THOUGHT-LEADERSHIP 

Our thought-leadership programme shares vital insights into the shifting dynamics and industry trends shaping the cultural landscape.

London, UK

Lisa Hilton, Writer & Art Historian

'How important are slow places in an increasingly digital age?'

London, UK

Lisa Hilton, Writer & Art Historian

'Which emerging cultural cities will we still be talking about in 100 years?’

Marrakech, Morocco

Touria El Glaoui, 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair Founding Director

'What is the cultural impact of the YSL Museum in Marrakech?

Marrakech, Morocco

Touria El Glaoui, 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair Founding Director

'What are the top cities for young artists to live in?'

LONDON, UK

TRANSFORMATIVE MUSEUM CULTURE & THE DIGITAL AGE

London, UK

CULTURAL COMMUNICATION & THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL

Wellesley, USA

Claire Whitner, Davis Museum

'What inspired Art-Less: The Davis Without Immigrants?'

Wellesley, USA

Lisa Fischman, Davis Museum

'Are all museums political institutions?'

Wellesley, USA

Lisa Fischman, Davis Museum

'What would be your dream art safari?'

London, UK

Joe La Placa, Gallerist / Writer

'How does visiting a museum benefit you?'

London, UK

Mark Sanders, Art Consultant

'What does culture mean to you?'

LONDON, UK

JOE LA PLACA, GALLERIST AND WRITER

'WHAT DOES CULTURE MEAN TO YOU?

London, UK

Robert LaMarre, Vice President Lord Cultural Resources

'Which country has the most interesting museum policy?'

London, UK

Robert LaMarre, Vice President Lord Cultural Resources

'Tell us about the development of museums now and in the future.'

Toronto, Canada

Maxine Bailey, Vice President TIFF

'Why is soft power core to your purpose as a cultural organisation?’

Toronto, Canada

Maxine Bailey, Vice President TIFF

'How does Toronto International Film Festival engage its audience all year round?'

London, UK

Alice Black, Co-Director, THE DESIGN MUSEUM

'What are the core principles of the museum?'

Bethlehem, Palestine

Wisam Salsaa, Director, THE WALLED OFF HOTEL

'How has The Walled Off Hotel been received in Palestine?

London, UK

Scarlett Sabet, Poet

'How is digital media reshaping the landscape of art?'

Athens, Greece

George Kaminis, Mayor of Athens

'What is the most inspiring thing about modern Athens?'

LONDON, UK

Leanne Rae Wierzba, Design Historian / Curator / Editor

'Does museum culture help to build bridges gloabally?'

Lisbon, Portugal

Maximilano Arrocet, Director of Amanda Levete Architects

'How does the MAAT's architecture reflect the culture of Lisbon?'

VALLETTA, MALTA

Catherine Tabone, Director of the Valletta 2018 Foundation

‘What were the challenges you faced while preparing for EcoC 2018?’

Manchester, UK

Henry McGhie, Head of Collections and Curator of Zoology

'What are the challenges museums face in dealing with climate change?'

Andrea Morgante, Architect / Designer

'Why is it important for a museum to be environmentally conscious?'

LONDON, UK

Geoffrey Lipman, Co Founder SUNx / ICTP President

'How is digital media reshaping art in the 21st century?'

ATHENS, GREECE

George Kaminis, Mayor of Athens

'What is the most inspiring thing about modern Athens?'

New York, USA

Tim McHenry, Director of Programs and Engagement

'Tell us about the 'Dreamover’.'


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