Contributors

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Ayofemi Kirby

Ayofemi Kirby is a global cultural and creative strategist who builds bridges between art, ideas, and impact — connecting the worlds of creativity, community, and commerce. Through her work, she helps organizations and artists tell stories that shape culture and that move people to take inspired action.

As founder of ElevenThirtySix Strategies and Galerie36, Ayofemi moves between strategy and aesthetics — advising institutions, curating experiences, and creating spaces that center beauty, depth, and meaning in a hyperconnected, ever-changing world.

Ayofemi holds degrees from UNC Chapel Hill, American University, and the Harvard Extension School, and certificates from Duke University and Sotheby's Institute of Art. Through E36 and Galerie36, Ayofemi continues to build platforms that build meaningful connections, elevate culture, and that create space for new narratives to thrive.


Learn More.

https://ayofemikirby.com/

Guests

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Kemi Ilesanmi

Kemi Ilesanmi, Founder of KGI Projects, is a dynamic culture strategist and leadership coach with over 25 years of experience in the arts sector, Kemi has served as executive leader, foundation officer, and museum curator. Read her full bio.

https://www.kgiprojects.com/about
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Laura Alston

Laura Alston is a Caribbean American creative director and multimedia artist who uses traditional and emerging mediums to highlight unsung narratives in a way that empowers and archives the history of marginalized communities. 


Earning a visual art degree from Ivy League institution Columbia University and supplemental education at Central Saint Martins and London College of Communication, Laura developed a holistic skillset in design and advertising that is rooted in storytelling.


She has exhibited in museums like Studio Museum in Harlem and Tate Britain, designed a building-wide installation for The Africa Center, and creative directed commercials spots for Meta, Tinder, Uber and more.


Learn More.

https://www.lauraalston.com/

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