S03 E13 / Interview: 'Latitudes Online' with Lucy MacGarry

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In this episode, I chat with Lucy MacGarry - independent curator, arts advisor and Co-Director of Latitudes Online: a new online marketplace for contemporary art from Africa. In September 2019, MacGarry launched Latitudes Art Fair at Sandton City with partners Roberta Coci, Makgati Molebatsi, Nokwazi Zimu and Anthea Buys. Prior to this she has held positions as - the Curator of the South African Pavilion at the Venice Biennale; Curator of the FNB Joburg Art Fair; Curator of the Spier, Nando's and Hollard Collections and Gallery Director of David Krut Projects. She holds a Masters from Wits and an Honours from UCT's Commerce Dept.

Latitudes Online launched on 15 July 2020. Go check it out on latitudesartfair.com

Enjoy my conversation with Lucy MacGarry.
23 Jul 2020 English South Africa Visual Arts

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