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Ben Luke

Ben Luke is a British art critic, writer, and broadcaster. A contributing editor at The Art Newspaper, he hosts its acclaimed podcasts ‘The Week in Art’ and ‘A Brush with…’, where he interviews leading artists about their influences, ideas, and creative practice. His book ‘What Is Art For?’ builds on conversations from ‘A Brush with…’, exploring how artists shape, question, and reflect the world today.

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Romy Jacobsen

Romy Jacobsen is a numerologist and intuitive guide whose work explores the hidden patterns shaping human experience. Through numbers, she reveals insights into personality, behavior, and destiny, offering a lens to understand life’s rhythm and flow. Romy helps people navigate synchronicity and the unseen forces that guide everyday experiences with greater awareness and clarity.

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Cleo Roberts-Komireddi

Cleo Roberts-Komireddi is an art historian and commentator specialising in contemporary South and Southeast Asian art. She hosts the Art Worlds podcast and is writing a comprehensive history of Indian art for Yale University Press. She contributes to major publications and lectures internationally on modern and contemporary art.

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Suzi Godson

Suzi Godson is a psychologist, writer, and entrepreneur, best known for her long-running sex and relationships column in The Times. She is the author of several books, including The Sex Book and Sex Counsel, and holds a PhD in psychology. In 2017, she co-founded Tellmi, an award-winning, NHS-commissioned app providing anonymous, peer-to-peer mental health support for young people.

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Kevin Kwan

Kevin Kwan is a Singaporean-born American novelist, best known for his satirical Crazy Rich Asians trilogy, which was adapted into a blockbuster 2018 film. Blending comedy with cultural critique to explore Asia’s wealthy elites, his works spotlight representation, identity, and East–West dynamics, earning global acclaim and bestseller status.

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Damian Elwes

Damian Elwes is a contemporary artist celebrated for his vibrant depictions of artists’ studios and immersive installations. From recreating the creative worlds of Picasso, Kahlo, and Basquiat to exploring the interplay between art and environment, his work invites audiences to step inside the spaces where artistic genius takes shape. He lives and works in Los Angeles.

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Keyu Jin

Dr Keyu Jin is a professor of economics at the London School of Economics. A Harvard PhD, she was named a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader in 2014 and authored The New China Playbook: Beyond Socialism and Capitalism (2023), a critical examination of China’s unique growth model. Her research covers international macroeconomics.

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Alex Han & Ed Lee

Alex Han and Ed Lee are the co-founders of RED FLAGGED, a London-based platform uplifting queer East and Southeast Asian communities. Through storytelling, group therapy, and community events, they create culturally safe spaces that challenge stigma, promote mental well-being, and celebrate queer identity with honesty, humour, and heart.

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William Louey Lai Kuen

William Louey Lai Kuen is a Hong Kong businessman, fourth-generation heir of the Kowloon Motor Bus Company, founder of the William S.D. Louey Educational Foundation, and host of the podcasts Growing Young with William Louey and Reaching Your Peak. He also contributes to Entrepreneur.com, and is member of Forbes Business Council.

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Rasmus Munk

Rasmus Munk is the visionary chef behind Copenhagen’s Alchemist, where he fuses gastronomy, theatre, and social commentary into a transformative dining experience. Known for his boundary-pushing ‘Holistic Cuisine’, Rasmus has redefined fine dining, earning two Michelin stars and global acclaim for his culinary art and visionary storytelling.

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Ekow Eshun

Ekow Eshun is a British-Ghanaian writer, curator and cultural commentator. A former Director of the Institute of Contemporary Arts, London, he curates major exhibitions exploring Black identity and culture. He chairs the Fourth Plinth Commissioning Group for public art in Trafalgar Square. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian and Vogue.

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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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