Sophie von Hellermann

We meet artist Phoebe Collings-James whose work often eludes linear retellings of stories. Instead, her works function as “emotional detritus”: they speak of knowledges of feelings, the debris of violence, language and desire which are inherent to living and surviving within host ...  Show more

Artist and Stage Designer, Es Devlin’s work explores biodiversity, linguistic diversity and collective ai-generated poetry. She views the audience as a temporary society and encourages profound cognitive shifts by inviting public participation in communal choral works. Her canvas ...  Show more

Artist Sarah Cain creates playful, abstract paintings and installations that feature a bold use of color, improvisation, and a variety of perspectives. Cain redefines abstraction in feminist terms as an architecture for transformative, embodied, emotive experience – intent ...

This month, Alice Boyd meets artist and woodworker Sophie Sellu on the way to her studio Grain and Knot in south-east London, where Sophie discusses her artistic practice and Alice collects some soothing woodworking sounds. Found Sounds are sonic scrapbooks of field recordings an ...  Show more

Known for her elaborate paintings composed of rhinestones, acrylic, and enamel, Mickalene Thomas draws on art history and popular culture to create a contemporary vision of female sexuality, beauty, and power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

Florence Metgé is a French artist based in the South of France. Florence’s art is colourful and vibrant. She finds her inspiration in the complexity of human relationships and will share some examples in the episode. Living in Western Africa for many years has also influenced her ...  Show more