Georgina Adam is one of the foremost commentators on the international art market. A distinguished journalist and author, she has spent decades analysing the forces that shape the buying, selling, and collecting of art worldwide. As editor-at-large of The Art Newspaper, she has reported on major developments in auctions, galleries, art fairs, and institutional policy, becoming widely respected for her clarity, independence, and depth of knowledge.
Adam is the author of several authoritative books on the art trade, including studies of the global auction system, the rise of mega-collectors, and the expanding influence of private museums. Her writing combines investigative rigour with historical context, helping readers understand how economic cycles, regulatory frameworks, and cultural shifts affect the market. In addition to her journalism, she lectures internationally and teaches art market studies, mentoring a new generation of art professionals and scholars.
In this episode of the Pearl Lam Podcast, Pearl Lam and Georgina Adam discuss the evolving dynamics of the global art market. Drawing on both historical insight and current developments, they examine structural challenges such as liquidity constraints, high transaction costs, and the ways in which the art market differs fundamentally from traditional financial systems. Their conversation also explores the impact of technology and digital art, as well as ongoing concerns surrounding transparency and environmental sustainability.
They further consider the pressures created by generational change, geopolitical uncertainty, and demographic limitations in emerging markets. The discussion reflects a measured optimism that a sustained commitment to art and cultural value will continue to support the market’s long-term resilience.
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