inspired/by is The Bahamas' only conversation series at the intersection of business, design, and creativity. They are conversations for the curious.
A Unique Voice
About inspired/by
inspired/by shares global perspectives on business, design and creativity through a regional lens. The talks are a platform for multidisciplinary conversations where leaders in business, creative industries and government discuss emerging trends.
Our partnership with The Current Gallery & Art Center at Baha Mar is part of the evolving narrative of business and creative thinking in The Bahamas.
The Current
Baha Mar Gallery & Art Center
The Current Gallery & Art Center at Baha Mar is a space for curated creative experiences at the Baha Mar resort. Curated by the team at The Current, it features contemporary Bahamian art and is ideal for inspiring conversations. The multifunctional space also holds music concerts, listening parties, film screenings and local artisan pop ups. In addition to a multipurpose gallery space, The Current also includes a retail shop featuring unique Bahamian gifts and offers art classes for hotel guests and residents.
2026 Sessions
01
Art as a Diplomatic Soft Power
Milan, Korea, and Uzbekistan are just some of the cities and countries using their creative industries to attract investment, foster social progress, and enhance their image. The Bahamas’ pavilion in the Venice Biennale is not just an art show; it’s a diplomatic statement. This topic examines how art is used to build a national identity and brand destinations on the world’s stage.
02
AI: Minister of State
The Bahamas is currently undergoing a Tech Odyssey digital transformation initiative. Imagine a Minister of State for Efficiency that isn't a person, but a secure, sovereign AI agent. This agent could process a business license, verify VAT compliance, and cross-reference a work permit against the Department of Labour’s database in milliseconds. Would this work in The Bahamas?
03
Art as a Strategic Corporate Asset
Corporate art collections may be seen as an add-on to enhance design in the office but they also serve a broader purpose. This topic explores the corporate collection as a strategic tool for building asset value, branding, and employee wellness.
04
Designing Trust in Public Spaces
The new Cabinet building in Nassau will replace one that the country has outgrown. Will its design reflect what we want to be? This topic will explore how the physical design of public spaces like the Cabinet building, courtrooms, government agencies or the central bank influences public trust and compliance.
05
Junkanoo as High Art: From Bay Street to the Biennale
Junkanoo is often seen as a festival, but artists like John Beadle and Lavar Munroe have elevated its materials like cardboard, feathers, salvaged wood into high-concept sculpture. This session discusses the Junkanoo framework as a legitimate school of contemporary design and fine art.
06
Residence Observations
Conversation with the The Current’s artist in residence about creating art and other observations in residence.
Past Sessions
inspired/by sessions at The Current bring together the brightest minds in business, creative practitioners, entrepreneurs, and government policymakers. People who would probably never be in the same panel discussion have the most interesting conversations.
About the Creator & Moderator
Royann Dean
Royann is the creator and moderator of inspired/by with a decade of experience in developing and moderating panel discussions. She is the managing director of ONWRD Advisors, a digital solutions, communications and design agency in Nassau, Bahamas.
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