Join art historian Jo McLaughlin as she delves into the wonderful world of art history in a fun and accessible way Jo’s aim is to begin breaking down the elitism which surrounds the subject of art history and believes in order to do so, it’s important to create a space where everyone from all walks of life have the opportunity to talk about art that is meaningful to them; as let’s face it, if you are passionate about something, you are going to be good at talking about it! Painting, sculpture, architecture, jewellery, ceramics, design – no subject is off-limits on Jo’s Art History Podcast.
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episode 42: 42. Art of the Deal Part 4 - Leo Castelli
Welcome back to part 4 of my series Art of the Deal!
This time I'm taking you on a whistle-stop tour of the life of Italian/American art dealer Leo Castelli.
Castelli was a powerhouse on the American art scene in the 1950s / 60s / 70s and helped champion the names of now art world superstars Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg! Castelli has left a lasting impact on the art scene as we know it and even mentored now mega dealer Larry Gagosian when he was starting out.
I talk you through how Castelli ended up working in the art world at the age of 50, the 'Castelli Method' and how he forged lifelong bonds with the artists he showed.
Castelli is an incredible character within the history of art and the art market and I hope you enjoy learning more about this brilliant dealer!
Host:
Jo McLaughlin
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Where can I find out more about Leo Castelli?
There is a great chapter written about Castelli in Rogues’ Gallery by Philip Hook - available on Amazon. I picked up my copy for £3!
You can hear Castelli speak about his life as a dealer in 1976 on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vxKIzFRGPA&t=229s
The Art Story on Leo Castelli: https://www.theartstory.org/gallery-castelli-leo.htm
You can read more about him here:
https://somethingcurated.com/2019/06/12/the-life-legacy-of-legendary-new-york-art-dealer-leo-castelli/
Book Leo and his Circle - be warned it is pretty pricey: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leo-His-Circle-Life-Castelli/dp/1400044278
Artsy Article: https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-leo-castelli-changed-art-market-forever
Interview with Castelli and Roy Lichtenstein: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAW1Xipmpt0
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