Bridging Cultures: Promoting African Art In The Asian Market
Date: Friday, 11 October, 2024
Time: 15:30 – 16:30
Location: Somerset House screening room
Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring Pearl Lam, a prominent art gallerist in Hong Kong and Shanghai; Alimi Adewale, a Nigerian contemporary visual artist known for his paintings sculptures and installations and Alayo Akinkugbe, a writer, art historian and curator known for her Instagram account A Black History of Art and podcast A Shared Gaze.
Following the recent debut on the Asian continent at Christie’s Hong Kong, 1-54 is pleased to host, ‘Bridging Cultures: Promoting African Art in the Asian Market’, which will delve into the opportunities and challenges of promoting African art and culture within the rapidly growing Asian art market. African art is a diverse expression of the continent’s rich cultural heritage, reflecting the unique histories, beliefs, and social structures of various communities. Each region showcases its own artistic traditions, with Nigerian art standing out due to its vast cultural diversity and dynamic blend of traditional and contemporary forms. The panelists will explore cross-cultural exchanges, market dynamics, and the shifting perceptions of African art in Asia, offering a multifaceted view of this evolving landscape.
Panelists: Pearl Lam (Gallerist), Alimi Adewale (Artist) and Alayo Akinkugbe (Writer, Art Historian, Curator)
Get your tickets now at https://www.1-54.com/