Earlier this year in May, we had the privilege of hosting him at a Praxis Roundtable -- a weekly Zoom call where Praxis students meet and interact with influential collectors, curators and gallerists.
Here are some highlights from that Roundtable:
- Video Clip 1: Oshun discusses the complexities and high expectations surrounding biennial art events, which occur every two years. Sometimes the political and commercial aspects of these events overshadow the art itself. The focus then shifts to the drama, the competition among collectors and curators, and the overall spectacle, which can dilute the original curatorial intentions and themes. So
how do we streamline future biennials to maintain their core artistic and curatorial vision?
- Video Clip 2: Will every artist achieve widespread recognition and success, such as gallery deals or biennial invitations? Not all artists will achieve these milestones, and some may need to create their own opportunities, as Oshun has done by organizing
biennials. He stresses the importance of authenticity and patience, suggesting that artists should focus on producing genuine work and trust that the right timing and circumstances will eventually bring recognition.
- Video Clip 3: He recounts a personal experience of finding an old VHS tape from his 21st birthday, where he had ambitious plans for his art
career. He reflects on the harsh realities of the art world, where many artists struggle to achieve fame and success. The solution? Take action and creating your own opportunities rather than waiting for external validation. Artists need to hone their skills and seize the moment, because the competitive nature of the art world means that opportunities are limited and must be actively pursued.
Anyway, as I
said, Folakunle Oshun is a global curator that could be the next step to going international for you.
Would you like to meet him?
As a Praxis member, you can!
- You get access to Folakunle Oshun’s contact
information - as well as the private contact details of 240+ other prestigious collectors, curators and art dealers…
- When you enroll, you get access to the full, 1-hour recording of our Roundtable with Folakunle Oshun. The insights Folakunle Oshun shared will help you understand how powerful he is and how he can put artists in the global spot light.
- In addition, as a Praxis member you also get to meet a new art world insider
like Folakunle Oshun every single week, live, at our Praxis Roundtable, which is a Zoom call with a different collector or curator each week…
- You’ll get my assistance to effectively reach out to the movers and shakers you meet at these Roundtables. I’ll give you two letter templates you can use, so that you don’t have to worry about what to say and will have a better chance of getting a response back.
- Best part? Mentoring. You can ask me to
personally edit these emails and letters before you send them out to make sure that they are compelling and you don’t get ghosted.
Plus: you also get personal access to me, Brainard Carey, and a suite of educational guides on topics ranging from social media tactics to time management to reaching galleries and getting feedback on your art.
That said, I’m willing to bet that if you ONLY showed
up for the weekly Praxis Roundtables over Zoom and met the collectors, curators and dealers that are there, without doing ANYTHING else, you will at the very least 3X your investment right away.
Which is why I offer a money back guarantee if you are not happy.
Join the VIP Edition of Praxis Center Membership (Monthly $59/m | Annual $595/yr) and unlock a truly international circle of art world insiders who can propel your career!
Enrolment closes on Friday, November 1st, 2024. No exceptions.
Artists who enrolled say they saw the
membership as an investment in their art and an investment in themselves; a great way to connect with fellow artists and people in the industry.
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