Building an Archive of the Angolan Contemporary Thinking
Being a CEO, a motivational speaker, and digital influencer, Ivanilson?Machado has been chosen as one of the 100 young African Economic Leaders under 40 since 2016. His art collection is focused on Angolan, and wider African artists, including names such as?António Ole, Monica de Miranda (included in this year’s Venice Biennale), Esther Mahlangu, Cristiano Mangovo, Ana Silva and Beto Gatti. Stemmed originally from a reflection of his personal taste, Ivanilson’s ambition has grown to build his art collection as a representative archive of the Angolan contemporary thinking.LARRY’S LIST had a conversation with Ivanilson, who discussed on his perceived role in the Angolan art scene as an art collector, his most treasured artwork, some emerging Angolan artists we should watch out for, as well as how much he looks forward to 2025 as an exciting time for art in Angola as the country celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence.