A conversation with Claire Silver, BatSoupYum, Lanett Bennett Grant, Justin Gilanyi

For centuries, patronage has shaped the history of art. Today, that role is evolving. Collectors are becoming curators. Artists are building institutions. Communities are discovering and supporting new voices. Digital platforms are creating new pathways for visibility, while museums and cultural organizations continue to redefine their role within an increasingly connected cultural landscape. This conversation brings together four perspectives—artist, collector, curator, and cultural strategist—to explore how collecting, curation, cultural stewardship, and community contribute to building lasting cultural ecosystems.

At its heart, this discussion asks one question: How is culture built—and what role does patronage play in shaping its future?