NOTA BENE: This Week in the Art World

Latest Episodes:

The Fairs and the American Hartland Oct 04, 2026

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James and Benjamin are back. Recorded a week ago this somewhat stale episode recounts the fairs that were in NYC as well as Jame's tour around the fly-over states.

All that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST

Back To School: The Simulacrum of Connoisseurship Sep 14, 2026

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Benjamin and James are BACK! As promised (if not a few days late). In this episode we get into the first round of September gallery openings in NYC as well as the taste-slopification of the artworld via instagram, and the loss of artist and downtown legend Lucien Smith.

All that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST!

Summer Jet Set Report Aug 31, 2026

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Reporting on events of the summer that was including events in Menorca, Provence, Aspen and the Hamptons Benjamin and James dish on the people, the parties and the art.

All this AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST.

There's Only One Basel Jun 18, 2026

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We are back.

James and Benjamin discuss their time in the lovely city on the Rhein and the ONLY FAIR THAT MATTERS. From sausages to parties to art we cover (almost) all of it. PLUS some disturbing rumors about the future of the fair.

All that AND MORE. on THE ONLY ART PODCAST.

Drowning in PDFs Jun 08, 2026

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Benjamin and James discuss all the news that is not fit to print in the world of art. And preview the upcoming swiss fairs.

All that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST

Post Fair Blues May 19, 2026

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Benjamin is joined by James Michael Shaeffer, Jr. to tell him all about the art fairs in NYC last week. We also touch briefly on Banksy and other sundry items of note.

All that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST.

May Auction Preview with Special Guest Lock Kresler May 16, 2026

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And we are BACK. Nate and Benjamin are joined by everyone's favorite auction specialist, the ever erudite wiz himself, Lock Anderson Kresler .

We break down all the top auction lots at the three houses as well as discuss local art fair, museum and restaurant news.

We know how much you all look forward to this episode and you are gonna make sure your headphones are fully charged and you have a good route around the park lined up for this TWO HOUR super episode.

You won't wan to bid without listening to it.

All that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST

Report From Venice (and Stockholm and Berlin and NY) May 12, 2026

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Benjamin Godsill is joined by co-host James Michael Shaeffer, Jr. to discuss all the recent art events in Venice, Berlin, Stockholm and NYC.

All that, And MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST!

Coast 2 Coast Mar 13, 2026

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And... we are back. Benjamin is in NY and Nate is (still) in LA discussing all the haps in the artworld AND Nate's COVER STORY in Vanity Fair plus Larry's big Oscars Week Opening in LA.

ALL that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST

Californication: LA Frieze 2026 Feb 27, 2026

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Nate and Benjamin are Joined by James Michael Shaeffer, Jr. to talk about everything going down during Frieze LA, 2026. Galleries, Museums, Meals and yes fairs. The good the bad and the UGLY.

All that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST.

and happy birthday nate