Art Transactions in Today's Geopolitical Landscape
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Time: 8:30 am – 10:30 am ET
Location: New Museum - 235 Bowery, New York, NY 10002
Join a select group of art world leaders for a morning of conversation at the New Museum.
Geopolitical instability, social unrest, and shifting government support all cause uncertainty in art transactions. The Brown & Brown Fine Art Team invites you to a focused conversation on what this moment means for the way you buy, sell, and move important works.
This gathering brings together a small group of voices from fine art insurance, art law, international logistics, and museum registration. Pull up a chair and join a discussion built for people who care deeply about protecting art.
What This Conversation Covers
Both borrowers and lenders face fresh questions today. Conflict zones, protest activity, labor strikes, and funding challenges all shape how art changes hands. Our panelists will explore these pressures and talk through contracts, insurance, and risk management. Look for an open conversation that touches on:
- How leaders think about loan and consignment agreements
- Ways to build flexibility into planning
- Approaches to protecting artworks in transit and on display
Meet the Panelists
- Mary Pontillo: National Fine Art Product Leader, Brown & Brown
- Paul Cossu: Partner, Art Law Group at Pryor Cashman
- Mark Perro: Manager, New York Exhibitions, Dietl International
- Annie Farrar: Director of Registration, Glenstone
What You Will Take Away
- A clearer view of the moment: Listen as panelists discuss how global events affect the way art changes hands
- Perspectives from every side of a transaction: Hear how insurance, law, logistics, and registration each play a role
- Stories from the field: Learn how others are handling art through shifting conditions
- Connections that matter: Network with people who share your dedication to art and its care