Twitter Spaces: Art & PowerPlay

Join us live on Twitter for a topical discussion exploring sub-dom dynamics in the art world and how they are being subverted both on and offline.

From the powerplay of patrons to hallowed halls of museums, artists are fetishised and commodified. The fast, accessible world of digital art can whip this into a frenzy, but also invites artistic communities to bite back. Our expert panel discusses sub-dom dynamics in the art world and how they are being subverted both on and offline.

Meet the panel

Grida is Director of Galerie IHAM, Europe’s first Cryptoart gallery. She has curated international shows in France and Korea, and is the lead art curator of Non Fungible Conference Non Fungible Conference. She is a prolific artist with a former career in fashion illustration for the world’s leading brands.

Clara Peh is a curator and arts writer. Her curated projects include “Right Click + Save”, Singapore’s first large NFT exhibition, and Art Dubai 2023 Digital. Her words have appeared on Outland, Hyperallergic, Asian Art Biennale, among others. She is the founder of NFT Asia.

Yuyu is a Berlin-based appropriating artist and photographer. His work bridges disparate styles, media, and eras. By utilizing Western cultural heritage, Yuyu's artwork challenges conventional definitions of art while critiquing elitist and theological attitudes toward it. 

Sixela, aka Alex Aravantinos, is an independent curator & event specialist working alongside creatives to establish an impactful presence of digital art in the traditional canon. He has partnered with Sotheby’s, Het Nieuwe Institute, and SuperRare before for a series of events. 

The talk is moderated by Leo Crane, creative producer and faculty at Sotheby’s Institute.