EPISODE · May 9, 2025 · 27 MIN
Episode 074: Diego Escobar
from Strand, the Story of an Artist
Kevin Kirkwood shared a few minutes with Diego at his art gallery in Marseille, France. In this conversation, Diego shares insights from his time at the École du Louvre, and how his career has taken him through esteemed auction houses like Tajan in Paris and Sotheby’s in London. Galerie Diego Escobar, formerly known as ArtCan Gallery, dedicated to contemporary art. Founded by Diego Escobar in 2016, this Marseille-based gallery is distinguished by its passion for art and its commitment to promoting emerging and recognized talents on the international contemporary art scene. A fundamental aspect of Galerie Diego Escobar’s mission is its interaction with various institutions, both private, such as foundations, and public. This interaction fosters fruitful collaborations and solid partnerships, enabling the artists supported by the gallery to benefit from extended visibility and privileged relationships with these key players in the contemporary art world. The Galerie Diego Escobar is a dynamic place where creativity, innovation and artistic promotion meet. Reflecting Diego Escobar’s ongoing commitment to contemporary art. galerie-escobar.com @galeriediegoescobar The Strand is produced by Kevin Kirkwood @kevinwillpaint @strandpodcast kevinwillpaint.com All episodes are available at www.kevinwillpaint.com/strand and on all major podcast platforms. Including Spotify, Apple, iHeart, and Amazon.
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Kevin Kirkwood shared a few minutes with Diego at his art gallery in Marseille, France. In this conversation, Diego shares insights from his time at the École du Louvre, and how his career has taken him through esteemed auction houses like Tajan in Paris and Sotheby’s in London. Galerie Diego Escobar, formerly known as ArtCan Gallery, dedicated to contemporary art. Founded by Diego Escobar in 2016, this Marseille-based gallery is distinguished by its passion for art and its commitment to promoting emerging and recognized talents on the international contemporary art scene. A fundamental aspect of Galerie Diego Escobar’s mission is its interaction with various institutions, both private, such as foundations, and public. This interaction fosters fruitful collaborations and solid partnerships, enabling the artists supported by the gallery to benefit from extended visibility and privileged relationships with these key players in the contemporary art world. The Galerie Diego Escobar is a dynamic place where creativity, innovation and artistic promotion meet. Reflecting Diego Escobar’s ongoing commitment to contemporary art. galerie-escobar.com @galeriediegoescobar The Strand is produced by Kevin Kirkwood @kevinwillpaint @strandpodcast kevinwillpaint.com All episodes are available at www.kevinwillpaint.com/strand and on all major podcast platforms. Including Spotify, Apple, iHeart, and Amazon.
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