All About Art
All About Art is hosted by American-Austrian art historian and curator Alexandra Steinacker-Clark, who aims to demystify the professional arts sector. The podcast features interviews with gallerists, museum directors, curators, art entrepreneurs, and other cultural practitioners. Each episode explores a different career path in the arts, highlighting the experiences and insights of people who have turned their professional passions into successful livelihoods. Through these conversations, the show provides an accessible look at how the art world works behind the scenes.
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Creating the Shopify of Auctions with Tom Best, Founder of The Auction Collective
Creating the Shopify of Auctions with Tom Best, Founder of The Auction CollectiveIn this episode, I sat down with Tom Best, founder and CEO of The Auction Collective.Tom came up through Christie's Auction House, where he spent six years as an auctioneer and contemporary art specialist, before doing a stint in humanitarian aid and then combining those two threads into The Auction Collective.He
The Television Series the Art World Can’t Stop Talking About: THE BIG DEAL with Steph McGovern
📺 The Television Series the Art World Can’t Stop Talking About: THE BIG DEAL with Steph McGovern A new television series has come out this month, and the Art World™️ has been TALKING about it! 👇👇👇“The Big Deal is a high-stakes, six-part competition where seven pairs of amateur, aspiring art dealers battle to spot talent, pitch to buyers, and turn a profit in the contemporary art market to win £50,
Career Cheat Codes and Building a Personal Brand: ART WORLD EDITION with Courtney Johnson
In this episode, I sat down with Courtney Johnson, career strategist, social media expert, and author of Career Cheat Codes.Courtney is someone who built an audience of millions by loudly and openly sharing some hard truths about career advice:Working hard in silence is not a strategy, and it won’t get you extra “humility” points.Visibility is a skill.Knowing how to make the right people aware o
Programming Art in Open Air: Inside Yorkshire Sculpture Park with Dr. Alex Hodby
Yorkshire Sculpture Park is one of the most distinctive arts institutions in the UK, and indeed in Europe, being the largest sculpture park on the continent. Set across 500 acres of West Yorkshire countryside, it has worked with over 1,000 artists across its 49-year history, and the landscape itself is as much a part of the experience as the work within it.In this conversation, Alex takes us insid
Leadership & Institutional Innovation - Inside the Yale Schwarzman Center with Rachel Fine
Arts Leadership & Institutional Innovation - Inside the Yale Schwarzman Center with Rachel FineIn this episode, I sat down with Rachel Fine, Executive Director of the Yale Schwarzman Center in the United States of America.Rachel is someone who came to arts leadership without a roadmap, as I think most of us do. She trained as a pianist and found her way into arts admin almost by accident, thro
A Reflection on Entrepreneurship vs Intrapreneurship in Creative Careers
In this episode, I explore the concepts of ‘entrepreneurship’ and ‘intrapreneurship’ in the arts. The two are often framed as opposites, but actually I find they they sit on a spectrum, so I also draw on my recent conversation with Ben Luke (the previous episode to this one) as a jumping-off point while bringing in some other non-art examples.Using my own experience producing All About Art indepen
What Is Art For? Ben Luke on Interviewing, Intrapreneurship & The Art Newspaper
In this episode, I sat down one of my dream guests… fellow podcaster Ben Luke, contributing editor of The Art Newspaper and presenter of its podcasts ‘A brush with...’ and ‘The Week in Art’. I speak to Ben about his background and the path that brought him to one of the art world’s most prominent publications. We talk about the podcasts he hosts at TAN (The Art Newspaper), how they came about, and
Biennales, Explained: History, Controversy, and What's Next
What exactly is a biennale, and why do they matter in the art world? In this solo episode, I’m breaking down one of the art world’s most iconic and contested formats, from its origins at the very first Venice Biennale in 1895 to the sprawling, politically charged mega-exhibitions we know today.In the episode, we move through the history of how biennales evolved from nationalist showcases into cura
🇮🇹 BIENNALE EXCLUSIVE with the Icelandic Pavilion in Venice
Boats passing, waves lapping along the sides of buildings in the city of canals… and I am sitting outside the Icelandic Pavilion, peeking into the Pocket Universe created by artist Ásta Fanney Sigurðardóttir. For this Biennale Exclusive episode, I speak to Ásta about her work and the exhibition she created for this year’s Venice Biennale In Minor Keys, but I also got to speak to Cecilie Ragnheiðar
5 Years, 130+ Interviews & One Book: What I've Learned About Working in the Arts
ALL ABOUT ART TURNED 5 in April !!! On April 2nd, 2021, deep in Covid lockdowns, I decided to launch the pod. Now, in 2026, here we are - with a global audience spanning over 115 countries, thousands of downloads and monthly listeners, collaborations with institutions and amazing cultural professionals, and… A BOOK DEAL.I started this podcast because I had no idea what working in the art world act
What Is an Art Foundation, Actually?
