Virginia Damtsa- CULTIVATING ARTISTIC FUTURES & CATALYST FOR CONTEMPORARY VISIONARIES   With a wealth of experience spanning twenty-seven years, Virginia Damtsa, Director of VVA VirginiaVisualArts Ltd., stands as a seasoned and respected Art Dealer, Art Gallerist, Curator, Cultural Strategist and Artist Agent, bringing a unique and invaluable perspective to the art world. Damtsa's passion for the arts began at a young age when she helped her uncle open the Museum of Alekos K. Damtsa in The Art Centre Giorgio de Chirico at just sixteen years old. She went on to pursue History of A ..read more

Sharon Obuobi is a talented entrepreneur with experience in art, business and technology. She currently conducts research in data science and innovation for fintech and insurtech use cases. Her business Alt/Finance develops solutions which optimise market intelligence to improve the experience of consumers in these industries. Alt/Finance was launched at the TechCrunch Disrupt stage in San Francisco in September, and was selected for the Techstars New York accelerator.   In 2022, she was recently featured as a top 10 founder by the Telegraph x Natwest's initiative recognizing 100 UK femal ..read more

KEYWORDS: JC GALLERY; ALTHORP HOUSE, NORTHANTS, UK; HERITAGE INDUSTRY; HOUSE MANAGER; AMERICAN MODERNISM; MODERNIST ART; GALLERY CURATION; CURATOR; GALLERIST; SPENCER FAMILY   Driven by a passion and speciality in American Modernism, James Ward opened JC Gallery in the heart of London’s Mayfair in 2021. JC Gallery is the first European gallery to specialise in this exceptional era of early 20th century art, focusing on exhibiting works by renowned artists including Arthur Dove, Stuart Davis, Thomas Hart Benton, John Marin, Joseph Stella, Georgia O’Keeffe and Edward Hopper.   Prior to ..read more

Having worked in every area of art handling & shipping since 1993, David has a wide knowledge and understanding of how his specialism interfaces with the wider art market and the related rules that govern it.  His experience working within the industry has made him well known for providing solutions to the most complex art transport and installation challenges for some of the world’s most prestigious institutions & galleries, renowned artists and collectors.   Link: https://www.crownfineart.com/      music ‘Baby, I Miss The Internet’ (Rama, Rama, Rama)  by ..read more

Laura Peh is the founder and creative director of Cinnamon Art Publishing - an independent publishing house specialising in illustrated non-fiction books for children. She is also an accomplished concert harpist and keen contemporary art collector, focusing on socially-engaged practices from artists of Southeast Asian, Latin American and Middle Eastern heritage. As a publisher and collector, she has spoken on panels and given talks with AWITA, Art&Summit (Singapore), National University of Singapore, Courtauld Institute of Art (London) and Sotheby's Institute of Art (London). She is a ..read more

Marine Tanguy launched Certified B Corporation, MTArt Agency in 2015, following a career in visual arts in London and LA. MTArt agency is worth £35 million and is the art sector’s leading talent agency representing some of the most talented, forward-thinking artists in the world. The agency looks to support, promote and enable artists to work with the broadest canvas possible, from working with brands to public art and fine art institutions. The agency works with global organisations and cities, nurturing an international community of art-lovers and collectors as well as diverse brands ranging ..read more

Anindo is an alumnus of the MA Art Business programme at Sotheby's Institute of Art London and a specialist on technology and Indian art and its markets.  The podcast starts with a 15-minute history of Indian art and its markets.  We then discuss Anindo's experiences of the first edition of the Mumbai Art Fair and his opinions on the potential for exponential growth of the Indian economy and its art market.   Links: https://news.artnet.com/market/art-mumbai-2023-opening-2396128   music ‘Baby, I Miss The Internet’ (Rama, Rama, Rama)  by TOT TAYLOR is used by kind p ..read more

Paola Lucente is the Director and Curator of Procreate Project, the first UK social enterprise which supports the development of contemporary artists who are also mothers working with different types of art. She holds a BA in Visual art and an MA in Art Management Psychology and has previously worked at the Guggenheim Museum, Marian Goodman Gallery, Scope and Volta art fairs in New York City. Paola was Gallery Manager at the Zabludowicz Collection from 2011 to 2016, where she was responsible for the daily activities of the London gallery, managing events, gallery assistants and the production ..read more

Claire is an accredited conservator specialising in preventive conservation for historic house and museum collections.  She has over twenty years experience of all aspects of preventive conservation/collections care including: condition audits and risk assessments; collection care plans; conservation housekeeping; environmental monitoring and control; insect pest management; safe display and storage methods; and reducing the risks from hospitality, filming and events. https://www.spencerandfry.co.uk/   Joanna is an experienced director and professionally accredited conservator with a ..read more

Steve Sabella is an established artist and author. Born in Jerusalem and based in Berlin since 2010, Sabella's work is a powerful expression of his life and experiences. Widely recognized for his bold artwork, he is able to explore themes of identity and displacement, exile, the effects of colonization, liberation and the human condition in a unique and powerful way celebrating the resilience of the human spirit. Employing the medium of both analogue and digital photography, Sabella has developed a distinct style of art that has earned him numerous awards and accolades. His tho ..read more