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Art in Focus Ep 3 | NextGen art: Cultivating talent and accessibility

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In this episode, we hear from young artist Boemo Diale and curator Sean O’Toole about the shifting art industry. They discuss Boemo's rise to fame, the role of art fairs in promoting underrepresented artists, and the importance of established artists supporting newcomers.

00:00: Intro
01:22: Introduction of guests
03:31: The evolution of art fairs
07:46: Boemo on what challenges she faced when starting out
08:36: Thoughts on artists giving back
13:20: Challenges commonly faced by young artists
18:14: The digital age offers both opportunities and challenges for artists
20:07: Galleries provide essential support and representation for artists
20:55: Advice for young collectors
22:59: Artists to keep an eye on
28:00: Closing and where to subscribe to listen to the series

Find out more about the Investec Cape Town Art Fair and buy tickets here:
https://link.investec.com/h8aczf
6 Feb 2025 English South Africa Business · Investing

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