Singapore Sparks Interview: Spencer Yang, co-founder of ArtKred

[SINGAPORE SPARKS INTERVIEW] Learn more about new online art buying portal ArtKred, from co-founder Spencer Yang:

How did ArtKred come about? It all began when I received a simple gift from a friend who went to Belgium. It made me want to know more about the art-buying industry and I ended up discussing the ArtKred idea with friends and family. The more I talked to artists, the more I liked the idea, and after lots of research and planning, I launched ArtKred in September 2011. What’s up with the local arts scene? It has a lot to offer. The artists within this space are rapidly emerging with fresh ideas, great stories and the potential to be world class. But as always, we need to do more to groom them and showcase their work. How do you scout for talent to feature on ArtKred? We browse sources we’ve found ourselves online or through referrals. We also put ourselves out there so that emerging artists can reach out directly to us. With platforms like the Affordable Art Fair and Vue Priv...

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