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A Decade of Breaking Barriers in the Art Industry
Episode 14621st October 2025 • The Artist Business Plan • The Superfair
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Happy 10th birthday to the Superfair!

In this episode, co-founders Alex Mitow and James Miille reveal the origin story of the Superfair. In conversation with lead curator Sharone Halevy, the trio share lessons they've learned over the past decade of challenging the status quo in the art industry.

This episode is rich with advice and encouragement for artist entrepreneurs looking to maximize and multiply the force they're investing into their careers.

For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past episodes, visit www.thesuperfair.com.

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Email questions and comments to abp@thesuperfair.com.

Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow

Senior Producer: Parth Shah

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