THREE-DAY ART FAIR COURSE

Sotheby's Institute of Art - London presents an intensive three-day course coinciding with Frieze Art Fair 2008.

The course focuses on contemporary art, the art market and collecting, with additional sessions on art from emerging markets. The combination of lectures and visits provides a unique understanding of the contemporary art world today.

Dates: London: 16 – 18 October, 2008

Fee: £1,200 All lectures, guided visits and tickets, luncheons, evening reception, and transportation during the day are included in the fee.

Timetable:

Wednesday, 15 October
18.30 – 20.00 Reception at Sotheby's Institute of Art, 30 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3EE

Thursday, 16 October: Contemporary Art
9:30 Welcome
10.00 – 11.15 Introduction to Contemporary Art
11.30 – 12.45 Artists Working in the New Millennium
12.45 – 14.00 Luncheon & discussion: Highlights of Frieze Art Fair
14.00 – 15.15 Contemporary Photography: Key Themes and Aesthetics
15.30 – 17.30 Introduction to Frieze and Guided Visit – The Discerning Viewer

Friday, 17 October: Trends in the Contemporary Art Market
10.00 – 11.15 Understanding the Structure of the International Art Market
11.30 – 12.45 The Impact of the Economic Environment on the Art Market
12.45 – 14.00 Luncheon
14.00 – 15.15 The Strategies of Trendsetters: From Charles Saatchi to Damien Hirst
15.30 – 17.30 Introduction to Zoo and Guided Visit

Saturday, 18 October: Collecting Contemporary Art
10.00 – 11.30 Valuing Contemporary Art: Highs and Lows from the Past 10 Years
11.45 – 12.45 Strategies in Sourcing Art: Artists’ Studios, Galleries, and Fairs
12.45 – 14.00 Luncheon
14.00 – 15.15 Panel: Managing a Contemporary Art Collection: From Provenance to Conservation
15.30 – 17.30 Guided visit to Frieze – brief interviews with selected galleries

Please note, the timetable is subject to change.

For further information and to book a place, please contact:

Emilie Faure
Tel +44 (0)20 7462 3249
Email: e.faure@sothebysinstitute.com

or download our booking form, indicating the course title, and email back to us at publicprogrammes@sothebysinstitute.com

Download Booking Form.