor, art...

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    The Legacy of Picasso: Relevance Across Generations, with Diana Widmaier Picasso

    Feb 5, 202620 minS0

    <p>This episode brings together Sotheby's Vice Chairman of Private Sales, Samuel Valette and Diana Widmaier Picasso, art historian, curator, author and granddaughter of the great Pablo Picasso. Exploring the global...

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    Art and Philanthropy: Purposeful Collecting, with Batia Ofer

    Feb 5, 202622 minS0

    <p>Join Oliver Barker for a conversation with Batia Ofer, renowned art collector, philanthropist, Chair of the Royal Academy Trust and founder of Art of Wishes, an initiative that raises funds for the Make-A-Wish...

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    The Art of Collectible Bicycles: Colnago’s Masterpieces in Motion

    Feb 5, 202637 minS0

    <p>Join Sotheby's Paul Redmayne, SVP of Luxury Sales, and Melissa Moncanda, President of Colnago and CEO & Founder of Aurora Vision Group, to explore the rise of the bicycle as a serious collectible. The pair discuss...

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    Pirelli: From Race to Road and Beyond

    Feb 5, 202617 minS0

    <p>Join us for a wide-ranging conversation with senior leaders from Pirelli as they explore the intersection of motorsport, innovation and design. Featuring Mario Isola, Pirelli Motorsport Director, Anthony Johansen...

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    What It’s Worth: How Art is Conserved and Valued with Suzanna Siano

    Dec 10, 202533 minS0

    <p>On this episode, we are joined by Suzanna Siano, founder and owner of Modern Art Conservation, to discuss how conservation shapes our understanding of a work, and the key factors that determine its price – from...

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    The Leonard A. Lauder Collection: Klimt and the Art of Connoisseurship

    Nov 10, 202541 minS0

    <p>Join us at Sotheby's for an insider look at The Leonard A. Lauder Collection, an exceptional body of museum-quality masterpieces. At its centre is Gustav Klimt's celebrated Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer, alongside...

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    Insight Report: A Century of Surrealism

    Sep 30, 202542 minS0

    <p>On this episode, we examine the findings of Sotheby’s most recent Insight Report on Surrealism, which puts into sharp focus the buoyant market trends around the movement, currently celebrating its centenary. </p> <p>...

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    The Gorgeous Nothings: Flowers at Chatsworth, with Lady Burlington

    Sep 19, 202542 minS0

    <p>On today’s episode, we celebrate ‘The Gorgeous Nothings’, a new exhibition at Chatsworth sponsored by Sotheby’s. Renowned for its art and landscape, Chatsworth House has evolved through the centuries to reflect the...

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