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All About Art

All About Art

By: Alexandra Steinacker-Clark
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 Hosted by American-Austrian art historian, writer, and curator Alexandra Steinacker-Clark, 'All About Art' is a podcast that is all about demystifying the professional arts sector. Through interviews with cultural practitioners, gallerists, museum directors, curators, art entrepreneurs, and more, 'All About Art' covers a wide range of professions in the sector, providing an exchange of experiences between people who have developed their professional contributions to the arts into successful careers. www.alexandrasteinacker.com @allaboutartpodcastAlexandra Steinacker-Clark Art
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  • From Tip Jars to Patreon: Rebuilding Arts Funding from the Ground Up?

    From Tip Jars to Patreon: Rebuilding Arts Funding from the Ground Up?
    Jan 30 2026

    From Tip Jars to Patreon: Rebuilding Arts Funding from the Ground Up?


    This week’s episode of All About Art tackles “patronage”, but on the micro scale. You’ve surely seen it before: “Buy me a Ko-Fi!” “Support me on Patreon!” and more - the latter of which you hear every time to tune into an episode of All About Art, because these sites allow your community to show support for the work they love and engage with.


    So, using FOLLOW.ART’s Support My Practice feature as one of my case studies, I dive deeper into the initiatives helping reshape how creative work gets funded. I explore why these models emerged, what they're replacing, and what it actually feels like to ask for support as a creator, especially when you are juggling so many other platforms (spoiler: it's complicated!).


    I also share some personal reflections on running this podcast for the last five years, the mental & emotional tax of self-promotion, and why £3 a month from one listener can make all the difference.


    So, whether you're a creator navigating these platforms (FOLLOW.ART is for curators and artists specifically), or you’re someone who's wondered if those small contributions actually matter, or maybe you’re just curious about the future of creative sustainability, this episode offers a little bit of an overview of where we are and where we might be heading with micro-patronage.


    You can follow FOLLOW.ART on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/followart.world/


    You can check out FOLLOW.ART’s website here: https://follow.art/


    ℹ️ #paidpartnership with FOLLOW.ART


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    If you love what we do, support ALL ABOUT ART on PATREON! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/allaboutart⁠


    Keep up to date on Instagram @allaboutartpodcast ⁠https://www.instagram.com/allaboutartpodcast/⁠


    ABOUT THE HOST:

    I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London and my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, University of London. My specializations are in contemporary art and the contemporary art market along with accessibility, engagement, and the demystification of the professional art sector.

    SOCIALS:

    • Instagram⁠ @alexandrasteinacker https://www.instagram.com/alexandrasteinacker
    • and LinkedIn at ⁠Alexandra Steinacker-Clark⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-steinacker/


    This episode is produced at Synergy https://synergy.tech/the-clubhouse/the-podcast-studio/


    COVER ART: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.liser-art.com/ and Luca Laurence https://www.graffitikunst.at/


    Research and Creative Assistant: Iris Epstein

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    17 mins
  • How Curators & Artists Are Supported In The Digital Age, with Evelina Gorbačova, Head of Digital Development at FOLLOW.ART

    How Curators & Artists Are Supported In The Digital Age, with Evelina Gorbačova, Head of Digital Development at FOLLOW.ART
    Jan 16 2026

    How Curators & Artists Are Supported In The Digital Age, with Evelina Gorbačova, Head of Digital Development at FOLLOW.ART


    FOLLOW.ART is a platform working to reshape how artists and curators connect in the digital age - You should listen in if you are interested in working at the intersection of art and technology, working at a startup compared to more traditional roles in either tech or the art world, or you are an artist and/or curator wanting to find digital career support online.


    We talk about the exclusions that curators and artists face in existing digital ecosystems - how they're often left out or underserved by platforms that weren't built with their needs in mind - and how FOLLOW.ART is trying to address those gaps. I ask her about the Nexus Card, a digital identity format that the team describes as "the heart of FOLLOW.ART," and why they chose to build this rather than just another social media profile or portfolio site. We discuss the technical challenges of combining physical art world interactions with digital infrastructure, how the team thinks about balancing accessibility with building a sustainable business, and so much more.


    Thank you Evelīna for coming on the podcast and FOLLOW.ART for the partnership!


