Discussion on Art and Patronage at UFO Art Gallery

Special guest Vanessa Bersis, curator at STRABAG Kunstforum, joined a panel with art historian and critic Goshka Gawlik, Finnish artist Jósefina Alanko, and Maria Ciborowska, curator of “Blue Moth”.The conversation centred mainly on the work and themes of Jósefina Alanko, the 2023 STRABAG Artaward International winner, alongside an exploration of how institutional patronage shapes artistic careers. The discussion also delved into strategies for supporting emerging artists, challenges and opportunities in art collecting, and the evolving role of art within the business sector.The event provided a space for in-depth reflection on contemporary artistic practices and the ways they can be nurtured at different stages of development.