South South: Online Community for Non-Western Art Launches

In April 2020, during the lockdown, Liza Essers, the proprietor of Goodman Gallery, introduced South South, an online platform designed for artists, galleries, curators, and collectors beyond the US/Europe axis. Its mission is to combat isolation and highlight underrepresented viewpoints. Prior to the pandemic, art fairs generated 70% of revenue for galleries in the Global South, a situation complicated by travel restrictions. South South charges galleries between $1,500 and $3,000, while emerging galleries can participate at no cost. The first event, South South Veza, is scheduled from February 23 to March 7, 2021, showcasing over 50 galleries from 40 cities. Profits will aid artists and galleries, with up to 20% allocated to nonprofits, featuring presentations curated by Elvira Dyangani Ose, Rodrigo Moura, Paula Nascimento, and Suzana Sousa.