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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.

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

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.

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'.

Vintage fashion is more popular than ever before, not least because of its sustainable nature. Art and fashion historian Ruby Redstone is one of those who championed vintage fashion in the most stylish catwalk of all – the streets of New York. Her motto? Fashion is freedom!

Unconventional furniture creates a unique environment and expresses the individuality of its owners. We chat with Barnebys’ Italian Editor Daniela Neri to discuss some of Italy’s most eccentric creations.

It is often said that thieves and criminals are always one step ahead, and that opportunity makes the thief. Unfortunately, this is no exception when it comes to one of the fastest growing categories in the secondary market globally - wristwatches.

Last weekend harkened the return of the Art Business Conference in London, bringing together the authorities of the art world to discuss the current market's key issues. In this week's episode, we speak to Melanie Gerlis, the weekly art market columnist for the Financial Times and the conference's chair.

Never before have the wealthy collected so much art. And never before have so many new museums opened to display these dazzling collections, giving the public an honest insight into the true value of art.

Diamonds aren’t just a girl’s best friend. Listen to Mayfair Diamonds’ Jonty Condrup, who carries more than 40 years’ experience in the jewellery industry.