The Business of Art: Where creativity meets capital.

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GUEST - Marelize van Zyl, CEO of Aspire Art.



In this conversation, we spotlight the booming business of art in South Africa where creativity meets capital. At the heart of the conversation: Marlene Dumas, the iconic South African painter, whose work “Miss January” just shattered records, selling for a staggering $13.6 million at Christie’s. The sale sets a new benchmark for a living female artist—and puts the global spotlight on South African talent.



We unpack the economics behind such blockbuster sales, the international appetite for African art, and what this means for local artists, galleries, and collectors. Is South Africa’s art market ready to scale globally? And how can emerging artists tap into this momentum?
20 May 2025 2PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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