Madeline Keller and Manijeh Verghese are the curators for the British Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2021. They are my guests on this episode of the podcast

I had the chance to catch up with mixed-media artist April Fitzpatrick. Her artwork captures the identities of Black Americans in the racially divided Southeastern US.

London-based oil painter Simona Ruscheva draws on her Bulgarian heritage to create works that display the folklore and spirituality of her rich culture.

Photographer Kobi Walsh talks about his exploration of light and the inspiration he’s sought from the impressionist movement.

Artist Indy Chonk speaks about his artistic career and how his work as a psychiatric nurse informs his paintings of “The Faceless Man.”

Narrative painter Shawna Gilmore shares her sources of inspiration and how she taps into her creativity for her chameleonic portraits.

I spoke with Tara Esperanza who showcases the distinct personalities of her succulent subjects through her acrylic paintings.

Embroidery artist Anuradha Bhaumick talks about the childhood hobby that became her career.

An interview with Alex Selkowitz about his paintings that give us a sense of “the moment after.” He talks about how his work in the film industry inspired his artistic explorations.

Read the interview with artist Laurence de Valmy whose work revisits art history through the lens of Instagram