Collecting Beyond Borders: Dynamics and Diversity in Art Collection Practices Across the Global South

Published: 22 March 2024

With Co-founder and President, Samdani Art Foundation Nadia Samdani MBE, Founder of NESR ART Foundation Hiba Safieddine Nesr. Moderated by Founder and Editor-in-Chief STIR Amit Gupta.

The talk uncovers the multifaceted stories of collectors who navigate the intersection of local and global, grappling with questions of identity, representation and cultural heritage – shining a light on diverse voices that make up the global artistic landscape. This conversation also examines the role these collectors play in shaping the perception of art from emerging cultural epicentres on the international stage.

Collecting Beyond Borders: Dynamics and Diversity in Art Collection Practices Across the Global South

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