A Black History Of Art | With Alayo Akinkugbe | The Pearl Lam Podcast
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ย. 2023
- Alayo Akingube is an art historian and founder of the hugely successful Instagram page @ablackhistoryofart which highlights overlooked Black artists, sitters, curators and thinkers from art history.
In this episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, Pearl Lam sits down with Alayo to explore themes such as gender, racism, feminism and everything in between. Together they share their thoughts and discuss topics such as:
Is there such a thing as black art?
Does elitism still exist in the art world?
This episode is an open, honest and at times deeply personal conversation about what it means to be a black artist in 2023.
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About Pearl Lam (林明珠):
Pearl Lam (林明珠) is a gallerist and cultural influencer and is a leading authority on Asian art and the global contemporary art market, with a network spanning the world. The Financial Times calls Pearl Lam “a powerhouse of the contemporary art world”. The New York Times calls her "a tour de force of the art world”. And Forbes names Pearl Lam as “one of Asia’s most powerful women”.
For over 20 years Pearl Lam has also been at the forefront of reimagining China’s cultural place in the world. She has played a key role in elevating Chinese contemporary art and artists into the international market. She has also turned many international artists into ‘rockstars’ in the huge Chinese and Asian markets.
Her Pearl Lam Galleries is a driving force within Asia’s contemporary art scene, with spaces in Hong Kong and Shanghai. The gallery is globally recognised for its intellectual ambition. Pearl Lam also has a longstanding commitment to promoting exchange between Asia and the Western world.
林明珠是一位畫廊廊主和文化方面極具影響力的人，同時也是亞洲藝術和全球當代藝術市場的頂尖權威，在全球範圍內擁有廣泛的人脈。《金融時報》稱林明珠為“當代藝術界的龐然大物”；《紐約時報》稱她為“藝術界的頂流”；《福布斯》將林明珠列為“亞洲最具影響力的女性之一”。
20多年以來，林明珠致力於重新定義中國的文化地位。她的存在於協助中國當代藝術和藝術家進入國際市場不可或缺。與此同時，她也將許多國際藝術家打造成了在龐大的中國以及亞洲市場上的“搖滾巨星”。
她的藝術門畫廊是亞洲當代藝術界向前推進的動力,在香港和上海都擁有展廳。該畫廊因其遠大抱負而在全球范圍內得到認可，林明珠也一直致力於促進亞洲與西方世界之間的文化交流。
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Finally someone is talking about the depth of African art beyond the tribal art in museums!!!!!
I love Pearl Lams ability to weave together the historical and cultural context of Black African art. It adds a layer of richness to the storytelling.
When Pearl Lam talks about “diversity of thought” she is spot on. Art might be the last place that we can have freedom of expression in these dark times.
Hats off to Alayo for championing Black African artists and their incredible work. Her efforts are helping to rewrite the narrative of art history.
I cant even with how cool this podcast is. Learning about Black African art doesnt have to be boring, and these two prove it. More, please!
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Alayos deep knowledge and eloquence in discussing Black African artists are truly impressive. Her passion for this subject shines through in every episode.
Listening to Alayo is like having a personal guide through the world of Black African art history. Her expertise is informative and engaging.
I am black and even I can’t tell you what African art really is, would love to see more.
Alayos storytelling skills are amazing. She has a knack for making complex art history accessible and relatable
This podcast is like a treasure trove of Black African art knowledge. Thanks for spilling the tea on these amazing artists, yall!
The art world is open to everyone, as long as you are middle class!
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The hosts of this podcast really know how to make art history come alive. Its so refreshing to find a podcast thats both informative and engaging.
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I can tell Pearl Lam genuinely cares about these artists and their work. Its refreshing to hear someone so passionate about preserving their legacy.
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Alayo Akinkugbes contributions to this podcast are invaluable. Her thoughtful commentary and research elevate the discussion on Black African artists.
There should be a netflix series about modern black artists. I would watch!
Art is a much more posotive way to highlight black culture than what the media focus on.
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Just thinking how dull art history must be without black artists :)
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I appreciate how Alayo brings a personal touch to the podcast. Her anecdotes and insights make it feel like shes taking us on a journey of discovery.
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Yo, the way they break down Black African artists and their impact is fire! Im feeling hella inspired to explore this art scene now.
The african art that most of the world see is tribal art and tourist art. It does nothig to break inaccurate perceptions about black culture and history. But thank you Pearl Lam for making this a topic in your podcast.
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The world needs more conversations like this.
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I liv ein hope that art will be the thing that helps to heal the division of the culture wars,
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The legacy media constantly promote the monolithic idea of blackness. Thanl you Alayo and Pearl for pointing out the absurdity.
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I just love how Pearl Lam dives into the stories of these artists. She brings so much enthusiasm and insight to the table. Makes me want to learn more!
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I agree Pearl Lam, let’s stop categorising people all the itme and focus on contribution!
I appreciate how Pearl Lam connects the dots between art, culture, and history. It adds a whole new layer of depth to the discussions.
Total crush on Alayo - love a British accent!
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Kudos to Pearl for tackling this issue.
I agree with Alayo, people of african origin should do more to write about and promote African art, not wait the West to write African art into art histoey.
Thank you Alayo for pointing out that Africa is 54 countries and hundreds of languages and tribes and cultures. If we banned the use of the word “Africa” maybe minds would be open to the diversity fo art that comes from the cultures of each country that i
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I wish they had showed some examples of proper black african art. Perhaps for a follow up episode?
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What an incredible pair of women
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There needs to be a longer version of this video, I want to know a lot more.
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