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Conversations on Collecting International: Maria Sukkar, ISelf Collection

In this one-hour online discussion, Maria Sukkar discusses her journey as philanthropist, how Sukkar came to establish the ISelf Collection (London), in addition to her championing of the visual arts with a focus on photography and the Middle East region. Discussions will include her future vision for the collection as well as philanthropic activities carried out through the collection.

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Conversations on Collecting: Transformational Legacies

In this roundtable discussion, influential collectors Henning and Brigitte Freybe, Anouchka Freybe and Claudia Beck come together, moderated by VAG co-CEO and Curator-at-Large Eva Respini, to discuss the infrastructure of collections and how resiliency can be fostered in the art scene through future planning.

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Conversations on Collecting: Collecting to Build Community

In this roundtable discussion, we are delighted to feature leading arts philanthropists, collectors, and curators Cathy Busby, Lisa Baldissera, Pantea Haghighi, Houman Sarshar, Melissa Karmen Lee and Karen Tam: as well as moderator Helga Pakasaar. They will discuss how collections support material and immaterial practices, histories, and memories.

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Conversations on Collecting: Nurturing the Artistic Talent of Tomorrow

In this roundtable discussion, we are delighted to feature leading arts philanthropists and collectors Jane Irwin, Inna O’Brian, and Bruce Munro Wright; as well as artist Shawn Hunt. They will discuss investment and belief in early career talent, mentorship, and crucial financial support.

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