In this episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, Pearl Lam meets in London with Anders Petterson, founder and CEO of the art-market research firm ArtTactic. Anders traces his path from investment banking into contemporary art and examines how the market has shifted over the past 25 years, noting that the present moment represents a significant turning point for many galleries.The discussion covers the pressures associated with major art fairs such as Frieze and Art Basel, the effects of geopolitical instability and economic slowdown, and the widening divide between mega-galleries and younger spaces. With Pearl contributing her perspective as a gallerist, the conversation expands to consider sustainability, risk, and the forms of art ecosystems that may be viable in the decades to come.
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The Pearl Lam Podcast | With Ben Luke
In this episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, Pearl Lam sits down with Ben Luke, one of the most respected voices in contemporary art criticism and host of A Brush with… and The Week in Art for The Art Newspaper. Drawing from his extensive experience speaking with artists, curators, and cultural leaders, Ben reflects on how art can serve as a bridge across social and political divides. The conversation moves fluidly from the question of whether curators need formal art history backgrounds to the wider role of the humanities in nurturing empathy and critical thinking. As they discuss the state of Britain’s cultural landscape, both Pearl and Ben consider how education, creativity, and open dialogue can foster a more connected and compassionate society.
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The Pearl Lam Podcast | With Romy Jacobson
In this episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, Pearl Lam sits down with numerologist Romy Jacobson for an insightful conversation about intuition, energy, and the numerical patterns that shape human experience. Romy explains how numbers reveal hidden aspects of personality, behavior, and destiny, offering a lens through which to understand the rhythm and flow of life. Pearl reflects on her own relationship with intuition and the ongoing dialogue between logic and energy that informs her worldview. Their discussion moves beyond numbers into broader questions of consciousness, synchronicity, and the unseen forces that guide everyday experiences. Together, they explore how awareness of these energetic patterns can deepen self-understanding and help navigate the world with greater clarity and purpose.
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The Pearl Lam Podcast | With Cleo Roberts Komireddi
In this episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, Pearl speaks with curator and art historian Cleo Roberts-Komireddi about her journey into Indian art and the shifting dynamics of the global art world. Cleo reflects on formative encounters with performance art in India that challenged her perceptions and inspired her lifelong research, leading to her forthcoming book on Indian art history. The discussion explores the challenges facing academia and the art market today, from the impact of technology and AI to generational shifts in collecting and museum-going. Cleo and Pearl consider the rise of immersive art, the changing role of institutions, and the future of patronage in an uncertain economy, while also touching on Cleo’s passion for writing, research, and building cross-cultural connections through art.
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The Pearl Lam Podcast | With Suzi Godson
In this episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, Pearl Lam sits down in London with Suzi Godson, psychologist, journalist, and author of the long-running advice column Dear Suzi. Their conversation explores themes of emotional well-being, modern relationships, and the challenges of navigating vulnerability in contemporary life. Suzi reflects on how her insights are shaped by both personal experience and professional practice, offering perspectives on empathy, connection, and the ways people navigate the complexities of human emotion.
The Pearl Lam Podcast takes followers on a journey of raw and intimate conversations to inspire, educate and disrupt conventional ways of thinking alongside some of the world’s brightest talents who have proven themselves as unafraid to challenge convention - no matter what.The Pearl Lam Podcast was launched by Pearl Lam (林明珠) in 2023 with a mission to inspire, educate and disrupt conventional ways of thinking alongside some of the world’s brightest and emerging voices. The Pearl Lam Podcast is filmed on location all over the world in a reflection of Pearl’s longstanding advocacy for building cross-cultural understanding. The Pearl Lam Podcast has been filmed in London, Paris, New York, LA, Seoul, Singapore and Hong Kong.The Pearl Lam Podcast host, Pearl Lam, is a cultural commentator, an international gallerist and a leading global authority on contemporary art. Her galleries in Hong Kong and Shanghai are well known globally for their intellectual impact and ambition and for helping to break down outmoded precepts. Pearl Lam founded the China Art Foundation in 2008 because she believes that art has the power to transcend cultural boundaries and to foster mutual understanding. Pearl Lam's most popular mantra, which she repeatedly uses in The Pearl Lam Podcast, is that “art is not about passport”.Pearl Lam is recognised as an influential figure within both the contemporary art and business worlds. She has been an expert panel speaker at major global business events, including for Credit Suisse, JP Morgan and The Financial Times. The Financial Times calls Pearl Lam “a powerhouse of the contemporary art world”. The New York Times calls her “a tour de force of the art world”. Forbes names Pearl Lam as “one of Asia’s most powerful women”.The Pearl Lam Podcast can be subscribed to for free on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music.
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