On Wednesday, December 6, 2017 and Thursday, December 7, 2017 Whitewall held the second annual “Lexus Art Series: Art & Innovation Talks” at the Faena Hotel, Miami Beach during Art Basel Miami Beach. Panelists like Isolde Brielmaier, Studio Drift, Zoe Buckman, Kevin Hunter, and others discussed a range of topics including alternatives to patronage, art as activism, and new cultural hubs.
Patton Hindle, Sarah Arison, Isolde Brielmaier, and Bettina KorekPhoto by Steve Benisty
“Supporting Emerging Artists in 2018: Alternatives to Patronage”
Director of Arts at Kickstarter, Patton Hindle; President of Arison Arts, Sarah Arison; Executive Director of Arts, Culture & Community at Westfield, Isolde Brielmaier; moderated by Bettina Korek, Founder of For Your Art.
Video by Steve Benisty.
Tamara Warren, Lonneke Gordijn, Ralph Nauta, Kevin Hunter, and Sebastien LeonPhoto by Steve Benisty
“From Idea to Mass Production: The Journey of Artists and Designers”
Artist and designer Sebastien Leon, Studio Drift’s Ralph Nauta and Lonneke Gordijn, President of Calty Design Research Kevin Hunter, moderated by Tamara Warren, Editor at Large at The Verge.
Video by Steve Benisty.
Katy Donoghue, Jasmine Wahi, Zoe Buckman, and Casey FremontPhoto by Steve Benisty
“Art as Activism: The Role of the Feminist Artist Today”
Founder & Director of Project for Empty Space, Jasmine Wahi; Executive Director of Art Production Fund, Casey Fremont; artist Zoe Buckman; moderated by Katy Donoghue, Editor in Chief of Whitewall.
Video by Steve Benisty.
Tamara Warren, Dan Borelli, Kevin Hunter, Fin DAC, and Laurent MoisiPhoto by Steve Benisty
“New Cultural Hubs: How Art Transforms Neighborhoods”
Artist Fin DAC, Harvard GSD Director of Exhibitions Dan Borelli, President of Calty Design Research Kevin Hunter, moderated by Tamara Warren, editor at Large at The Verge.
Video by Steve Benisty.
