Episode

The highs and lows of the global art market

Podcast: Make Me Smart
Published: May 12, 2026
Duration seconds: 939
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Summary

After a pandemic-era boom, the fine art market is going through something of a bust. Many galleries have closed due to climbing overhead costs and sales just aren’t what they used to be. Author and freelance journalist Julie Belcove joins Kimberly to demystify the inner workings of the global art market and what a slump could mean for the those who work in the arts.