Celebrate NBA All Star Weekend at MoAD with a discussion about Art Collecting in the NBA.

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Join us for a conversation with former NBA player Wilson Chandler and Art Advisor Gardy St. Fleur, moderated by Bay Area newscaster Carolyn Tyler. The discussion will be followed by a reception.

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‍Wilson Chandler is a versatile professional whose career spans from the NBA courts to the world of real estate investment and community development. Known for his athletic prowess and strategic thinking on the basketball court, Wilson has successfully transitioned from being a respected NBA player to an influential figure in real estate and community investment.

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Throughout his 13-year NBA career, Wilson demonstrated not only his skills on the court but also a keen eye for opportunities beyond the game, laying the foundation for his future ventures. He played for several teams, including the New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers, and Brooklyn Nets.

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Recognizing the importance of planning for life after basketball, Wilson wisely invested in real estate, particularly focusing on his hometown of Benton Harbor, Michigan. In 2020, he invested in downtown development projects, aiming to improve buildings and attract developers to the area. This strategic investment not only showcased his business acumen but also his commitment to community development.

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As Wilson continues to build his post-NBA career, his journey serves as an inspiration to aspiring investors and athletes alike, showcasing the potential for successful transitions from professional sports to business and community development.

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Gardy St. Fleur is a Haitian-born, Brooklyn-based, art advisor, and collector, who founded Saint Fleur In 2014. Vanity Fair referred to him as “the NBA’s go-to art advisor,” as a number of basketball superstars are included among his clientele.

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Throughout the years, Gardy has also played major roles in researching and championing the work of unsung artists, particularly those of Afro-Caribbean descent, successfully widening their audiences and increasing awareness of their works.

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Gardy’s personal art collection, which includes works by Tschabalala Self, Eric Mack, Kerry James Marshall, Vivian Springford, Ming Smith, Maren Hassinger, Kazuo Shiraga, Peter Bradley and more, as well as works by a number of Caribbean artists, has also been written about in a wide range of publications, including Cultured, Artnet, The New York Times and WSJ.

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He is on the boards of Rivers Institute, New Orleans, and the Haitian Art Society, Washington, DC.

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‍Carolyn Tyler spent 32 years as an anchor/reporter for KGO-TV/ABC7. She covered political and socio-economic topics including an Emmy nominated series on homelessness and an Emmy nominated series on the Civil Rights movement and the impact on Bay Area high school students. She was also part of the station’s news team that received the highest award in journalism, the Peabody for coverage of the Loma Prieta Earthquake.

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Carolyn has been inducted into the Silver Circle by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences recognizing her distinguished career. Upon her retirement in 2018, the National Society of Professional Journalists presented Carolyn with the Broadcast Career Achievement Award.

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Carolyn has been a season ticket holder with the Golden State Warriors for the past twenty years and was privileged to ride in two of their victory parades!

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‍This program is presented in conjunction with NBA All Star Weekend and MoAD's current exhibition Love + Basketball: My Freedom Gotta Rim On It on view February 5 - March 2, 2025.

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