Sotheby's Talks

In this episode, which was originally recorded as a live event to celebrate the sale of the Sydney Denton: A Life Through Ceramics collection, Sotheby’s specialist Tamsin Golding Yee was joined by actor, art historian and collector Russell Tovey; Hepworth Wakefield curator Abi Shapiro and potter Florian Gadsby to discuss the recent rise in ceramics sales, publications and exhibitions, the challenges and future of ceramics, as well as own their personal journeys with making and collecting. The Sydney Denton collection comprised of over 200 ceramics created by both modern and contemporary makers. The sale broke existing auction records and involved many artists’ auction debuts.

This podcast was recorded at Sotheby’s London in June 2025.

To step further into the world of Sotheby’s, you can visit any of our galleries around the world; they’re open to the public. For more information, visit sothebys.com.

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Join us for a wide-ranging conversation with senior leaders from Pirelli as they explore the intersection of motorsport, innovation and design. Featuring Mario Isola, Pirelli Motorsport Director, Anthony Johansen, Global Product Training Manager, and Marco Maria Tronchetti Provera, SVP Pirelli Design & Assets Conversion, this episode delves into how performance at the highest level of racing informs road-going products, the role of technology and data in tyre development, and how design, heritage and sustainability shape Pirelli’s future. Together, they offer a behind-the-scenes perspective on what it takes to balance cutting-edge engineering with brand, culture and long-term vision.

This podcast was recorded at Sotheby’s Collectors’ Week in Abu Dhabi in December 2025.

To step further into the world of Sotheby’s, you can visit any of our galleries around the world; they’re open to the public. For more information, visit ⁠sothebys.com⁠. 
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This episode brings together Sotheby's Vice Chairman of Private Sales, Samuel Valette and Diana Widmaier Picasso, art historian, curator, author and granddaughter of the great Pablo Picasso. Exploring the global legacy of the artist, this discussion moves beyond the mythology, delving into why Picasso remains relevant across generations and his lasting influence on contemporary artists.

Cover image credit: © 2026 Succession Picasso/DACS, London

This podcast was recorded at Sotheby’s Collectors’ Week in Abu Dhabi in December 2025.

To step further into the world of Sotheby’s, you can visit any of our galleries around the world; they’re open to the public. For more information, visit sothebys.com.
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Join Sotheby's Paul Redmayne, SVP of Luxury Sales, and Melissa Moncanda, President of Colnago and CEO & Founder of Aurora Vision Group, to explore the rise of the bicycle as a serious collectible. The pair discuss Colnago’s unique position at the intersection of heritage, craftsmanship, performance, and design, and what makes a bicycle truly collectible – from rarity and provenance to cultural impact and emotional value. The conversation also explores cycling’s growing status as a global luxury and wellbeing pursuit, and Abu Dhabi’s emergence as a key centre for the sport.

This podcast was recorded at Sotheby’s Collectors’ Week in Abu Dhabi in December 2025.

To step further into the world of Sotheby’s, you can visit any of our galleries around the world; they’re open to the public. For more information, visit sothebys.com.
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Join Oliver Barker for a conversation with Batia Ofer, renowned art collector, philanthropist, Chair of the Royal Academy Trust and founder of Art of Wishes, an initiative that raises funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation through contemporary art. The episode explores Batia’s personal journey from collecting art to championing philanthropy, the impact of her work on supporting emerging artists and institutions, and the vital role art plays in society, community engagement and education.

Cover image credit: Jonathan Glynn Smith

This podcast was recorded at Sotheby’s Collectors’ Week in Abu Dhabi in December 2025.

To step further into the world of Sotheby’s, you can visit any of our galleries around the world; they’re open to the public. For more information, visit sothebys.com.
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