    You can follow FOLLOW.ART on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/followart.world/


    You can check out FOLLOW.ART’s website here: https://follow.art/


    ℹ️ #paidpartnership with Follow.Art


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    If you love what we do, support ALL ABOUT ART on PATREON! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/allaboutart⁠


    Keep up to date on Instagram @allaboutartpodcast ⁠https://www.instagram.com/allaboutartpodcast/⁠


    ABOUT THE HOST:

    I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London and my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, University of London. My specializations are in contemporary art and the contemporary art market along with accessibility, engagement, and the demystification of the professional art sector.


    SOCIALS:

    Instagram⁠ @alexandrasteinacker https://www.instagram.com/alexandrasteinacker


    and LinkedIn at ⁠Alexandra Steinacker-Clark⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-steinacker/


    This episode is produced at Synergy https://synergy.tech/the-clubhouse/the-podcast-studio/


    COVER ART: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.liser-art.com/ and Luca Laurence https://www.graffitikunst.at/


    Research and Creative Assistant: Iris Epstein

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    47 mins
  • The Great Art Fraud: Performance, Pretty Privilege & an $86 Million Scandal

    The Great Art Fraud: Performance, Pretty Privilege & an $86 Million Scandal
    Dec 19 2025
    The Great Art Fraud: Performance, Pretty Privilege & an $86 Million ScandalThis week’s episode of All About Art dives into one of the biggest recent scandals in contemporary art. It’s based on my recent experience watching the BBC’s The Great Art Fraud, which chronicles Inigo Philbrick’s spectacular $86 million fraud that shook the art world to its core.I discuss a range of factors that led to this happening, from the halo effect and “pretty privilege” to the culture of opacity that still defines high-value art deals. I explore how Philbrick sold a lifestyle as much as he sold art - and how the BBC’s documentary, perhaps unintentionally, keeps that performance of glamor alive.We discuss the gaps in regulation, the role of symbolic capital in luxury markets, and why the documentary’s hero’s journey framing (I explain why I think its framed like this) feels kind of uncomfortably forgiving. Will the art world forget this scandal and engage in art deals with Philbrick in the future? It sure did feel like it towards the end…If you’ve watched the series or are fascinated by the intersection of psychology, performance, and market failure, I would love for you to have a listen & leave a comment to share your thoughts!Image & Media CreditsJay Jopling photograph: Oli Scarff / Getty Images, via Artnet NewsKenny Schachter image: Courtesy of Sotheby’sInigo Philbrick image: Getty Images, via The New York TimesThe Great Art Fraud promotional artwork: BBCAdditional images (if applicable): Courtesy KennySchachter.artImage & Source CreditsThis episode includes images sourced from Getty Images, Sotheby’s, The New York Times, the BBC, and KennySchachter.art. Images are presented solely for purposes of criticism, commentary, news reporting, and education. All copyrighted material remains the property of its respective rights holders. No copyright infringement is intended. Images are displayed at reduced resolution and only for the duration necessary to support commentary.📌 REFERENCE LINKSArtnet News piece on White Cube & Jay Jopling — Artnet News article. Artnet News: White Cube Paris gallery news and Jay Jopling image sourceSotheby’s Sotheby's Brightspot profile on Kenny Schachter — Sotheby’s webpage. Sotheby’s: The Hoarder III: A Moment With Kenny SchachterThe Art Newspaper coverage of Inigo Philbrick’s fraud case (image & article) — Art Newspaper story including imagery. The Art Newspaper: Philbrick fraud case image & storyGuardian article on Inigo Philbrick (Christie’s invoice referenced) — The Guardian coverage of Philbrick’s art world swindle. The Guardian: Inigo Philbrick art world swindle and Christie’s referenceIMDb listing for The Great Art Fraud — BBC documentary info and promotional assets. https://www.imdb.com/de/title/tt38048757/ YOU CAN SUPPORT ALL ABOUT ART ON PATREON HERE: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/allaboutart⁠FOLLOW ALL ABOUT ART ON INSTAGRAM HERE: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/allaboutartpodcast/⁠ ABOUT THE HOST:I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London and my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, University of London. My specializations are in contemporary art and the contemporary art market along with accessibility, engagement, and the demystification of the professional art sector.Here are links to my social media, feel free to reach out:Instagram⁠ @alexandrasteinacker ⁠and LinkedIn at ⁠Alexandra Steinacker-Clark⁠This episode is produced at Synergy https://synergy.tech/the-clubhouse/the-podcast-studio/ COVER ART: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser⁠ ⁠⁠www.liser-art.com⁠ and Luca Laurence www.lucalaurence.com Research and Creative Assistant: Iris Epstein
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    16 mins
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