What Is an Art Foundation, Actually?The word “foundation” appears quite frequently in the art world, but I feel like most people, including those already working in the sector, would perhaps struggle to define what one actually is. This episode attempted to tackle that definition, and it may have clarified some things, but I also think it made things more confusing. 🤪Inspired by my recent intervie
From Collector to Founder: Elisa Nuyten on Building The Vega Foundation
From Collector to Founder: Elisa Nuyten on Building The Vega FoundationIn this episode, I sat down with Elisa Nuyten, founder of The Vega Foundation, a Toronto-based organization dedicated to artists' film and video.I speak to Elisa about what her foundation does - supporting a medium that many of us love but that often exists in the margins of the art world. We talk about her journey from col
'Passion Tax': Can You Actually Afford to Work in the Arts?
This week’s episode of All About Art talks about money 💶💰💸👛💷✨👩💻. The art world - well, in every profession I think, not just in our bubble - only speaks about it in whispers or over a few glasses of wine (if at all) but the silence around salaries and financial sustainability is actively harming people, especially those without a financial safety net behind them. Espeically now, when on last week
The Truth About Art World Careers: Inside Talent, Hiring, & Strategic Navigation with former co-managing partner of Sophie Macpherson Ltd.
The Truth About Art World Careers: Inside Talent, Hiring, & Strategic Navigation with former co-managing partner of Sophie Macpherson Ltd.In this episode, I sat down with Rosie Allan, former co-Managing Partner of Sophie Macpherson, a leading recruitment firm specializing in the art market.I speak to Rosie about her journey into art world talent and recruitment, and what drew her to this parti
From Tip Jars to Patreon: Rebuilding Arts Funding from the Ground Up?
From Tip Jars to Patreon: Rebuilding Arts Funding from the Ground Up?This week’s episode of All About Art tackles “patronage”, but on the micro scale. You’ve surely seen it before: “Buy me a Ko-Fi!” “Support me on Patreon!” and more - the latter of which you hear every time to tune into an episode of All About Art, because these sites allow your community to show support for the work they love and
How Curators & Artists Are Supported In The Digital Age, with Evelina Gorbačova, Head of Digital Development at FOLLOW.ART
How Curators & Artists Are Supported In The Digital Age, with Evelina Gorbačova, Head of Digital Development at FOLLOW.ARTFOLLOW.ART is a platform working to reshape how artists and curators connect in the digital age - You should listen in if you are interested in working at the intersection of art and technology, working at a startup compared to more traditional roles in either tech or the a
The Great Art Fraud: Performance, Pretty Privilege & an $86 Million Scandal
The Great Art Fraud: Performance, Pretty Privilege & an $86 Million ScandalThis week’s episode of All About Art dives into one of the biggest recent scandals in contemporary art. It’s based on my recent experience watching the BBC’s The Great Art Fraud, which chronicles Inigo Philbrick’s spectacular $86 million fraud that shook the art world to its core.I discuss a range of factors that led to
The Mind Control of Mount Making with Alex Abbott, Director of Dauphin
The Mind Control of Mount Making with Alex Abbott, Director of DauphinIn this episode, I sat down with Alex Abbott, Art Consultant and Director of Dauphin, a company that specializes in displays and mounts.I speak to Alex about what his company does - which a lot of you have certainly come into contact with but not been fully aware of. Alex does the unseen work of ensuring the objects we view and
I wrote the perfect book for anyone who wants to work in the arts 🚀📚 (Working in Art coming April 2026!)
