Art Basel in Miami 2025, December 4

Conversations | The game of art: Malcolm Jenkins and Tavares Strachan

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Malcolm Jenkins, CEO, Philadelphia&nbsp; Tavares Strachan,&nbsp;Artist,&nbsp;New York&nbsp;and Nassau&nbsp; Moderator: Kimberly Drew,&nbsp;Independent Curator, London&nbsp;
How can athletes and artists learn from each other? When he first visited Tavares Strachan’s studio, two-time Super Bowl champion Malcolm Jenkins was struck by the parallels between disciplines, which through practice, create something truly extraordinary. That visit sent him on a collecting journey, encouraging him to create opportunities for artists and athletes to build relationships and learn about investing, financial literacy, and growth outside of the game. In this conversation moderated by curator Kimberly Drew, Jenkins and Strachan revisited their momentous encounter and discussed their experience in the art and sports worlds, charting a shared path toward meaningful cultural change.&nbsp;
Two-time Super Bowl champion, three-time Pro Bowl legend, and Walter Payton&nbsp;NFL&nbsp;Man of the Year finalist,&nbsp;Malcolm Jenkins&nbsp;does&nbsp;not&nbsp;just win games&nbsp;–&nbsp;he transforms industries and inspires audiences. Over&nbsp;13 seasons with the Saints and Eagles, he became a household name, known for his leadership on and off the field. Now a visionary CEO, investor, and author, Jenkins brings that same championship mindset to boardrooms and global stages&nbsp;–&nbsp;turning casual consumers into passionate brand advocates.&nbsp;
Tavares Strachan&nbsp;was born in Nassau, Bahamas, and currently lives and works between New York City and Nassau. He received a BFA in&nbsp;Glass from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2003 and an MFA in&nbsp;Sculpture from Yale University in 2006. He&nbsp;was&nbsp;the recipient of&nbsp;the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation fellowship (2022)&nbsp;and&nbsp;was&nbsp;Artist&nbsp;in Residence at the Getty Research Institute (2019–20).&nbsp;&nbsp;
Kimberly Drew&nbsp;is a leading voice in contemporary culture. She has held influential roles at&nbsp;the Studio Museum in Harlem,&nbsp;the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and most recently served as&nbsp;the&nbsp;curatorial&nbsp;director at Pace Gallery. She is the co-editor, with J.&nbsp;Wortham, of the critically acclaimed anthology&nbsp;Black Futures, and the author of&nbsp;This Is What I Know About Art.&nbsp;

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