An expert’s view on how art fairs can improve sustainability
Andrew Furness has worked for more than 30 years in the exhibition industry. He advises exhibition organisers on strategic planning, business development and sustainability. He is an Associate Member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment. He tells sustainable art haus his take on sustainability trends for the art fair industry.
Blane De St. Croix- artist & sculptor
Blane De St. Croix collaborates with scientists to create large scale installations and sculptures that engage the public on the important geopolitical and environmental issues facing us today.
Enam Gbewonyo - textile and performance artist
Enam Gbewonyo is a textile and performance artist. Over the last few years her work has been framed around how a simple garment such as nude tights can marginalise black women. She is working towards being a net zero artist and using sustainable materials throughout her practice and in her way of life.
Julie Reiss - Art Historian
Julie Reiss is an art historian of 20th and 21st century art. She has lectured at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and taught at Christie’s Education. She tells us about her move to focus on art as a tool to combat the climate crisis.
Verity Brown - Director ROKBOX
Verity Brown is Director at ROKBOX, a reusable shipping and storage solution for the art world. She tells sustainable art haus about setting up the company and how clients are using ROKBOX in practice.
Jasmine Pradissitto: artist, physicist, environmentalist
Jasmine Pradissitto is driven by environment and sustainability. She uses an amazing material called Noxtex that absorbs nitrogen dioxide from the air. You can find her sculptures at the Horniman and Camden People’s Theatre.
Ozlem Thompson - contemporary artist in London
Ozlem Thompson is a contemporary artist based in London. She has a scientific background and deep love of nature. Ozlem tells sustainable art haus about how she has approached being sustainable in her practice, including working with sustainable brands.
Benjamin Youd - Photographer
Benjamin Youd is a portrait photographer who creates natural and observational stories to affect change. His love for photographer was clear as a teenager when he traded his play station for a camera. His magical image Beekeeper was featured in this year’s Portrait of Humanity book.