Elizabeth Markevitch is a pioneering art entrepreneur and founder of ikonoTV, the world's first streaming platform dedicated to visual arts.
With a distinguished background at Sotheby's Geneva and as the founder of one of the earliest online art platforms at the end of the '90s, she has consistently innovated in making art accessible globally. Her initiative #ArtSpeaksOut, launched at COP21 in 2015, has become a powerful platform for video artists addressing climate issues, combining visual and emotional storytelling with scientific research. Through ikonoTV's upcoming new shorts, she will transform complex environmental issues into engaging emotional stories. Her work will extend to healthcare settings, where ikonoTV's Slow Art videos will bring well-being to patients.With over 1.5 million SmartTV app downloads, Markevitch continues to bridge the gap between art, sustainability, and social impact.
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