My forthcoming book Working in Art has officially beeen announced as available for pre-order, with publication coming in April 2026.So, on this week’s episode of All About Art, I walk you through what went into creating this book - the travel to 9 cities across 5 countries, the interviews with arts professionals I deeply admire, and the honest moments of self-doubt along the way. I explain why I f
Designing a Fair Marketplace for Artists and Collectors with Bibi Zavieh, Founder of newcube
New episode of ‘All About Art’: Designing a Fair Marketplace for Artists and Collectors with Bibi Zavieh, Founder of newcubeIn this episode, I sat down with Bibi Zavieh, Founder of newcube.art, an artist platform and art advisory.I speak to Bibi about her experiences at Christie’s and ArtNet before she ventured into entrepreneurship and launched newcube right before the covid lockdowns.I ask her a
Hot Take / Art Break: Why the Art World's Tech-Phobia Is Burning Us Out (video podcast)
Hot Take / Art Break: Why the Art World's Tech-Phobia Is Burning Us Out (video podcast)This week, I'm tackling a question that might make some people uncomfortable: Why does the art world resist technology?We celebrate experimentation and boundary-pushing in artistic practice, but when it comes to the everyday operations of galleries, institutions, and artist support systems, we're sti
🎙️🇮🇹 The Venice Biennale Fellowship – A Career-Changing Opportunity for Emerging Arts Professionals
🎙️🇮🇹 The Venice Biennale Fellowship – A Career-Changing Opportunity for Emerging Arts ProfessionalsIn this special bonus episode of All About Art, I’m sharing some incredibly exciting news: NXT GEN is partnering with the British Council to send one of our members as a Fellow on a fully funded, month-long residency to the Venice Biennale 2026! If you’re an emerging arts professional within the firs
Book Review: Inner Light - Chris Levine on Portraiture, Meditation & Photographing the Queen
📚 Book Review: Inner Light - Chris Levine on Portraiture, Meditation & Photographing the QueenOn this week’s episode of All About Art, I’m reviewing one of the most beautiful and meditative art books I’ve encountered: Inner Light by Chris Levine. This stunning monograph chronicles Levine’s most iconic portrait work, from Queen Elizabeth II and Kate Moss to Grace Jones and the Dalai Lama, and o
Art Fair Review - From Art in Hotel Rooms to Global Galleries: How Minor Attractions Is Changing the London Scene
From Art in Hotel Rooms to Global Galleries: How Minor Attractions Is Changing the London Scene + exclusive interviewsOn this week’s episode of All About Art, I take you behind the scenes of London’s vibrant art scene during Frieze Week to one of the most popular alternative art fairs in town: I visit Minor Attractions art fair, launched three years ago with a mission to make contemporary art more
Hot Take / Art Break: Inside the Turner Prize - Four Artists, One Exhibition & A Journey to Bradford
On this week’s episode of All About Art, I give you some detailed insights into the press trip to Bradford, UK’s City of Culture 2025, and my experience of the Turner Prize shortlisted exhibition. In the episode, I explore the significance of the Turner Prize (especially during JMW Turner’s 250th anniversary year), discuss cultural accessibility and regional programming, and take you through each
Art, Tech, & Streamlining Sales (in a Tech-phobic Industry), with First Thursday Founder Callum Hale-Thomson
Art, Tech, & Streamlining Sales (in a Tech-phobic Industry), with First Thursday Founder Callum Hale-ThomsonIn this episode, I sat down with Callum Hale-Thomson, founder of the art tech company First Thursday, a platform for commercial galleries that helps teams surface insights, streamline sales and strengthen collector relationships.In this episode, Callum shares what sparked his interest in
Exhibition Review: REFLECTIONS — SANGAT AND THE SELF at without SHAPE without FORM (followed by an interview with Artistic Director Deep Kailey)
Exhibition Review: REFLECTIONS — SANGAT AND THE SELF at without SHAPE without FORM🧘♀️ In this episode of All About Art, I take you along to a recent exhibition visit to REFLECTIONS — SANGAT AND THE SELF with works by Jasmir Creed & Roo Dhissou, followed by an exclusive interview with without SHAPE without FORM Artistic Director Deep Kailey. Join me as I venture out to Slough to visit the newl
Hot Take / Art Break: The Disconnect Between Art History Degrees and the Job Market
👩🎓 Why do art history university programs often fall short in preparing students for the real world?Inspired by conversations with students, educators, and industry professionals, (especially the latest interview episode of All About Art with Eleanor Getting and Amelia Stallworthy) in this episode I explore what’s missing from traditional curricula and how we can rethink art education to better e
Running the ONLY student-led gallery in the UK with Eleanor Getting and Amelia Stallworthy
Welcome to another episode of All About Art! In this episode, I sat down with Eleanor Getting and Amelia Stallworthy, who directed the Norman Rea gallery, the only student-run gallery in the UK which is located at the University of York.I speak to Eleanor and Amelia about how running this gallery at uni has positively impacted their careers now, and what it means to gain professional experiences e
Exhibition Review: Do Ho Suh: Walk the House at Tate Modern, London
🏛️ In this episode of All About Art, I take you along to a recent exhibition visit to Do Ho Suh: Walk the House at Tate Modern.Join me as I unpack the show, what moved me, and my overall impressions. Whether you're an art lover planning your next museum visit or just curious about this exhibition in particular, this episode offers an inside look into contemporary art display, storytelling, and
Redefining Artist Management with Valeria Szabó Facchin, Founder of Studio Expanded
Episode 78 of ‘All About Art’: Redefining Artist Management with Valeria Szabó Facchin, Founder of Studio ExpandedIn this episode, I sat down with Valeria Szabó Facchin, Founder of Studio Expanded, a new artist management agency redefining the art ecosystem.I speak to Valeria about her previous professional experiences, notably as Founding Director of the Nicoletta Fiorucci Foundation and how this
Hot Take / Art Break: Is the 50/50 Split Between Artists and Galleries Justified?
