Michael Reid Northern Beaches Program Director and acclaimed art book writer Amber Creswell Bell shares how to stay authentic in the art world plus a memorable Cy Twombly artwork, and handmade clay vessel that inspired her long love of ceramics.

Michael Reid’s Berlin Gallery Manager, Tom Austin, grew up with London’s Tate Modern at his doorstep — inspired by Louise Bourgeois, Henri Matisse, and Mark Rothko. But he reveals a special collection of Australian art has taken his career to where it is now.

In his new role at Michael Reid Gallery, Head of Private Clients, Chris Mathews reveals how his previous life as a stockbroker helps with the day-to-day in the art world, but it’s his decades-long love of art and collecting that drives his passion, in and outside of his position.

Michael Reid Galleries’ Contemporary Art Specialist & Program Coordinator of ART SIGNIFIKANT, James Dorahy, has been around art since kindergarten, with over 20 years in the commercial art world. He shares invaluable mantras, plus the influential artworks in his life from the likes of John Firth Smith and Polixeni Papapetrou and a passion for classic cars.

Michael Reid’s Northern Beaches Gallery Manager Amy Woolley reveals her love and enthusiasm for emerging art, and how the gallery environment has provided the perfect balance creatively.

Michael Reid’s Sydney Gallery Manager, Ashleigh Jones, grew up in a creative world, and after a brief venture into Human Rights, redirected herself to a life of art. For the curator, experiencing art is more than a physical entity; however, Giotto’s Weeping Angels at the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi left a lasting impact for years to come.

As Director of Michael Reid Sydney and Art Program at Michael Reid Murrurundi, Daniel Soma reveals making connections with collectors is key, as is ensuring the gallery stays connected with a new virtual audience. Plus shares how his favourite artwork — Kunstmarkt TV by Christian Jankowski — embraces both ideologies.