The Collector's Corner
Episodes
I Made a Cash Offer. The Gallery Said Nothing. [Behind The Mic]
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I tried to buy an artwork I loved. The gallery had been warm, responsive, helpful but then I made an offer, and heard nothing back. No explanation. Ju...
How to Think About Art, Money and Tech with Daniela Bianco
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Daniela Bianco (@theblondeartdealer) has spent her career at the heart of the commercial art world: 15 years in galleries, followed by a few years at ...
Collecting Art for the Next Century with Sonia Borrell
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am speaking with long time ultra-contemporary art collector, curator, author and entrepreneur Sonia Borrell (@soniabblondon). Originally from ...
Collecting as a Couple in a Shifting Art Market with Julia Lammer and Nico Epstein
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m speaking with collector couple Julia Lammer (@julammer) and Nico Epstein (@nicoknowsart_). Together they run arbulu studio, working with a...
Empowering Women in Art Collecting with Chimere Cissé
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I am speaking with Chimere Cissé, founder of art consultancy Art Korero, co-founder of Stella Alliance and, of...
A Collection Without Closed Doors with Manuel Koch
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m back in Berlin to speak with Manuel Koch (@kunstinvestments) - financial journalist, entrepreneur running the financial media platform In...
What Art Is Really For with Carrie Scott
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of 2026 I am speaking with the wonderful Carrie Scott (@carriescottcurates). Carrie is an American/English curator and art histo...
[REPLAY] Building a Timeless Art Collection with Corina Krawinkel
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of The Collector's Corner, I am speaking with Dr. Corina Krawinkel about her collecting journey.A dentist by background who owns...
How Collecting Expands Who You Believe You Are with Klaus Mertens
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am interviewing Klaus Mertens, a discreet but active Berlin-based collector who also sits on the advisory board of Haus am Waldsee, one of the...
Five Lessons for Aspiring Art Collectors [Behind The Mic #1]
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am trying out a new format with this solo episode, where I reflect on the five lessons I have learned so far about collecting art through ...
How Rachel Verghis Made Art Her Business
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am very happy to have Rachel Verghis on the podcast - one of the first guests I had on my radar when the idea of the podcast started coming to...
Ducklings and Disputes: Inside Susan Dunn's Whimsical Art Collection
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am in London with Susan Dunn. Susan is the founder of Harbour Litigation Funding, which funds high value legal disputes - a fascinating indust...
An eye opening insight into the art market with Raphaël Isvy
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am in Paris with Raphaël Isvy (@raph_is) Raphaël doesn't come from an art background or career but since he was a kid, the act of collecting...
The Doctor who runs a Salon with Toni Nolte
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am speaking with Toni Nolte, a Cologne-based collector, during one of her visits to Berlin.Toni is a medical doctor by training and heads the ...
Why collecting art is like playing tennis with Tobias Gombert
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am speaking with Tobias Gombert at his Berlin home, where he keeps part of his art collection.Tobias doesn't come from a collecting family, bu...
From art world outsider to active collector within 5 years with Vanessa Mauz
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Collector's Corner, I sit down with my friend Vanessa Mauz - a former finance professional turned art collector and co-founder ...
Building a Timeless Art Collection with Corina Krawinkel
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Collector's Corner, I am speaking with Corina Krawinkel about her collecting journey.A dentist by background who owns two denta...
Introducing The Collector’s Corner - The insider guide to art collecting
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever looked at an artwork and wondered, "Could I own something like that?" Welcome to "The Collector's Corner" – your insider guide to the ...