✍️ Inspired by a recent essay by Damien Davis in Hyperallergic, the latest Hot Take / Art Break episode of the All About Art Podcast explores if the 50/50 split between artists and galleries is justified, or if it needs rethinking.For this episode, I cover what Davis writes in the article, as well as the reactions of others in the art world that I saw on social media - along with comments such as
Working at MoMA with Ksenia Nouril, Assistant Director of the International Program
Episode 77 of ‘All About Art’: Working at MoMA with Ksenia Nouril, Assistant Director of the International ProgramIn this episode, I sat down with Ksenia Nouril, Assistant Director of the International Program at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.I speak to Ksenia about the International Program at the museum and what it’s like working at such a renowned organization. We delve into how her
Mindfulness & Spirituality in Art Curation & Advising with Sneha Shah, Founder of Curaty
Episode 76 of ‘All About Art’: Mindfulness & Spirituality in Art Curation & Advising with Sneha Shah, Founder of CuratyWelcome to another episode of All About Art! In this episode, I sat down with Sneha Shah, Mumbai and London based entrepreneur and Founder of Curaty - an art advisory firm that offers bespoke curatorial services, art experiences, and rental and advisory for art across the
Over 100 Years of Artist Residencies with Chiwoniso Kaitano, Executive Director of MacDowell
Episode 75 of ‘All About Art’: Over 100 Years of Artist Residencies with Chiwoniso Kaitano, Executive Director of MacDowell Welcome to another episode of All About Art! In this episode, I sat down with Chiwoniso Kaitano, Executive Director of MacDowell, an artist residency in New York established in 1907 (over 100 years ago) and now one of the most prestigious artist residencies worldwide. I speak
Connecting the Culturally Curious with Katy Wickremesinghe, Founder of The Wick
Episode 74 of ‘All About Art’: Connecting the Culturally Curious with Katy Wickremesinghe, Founder of The WickWelcome to another episode of All About Art! In this episode, I sat down with Katy Wickremesinghe, British-Sri Lankan entrepreneur and Founder of KTW and The Wick. I speak to Katy about her businesses - both KTW, a communications consultancy operating in the cultural sector, along with the
Curating at Tate Modern with Dr. Val Ravaglia
Episode 73 of ‘All About Art’: Curating at Tate Modern with Dr. Val RavagliaIn this episode, I sat down with Dr. Val Ravaglia, Curator of Displays and International Art at Tate Modern.I speak to Val about their career path - having worked at the Tate Modern for over a decade, first as an intern, then as an assistant curator, and since 2019 as Curator of Displays and International Art.We delve into
Towards the Ethical Art Museum with Gareth Harris, Chief Contributing Editor of The Art Newspaper (in collaboration with Lund Humphries)
Episode 72 of ‘All About Art’: Towards the Ethical Art Museum with Gareth Harris, Chief Contributing Editor of The Art Newspaper (in collaboration with Lund Humphries) In this episode, I sat down with Gareth Harris, author of Towards the Ethical Art Museum, a book going to be published later this year as part of the Hot Topics in the Art World Series by Lund Humphries and Sotheby’s Institute of Ar
Art in Hong Kong with Enid Tsui (in collaboration with Lund Humphries)
Episode 71 of ‘All About Art’: Art in Hong Kong with Enid Tsui (in collaboration with Lund Humphries) In this episode, I sat down with Enid Tsui, author of Art in Hong Kong, a book recently published as part of the Hot Topics in the Art World Series by Lund Humphries and Sotheby’s Institute of Art.The book offers a fascinating analysis of the history, current status and possible future of Hong Kon
Artificial Intelligence & The Art Market with Jo Lawson-Tancred (in collaboration with Lund Humphries)
Episode 70 of ‘All About Art’: AI & The Art Market with Jo Lawson-Tancred (in collaboration with Lund Humphries)
In this episode, I sat down with Jo Lawson-Tancred, author of AI & The Art Market, a book recently published as part of the Hot Topics in the Art World Series by Lund Humphries and Sotheby’s Institute of Art. The book offers an approachable introduction to AI for art-market pro
The White Pube: Discussing ‘Poor Artists’ & Why The Art World Needs To Change - with Gabrielle de la Puente and Zarina Muhammad
Episode 69 of ‘All About Art’: The White Pube: Discussing ‘Poor Artists’ & Why The Art World Needs To Change - with Gabrielle de la Puente and Zarina Muhammad
