Gabriel DeFazio

Contemporary artist Baseera Khan explores identity, gender, faith, and resistance through multidisciplinary art practices. Drawing from personal history, Khan discusses art as nonverbal communication and a tool for challenging dominant cultural narratives.

Thomas E. Moore III, Executive Director of American Friends of the Louvre, discusses museum fundraising, cultural philanthropy, and expanding access to global institutions. He also shares his passion for collecting and supporting emerging contemporary Black artists.

Comedian and writer Jordan Carlos blends humor with sharp cultural critique. He reflects on cancel culture, creative risk, and navigating today’s entertainment industry while staying grounded in authenticity and social awareness.