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In this week's episode, we talk to Swedish contemporary artist Alexander Klingspor about his monumental sculpture of an alligator which was just unveiled in New York.

In this week's episode, we discover the latest auction market trends in anticipation of the new year.

In this week's episode, we explore the timeless traditions of glass art and the advances in the field.

This week, we delve into the wonderful world of Japanese prints.

In this episode, we delve into the captivating world of wood artistry and sustainability.

In this episode, we talk to researcher and author Gail Crowther about the power of women in art history.

In this episode, Tony Tetro, the famous American forger, and Giampiero Ambrosi, author of the biography "Con/Artist" which traces the career of Tony Tetro, will reveal the truths behind art forgery.

In this episode, art therapist Cathy Malchiodi explains the therapeutic potential and benefits of creativity and artistic expression.

In this episode, comics specialist Ashley Cotter-Cairns tells us all the secrets behind the exploding comic book market.

In this episode, British banknote expert Pamela West delves into the fascinating history of banknotes and their value on the collectors' market.

Where is the market for Hermès headed? Will the hype ever die down, or rise even higher? In this episode, Sotheby's handbag and accessories specialist gives us his insight into the booming secondhand market for Hermès bags.

In this episode, we reveal key findings from the Barnebys Trend Report, our latest report on the trends that dominated the auction market in 2022.

In this episode, we talk to Pablo Rodriguez-Fraile, founder of digital marketplaces Aorist and Anterdit, about digital art, blockchain and the metaverse.

Have you heard of tomato soup thrown at Van Gogh's Sunflowers? Mash potato on a $110 million Monet painting? In recent months, European museums have witnessed a flurry of protests involving climate activists and famous works of art. We sat down with one of the organisations behind these actions to know more about their goal and the logic of targeting famous artworks.

In recent years, wristwatches have become one of the fastest growing collecting areas. Brands such as Rolex, Patek Phillipe and Omega are today as strong as the leading fashion houses in the luxury goods industry. Hear Alexandre Ghotbi, Head of Watches, Continental Europe and the Middle East Director at Phillips, talk about how the watch market has developed, what's trending and what it was like to sell Paul Newman's iconic Rolex Daytona.

NFT and Crypto Art have been on everyone's lips for the past few years. Today we talk about Art and Innovation with Andrea Concas, entrepreneur, tastemaker, teacher and speaker.

This summer, a new auction record was set when a Mickey Mantle rookie card sold for an unbelievable 12 million dollars. In this episode, we meet the expert who facilitated the incredible sale.

How did Gary Haase, crowned the 'King Pokémon', come to amass a collection of Pokémon cards worth more than $10 million? In this episode, we dive deep into Gary's collection and the multimillion-dollar market of Pokémon collectibles.

Have you ever wondered how a work of art is valued? Find out more about this fascinating sector of the market with expert Betsy Thomas, who talks to us about the techniques, criteria, pitfalls and liabilities inherent in this complex profession.

Record prices, first editions, copies with investment potential... We explore the world of old books with our guest Steve Eisenstein, also known as 'The Bookman', an expert and dealer who will persuade you to keep an eye on this fascinating market.

Get ready for a conversation about one of the hottest topics in art history. Listen to Dr. Gareth Harris, author of 'Censored Art Today', talk about the infamous 'cancel culture' and explain why censorship is still a problem today.

In this episode, we talk to Peter Mansell, Head of Department for Wine & Spirits at Tate Ward Auctions in London, about the investment of wine collecting and the future of the industry.

Toys, luxury fashion and sports memorabilia will be some of the biggest 2023 auction trends. Don't miss the second part of our interview with the auction house Catawiki!

This week, we look at the relationship between art experts and the motion picture industry with Valerie Hammond, an antique jewellery dealer who provided accessories for Guillermo del Toro’s award-winning film 'Nightmare Alley'.