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Ferren Gipson is an art historian, writer, and presenter based in London. She is the author of The Ultimate Art Museum and Women’s Work, hosts the Art Matters podcast, and is a doctoral researcher at SOAS, University of London.

Ferren is a researcher and advocate for art education. Her research areas include modern Chinese art history and topics exploring the crossover between pop culture and art. Her work can be found across mediums, including books, articles, interviews, and 68 episodes of the popular visual arts podcast Art Matters.

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Christina Makris is an investment advisor who works with private investors and foundations on their alternative investment strategies, with an emphasis on artificial intelligence enabled ventures and clean energy start ups, as well as impact investment strategies for private individuals. With a doctorate in philosophy, Christina has been involved in the arts as a collector, a philanthropist, and patron of the Royal Academy London, the Design Museum, Tate, and trustee of SITE Gallery, for over a decade.

Her book, Aesthetic Dining: The Art Restaurant Around the World is an in-depth guide to the "Art Restaurant"—a place where food and aesthetics meet. She also writes a monthly wine column for Apollo art magazine, and is finishing a new book on wine and art.

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Tiffiny Lendrum is the founder of Lendrum Fine Art – an art advisory firm based in Los Angeles. She provides comprehensive services consulting for public and corporate projects as well as private collectors. Projects with developers often include collaboration with artists on large scale, site-specific commissions. Recent commissions include projects with Jen Stark, Geoff McFetridge, Calida Rawles, Alex Becerra, Patrick Martinez, Greg Ito and Eve Fowler.

Tiffiny serves on the Board of Governors at Otis College and is a supporter of Artadia, an organization which funds annual grants for artists. She is a member of the APAA (Association of Professional Art Advisors) and is involved as a member of the Hammer Museum. Growing up in a family of architects, Tiffiny has always been interested in architecture, design and art. She herself is a collector of contemporary art and is a passionate advocate for artists.

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Nish McCree Tetteh-Kujorjie is the Founder of The COWRIE culture. She is a passionate art collector, art patron, and advocate for the expansion and sustainability of the Contemporary Art ecosystem in Ghana and across Africa.

Nish strongly believes that an investment in the Contemporary Art ecosystem in African countries will encourage entrepreneurship among young people and contribute to social development and economic growth.

In the art community in Ghana, Nish is a trusted thought leader and mentor to emerging artists.

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Stephanie Manasseh is a Cultural Consultant & Strategist in the Arts. She is the Founder of The Accessible Art Fair, SM Art Advisory and Berkshire House.

She has brought together leaders in the industry to showcase the best emerging artists in cities around the world including Antwerp, Tel Aviv, and New York.

She is sought after for her knowledge of the art market on a number of prestigious projects that range from building philanthropic collections to providing art for upscale hospitality settings. She has spoken at the New York Tiles 'Art for Tomorrow' conference and had her own Ted X talk in Antwerp in Antwerp on new ways of showing art. 

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Katy Wickremesinghe is the Founder and Creator of The Wick and KTW London.

A committed cultural advocate and philanthropist, Katy serves as an RA, Serpentine Future Contemporaries and V&A Young Patron. She is also committed to mentoring as part of The Association of Women in The Arts (AWITA), Art Market Mentors (AMM) and Warwick Business School.

Katy holds a number of prominent advisory board roles including being the youngest ever appointed Trustee of the Dulwich Picture Gallery.

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Mila Askarova, originally from Azerbaijan, moved to London in 2002 and earned a BSc in International Relations from the London School of Economics. She began her career at Sotheby’s and furthered her education at Central Saint Martins and Christie’s Education.

In 2010, Mila founded Gazelli Art House in London, expanding from its original Baku location (opened in 2003). The gallery showcases a diverse range of international artists, including Aziz+Cucher, Harold Cohen, Jann Haworth, and Derek Boshier, across various mediums.

In 2015, she launched GAZELL.iO, a digital platform for online residencies, marketplace, and exhibitions, along with the GAZELL.iO VR Library. Mila has continued the Window Project since 2012, which supports recent graduates through open call competitions in partnership with institutions like Central Saint Martins.

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Diane Audrey Ngako is a prominent figure in the African art world, celebrated for her unwavering commitment to artists and their works. Since 2008, she has been an avid art collector, curating pieces that reflect the richness and diversity of contemporary African creativity, with a profound sensitivity to the stories they tell.

A former journalist for Le Monde and now the founder of the communication agency Omenkart, Diane has masterfully combined her love for storytelling with her keen eye for art, amplifying the creative potential of the African continent. Her journey is marked by a steadfast dedication to fostering artistic expression and building bridges between artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts. For several years, Diane organized the Douala ArtFair, a landmark event that brought international recognition to many African talents. She was also the founder and owner of Logmo+Makon, an innovative art gallery in Douala that served as a hub for artistic exploration and experimentation. These initiatives underscore her mission to create a sustainable artistic ecosystem where creators can thrive and engage in meaningful global conversations. This year, Diane continues her impactful work by offering a six-week artist residency—an extraordinary opportunity for research, creation, and cultural exchange. Through every endeavor, Diane Audrey Ngako reaffirms her vision of art as a powerful tool for cultural and social transformation, and as a vital medium for connecting people across generations and geographies.

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The Ingram Collection is supporting a selected artist from their annual ‘Ingram Prize’ through the project. 

Jo Baring is the Director of the Ingram Collection of Modern British and Contemporary Art. A Former Director of Christie’s, Jo is the co-host and co-writer of the critically acclaimed sculpture podcast Sculpting Lives. In 2016 Jo set up the Ingram Prize to support artists in the early stages of their career, and former winners include Sin Wai Kin, one of the 2022 Turner Prize nominees. She is editor of Revisiting Modern British Art, a major new book on 20th century British Art. In 2023 she was elected as the Frankland Visitor to Brasenose College, Oxford.

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Henriane Mourgue d’Algue has over two decades of corporate, business management and executive coaching experience across continents and numerous industries. Her current focus is on impact investing, money coaching and accelerating inclusion. Henriane has always had an interest in art having studied Art History at UCL, and aims to give back to the arts through her collecting and philanthropic activities.

Henriane collects works and supports underrepresented artists with a particular interest in the subject of identity and cultural exchange. Henriane was born and raised in Belgium and has lived in worked in the US, Singapore, India, the Middle East and the UK.

She is the Founding Patron for Second Floor Studios, sits on the Executive Board of the Fondation BeLonging (France) and is interested in supporting projects that benefit artists directly.