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Introducing: ART IN BRIEF (aka our podcast)!

February 10, 2025

By Center for Art Law Editorial Team

Warfare of Art and Law (with artist and attorney Stephanie Drawdy), The Art Law Podcast (with Steve Schindler and Katie Wilson-Milne, the art law power-couple from SCH), The ALA Podcast (from the fabulous Art Lawyers Association in the UK) — there is a lot of terrific content out there making our foray into the podcast realm a cautious one. But if you know nothing about our Center, you know that we believe that one can never have too much art law. So, after much talking about having our own podcast, we are thrilled to have ventured into this new (for us) form of communicating with our growing audience. What pushed the conversation from offline discussions in board meetings and dive bars to execution? In 2024, Paris Sistilli, an art law enthusiast and a podcaster, visited the Center’s office in Brooklyn with a question: “Have you ever thought of doing an art law podcast?” “Actually…” and after introducing her fellow Sciences Po Parisand Columbia U. alumna and podcast colleague, Andrea Konigs, and some constructive back and forth, we are thrilled to introduce to you the two co-hosts of the brand new art law podcast with a catchy (we hope) name of ART IN BRIEF.

Meet Andrea and Paris:

Andrea Konigs

Andrea is an arts professional and a recent graduate of the dual degree program between Sciences Po Paris and Columbia University. After studying Art History and Political Humanities, she works as an Associate Art Advisor at The Fine Art Group in New York City, specializing in Post War and Contemporary art and artists. Andrea’s deep interest in art law stems from her academic background, where she studied about law, politics, and the art world. Her work focuses on legal aspects of art transactions, intellectual property, and the protection of cultural heritage, with a commitment to navigating the complexities of the art market.

Paris Quetzal Sistilli

Paris is a multilingual graduate of the Dual BA Program between Sciences Po Paris and Columbia University, where she studied Political Humanities and Political Science with a regional focus on the Middle East. Her passion for art law stems from her academic foundation in cultural heritage and legal studies, deepened through her experiences with organizations such as the Antiquities Coalition and museums like the Whitney Museum of American Art. She is particularly fascinated by the connection between art and law in post-conflict zones, the role of technology in cultural heritage protection, and the complexities of international provenance. These interests have culminated in the creation of Art in Brief, which she is thrilled to launch in collaboration with the Center for Art Law and Andrea.

Listen to ART IN BRIEF

Available on Spotify and ApplePodcasts, the first episode of ART IN BRIEF aired (is that what they do?) on January 27, 2025, and we anticipate releasing new episodes every two weeks. In the pilot, Paris and Andrea sat down with our very own Irina Tarsis and Atreya Mathur to pick their brains over what’s hot (and what’s not) in art law, plans of the Center for 2025 and some suggestions for pre-law reading of top cases. It was not easy with so many opinions and growing pains. The result? You decide!

As for us, we are looking forward to learning together and working with Andrea and Paris. They seem to be of similar mind. But don’t take our written word for it! Here are a few words from our co-hosts:

We’re thrilled to introduce ART IN BRIEF, a podcast from the Center for Art Law where we, Paris Sistilli and Andrea Konigs, break down the biggest and most exciting questions surrounding art, law, and the fascinating world of art law. From copyright disputes and contracts to art theft, provenance, and intellectual property, we’ll explore the issues that shape the art world today. Our goal is to make these complex topics accessible and engaging for anyone with an interest in this intersection—whether you’re a student, an artist, or just someone intrigued by the legal side of culture. Center for Art Law has always been a hub of knowledge for us, and through this podcast, we hope to continue contributing to its mission of educating and consolidating information in an approachable and dynamic way. Tune in and join us as we unpack the stories, challenges, and breakthroughs that drive the art world forward!

~ Paris and Andrea Konigs and Paris Sistilli

Thanks and Logistics

We will be updating and improving the landing page for ART IN BRIEF. In the meantime, feel free to send us your feedback, share ideas and questions for future episodes and don’t forget to like and comment on the engaging content from Andrea and Paris. We hear it helps with the algorithm and makes our voluntary work easier.

Many thanks to all who have been assisting with podcast brainstorming and feedback. Special thanks to Atreya Mathur and Louise Carron for handling the podcast’s copyright and contract matters. Cover Art by Kira Kotler Design and Music by Roy Tabet.

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and is not meant to provide legal advice. Readers should not construe or rely on any comment or statement in this article as legal advice. For legal advice, readers should seek a consultation with an attorney.