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Sotheby's Talks

Veronique Forge-Karibian, James Haldane

Booking Overview

Sotheby’s Talks features high-profile conversations at the intersection of art, culture, and collecting, with guests such as curators, authors, collectors, and heritage/craft leaders. It’s a strong platform for PR teams seeking credibility with audiences interested in museums, historical preservation, and the art market.

Metrics

Episodes: 44

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 352.0k subscribers

Instagram: 3.0M followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

admin@intelligencesquared.com

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Host

Veronique Forge-Karibian - Identified in the episode description as an advisor to the Milken Institute (a non-partisan economic thinktank).

James Haldane - Identified in the episode description as Executive Editor of Sothebys Magazine.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Typically established leaders and experts in art/culture and adjacent fields: senior museum/heritage professionals, executive directors and CEOs in arts/craft foundations, founders/industry initiatives, and published authors whose work connects to art history or cultural memory; also Sotheby’s internal leadership (e.g., heads of sales).
Required Achievements:  
Leadership roles at heritage/arts organizations, Published books tied to art history and cultural memory, Founding or directing programs supporting craft and artisans, Senior roles connected to art sales/modern collecting

Recent Guest Discussions

Malcolm Winyard - Interior Design Work On Mapperton House; Craft And Specialist Finishes In Historic House Upkeep.

Julie Montagu, Countess of Sandwich - Custodianship Of Mapperton House And How Historic Properties Are Preserved, Refreshed, And Reinterpreted.

Dan Jackson - Conservation And Reimagining Of Historic Houses Through Skilled Craft And Preservation Decisions.

Louis Elton - Craft Sustainability And How Artisan Ecosystems Can Be Made Viable For The Future.

Lucy Brown - The Future Of Craft And The Role Of Foundations In Sustaining Artisan Skills.

Recent Topics

Art, Collecting, Craft, Heritage, Museum

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Sotheby's Talks
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ICONS | Fashion is Art, with Tess van Zalinge

September 24, 2026

In this episode, we ask: when does fashion become art? Taking inspiration from Icons: 100 Extraordinary Objects from Sotheby’s History, published by Phaidon, the discussion explores how garments and objects acquire iconic status through design, craftsmanship, cultural memory, celebrity and provenance. Joining the discussion are Dutch fashion designer Tess van Zalinge and Sebastiana Fanari, Specialist in Handbags & Fashion at Sotheby’s Paris, in conversation with Sarah de Clercq, Managing Dir...

Hassan Hajjaj: My London Rockstars, Ends to Estates

August 10, 2026

This conversation marks Hassan Hajjaj's exhibition with Sotheby's titled My London Rockstars: Ends to Estates. Join the artist himself as well as curator, writer and broadcaster Ekow Eshun in a discussion moderated by Modern & Contemporary African Art specialist Hannah O'Leary. Together, they reflect on the evolution of his practice from its early roots in London’s creative underground to his international career today, championing the voices of young artists and creatives in London and beyon...

The Crafted House: Keeping the Great House Alive

June 21, 2026

In this episode, House & Garden’s Pratyush Sarup is joined by Dan Jackson, Head of Historic Buildings for Historic Royal Palaces alongside Julie Montagu, Countess of Sandwich and Custodian of Mapperton House, and Malcolm Winyard, Interior Designer who worked on Mapperton House. Together they discuss how historic houses are conserved, refreshed and reimagined through skilled craft, from upholstery, joinery and specialist finishes to textile conservation and restoration. They explore how owner...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Sotheby's Talks
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How do I get in touch with Sotheby's Talks?

Sotheby's Talks is hosted by Veronique Forge-Karibian and James Haldane. Its publicly listed email is admin@intelligencesquared.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Sotheby's Talks?

The publicly listed email for Sotheby's Talks: admin@intelligencesquared.com.

How many listeners does Sotheby's Talks have?

Podseeker estimates Sotheby's Talks reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Sotheby's Talks?

Sotheby's Talks typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Typically established leaders and experts in art/culture and adjacent fields: senior museum/heritage professionals, executive directors and CEOs in arts/craft foundations, founders/industry initiatives, and published authors whose work connects to art history or cultural memory; also Sotheby’s internal leadership (e.g., heads of sales). Common among recent guests: Leadership roles at heritage/arts organizations; Published books tied to art history and cultural memory; Founding or directing programs supporting craft and artisans. Recent guests include Malcolm Winyard, Julie Montagu, Countess of Sandwich, and Dan Jackson.

How hard is it to get booked on Sotheby's Talks?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Sotheby's Talks cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Collecting, Craft, Heritage, and Museum. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

admin@intelligencesquared.com

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