Today, Larissa Wild is interviewing Alvah Beander, who is a fine art appraiser specializing in Traditional and Contemporary African Art, art by African Americans, including Folk Art and Art by people of the African Diaspora. She is a member of the International Society of Appraisers, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, and holds an MBA from Marymount University of Management in Arlington Virginia.
We were able to record on a significant day – Martin Luther King Day.
In this episode you will learn:
- How to value art on all levels, including monetary, societal, and emotional value
- Observations on artists whose careers have gone from “unknown” to “successful”
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In Episode #1 of The Art Elevator Podcast, Larissa Wild interviews MC Flux, who is a graduate student at the University of Colorado Boulder working on a dual Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and Neuroscience. Flux has a B.S. in biotechnology, and an M.S. in Neuroscience and Physiology, with a focus on the primate visual system. This interview examines the intersection of art and neuroscience: get ready to understand why you might like or dislike a piece, and how you can create greater connection and meaning in your life through art!
During our discussion, you will learn:
What happens to our brain when we look at art
How our perception of art has changed through the ages
The role of mindfulness in forming a deeper connection with art
And much more!
Learn more about Flux:
Connect on Twitter: @Fluxinflux
Connect on Instagram: @Fluxinflux
This episode of The Art Elevator is brought to you by Artifactual History Appraisal and Larissa Wild Fine Art, where we explore the fascinating stories behind the scenes in the art world.
