NOTA BENE: This Week in the Art World
Benjamin Godsill & Nate Freeman
NOTA BENE is the podcast version of a boozy lunch at Sant Ambroeus in which adviser Benjamin Godsill and Vanity Fair art columnist Nate Freeman dish fresh art world gossip from Dimes Square to Mayfair, peel back the curtain on auctions, galleries and fairs—and, critically, tell you where to eat and drink in every museum-stuffed port of call. Plus there’s a special guest each week, and we’ll roast them good regardless of how much clout they carry on the circuit. It’s NOTA BENE. Don’t close the deal until you tune in.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jan 23, 2024 • 25min
Food talk with a dash of art
Nate and Benjamin discuss meals that were, dueling Gagosian gallery dinners and other tidbits from the artworld.
All that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST
Jan 14, 2024 • 30min
What a week!
Nate and Benjamin are back to debrief the week that was. We cover the epic opening and afterparty for our show Friend of the Pod at the Broadway Gallery as well as a raft of other meals and events in the world of art.
We get into the story behind the story of some of the headlines in the art market and look forward to another big week ahead.
All that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST.
Jan 7, 2024 • 41min
FRIENDS OF THE POD: with Special Guest Pascal Spengemann
We are BACK on the eve of the exhibition Nate and Benjamin organized for the Broadway Gallery with one of the founders of that space, the legendary Pascal Spengemann.
We discuss OUR SHOW but also his long and varied history in the art world as a gallerist and curator.
All this AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST.
Jan 4, 2024 • 1h
Friends of the POD with special guests Al Freeman and Ellie Rines
We are SO back.
Welcome to the first pod of the new year where we announce a very special exhibition: Friends of the Pod curated by Nate and Benjamin opening next Monday 8 January at the Broadway Gallery in New York City.
For this special announcement we are joined by one of the included artists, Al Freeman and her dealer Ellie Rines for a hilarious discussion.
All that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST
Dec 9, 2023 • 51min
The Sandbar: Miami Recap with James Michael Cardoso Schaeffer
Nate and Benjamin are joined by James Michael Cardoso Schaeffer to discuss the highs and lows of the week that was in Miami Beach. Recorded live on Thursday in the crappiest hotel room 600 bucks a night can buy we cover all the parties, dinners, people and ART that was. This is an epic rundown you won't want to miss.
All that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST.
Dec 5, 2023 • 20min
Magic City Monday
We are BACK live from the Magic City for a quick hit podcast previewing the week of art and events. Catch us before we run off to an outstanding dinner at Joe's followed by the first ever (and very epic) Not Bene Miami Party.
Download it to listen in traffic on the Causeway, this one is full of nuggets you WONT want to miss.
All that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST
Nov 18, 2023 • 33min
Auction and LA Recap
Nate and Benjamin are done with the auctions and back from (separate) trips to Los Angeles. In this episode we recap everything that happened in the sales rooms, on the west coast PLUS reportage from a very special private club opening party in Manhattan.
All that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST
Nov 7, 2023 • 1h 22min
Pre Auction Extravaganza with Special Guest Lock Kresler
We are once again joined by market expert and our friend Lock Kresler to break down all the lots in the chock-a-block November auctions in New York.
Learn about the stories behind all the key works up for sale and what to look for in this key market testing moment. This is a special episode you won't want to miss.
All that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST!
Nov 5, 2023 • 57min
Don't Fear the Reaper with Guest Josh Smith
You might want to skip past the audio quality challenged introduction with Nate and Benjamin right to the meat of the episode.
From the Fifteen Minute, Fifty-Two second mark to catch this poetic conversation with artist Josh Smith that is not only more interesting, but also sounds way better.
Oct 20, 2023 • 51min
Postcard From Paris
LIVE FROM (the worlds smallest hotel room in) PARIS
The boys are break to break down all the happenings in the city of light this week. Gallery openings, museum shows, art fairs AND FOOD.
All that AND MORE from THE ONLY ART PODCAST!
