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“Collectors” section in the “Snobs” podcast – conversations about Ukrainian and world art and its future

“Collectors” is a special section of the “Snobs” podcast in collaboration with Spilne Art, which opens the door to the world of Ukrainian contemporary art through the stories of its main connoisseurs. The host of the section – art consultant and founder of Spilne Art Natalia Tkachenko – communicates with cultural figures, entrepreneurs, patrons and media people, lawyers who not only collect art, but also change the ecosystem of collecting.

Guests of the section:

➤ Stella Beniaminova
The founder of the Stedley Art Foundation talks about the development of her private collection, support for young artists and the role of Ukrainian art on the international stage. The conversation includes the names of such prominent artists as Oleksandr Zhyvotkov, Oleksandr Dubovyk and Oleksandr Sukholit.

➤ Yana Barinova
Project Manager of the ERSTE Foundation, former Director of the Department of Culture of the Kyiv City State Administration, Doctor of Sciences of Sorbonne University. Yana explains what cultural diplomacy is and why it is key to promoting of Ukrainian art in the world.

➤ Mykola Davydiuk
A political scientist, collector and author reflects on how war and tragedy affect the popularity of art. He also shares his experience investing in cultural projects and his vision of the Ukrainian art market.

➤ Adam Kharlampovych
An entrepreneur, patron of the arts, philanthropist and co-founder of the NGO “Algorithm of Action” talks about why he invests in Ukrainian art, how the works of Nikita Kadan and Oleksandr Krotevych appeared in his collection, as well as the development of cultural initiatives in Lutsk.

➤ Hnat Zabrodsky
A lawyer in the field of culture, the head of legal projects in the field of art talks about legal barriers, clarifies the problematic aspects of collecting – taxes, contracts, market mechanisms. And also lifts the curtain on his own art collection.

Each issue is an opportunity to look into the collections of iconic personalities and understand how art shapes our society. Listen to “Snobs” and discover new names and ideas with Spilne Art!

🔗 You can listen and watch the episodes at the link.

11.04.2024

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