#52 - GT Sewell - How Gen Z is Redefining the Future of Art Collecting

GT Sewell is a visual artist, sculptor, poet, and co-founder of 247art. With extensive experience directing galleries like Versus Gallery, MilkBar, and Oshi, GT blends the digital and physical art worlds. Alongside Jane Rolls, 247art is set out to transform the gallery model and help artists connect with a wider, next-gen audience.On this episode we dive into how Gen Z is reshaping the future of art creating and collecting, how artists can build broader ecosystems around their work, how digital applications are integrated extensions of how we live, how traditional blue-chip artistry is being redefined by a new wave of red and purple-chip artists, why the new art gallery model is necessary, what are smart contracts, how they can empower artists and so much more.-00:00 Intro01:54 AI, VR and AR integration16:14 Retiring Oshi Gallery20:03 Traditional x Digital Art34:04 Physical vs NFT Drop37:10 New Generation of Collectors45:41 The Artist is the Business48:14 247Art - The Evolution of the Gallery01:06:32 The Undefined Artist Pathway01:09:31 Building on Experience01:15:07 Smart Contracts-Follow XXXX on Instagram: @gtsewellVisit XXXX’s website: @_247art⁠----Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistory.co Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @hausofwayne