In a recent article, the Johannesburg Art Gallery has been found crumbling and various artwork worth millions damaged after years of neglect. The Johannesburg Art Gallery belongs to the people and is currently under the custodianship of the City of Johannesburg. The Johannesburg Art Gallery is also the richest art collection on the African continent. Heritage experts, art practitioners and civil society organizations have raised concerns on the gross neglect of this building and have submitted a proposal to the city to salvage the cultural heritage of the 9000 art pieces that should be accessible to the public. Our next guest will help us understand the importance of cultural heritage and the role art plays in our economy. We are joined by…

Guest: Guiletta Talevi  - Journalist and co-founder at Currency

Guest:  David Fleminger  - Chairperson of the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation

Guest: Prof. Federico Freschi - Executive Dean of Art, Design and Architecture at the University of Johannesburg