Oko is a podcast for collectors and other art lovers. I'm your host, Lisa Cooley. I have 25 years experience in this field, and I want to share it all with you. I made this podcast for veteran collectors, new collectors, and collecting-curious. Oko is for all of you.
Making all the mistakes with creator and collector Jeffrey Magid
Send us a text Welcome to S1 E4 with author, creator, gambler, and collector Jeffrey Magid. I recently met Jeff as his Instagram videos popped up on my phone. I was impressed not only with how generous he came across, but also how unusual it was for a collector to be so open. I knew we'd have a great conversation and I was right! In this episode we discuss how reciprocity and friendship inform Jeff's collecting. He tells us about all the mistakes he's made as a collector, and he shares some t...
3 Mar 2025
Collecting art saved my life with author and educator Alvin Hall
Send us a text Welcome to S1 E3 with collector Alvin Hall. Alvin and I have been friends for almost 20 years. He bought work from my gallery right when we opened and we've stayed in touch ever since. He's a collector but he's also a celebrated educator, TV presenter, and author. He has a gift for conveying the essence of collecting art in a way that is highly compelling and crystal clear. In this episode we discuss the thrill of falling in love with art for the first time, how one's understan...
19 Feb 2025
A chat with Marion Manecker
Send us a text I am thrilled to share this conversation with journalist Marion Manecker. We discuss how the art market is really a distribution market. Marion suggests dumping the idea that the most expensive art is the best art. He also shares his clarifying ideas about speculators, alchemy, and about the real flex that underlies all art purchases. A longtime art world columnist and auction house insider, Marion Maneker is the founder of Artelligence, a leading source of information on the g...
3 Feb 2025
Understanding today's wild art market with journalist and author Georgina Adam
Send us a text Join me as I chat with the incomparable journalist and author, Georgina Adam. This episode explores the evolving dynamics of the art market, focusing on the misconceptions surrounding art as merely an investment. We discuss the roles of galleries, auction houses, and the overall impact of economic and geopolitical factors on art appreciation and valuation. • Discussion of various models and analogues for the art market • Why is the current art market lethargic, or ...
3 Feb 2025
Trailer: What is Oko and who is it for?
Send us a text Welcome to Oko. I’m Lisa Cooley. I have over 25 years experience working in the art world and I made this podcast because I want to make it easier to learn about collecting art. Oko will be valuable to anyone interested in collecting art, no matter where you are in that journey. Experienced collectors, and collecting-curious alike! Support the show Learn more about me. Explore the show website. You can sign up to get updates when new episodes are released. I'm in the p...
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
8 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 17 / 100
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Engagement
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