In this episode, I sat down with Gabrielle de la Puente and Zarina Muhammad, the co-founders of The White Pube, a platform launched in 2015 where they share reviews, essays, social media posts and memes critiquing the elitism and inacc
Looted? Missing? Authentic? Why Art Provenance Research Matters with Angelina Giovani
Episode 68 of ‘All About Art’: Looted? Missing? Authentic? Why Art Provenance Research Matters with Angelina Giovani
In this episode, I sat down with Angelina Giovani, art historian and provenance researcher based in London, and the co-founder of Flynn & Giovani Art Provenance Research with Dr. Tom Flynn. In 2023 she launched the Art Market Academy, a dedicated online environment offering onl
Discussing Contemporary Art Auctions with Kelsey Macpherson, Specialist at Sotheby’s Auction House
Episode 67 of ‘All About Art’: Discussing Contemporary Art Auctions with Kelsey Macpherson, Specialist at Sotheby’s Auction House
In this episode, I sat down with Kelsey Macpherson, Specialist and Deputy Director in the Contemporary Art department at Sotheby’s Auction House.
Listen on to hear me ask Kelsey, who relocated from New York to London earlier this year, how the auctions and markets dif
The Importance of Art History Degrees, with Gregory Perry, CEO & Christina Bradstreet, Head of Programmes at the Association for Art History
Episode 66 of ‘All About Art’: The Importance of Art History Degrees, with Gregory Perry, CEO & Christina Bradstreet, Head of Programmes at the Association for Art History
In this episode, I sat down with not one but TWO guests from the Association for Art History, Gregory Perry, CEO and Christina Bradstreet, Head of Programmes. This episode is part of Art History Festival 2024 organised by t
Investing in Women Artists with Hall W. Rockefeller, Founder of Less Than Half
Episode 65 of ‘All About Art’: Investing in Women Artists with Hall W. Rockefeller, Founder of Less Than Half
In this episode, I sat down with Hall W. Rockefeller, Founder of the advisory and education platform Less Than Half, dedicated to bringing women into the art market as supporters and collectors of women artists.
Listen in to hear me ask Hall about why she started her business and what i
Discussing Art Recruitment with Emma Restall, Consultant and Marketing Coordinator at DRAW Recruitment
Episode 64 of ‘All About Art’: Discussing Art Recruitment with Emma Restall, Consultant and Marketing Coordinator at DRAW Recruitment
In this episode, I sat down with Emma Restall, Consultant and Marketing Coordinator at DRAW Recruitment. Emma has worked at DRAW for over half a decade, starting off as an administrator after finishing her master's degree.
DRAW is a recruitment agency specific
Starting a Gallery as a Working-Class Arts Professional with Ell Pennick, Founder of Guts Gallery
Episode 63 of ‘All About Art’: Ell Pennick, Founder of Guts Gallery, on Starting a Gallery as a Working-Class Arts Professional
In this episode, I sat down with Ell Pennick, founder of Guts Gallery in London. Ell founded Guts as one of the youngest gallerists navigating the art world today. As a working-class, queer Northerner with no art background, Ell's footing in the art world started wit
Art Philanthropy with Joanna Masiyiwa, Global Council Member of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town
Episode 62 of ‘All About Art’: Art Philanthropy with Joanna Masiyiwa, Global Council Member of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town
In this episode, I sat down with Joanna Masiyiwa, an African philanthropist and Business Development Officer at Delta Philanthropies, UK.
I spoke to Joanna in depth about her role as a founding member of the Global Council of the Zeitz Museum of
Dr. Dorothy Price on Teaching, Curating, and Researching Critical Race Theory and German Modernism in Art History
Episode 61 of ‘All About Art’: Dr. Dorothy Price on Teaching, Curating, and Researching Critical Race Theory and German Modernism in Art History
In this episode, I sat down with British art historian and academic Dorothy Price. She is a Professor of Modern and Contemporary Art and Critical Race Art History at the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, and was previously Professor of History of Art
BONUS EPISODE of ‘All About Art’: LIVE Panel Talk on Arts and Culture on the Canal
BONUS EPISODE of ‘All About Art’: LIVE Panel Talk on Arts and Culture on the Canal
This is a special bonus episode in collaboration with Slash Arts, Word On The Water, and Canal Dream CIC.
