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When Art Becomes an Exchange
One of the unexpected pleasures of creating sculptures has been the relationships that have grown around them. I also collect digital art, particularly works that explore memory, identity, transformation and the relationship between people and technology. Over time, these two interests began to meet. Some of the most meaningful works in my collection arrived not through an auction or a purchase, but through an exchange between artists. A Sculpture for a Painting Scottish arti
P J F van der Linde
Oct 112 min read


From Technology to Sculpture: The Story Behind Oldbies
For much of my professional life, I've worked at the intersection of technology and social change. I co-founded Akvo, helping organisations use open-source technology and data to improve development projects across Africa and Asia. Later, I worked with Fairfood, focusing on transparency in global food supply chains. Today, I direct HackYourFuture, a nonprofit helping refugees build careers in technology. Throughout these experiences, one thing became increasingly clear to me:
P J F van der Linde
Oct 112 min read
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