Founder Cosimo
John Sewell is the Founder and CEO of Cosimo, a platform designed to help artists present, manage, and grow their creative practice. With a background in History of Art, his experience spans galleries, museums, and startups, combining curatorial insight with entrepreneurial experience. John has been recognised for his work supporting emerging artists, including being shortlisted for the Great British Entrepreneur Awards (Creative Entrepreneur of the Year), and currently serves on the Creative Industries Advisory Board at the University of Birmingham. Through Cosimo, he focuses on creating more direct, transparent pathways between artists and audiences, while developing tools and education that support sustainable, long-term careers in the arts.

