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.
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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
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
Nate is BACK from paternity leave and Nota Bene is back wherever you get your podcasts. We cover openings and events in a frigid NYC as well as recent LA happenings and preview Mexico City, Doha. All that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST
We are back, live from Miami after the two VIP preview days of the preeminent art fair in America: Art Basel Miami Beach. Nate and Benjamin report all the gossip from the convention center, the satellite fairs and all the parties. You won't want to miss this one. All that, AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST.
Just ahead of a MASSIVE week in New York we are joined by the go-to auction expert and our friend Lock Kressler. Recorded in the iconic Hotel Chelse a Nate and I get the lowdown on all the key lots in this insane November Season. Stay tuned to find out how the new BABBO is... All that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST.
Nate and Benjamin are back reporting on ArtBasel Paris with a very special guest: New York Times Critic-at-Large Jason Farago. We discuss the great (and not so great) Museum and Gallery shows in the City of Lights this week as well as ArtBasel Paris. Of course we can't help discussing the food and La Vibes in one of the great cities of the world. All that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST.
And we are BACK! Live (to tape) from Chum's Crib Nate and Benjamin catch each other up on all the summer haps. Galleries closing, tennis playing and all the rest. All that and so much more on THE ONLY ART PODCAST.
We are BACK with a special BONUS EPISODE recorded in the Eternal City. Benjamin is joined by guest host and super-gem James Michael Cardoso Shaeffer . We wrap up the dregs of Basel including our experience in Jordan Wolfson's Little Room at the Beyeler . Then it's onto Rome where we discuss Caravaggio, Pasta, Hotels, Socks, Frocks and Gavin Brown . All that and More on THE ONLY ART PODCAST!
Oh baby finally back and in BASEL. With Nate absent due to the Tariffs Benjamin is joined by art advisor and chief GEM james michael cardoso schaeffer to discuss all they did and saw inside and outside the fair. All that AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST
We are back. Benjamin is joined by Zachary Small and Tim Schneider who led this season's auction reporting for the NY Times. Zachary and Tim report out what the hell just happened and what it all (might mean). All that, and MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST.
we are SO back. This time with everyone's favorite auction expert, Lock Kresler. We break down all the lots in all the auctions, the consignors, the guarantees the story behind the story. You won't want to bid before you have listened. All that AND more on THE ONLY ART PODCAST. unedited and commercial free (mostly because we are too lazy for either).
Nate and Benjamin are BACK to discuss all the news in the world of art, focusing in the MET GALA, and the upcoming week of art FAIRS in NYC. All that and MORE on the ONLY ART PODCAST!
No Nate, No Problem. We are back and are joined by friend and cultural producer Michelle Hellman . Among many other things Michelle is the force (and the elbow grease) driving the innovative Artist Plate Project - a series of limited edition plates by the most renowned (and in demand) Artists and Artist's Estates sold in support of the Coalition For The Homeless . We hear about the genesis of this project and all the amazing work the proceeds support. Hear all about this years editions in advance of the "drop" - IRL at the Frieze NY Verntisage on May 7 ( and virtually here . ) All that, AND MORE on THE ONLY ART PODCAST!
Welcome back! Nate and Benjamin discuss all the gossip - from Hong Kong to the Upper East Side. Gala's, art fairs and auctions. ALL THAT AND MORE on the ONLY ART PODCAST.
