Panel Discussion: Reimagining Patronage As A Form Of Practice

Against the backdrop of ongoing economic and political uncertainties, what is the role of the collector? Does the collector remain the “greatest cog in the wheel of progress for the new artist,”[1] as declared by the late pioneering artist Uche Okeke? This discussion centers on the contemporary sphere of influence within which collectors operate and the manner in which their patronage can enliven the production of art.