Heritage and Art: The Role of Private and Corporate Collectors in Valuing and Preserving African Heritage

How can private and corporate collectors contribute not just to the growth of the art market, but to the valuing and preservation of Africa’s artistic heritage? How do they navigate through the changing legal landscape when it comes to African classical art? And how might the private sector play a role in contributing to the sustainability of the heritage, archives and museums sector?

Moderator: Michelle Constant (South Africa) – CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce in South Africa and Weekend Broadcaster on SAFM

Panellists: 

• ​​Benjamin Fellous (France) – Managing Partner, International Art Lawyer
• Dr Same Mdluli (South African) – Artist, Art Historian, Writer and Curator at Standard Bank Art Gallery 
• Louis Norval – Founder Norval Foundation, Co-Founder Attfund Ltd and Green Create Group.
• Mandla Sibeko – Entrepreneur and Director FNB Art Joburg
• Genevieve Ray – Museum Curator – Absa Group