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Scott Stover

Scott Stover is a Franco-American philanthropy advisor and cultural strategist. He founded Scott Stover Inc. to support sustainable, mission-driven arts initiatives. Known for revitalising the Centre Pompidou Foundation, he also leads blockchain-based catalogue projects and hosts Giving Back Is Dead, a podcast on evolving models of philanthropy.

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Anne-Louise Sommer

Anne-Louise Sommer is a Danish design researcher, author, and museum director. She has led Designmuseum Danmark since 2011, significantly increasing its international profile and has established the museum as an internationally recognised institution. An expert in design history, she also serves on the New Carlsberg Foundation board.

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Eric Vildgaard & Tina Vildgaard

Eric and Tina Vildgaard are the founders of Jordnær, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Copenhagen. Eric, a former troubled youth trained in top Nordic kitchens before founding Jordnær in 2017. Tina, his wife and restaurant manager, provides the warmth and hospitality that define Jordnær’s dining experience

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Katy Wickremsinghe

Katy Wickremesinghe is the founder of The Wick, a platform that connects and supports the creative community. With a background in arts and culture strategy, she has worked across industries to foster collaboration and cultural engagement. A committed patron of the arts, Katy serves as a trustee of the Royal Academy of Arts and Dulwich Picture Gallery.

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Mario Cader-Frech and Robert Wennett

Mario Cader-Frech and Robert Wennett are notable figures recognised for their contributions to social responsibility, media, art, and real estate development.
Together, Cader-Frech and Wennett co-founded the Robert S. Wennett and Mario Cader-Frech Foundation, supporting various cultural and social initiatives.

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Billie Weisman

Billie Weisman is an art conservator and curator, serving as director of the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation. She earned her master’s in art history from UCLA and trained in art conservation at Harvard. Billie worked at the LACMA and the J. Paul Getty Museum before collaborating with her late husband, Frederick R. Weisman, to establish the foundation.

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Tim Schneider

Tim Schneider is an art-business reporter for Artnet News and the author of The Gray Market, a column analysing the intersection of art, economics, and technology. He advocates for greater transparency in the art market and in 2017, he published The Great Reframing, a book examining how digital tools and platforms are reshaping the way art is bought, sold, and valued.

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Jackie Beat

Jackie Beat, a legendary drag queen and comedian with over 30 years in entertainment, is celebrated for her sharp wit, bold parodies, and dynamic stage presence. She has performed globally, appeared in film and TV, and written for stars like Joan Rivers. A celebrated icon, Jackie continues to captivate audiences with her powerful performances.

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Magnus Hastings

Magnus Hastings is a British photographer celebrated for his vibrant portraits of drag and LGBTQ+ communities. Initially trained in drama, he transitioned to photography, gaining recognition for his insightful work documenting drag culture. His bestselling book Why Drag? and exhibitions like “QUEEN” have showcased the artistry of drag across the globe.

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Don & Mera Rubell

Don and Mera Rubell are renowned art collectors known for their impact on the contemporary art world. In 1993, they founded the Rubell Family Collection in Miami, which became the Rubell Museum in 2019, providing greater public access to their collection. Spanning several decades, their collection features more than 7,700 works by over 1,000 artists.

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Henry Elkus

Henry Elkus is the Founder and CEO of Helena, a global problem-solving organisation that addresses critical global challenges through innovative projects and investments. His efforts have focused on climate change, governance reform—including Helena’s “America in One Room” initiative—and advancements in energy and health solutions.

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Amin Jaffer

Amin Jaffer is a renowned art historian specialising in Indian art and East-West cultural intersections. Formerly a curator at the Victoria and Albert Museum and International Director of Asian Art at Christie’s, he now directs the prestigious Al Thani Collection and is part of the curatorial team for the Islamic Arts Biennale’s second edition.

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Basma Al-Sulaiman

Basma Al-Sulaiman is a renowned Saudi Arabian art collector and cultural philanthropist, celebrated for founding BASMOCA (Basma Al-Sulaiman Museum of Contemporary Art), one of the world’s first virtual museums. She is a pioneering advocate for Middle Eastern art, bridging cultural divides and promoting accessibility through digital innovation. Her diverse collection and dedication to arts patronage has made a lasting impact on the global art scene.

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Josh Baer on the Pearl Lam Podcast set.

Josh Baer

Josh Baer is a prominent figure in the contemporary art world and the founder of the influential Baer Faxt newsletter, which offers insights into art market trends. With decades of experience as an art advisor, educator, and curator, Baer provides expert guidance to collectors, galleries, and institutions. His deep knowledge and influence extend across the industry, where he shapes art discourse and contributes to the understanding of market dynamics and the value of emerging artists.

