Episode 194: How Cultural Ecosystems Shape the Future of Art — with Tokini Peterside-Schwebig

In this episode of About Art, Heidi Zuckerman speaks with Tokini Peterside-Schwebig, founder of ART X and ART X Lagos, the leading international art fair in West Africa. Through ART X, Peterside-Schwebig has played a pivotal role in positioning Lagos on the global cultural stage while remaining deeply committed to local communities and creative voices. Their conversation explores the development of ART X Lagos; the importance of engaging both local and international audiences; connecting African artists and collectors; and supporting new generations of creatives through initiatives such as ART X Live!, the ART X Prize, and ART X Cinema. Together, they discuss artistic innovation across Africa, the power of cultural entrepreneurship, and how younger generations are shaping the future of art on the continent and beyond. This is a conversation about building platforms, expanding narratives, and reimagining what global cultural leadership can look like.

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Episode 194: How Cultural Ecosystems Shape the Future of Art — with Tokini Peterside-Schwebig is an episode from About Art by Heidi Zuckerman.

This episode is 00:52:15 long.

This episode was published on Dec 23, 2025.

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