Art Historian and All About Art Host Alexandra Steinacker sat down with Simon Hodgkinson, founder of Slash Arts, Paddy Screech, co-founder of Word on the Water, and Chuntian Hu, founder of Canal Dream CIC, a c
Why the Art World Needs Social Media, with Cassandra Bowes
Episode 60 of ‘All About Art’: Why the Art World Needs Social Media, with Cassandra Bowes
In this episode, I sat down with Cassandra Bowes, a Social Media Content and Marketing Strategist, Cultural Influencer, Curator, and Collector with over a decade of experience in the art world. In 2022, Cassandra launched The Social Art Agency, the first social media agency for the arts and cultural sector.
Art in Fiction: Discussing Tiepolo Blue, a novel by James Cahill
Episode 59 of ‘All About Art’: Art in Fiction: Discussing Tiepolo Blue, a novel by James Cahill
In this episode, I sat down with James Cahill, art critic, academic and author. James published his debut novel in 2022 titled Tiepolo Blue, in which art historian Don is captivated by the Venetian master Giovanni Battista Tiepolo’s skies. The story is set in the 1990’s, beginning in Cambridge where Do
Content Creation in the Arts with Lucy Donovan
Episode 58 of ‘All About Art’: Content Creation in the Arts with Lucy Donovan
In this episode, I sat down with Lucy Donovan, content creator and the founder of Girl & Gallery. Lucy has nearly half a million followers across various platforms posting about art in an accessible, relatable way. Girl&Gallery is a destination where art lovers can embark on a journey of discovering new artists,
New Kids On The Block - Interviews with 5 Emerging Gallerists in London (Hew Hood, Helen Neven, Maribelle Bierens, Cedric Bardawil, & Jack Trodd)
Episode 57 of ‘All About Art’: New Kids On The Block - Interviews with 5 Emerging Gallerists in London (Hew Hood, Helen Neven, Maribelle Bierens, Cedric Bardawil, & Jack Trodd)
In the past two years in London (2022 and 2023) we have seen a massive surge in small galleries opening across the city. Instead of interviewing one emerging gallerist about why they chose now to take the plunge and op
The Experience of Sitting for a Portrait - In the Studio with Beau Gabriel
Episode 56 of ‘All About Art’: The Experience of Sitting for a Portrait - In the Studio with Beau Gabriel
This episode is a bit different because All About Art is a podcast all about demystifying the professional arts sector by speaking to amazing people in different roles in the arts - But I also love to do episodes that touch on various themes within the industry, and this time it’s more unconv
Writing an Artist Biography: Discussing Pauline Boty with Marc Kristal
Episode 55 of ‘All About Art’: Writing an Artist Biography: Discussing Pauline Boty with Marc Kristal
In this episode, I sat down with Marc Kristal, who recently published the biography of British pop artist Pauline Boty. This episode and the book’s publication is concurrent to an exhibition of Boty’s works at Gazelli Art House in London.
Boty was born in South London, and in 1954, she received
Curating Frieze Sculpture with Fatos Üstek
Episode 52 of ‘All About Art’: Curating Frieze Sculpture with Fatos Üstek
In this episode, I sat down with Fatos Üstek. It was announced earlier this year that Fatos would be curating the 2023 Frieze Sculpture Park, a major annual public art exhibition that places monumental works by leading artists throughout London’s The Regent’s Park during Frieze Art Fair, one of the biggest art fairs in the
10 Years of Unit London with co-founder Joe Kennedy
Episode 54 of ‘All About Art’: 10 Years of Unit London with co-founder Joe Kennedy
In this episode, I sat down with co-founder of Unit London, Joe Kennedy. I got to ask Joe about his push into entrepreneurship and how he got into the arts. We chat about how the gallery landscape has changed in the last 10 years, and how he thinks it will continue to change in the following 10. Listen on to hear m
A Critical Take on the National Gallery’s ‘200 Creators’ Call Out
Episode 53: A Critical Take on the National Gallery’s ‘200 Creators’ Call Out
Recently, someone left a comment on one of my Instagram posts. They asked ‘could you share your feelings on the National Gallery calling all content creators to celebrate the bicentenary? Many are calling the criteria unfair and as a professional in the art industry and as a creator, I’m curious how you feel about it’,
Being Your Authentic Self in the Arts with Comedian and Art Critic Verity Babbs
Episode 51 of ‘All About Art’: Being Your Authentic Self in the Arts with Comedian and Art Critic Verity Babbs
In this episode, I sat down with art critic, comedian and presenter Verity Babbs. We speak about the topic of being your authentic self in the arts and why we often struggle with it in our sector. I ask her about Art Laughs, an initiative she founded that brings art-themed comedy events
LIVE - Panel Talk at Kravitz Contemporary for ‘Window Shopper’ with Suwon Lee, Małgorzata Widomska, and Elaine Tam
BONUS EPISODE of ‘All About Art’: LIVE Panel Talk at Kravitz Contemporary for ‘Window Shopper’ with Suwon Lee, Małgorzata Widomska, and Elaine Tam
This is a special bonus episode in collaboration with Kravitz Contemporary.