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Jonathan Yeo

Jonathan Yeo is a prominent contemporary portrait artists, known for his vivid and often provocative representations of notable figures in politics, entertainment, and society. His unique approach to portraiture, which combines traditional techniques with modern sensibilities, has earned him international acclaim. Over the years, Yeo has developed a distinctive style characterized by a strong emphasis on realism, psychological depth, and the subtle interplay of light and color.

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Jan Dalley

Jan Dalley

Jan Dalley is a journalist, author, and cultural commentator, best known for her work as the Arts Editor of the Financial Times (FT). She has built a reputation for insightful and informed analysis of the arts, including literature, visual arts, and music, with a particular focus on contemporary issues in culture and society. Prior to joining the FT, she was the literary editor of the Independent on Sunday for eight years.

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Kuho Jung

A graduate of Parsons School of Design, a certified Cordon Bleu chef, former executive director of Seoul Fashion Week, a choreographer, and currently developing a script for a Netflix series — Kuho Jung is a visionary designer from South Korea. Rejecting the idea of being confined to a single title, Kuho embraces the role of an explorer, continuously expanding his creative horizons.

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DJ Raiden

A South Korean phenomenon, Raiden is a world-renowned DJ performing at some of the world’s hottest venues, and a music producer collaborating with K-Pop’s established and emerging artists. In 2018, DJ Raiden was invited to perform during the closing ceremony of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, captivating millions of fans across the globe.

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Mei Chen

Mei Chen is the General Manager, Head of Luxury and Fashion for the Globalisation Business at Alibaba Group. She has played a pivotal role in conceptualising and launching Alibaba’s ecommerce platform for luxury goods, collaborating closely with top fashion and luxury brands. Before joining Alibaba, Mei held positions at Google and General Electric in the US and Europe.

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Melissa Chiu

Melissa Chiu is a museum director, curator and author. She is an authority on museum leadership and international contemporary art. She is currently the director of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, the national museum of modern art and a part of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.

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Philip Colbert

Born in Scotland and living and working in London, Colbert is often referred to as the “godson of Andy Warhol”. Colbert has created a global following for his cartoon lobster persona and his masterful hyper pop history paintings. His work powerfully explores the patterns of contemporary digital culture and its relationship to a deeper art historical dialogue.

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Leonardo Drew

Leonardo Drew is a contemporary artist based in Brooklyn, New York, whose works play upon a tension between order and chaos. Drew creates sculptures from natural materials such as wood, scrap metal and cotton, and transforms them into artworks that evoke the cyclical nature of existence while critiquing social injustices. Often, he calls upon the viewer to interpret his art – and thus complete it.

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Kulapat Yantrasast

Born in Thailand, studied in Japan, mentored by the legendary Japanese architect Tadao Ando, and co-founder of WHY, Kulapat Yantrasast is a prolific architect and designer, whose ideas, designs and structures span the globe. Kulapat established WHY in 2004 with the intention of combining his experience in the art world with a deep commitment to cultural inclusivity and human flourishing.

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Nadja Sayej

With a dynamic career spanning 15 years, Nadja has conducted over 1,000 celebrity interviews, engaging with prominent figures like Salma Hayek, David Lynch, and Jean Paul Gaultier. Her rich background includes nearly a decade in Berlin as an art critic and foreign correspondent, where she covered a vast array of events from red carpets to Paris Fashion Week, as well as numerous exhibition and museum openings.

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Malcolm Clarke

Two-time Oscar-winner and four-time Academy Award nominated Director, Writer & Producer Malcolm Clarke has been making films since the 1980s, first in his native England and later in the US & China. He has made films in more than 80 countries.

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Mourad Mazouz

Mourad Mazouz is the French-Algerian founder of sketch, Momo, 404, and other restaurants across the globe. Mourad Mazouz is also the brains behind Mo Diner, Restaurant 404 and Restaurant Derriere. Mourad is a talented and well- respected restaurateur who has shared his advice in ‘The Momo Cookbook: A Gastronomic Journey Through North Africa’.

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Dominic Ng

Dominic Ng has been the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of East West Bank for the last 32 years. He has received numerous accolades for his business achievements and philanthropic endeavours, contributing significantly to cultural understanding between American and Asian communities.

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Judith Regan

As a distinguished TV host, publisher, writer, and editor, Judith Regan has collaborated with some of the most influential figures of our time, including Howard Stern, Rush Limbaugh, and Gregory Maguire. Notably, she conducted one of the most controversial interviews in history with O.J. Simpson.

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David Barboza

David Barboza is an award-winning American journalist who won the Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting and Explanatory Reporting while serving as a foreign correspondent for The New York Times. He was also part of the team that won the Pulitzer Prize for explanatory reporting, for his coverage of Apple’s operations in China.

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Ray Yeung

Ray Yeung is an award-winning screenwriter and independent film director known for his exploration of gay narratives. His work has garnered international recognition, including the prestigious Teddy Award. Yeung is also the Chairman of the Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, the longest-running LGBT film festival in Asia.

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