About this Event
Join us at Sotheby’s for an evening of art, culture, and conversation, featuring a dynamic lineup of talks, a book launch, and specialist-led tours across exhibitions on view.
The evening brings together artists, curators, and Sotheby’s experts for a series of engaging conversations, from the intersection of art and sports culture with LJ Rader and Nat Butler, to an exploration of Will Cotton’s work with Sharon Coplan.
Throughout the night, guests are invited to explore the galleries through guided tours led by Sotheby’s specialists, offering insider perspectives on highlights from Prints & Photographs, Classic Design, and the Collection of Jean and Terry de Gunzburg: Design Masters.
This event is free to attend. Guests have the option to purchase Art But Make It Sports: Epic Matchups Where Art and Sports Collide with their ticket and receive a signed copy from LJ Rader at the event.
Whether you are a seasoned collector or simply curious, this is an opportunity to experience Sotheby’s as a living cultural space, where exhibitions, ideas, and community come together.
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Collecting with Confidence: Understanding the Prints & Photographs Market
Host: Emily Bierman and Molly Steiger, Sotheby’s
Info: An introduction to the Prints & Photographs market, offering practical guidance on how to navigate, evaluate, and begin building a collection.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Art, But Make It Sports: A Conversation with LJ Rader & Nat Butler
Host: LJ Rader, Nat Butler
Info: Join author LJ Rader in conversation with renowned sports photographer Nat Butler, moderated by Sotheby’s VP of Sports Strategy and Development, Brendan Hawkes, for a dynamic discussion at the intersection of art and sports culture. Marking the release of Art, But Make It Sports, the conversation explores Butler’s practice, the visual language of sport, and the growing presence of athletics within the art market. LJ’s book will be available for purchase.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Will Cotton in Conversation with Sharon Coplan
Host: Sharon Coplan, Will Cotton
Info: Join artist Will Cotton, curator Sharon Coplan & Sotheby’s specialist Molly Steiger for a conversation about how prints & multiples have informed or been informed by American popular culture.
🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Sotheby's Specialist Tours
Info: Join Sotheby’s department specialists for a series of intimate, guided tours across the Prints & Photographs exhibition, the Collection of Jean and Terry de Gunzburg: Design Masters, and Classic Design. Discover standout works, gain expert insights, and explore collecting perspectives throughout the evening. Tours will run on a rolling basis.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
945 Madison Ave, 945 Madison Avenue, New York, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 20.63












