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Art in Focus Series 2 | Ep 3: Whose art is it anyway?

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When ideas meet machines and many hands shape one work, where does creativity begin? In episode 3 of Art in Focus series 2, Investec’s Tristanne Farrell invites curator Antonia Strauss, artist Aaron Philander and gallerist Brett Bellairs to unpack how technology is transforming not just into how art is made and sold, but how it’s experienced and valued. From AI to VR, African artists are engaging with tech and repurposing in new ways, challenging traditional notions of originality and artistic value.
KEY MOMENTS:
00:00 Introduction
00:52 Meet the Guests: Antonia, Aaron, and Brett
01:27 Personal journeys into the art world
06:37 Artistic voice, collectors and emerging practice
09:58 Challenges and opportunities for young artists
11:40 The Role of AI and technology in contemporary art
13:11 What makes an artwork an original?
16:25 The Ship of Theseus and art restoration
18:05 Conceptual art and temporal nature
19:24 The Lost Leonardo and authorship
21:30 Found objects and personal narratives
23:47 The future of digital and AI art
25:20 Protecting artists' intellectual property
26:08 Trends and movements in the art market
28:15 Encouraging young collectors
30:28 Dream art collections
32:30 Conclusion
Chapters
  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 00:52 Meet the guests: Antonia, Aaron and Brett
  • 01:27 Personal journeys into the art world
  • 06:37 Artistic voice, collectors and emerging practice
  • 09:58 Challenges and opportunities for young artists
  • 11:40 The Role of AI and technology in contemporary art
  • 13:11 What makes an artwork an original?
  • 16:25 The Ship of Theseus and art restoration
  • 18:05 Conceptual art and temporal nature
  • 19:24 The Lost Leonardo and authorship
  • 21:30 Found objects and personal narratives
  • 23:47 The future of digital and AI art
  • 25:20 Protecting artists' intellectual property
  • 26:08 Trends and movements in the art market
  • 28:15 Encouraging young collectors
  • 30:28 Dream art collections
  • 32:30 Conclusion
4 Feb English South Africa Business · Investing

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