EPISODE · Mar 6, 2025 · 25 MIN
Art in Focus Ep 5 | African art's international impact
from Investec Focus Radio SA · host Investec
In this fifth and final episode of Art in Focus, we hear from two locally based artists, Brett Seiler and Sanell Aggenbach, about how their careers started, how they broke into the international art market, and the influence African art is having on the global art scene. 00:00: Intro 01:25: Introduction of guests 02:13: Art careers often start with DIY initiatives 03:56: Community fosters connections and relationships among artists 05:08: Artists' careers often begin with gallery support 06:46: International markets require patience and persistence 08:42: Local art community fosters stronger connections 09:33: African art significantly influences global art concepts 11:08: Overseas shows significantly enhance artists' careers 11:39: Emerging artist awards significantly support artistic careers 14:19: Artists that Sanell and Brett have in their collection? 16:03: Which of their works are their favourites? 17:32: Shows that explore themes of loss and community 18:40: Blue tones evoke memory and emotion 20:33: Supporting print studios nurtures young art collectors 22:16: Sanell donates art proceeds to Mosaic 24:15: Closing and where to subscribe to listen to the series Investec Focus Radio SA
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In this fifth and final episode of Art in Focus, we hear from two locally based artists, Brett Seiler and Sanell Aggenbach, about how their careers started, how they broke into the international art market, and the influence African art is having on the global art scene. 00:00: Intro 01:25: Introduction of guests 02:13: Art careers often start with DIY initiatives 03:56: Community fosters connections and relationships among artists 05:08: Artists' careers often begin with gallery support 06:46: International markets require patience and persistence 08:42: Local art community fosters stronger connections 09:33: African art significantly influences global art concepts 11:08: Overseas shows significantly enhance artists' careers 11:39: Emerging artist awards significantly support artistic careers 14:19: Artists that Sanell and Brett have in their collection? 16:03: Which of their works are their favourites? 17:32: Shows that explore themes of loss and community 18:40: Blue tones evoke memory and emotion 20:33: Supporting print studios nurtures young art collectors 22:16: Sanell donates art proceeds to Mosaic 24:15: Closing and where to subscribe to listen to the series
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Art in Focus Ep 5 | African art's international impact
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