An Art Of A Ride Exclusive Interview With Eric Smith

President, Redwood Media Group by Dr. Asaf Rolef Ben-Shahar

- Dr.Asaf Rolef Ben-Shahar

Art Expo New York April 21-24, 2017 | Pier 94

Eric Smith, one of the strongest figures in the contemporary art world today! As CEO, Eric Smith oversees all creative aspects and the production of the Redwood Media Group, which operates more than six shows in different cities in the US, including Artexpo New York, SPECTRUM Miami, Art San Diego, Red Dot Miami , [SOLO], and [FOTO SOLO].

Under Smith’s direction, Artexpo New York will continue as the leading trade show of the popular and fine art industries, offering industry professionals access to thousands of wholesale works from artists and publishers from all over the globe under one roof. We are most honored to have an exclusive interview with one of the most important figures in the art industry!

Asaf: Good morning, Eric. Where do I find you?

Eric: I work out of my home. So you’re always working when you work out of your home...

Asaf: Yes. Could you start telling us what makes you tick? Where’s your passion?

Eric: My passions are motorcycles and tennis. I ride a Husqvarna 701 Enduro, which is an on-offroad bike and I mainly ride in the dirt. I grew up racing motocross together with my two brothers. I played tennis in high school and college and rode motorcycles, so I didn’t have time to party. I was too busy playing tennis and riding. Later on I married and then my two daughters came along and I stopped riding and stopped playing tennis. In 2009 we divorced and the first two things that I did was start playing tennis and riding again.

Asaf: Second round

Eric: I’ve been riding with both of my brothers in the last few months, and it had brought us together.

Asaf: There’s so much adrenaline in sports, how do you get your kick from business?