It was during this time that Johanna met Marie Steinmann and Tom Tykwer, who invited her to join One Fine Day. Together with Marie Steinmann and Krysteen Savane (Founder of Anno’s One Fine Day), she oversaw the construction of the Anno’s One Fine Day Arts Centre in Kibera, Nairobi, which officially opened in January 2024.

The concept for Art Initiatives took shape during Johanna’s tenure at One Fine Day. Combining her connection to the newly inaugurated arts centre with a desire to return and give back to her home island of Ibiza—where she went to school and graduated—she envisioned a project that would bridge international contemporary art with meaningful cultural impact. Zuzana, sharing the same values and vision, became the natural choice to lead operations.

Following the successful debut of our auction in October 2024, Art Initiatives is formally being established as an association this year. With our second edition taking place on October 4th, we are raising the bar—presenting a highly curated art show that explores globally relevant themes and diverse cultural perspectives.

Together, we form a team rooted in friendship, trust, and a shared commitment to creating a platform where art sparks dialogue and fosters connection.