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SML Welcomes Cathy Elkies to Our Board
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Cathy Elkies to our board as a Non-Executive Director. As a long-standing leader in global art world recruitment, we are constantly looking to ensure our way of working delivers excellence through a collaborative, personal and…
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Introduction to Auction Houses
Auction houses serve as dynamic hubs within the art world, often dominated by major international players and organised into distinct departments, each serving as a specialised entity. Navigating this multifaceted landscape requires a keen understanding of the diverse roles and structures that define these businesses.…
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Flexing for Success: How Flexible Working Laws Benefit Employers and Employees
The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023, came into effect in the UK on April 6, granting employees in England, Scotland, and Wales the right to request flexible working from day one of their employment. Previously, employees were often required to work continuously for 26…
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The Art of Succession: The Importance of Strategic Senior Hires in Commercial Art World Businesses
The commercial art market is witnessing unprecedented growth and intensifying competition. It has never been more critical for businesses within this space to position themselves for sustainability and longevity. One vital aspect of enhancing prospects for long-term success is making strategic hires, particularly at the…
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How To: Navigate Job Hunting in the Commercial Art World
In today’s increasingly globalised landscape, job hunting can be an international endeavour. Whether you are looking to begin your career, need a change, or are considering your next steps, our international recruiting team share their practical insights on navigating job hunting across the key market…
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SML Art Market Salary Report 2023
“There is mounting pressure on art world businesses to not only review their pay structures in line with socio-economic developments, but also to be more up-front and open about the basic pay they are offering.” Serving as a vital contribution to wider conversations about pay transparency in the industry, the Sophie Macpherson Ltd (SML) Art Market Salary Report is the first ever report on salaries across the commercial art world.
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Want a Career in the Art World?
Want a career in the art world? – Glen Hardwick–Bruce, founder of Art World Advisory Group and former Director of Continuing Education at Christie’s shares his 8 top tips for success: Build your knowledge base: Acquire a solid understanding of artistic techniques and movements…
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2023/2024
This year we made significant placements across key art markets including London, New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Berlin and Seoul. To drive these successes, our team navigated the ever-evolving market relentlessly. With the addition of three new starts, and fluency in over 6 languages, we…
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Introduction to Shipping and Logistics
Behind the seamless transition of artworks is a complex system of moving parts – the art logistics sector – and it is an active employment market. Credit: Stephane Yaich As the sector’s primary source of employment at all levels, art world shipping and storage firms…
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Introduction to Gallery Administration and Operations
Commercial galleries, one of the art world’s core business models, vary in scale and scope. Their size largely depends on the calibre of the artists and estates they represent, with the top of the field dominated by a handful of international blue-chip galleries whose teams…
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Career Progression in the Art World
This spring we were invited by Young Professionals in the Arts NYC to speak at their event at The Malin. Allison Therrien and Alex Badeni, our Associate Directors based in New York and London, shared the following case studies and recommendations as a guide to…
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Introduction to Sales Within Galleries
Selling art is perhaps the most glamorous and illustrious career in the art world, and is for many the ultimate profession. The sale of art is, of course, the essential business of the industry and depends on a curious balance of the various values ascribed to an artwork – a luxury asset, a source of cultural capital, an artefact of historical importance, and an object of aesthetic brilliance. As a role requiring a profound understanding of these values, and of the desires of an elite international market, it is no wonder that the selling of art is considered complex and delicate, involving its own form of artistry.
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Introduction to Art Fairs
“Fairs are tentpole moments in the art world, where galleries can showcase their artists’ work to a broader audience, gain better insight into the market by seeing other gallery presentations, and, of course, meet new collectors.” – Artsy Asks: What Galleries Need to Know about…
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Starting a Career in the Art World
Beginning a career in the art world is not always easy. Competition for roles is high and standing out from other candidates often involves going above and beyond to impress potential employers. From our own extensive experience in art world recruitment, we have gathered some…
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New York Pay Transparency Law
A quick note on New York pay transparency law, and what it means for your business. From November 1, employers in New York City with 4 or more employees (including independent contractors and owners) are required to disclose the minimum and maximum annual salary or…
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SML LAUNCHES NEW PHOTOGRAPHS COMMISSIONED FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY: Q&A WITH PHOTOGRAPHER CHARLOTTE HART
We are delighted to unveil new photographs by Charlotte Hart, commissioned for SML’s 20th anniversary. Charlotte was the winner of the open call we launched earlier this year to commission new photographs in response to our brand and the theme of artistic creativity in the visual arts. We felt Charlotte’s work connected strongly with qualities we consider important at SML, including her focus on details and attention to nuance. Her reflective and contemplative photographs capture in-between moments – those that might otherwise be overlooked – and convey a thoughtful intentionality owing to her choice to often shoot on film, as she has in this new work.
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Insights
On this page you can find our latest news. For those wanting to learn more about the art sector, we also share our insights after more than 20 years in the business, through in-depth articles on topics ranging from art and e-commerce to the rise of the art advisor.
