ArtRio's Brenda Valansi updates us on the Brazilian art market

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Brenda Valansi,
CEO of ArtRio, Brazil's leading art fair, updates us on the
Brazilian art scene. First, given the current political conflict as
well as the recession in Brazil, Brenda shares with us to what
extent these events have impacted the Brazilian art market. Then,
Brenda tells us how her personal mission of attempting to reduce
Brazil's hefty art import tax is progressing. Also, she speaks
about the advantages and disadvantages of having several blue-chip
foreign galleries exhibit at ArtRio. Lastly, Brenda reveals how the
Brazilian art scene has transformed over the past six years and
identifies challenges that must be overcome in order for the
Brazilian art scene to continue to mature.