PAST EVENTS
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JANUARY 2020
SML AND COURTAULD CAREERS: STANDING OUT IN A COMPETITIVE JOB MARKET
COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART, LONDON
On 16th January, some very lucky students at the Courtauld Institute of Art will once again participate in an expert panel discussion with speakers from Christie’s and Rosie Allan, Managing Director at Sophie Macpherson Ltd. Topics of discussion will include insight into the various stages of the recruitment process, a range of perspectives from various sectors and organisations, and real-world advice at each stage.
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OCTOBER 2019
SML AND MARGUERITE: SOPHIE MACPHERSON DISCUSSION WITH TIM MARLOW, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AT THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF ART
ISABEL, MAYFAIR
On Wednesday 9th October, Artistic Director of the Royal Academy of Arts, Tim Marlow spoke with Founder & Director of Sophie Macpherson Ltd., Sophie Macpherson at the discussion co-hosted in partnership with Marguerite. Prior to his appointment at the Royal Academy, Marlow was Director of Exhibitions at White Cube for over 10 years. Marlow has been involved in the contemporary art world for the past twenty-five years as curator, writer and award-winning radio and television broadcaster. Having trained as an art historian, he has also worked with many of the most important and influential artists of our time. Marlow sits on the Board of Trustees for the Imperial War Museum, Sadler’s Wells, Artichoke, Art on the Underground Advisory Board, The British School at Rome and Cultureshock Media. Sophie and Tim discussed his career to date, the difference between working in a commercial gallery to a public institution and his next step as Director of the Design Museum. Champagne, cocktails and canapés were generously served by Isabel.
Photo credit: Luke Fullalove (@fullalove)
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JULY 2019
SML CONSULTANT YOLANDE WHITCOMB AT SOTHEBY’S INSTITUTE OF ART – INSIGHTS FROM THE INSIDE: NAVIGATING YOUR ART WORLD CAREER
SOTHEBY’S INSTITUTE OF ART, NEW YOK CITY
On 30th July, SML’s NYC Senior Consultant, Yolande Whitcomb, discussed top positions in the art world and revealed key publications and events for getting up to speed on art careers. Positions as wide ranging as art insurance brokers, collection managers, registrars, art handlers, sales, communications, PR and marketing roles were covered in Yolande’s informative presentation.
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JUNE 2019
SML AND MAYFAIR ART WEEKEND
MAYFAIR, LONDON
Since 2002, Sophie Macpherson Ltd has helped galleries, art fairs, auction houses and museums across the globe to find the very best talent in the international art market. The team has supported Mayfair Art Weekend since they launched back in 2014, providing over 145 volunteers over five years and currently 75 volunteer alumni are working in the art world at auction houses, blue chip galleries, leading museums & institutes.
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JUNE 2019
SML AND EASEL INITIATIVE: EASEL’S CAREERS IN THE ARTS FAIR
COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART, LONDON
On 14th June, Sophie Macpherson chaired the panel discussion on ‘The Art World Ecosystem’ at Easel’s Careers in the Arts Fair.
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JUNE 2019
SML AND MARGUERITE: HOW TO LEAD IN YOUR FIELD
L’OSCAR/MARGUERITE, LONDON
On 4th June, As part of our How To series with Marguerite, Sophie Macpherson spoke with three art world luminaries: European Chairman at Sotheby’s, Oliver Barker; Director of ICA London, Stefan Kalmár; and Director of Michael Werner Gallery, Kadee Robbins.
Photo credit: Luke Fullalove (@fullalove)
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March 2019
Women in the Art Market panel for the Cambridge Women in Business Society
On 13th March, Sophie Macpherson spoke at the ‘Women in the Art Market’ panel for the Cambridge Women in Business Society at the University of Cambridge. This was an insightful discussion, enabling the Society’s members to learn more about opportunities within the art world.
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February 2019
Invaluable Global Auction House Summit
On 5th February, Sophie Macpherson Ltd was thrilled to be a part of the inaugural London Global Auction House Summit 2019 at The Landmark London, discussing the fast-moving and ever-changing global art market. Sophie shared the stage with Martina Batovic (Dorotheum), Farah Nayeri (The New York Times), Isabel Paagman (Sotheby’s), Rebecca Tooby-Desmond (Phillips), and Michelle LeBlanc Leckert (Neals Auction House), discussing all things female artists, glass ceilings and the exciting current and future developments and trends in this area.
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JANUARY 2019
SML AND COURTAULD CAREERS: STANDING OUT IN A COMPETITIVE JOB MARKET
COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART, LONDON
On 17th January, some very lucky students at the Courtauld Institute of Art participated in an expert panel discussion with speakers from Christie’s and Rosie Allan, Managing Director at Sophie Macpherson Ltd. Topics of discussion included insight into the various stages of the recruitment process, a range of perspectives from various sectors and organisations, and real-world advice at each stage.
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SEPTEMBER 2018
SML AND MARGUERITE: AN EVENING WITH GREGOR MUIR, VICTORIA SIDDALL, NICHOLAS CULLINAN
FORTNUM & MASON, LONDON
On 13th September, SML Founder Sophie Macpherson was in conversation with Director of The National Portrait Gallery Nicholas Cullinan; Head of Collections International Art at Tate, Gregor Muir; and Director of Frieze Art Fair, Victoria Siddall. The speakers shared stories of where they started out, how they’ve got to the impressive positions they hold today, advice to their 25 year old selves and the great importance of having a passion for what you do.
Photo credit: Luke Fullalove (@fullalove)
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JUNE 2018
SML AND THE EASEL INITIATIVE: ICA CAREER FAIR
ICA LONDON
On 8th June , Sophie Macpherson Ltd had the pleasure of speaking about ‘The Lifecycle of a Painting’ at The Easel Initiative Art Careers Fair at the ICA London, which was followed by a panel discussion including Tom Best, (Auction Collective/Easel), Kate Flitcroft (Lyon and Turnbull), Michelle McMullen (Christies), India Philips (Bonhams), and Sorcha, Head of Curatorial (White Cube).
