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NOTA BENE: This Week in the Art World

NOTA BENE: This Week in the Art World

Benjamin Godsill & Nate Freeman 198 episodes Nov 3, 2026

NOTA BENE is a weekly podcast about the art world, hosted by adviser Benjamin Godsill and Vanity Fair art columnist Nate Freeman. The show mixes insider gossip with reporting on auctions, galleries, fairs, and the personalities shaping the market. Each episode also features a special guest and plenty of irreverent commentary. Along the way, the hosts share recommendations for where to eat and drink in major art destinations.

Episodes

Post-Paris Pre-Auction
Post-Paris Pre-Auction Nov 3, 2026 40:18 Benjamin and James breakdown what happened in Paris and what shows and lots they are looking forward to in November. Lots of juicy gossip in this one that you won't want to miss.All that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST!
Sous les pavés, la plage!” (“Under the cobblestones, the beach!)
Sous les pavés, la plage!” (“Under the cobblestones, the beach!) Oct 21, 2026 38:53 Benjamin and James are BACK with reporting from Frieze London and the Amtrak Corridor and Protest filled Paris at the opening of ArtBasel Paris.All that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST.
The Fairs and the American Hartland
The Fairs and the American Hartland Oct 4, 2026 53:58 James and Benjamin are back. Recorded a week ago this somewhat stale episode recounts the fairs that were in NYC as well as Jame's tour around the fly-over states. All that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST
Back To School: The Simulacrum of Connoisseurship
Back To School: The Simulacrum of Connoisseurship Sep 14, 2026 55:16 Benjamin and James are BACK! As promised (if not a few days late). In this episode we get into the first round of September gallery openings in NYC as well as the taste-slopification of the artworld via instagram, and the loss of artist and downtown legend Lucien Smith. All that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST!
Summer Jet Set Report
Summer Jet Set Report Aug 31, 2026 57:12 Reporting on events of the summer that was including events in Menorca, Provence, Aspen and the Hamptons Benjamin and James dish on the people, the parties and the art.All this AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST.
There's Only One Basel
There's Only One Basel Jun 18, 2026 30:20 We are back. James and Benjamin discuss their time in the lovely city on the Rhein and the ONLY FAIR THAT MATTERS. From sausages to parties to art we cover (almost) all of it. PLUS some disturbing rumors about the future of the fair.All that AND MORE. on THE ONLY ART PODCAST.
Drowning in PDFs
Drowning in PDFs Jun 8, 2026 37:26 Benjamin and James discuss all the news that is not fit to print in the world of art. And preview the upcoming swiss fairs. All that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST
Post Fair Blues
Post Fair Blues May 19, 2026 42:16 Benjamin is joined by James Michael Shaeffer, Jr. to tell him all about the art fairs in NYC last week. We also touch briefly on Banksy and other sundry items of note.All that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST.
May Auction Preview with Special Guest Lock Kresler
May Auction Preview with Special Guest Lock Kresler May 16, 2026 01:54:24 And we are BACK. Nate and Benjamin are joined by everyone's favorite auction specialist, the ever erudite wiz himself, Lock Anderson Kresler .We break down all the top auction lots at the three houses as well as discuss local art fair, museum and restaurant news. We know how much you all look forward to this episode and you are gonna make sure your headphones are fully charged and you have a g
Report From Venice (and Stockholm and Berlin and NY)
Report From Venice (and Stockholm and Berlin and NY) May 12, 2026 53:45 Benjamin Godsill is joined by co-host James Michael Shaeffer, Jr. to discuss all the recent art events in Venice, Berlin, Stockholm and NYC.All that, And MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST!
Coast 2 Coast
Coast 2 Coast Mar 13, 2026 23:47 And... we are back. Benjamin is in NY and Nate is (still) in LA discussing all the haps in the artworld AND Nate's COVER STORY in Vanity Fair plus Larry's big Oscars Week Opening in LA.ALL that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST
Californication: LA Frieze 2026
Californication: LA Frieze 2026 Feb 27, 2026 41:15 Nate and Benjamin are Joined by James Michael Shaeffer, Jr. to talk about everything going down during Frieze LA, 2026. Galleries, Museums, Meals and yes fairs. The good the bad and the UGLY. All that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST.and happy birthday nate

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