Alayo Akingube is an art historian and founder of the hugely successful Instagram page @ablackhistoryofart which highlights overlooked Black artists, sitters, curators and thinkers from art history. In this episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, Pearl Lam sits down with Alayo to explore themes such as gender, racism, feminism and everything in between. Together they share their thoughts and discuss topics such as: Is there such a thing as black art? Does elitism still exist in the art world? This episode is an open, honest and at times deeply personal conversation about what it means to be a black artist in 2023. Follow A Black History Of Art on Instagram.Pearl Lam can be found on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.About Pearl LamPearl Lam is a gallerist, patron and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience and who is at the forefront of reimagining China’s cultural place in the world. Pearl Lam is a leading authority on Asian art, design and the global contemporary art market with a network spanning China, UK and USA.In 2005, Pearl Lam founded Pearl Lam Galleries and has since been a driving force within Asia’s contemporary art scene, with spaces in Hong Kong and Shanghai. The gallery is globally recognized for its intellectual and cultural ambition which re-evaluates perceptions of cultural practice in China.Pearl Lam’s long-term commitment to art and design is rooted in her mission to develop and promote cultural exchange between East Asia and the world, while also presenting Asia’s contributions to both traditions to a global audience. In 2008, Pearl Lam founded the China Art Foundation, a trust that is dedicated to showcasing the rich history of Chinese culture and traditions globally.Pearl Lam is also a regular expert speaker and a member of Forbes Business Council.