Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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When ideas meet machines and many hands shape one work, where does creativity begin? In episode 3 of Art in Focus series 2, Investec’s Tristanne Farrell invites curator Antonia Strauss, artist Aaron Philander and gallerist Brett Bellairs to unpack how technology is transforming not just into how art is made and sold, but how it’s experienced and valued. From AI to VR, African artists are engaging with tech and repurposing in new ways, challenging traditional notions of originality and artistic value.

KEY MOMENTS:

00:00 Introduction

00:52 Meet the Guests: Antonia, Aaron, and Brett

01:27 Personal journeys into the art world

06:37 Artistic voice, collectors and emerging practice

09:58 Challenges and opportunities for young artists

11:40 The Role of AI and technology in contemporary art

13:11 What makes an artwork an original?

16:25 The Ship of Theseus and art restoration

18:05 Conceptual art and temporal nature

19:24 The Lost Leonardo and authorship

21:30 Found objects and personal narratives

23:47 The future of digital and AI art

25:20 Protecting artists' intellectual property

26:08 Trends and movements in the art market

28:15 Encouraging young collectors

30:28 Dream art collections

32:30 Conclusion Investec Focus Radio SA (investec.com/en_za/focus/investec-focus-radio-podcasts.html)