Kravitz Contemporary x Death of Man is proud to present 'Window Shopper', a two-person exhibition featuring works by artists Suwon Lee and Małgorzata Widomska and curate
Ripping Up the Art Market Rulebook with Millie Jason Foster, Director of Gillian Jason Gallery
Episode 50 of ‘All About Art’: Ripping Up the Art Market Rulebook with Millie Jason Foster, Director of Gillian Jason Gallery
In this episode, I sat down with Millie Jason Foster, director of Gillian Jason Gallery in London. The gallery works with female-identifying artists, taking an intergenerational approach while presenting exhibitions about themes relevant in today’s society. The gallery has
Professionally Bullshitting Art with Sophie Nowakowska
Episode 49 of ‘All About Art’: Professionally Bullshitting Art with Sophie Nowakowska
In this episode, I sat down with Sophie Nowakowska, the artist manager and curator whose Instagram handle makes a huge statement as The Professional Art Bullshitter.
Listen on to hear me ask Sophie about her Instagram and how she stays true to her opinions, meaning she voices her honest critique surrounding var
From Auction House to Gallery Director: Discussing Artistellar with Adele Smejkal
Episode 48 of ‘All About Art’: From Auction House to Gallery Director: Discussing Artistellar with Adele Smejkal
In this episode, I interview Adele Smejkal, Founder and Director of Artistellar Gallery. It started off as a nomadic gallery and online platform in 2020, dedicated to scouting UK emerging and early-career talents. The gallery now has a permanent space in London, where I will be hosting
Running an Arts Project Space with Penelope Kupfer, Director of Kupfer
Episode 47 of ‘All About Art’: Running an Arts Project Space with Penelope Kupfer, Director of Kupfer
In this episode, I sat down with Penelope Kupfer, director of the eponymous gallery and project space in Hackney, north east London. Kupfer functions as a platform for exhibitions and residencies. Opened in 2017, they have showcased the work of nearly 80 artists from different generations and geo
Sustainability in Art with Caitlin Southwick, Founder of Ki Culture
Episode 46 of ‘All About Art’: Sustainability in Art with Caitlin Southwick, Founder of Ki Culture
In this episode, I sat down with the founder of Ki Culture, Caitlin Southwick. Ki Culture is an international non-profit working to unite culture and sustainability. They use “culture” as an all-inclusive term - from visual arts to heritage to performing arts, and that sustainability is used in a wid
Q&A on the Arts Sector
EPISODE 45 of ‘All About Art’: A Q&A on the Arts and Cultural Sector!
I collected your questions via my Instagram stories, and throughout this episode, I answer a plethora of them. Below are the topics I touch on, the time stamps in case you want to jump to a specific question, and some links to relevant articles and research.
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Artist Interview with Stacey Gillian Abe (in collaboration with Unit London)
EPISODE 44 of ‘All About Art’: Artist Interview with Stacey Gillian Abe (in collaboration with Unit London)
In this episode, I had the joy of speaking to artist Stacey Gillian Abe. Stacey was born in Kampala, Uganda, in 1990. She received her BA in Art and Industrial Design from Kyambogo University in 2014. She has gone on to present her work internationally at museums, galleries, fairs and bienna
Discussing 'Misogynageism' with Artist Fion Gunn
EPISODE 43 of ‘All About Art’: Discussing 'Misogynageism' with Artist Fion Gunn
In this episode, I speak to artist Fion Gunn. She centers her practice around the desire to understand and analyze the extremity of human experience. She states that she is fascinated by the fundamental question: What does the experience of living mean for us both as individuals and as a global society?
