The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter

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#39 - Can Museums Stay Open-Minded? Porosity, Power & Possibility | Jessica Bell Brown

Curator, writer, and executive director of the ICA at VCU Jessica Bell Brown returns to reflect on her evolving leadership at the Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University. In this conversation, we talk about openness as a strategy, the role of listening ... Show more

. 50min 25sec

#38 – Sound as Culture, Code, and Creative Resistance | Kokayi

Guggenheim Fellow, artist, producer, and educator Kokayi returns to unpack the layers of sound, storytelling, and being a vessel for cultural memory.Since our first conversation, Kokayi has pushed deeper into multidisciplinary work—blending sound design, improvisation, code, and ... Show more

. 1h 15min

#37 - Can Archives Shape What’s Next? Upton Mansion and a $16M Vision | Savannah Wood of Afro Charities

Artist, educator, and Afro Charities Executive Director Savannah Wood joins to reflect on legacy, growth, and leading one of Baltimore’s most ambitious cultural preservation efforts.Savannah has overseen major milestones—most notably, the $16M redevelopment of the historic Upton ... Show more

. 50min 8sec

#36 – Art Beyond Time, Memory & Convention | Lewinale Havette

Artist Lewinale Havette returns for a conversation on art, spirit, and shedding constraints.Recorded at Palo Gallery during NYC Art Week, Lewinale reflects on her evolution since 2022—from early paintings shaped by language and migration to her latest abstract works rooted in ins ... Show more

. 48min 14sec

#35 - Fusing Circus and Storytelling | Sam Landa of New York Circus Project

Director and choreographer Sam Landa joins for his first appearance on the podcast to talk about reimagining what circus can be—and how LIQUID uses punk aesthetics, narrative, and high-stakes performance to deliver something unforgettable.As co-founder of New York Circus Project, ... Show more

. 50min 20sec