How the Auction Desk Rewired My Portfolio

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What happens when you see art from the other side of the table?In this episode, I talk with Herry Kim, an artist who used to work at an auction desk. We get into how watching what actually sells rewired the way she builds a portfolio, prices work, and communicates value without losing her voice.If you’re a beginner and you feel lost about pricing, portfolios, and how the art world actually works, start here!

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This episode was published on February 18, 2026.

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What happens when you see art from the other side of the table?In this episode, I talk with Herry Kim, an artist who used to work at an auction desk. We get into how watching what actually sells rewired the way she builds a portfolio, prices work,...

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