Art in Focus Ep 5 | African art's international impact

In this fifth and final episode of Art in Focus, we hear from two locally based artists, Brett Seiler and Sanell Aggenbach, about how their careers started, how they broke into the international art market, and the influence African art is having on the global art scene.

00:00: Intro
01:25: Introduction of guests
02:13: Art careers often start with DIY initiatives
03:56: Community fosters connections and relationships among artists
05:08: Artists' careers often begin with gallery support
06:46: International markets require patience and persistence
08:42: Local art community fosters stronger connections
09:33: African art significantly influences global art concepts
11:08: Overseas shows significantly enhance artists' careers
11:39: Emerging artist awards significantly support artistic careers
14:19: Artists that Sanell and Brett have in their collection?
16:03: Which of their works are their favourites?
17:32: Shows that explore themes of loss and community
18:40: Blue tones evoke memory and emotion
20:33: Supporting print studios nurtures young art collectors
22:16: Sanell donates art proceeds to Mosaic
24:15: Closing and where to subscribe to listen to the series