The Madness of Art

Episode 1: Tony

Chelsea art dealer Jim Kempner interacts with New York's eccentric art world in The Madness of Art. Webisode one features contemporary artist Robert Attanasio's pithy analysis of the relationship between artist and dealer. Sensitive bugs? Tony Fitzpatrick understands that time is ...

Episode 2: The Wedding Gift

Webisode 2 deals with the client side of art dealing. The rent is due and Chelsea art dealer Jim Kempner helps a client find a fresh and original wedding gift. One Balloon Dog by neo-pop artist Jeff Koons remains in ...

Episode 3: Love?

One of the icons of Pop Art surprises Jim.

Episode 4: Interviews

The Madness of Art features Chelsea art dealer Jim Kempner and his interactions with the eccentrics that make the New York art world go round. In webisode four, Jim's looking for a replacement for "Miss Oops", the gallery’s ex-assistant. Jim ...

Episode 5: YOKO (OH NO)

In Webisode five, Jim seeks out advice from nemesis Glenn Dranoff about Art Miami? "Art Miami? No one's making any money this year in Miami!" according to Glenn, who is quietly packing his bags. Meanwhile, the gallery is abuzz with ...

Episode 6: Post Modern

When the thirteen year old son of a potential client challenges Jim to explain the meaning and importance of Post-Modern art, Jim explains fatalistic, idiosyncratic, post-apocolyptic malaise... alien glitter ironic... oatmeal existentialism. In other words, if your mom buys it? ...

Episode 7:
94.5º ARC x 14

While wandering Chelsea, Jim comes across Bernar Venet's studio. As luck would have it Jim and Dru have been looking for a sculpture for the sculpture garden.

Episode 8: The New Assistant

Jim discovers some holes in the new assistant's resume

Episode 9: The Hedge Fund Guy

Jim is excited that his wealthy Wall Street client is coming by to look at a Cy Twombly.

Episode 10: The Letter

Jim tries to alleviate his latest assistant's anxiety.

Episode 11: The Celebrity Apprentice

Business is slow so Jim attempts to get on The Celebrity Apprentice.

Episode 12: The Palm Beach Art Fair

In the last episode of Season One, Jim and Dru head to Florida for an Art Fair. Jim saves money on Dru's hotel.

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The Madness of Art – Season 2 Teaser

The Madness of Art – Season 2 Teaser

The Madness returns this fall with a new ...

August 26, 2010

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Episode 1: Tony

Episode 1: Tony

Chelsea art dealer Jim Kempner interacts with New ...

July 28, 2010

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Episode 2: The Wedding Gift

Episode 2: The Wedding Gift

Webisode 2 deals with the client side of ...

July 27, 2010

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Episode 3: Love?

Episode 3: Love?

One of the icons of Pop Art surprises ...

July 26, 2010

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Episode 4: Interviews

Episode 4: Interviews

The Madness of Art features Chelsea art dealer ...

July 25, 2010

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Episode 5: YOKO (OH NO)

Episode 5: YOKO (OH NO)

In Webisode five, Jim seeks out advice from ...

July 24, 2010

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Episode 6: Post Modern

Episode 6: Post Modern

When the thirteen year old son of a ...

July 23, 2010

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Episode 7:<br /> 94.5º ARC x 14

Episode 7:
94.5º ARC x 14

While wandering Chelsea, Jim comes across Bernar Venet's ...

July 22, 2010

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Episode 8: The New Assistant

Episode 8: The New Assistant

Jim discovers some holes in the new assistant's ...

July 21, 2010

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Episode 9: The Hedge Fund Guy

Episode 9: The Hedge Fund Guy

Jim is excited that his wealthy Wall Street ...

July 20, 2010

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Episode 10: The Letter

Episode 10: The Letter

Jim tries to alleviate his latest assistant's anxiety.

July 19, 2010

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Episode 11: The Celebrity Apprentice

Episode 11: The Celebrity Apprentice

Business is slow so Jim attempts to get on ...

July 18, 2010