We chat about F
Ministry of Arts Podcast Crossover with Gary Mansfield
EPISODE 42 of ‘All About Art’: Ministry of Arts Podcast Crossover with Gary Mansfield
This episode is a podcast SPECIAL, because it is a crossover episode with Gary Mansfield, founder and host of the MINISTRY OF ARTS podcast (so after you listen to me interview Gary here on All About Art, head over to his podcast here to tune in to him interviewing me!)
Gary has had quite the unconventional introd
Quantum Physics & Art with Libby Heaney
EPISODE 41 of ‘All About Art’: Quantum Physics & Art with Libby Heaney
In this episode, I speak to the fabulous London-based contemporary artist Libby Heaney.
Libby studied Physics at Imperial College London and has a PhD in Quantum Information Science from the University of Leeds. She spent 5 years working as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Oxford and the National University of Sin
Artist Interview with Laurel Johannesson (in collaboration with ARTPOWHER Contemporary)
EPISODE 40 of ‘All About Art’: Artist Interview with Laurel Johannesson (in collaboration with ARTPOWHER Contemporary)
In this episode, I speak to Laurel Johannesson, a Canada-born artist who examines various psychological states of being, using the beach or shoreline as a liminal space in her photographs and moving image.
Laurel studied at the University of Calgary, the University of Saskatchewan
Discussing Frieze Art Fair with Sophie Lambert from Lisson Gallery
EPISODE 39 of ‘All About Art’: Discussing Frieze Art Fair with Sophie Lambert from Lisson Gallery
In this episode, I speak to Sophie Lambert, who works in Sales and Exhibitions at the fabulous Lisson Gallery in London. We talk about her professional experiences & Frieze Art Fair, as Sophie has given me an inside exclusive on Lisson Gallery’s booth for the 2022 London fair. We talk about what t
Death of an Artist: Ana Mendieta and Carl Andre Split the Art World
BONUS EPISODE of 'All About Art': Preview of Death of an Artist: Ana Mendieta and Carl Andre Split the Art World
Here’s a preview from a new podcast, Death of the Artist, that explores a tragedy in the art world. For more than 35 years, accusations of murder shrouded one of the art world’s most storied couples: Was the famous sculptor Carl Andre involved in the death of his up-and-coming artist wi
Artist Interview with Flora Bradwell
EPISODE 37 of ‘All About Art’: Artist Interview with Flora Bradwell
In this episode, I sat down with Flora Bradwell, a London-based artist. This episode was actually recorded a few months ago, which is quite atypical for All About Art, but there was a reason for it. At the time, Flora was pregnant with her baby boy, who has since then not only been born, but has already attended a few exhibition o
Curating 'Surrealism and Magic' at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, with Gražina Subelytė
EPISODE 36 of 'All About Art': Curating 'Surrealism and Magic: Enchanted Modernity' at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, with Gražina Subelytė
In this episode, I speak to Gražina Subelytė, Associate Curator at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, Italy. Gražina curated the exhibition showing during the 59th Venice Biennale which is titled 'Surrealism and Magic: Enchanted Modernity'. In this e
Art Censorship: Part 2
EPISODE 35 of 'All About Art': Art Censorship PART 2!
In this episode, I continue the conversation from episode 15 of the All About Art podcast on the topic of art censorship. I use a particular example that involves the US, the UK, Germany and Austria. The case study I speak about is the "100 Years and Still Too Daring?" ad campaign by the Vienna Tourist Board for the Viennese Modernism ret
The London Art Critic: Interview with Tabish Khan
EPISODE 34 of 'All About Art': Interview with Tabish Khan a.k.a. London Art Critic
In this episode, I chat to art critic Tabish Khan. Tabish specializes in London's art scene and he believes passionately in making art accessible to everyone. He visits and writes about hundreds of exhibitions a year covering everything from the major blockbusters to the emerging art scene. He’s been a visual arts e
Writing about Art with Holly J. Black, Managing Editor of Elephant Magazine
EPISODE 33 of 'All About Art': Interview with Holly J. Black, Managing Editor of Elephant Magazine and Author of 'Artists on Art'
In this episode, I sit down with Holly J. Black, who published her first book 'Artists on Art' with Laurence King Publishing earlier this year. Holly has over eight years of experience editing and producing content across print and digital media, with excellent knowledg
A Black History of Art with Alayo Akinkugbe
EPISODE 32 of 'All About Art': Interview with Alayo Akinkugbe, founder of A Black History of Art
In this episode, I had the joy of sitting down with Alayo Akinkugbe, the founder of an Instagram account that has been a game changer - Alayo founded A Black History Of Art in 2020 and she did so with the aim of providing a more diversified overview of art history when she realized that she hadn’t been
