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Nordic Art Agency PodcastAuthor: Juliet Rees Davies
The Rees Davies Art Advisory Podcast, founded and hosted by international art advisor and curator Juliet Rees Davies, explores contemporary art, collecting and the evolving international art world.Through conversations with established and emerging artists, collectors, galleries and influential creative voices, Juliet goes beyond the finished artwork to explore the people, ideas and stories that shape how we discover, collect and live with art.From artists studios and art fairs to private collections, interiors and architecture, the podcast offers an informed but accessible perspective on the art market discussing everything from buying and commissioning art to pricing, gallery culture and the changing relationship between artists and collectors.Juliet is the founder of Rees Davies Art Advisory and has worked across the international contemporary art market for more than 20 years.Formerly the Nordic Art Agency Podcast. Language: en-gb Genres: Arts, Home & Garden, Leisure, Visual Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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What Should I Ask at an Art Fair?
Episode 2
Tuesday, 22 September, 2026
WHAT SHOULD I ASK AT AN ART FAIR?Walking into an art fair can be exciting, inspiring and sometimes overwhelming. With so many galleries, artists and artworks in one place, how do you know what to ask, what to look for and whether a work is right for you?In this episode, host Juliet Rees Davies share a practical guide to navigating an art fair with greater confidence and curiosity.Drawing on more than two decades of experience as an art advisor, curator and gallerist, she explores the questions that can help you look beyond the surface of an artwork and understand its story, context and value.She also discuss what it feels like from the gallery’s perspective. Having represented artists and exhibited at art fairs for many years, she understands the responsibility galleries carry when presenting an artist’s work and supporting the development of their career.In this episode:• How to approach and speak with a gallery• What to ask about the artist and the artwork• Questions about materials, editions, provenance and condition• What to clarify about framing, delivery, insurance and additional costs• How to understand pricing without feeling uncomfortable• Why your own emotional response remains one of the most important considerations• A practical checklist to take with you to your next art fairAFFORDABLE ART FAIR STOCKHOLMJuliet will be the official on-site Art Advisor at Affordable Art Fair Stockholm, taking place from 30 September–4 October 2026 at Nacka Strandsmässan.You can find her at Stand E6 for Ask the Art Advisor, where she will be offering complimentary, independent guidance throughout the fair.The stand interior has been created in collaboration with Dahl Agenturer, bringing together contemporary art and considered Scandinavian interior design to create a relaxed and elegant space for conversation and discovery.USEFUL LINKSAffordable Art Fair StockholmHome Is Where the Art Is: Juliet Rees DaviesDahl AgenturerRees Davies Art Advisory NewsFollow Rees Davies Art Advisory on InstagramYou can also find the downloadable What Should I Ask at an Art Fair? checklist on the Rees Davies Art Advisory News page. Save it to your phone, take a screenshot or print it before your next fair visit.Rees Davies Art AdvisoryIndependent contemporary art advice for collectors, interiors and architectural projects.Follow Rees Davies Art Advisory on Instagram Follow Juliet Rees Davies on LinkedInVisit our the website
