The Most

American artist & skateboarding hall-of-famer Ed Templeton talks to Dominique Nzeyimana at Tim Van Laere Gallery Antwerp a decade after they first sat down together. As Ed's new show, 'The Sprawl', opens at this esteemed gallery, the pair discuss his unique legacy carved out of skate culture and fine art. In this episode, Ed Templeton discusses the balance between practicality and artistry in building an immersive art show. He explains how honest conversations with Tim Van Laere led to a year of honing his artistic vision for this new expo and what giving people the 'full Templeton experience' means. Ed also opens up about life growing up, the outer/inner wounds that shaped his art, and how founding his brand, Toy Machine, gave him the freedom to pursue his aspirations on his own terms.  Collectors of Ed Templeton's art include names like Demi Moore, John Waters and Judd Apatow. Ed's extensive body of work is known for its candid portrayal of humanity - bloody palm and middle finger up. Themes of adolescence, suburbia, counterculture and personal complexities run through his oeuvre.  His acclaimed 25-plus-deep catalogue of photo books includes the incredible 'Teenage Smokers', the ground-breaking 'Deformer' and the fairly new publication 'Wires Crossed'. Ed Templeton's journey from world champion athlete to esteemed visual artist and tongue-in-cheek 'benevolent overlord' has influenced multiple generations, writing a new blueprint for life after going pro.  Follow Ed Templeton HERE [https://www.instagram.com/ed.templeton]. Go visit Ed Templeton: ‘The Sprawl’ at Tim Van Laere Gallery Antwerp until January 25 2025.  More info HERE [https://www.timvanlaeregallery.com/et-exh2024]. Read the KNOTORYUS x Ed Templeton interview (2013) HERE [https://www.knotoryus.com/articles/archives/12991]. Follow The Most:  on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/themostpodcast/]. on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/wethemost].

Prodigy time! Nacy Francis is a rising star in Belgian fashion known for her innovative and empowering sportswear-inspired designs. As a fashion designer with a rich personal heritage, Nacy transmutes her experiences and inspirations into pieces that speak literal volumes.  In this episode, Nacy and Dominique explore the intricate paths that led NF to establish her independent namesake label that fuses architectural beauty with street-smart sensibilities. Nacy’s story is rooted in resilience, having harnessed her creative spirit to navigate through personal struggles, including the loss of her father and encounters with bullying.  The duo discusses how these experiences shaped Nacy’s perspective and fuelled her passion. Through her designs, Nacy aims to empower individuals of all backgrounds, instilling a sense of confidence and self-acceptance. Her creations have caught the attention of notable figures in the entertainment industry, including Chris Brown, Aya Nakamura, Charlotte Adigéry, Dalilla Hermans and Kevin De Bruyne, further affirming her status as a fierce future fashion force.   Follow Nacy Francis HERE [https://www.instagram.com/nacyfrancis/]. Follow The Most: on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/themostpodcast/]. on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/wethemost]. Get your The Most Merch here [https://themostpodcast.myshopify.com/]!

Record label boss,  DJ and radio host Ziggy Devriendt, aka NOSEDRIP, enters the loft to discuss his journey as a lifelong curator and musical storyteller. From his early, moody Ostend days over discovering skate culture and life beyond his hometown to playing sets "30 miles from Santa's House".  He also reflects on pioneering Belgium's original online radio station STROOM.TV a decade ago and how he made his first successes happen. He shares the challenges of facing both the system and the self and what it means to actually own and operate an independent label.  This is a fascinating and entertaining conversation about what it means to be a custodian of sound and how staying true to your vision and others' artistry can transcend all limits. Follow Nosedrip HERE [https://www.instagram.com/nosedrip/?hl=en].  Follow STROOM.tv HERE [https://www.instagram.com/stroom.tv/?hl=en]. Find Nosedrip tour dates HERE [https://ra.co/dj/nosedrip/tour-dates]. Follow The Most: on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/themostpodcast/]. on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/wethemost]. The Most is written and produced by KNOTORYUS [https://WWW.KNOTORYUS.COM].

Hot off a '100% Fresh' (!) rating on Rotten Tomatoes and the announcement that his film is Belgium's official submission for the 2025 Oscars, director Leonardo Van Dijl enters the loft for an in-depth conversation about his already acclaimed debut  'Julie Keeps Quiet'. Together with Dominique, he dives into his time at Vice and film school, his provocative award-winning short 'Get Ripped', the importance of the queer gaze and the anxieties & breakthroughs that come with the honest search for your voice.  Leonardo opens up about the elaborate process of securing funding for and the making of 'Julie Keeps Quiet' as well ashis choice of collaborators like his cinematographer - and Dominique's favourite - Nicolas Karakatsanis and the acclaimed music composer Caroline Shaw.  The filmmaker also discusses the importance of boundaries on set and the movie's stylish easter eggs that will undoubtedly tickle fashion connoisseurs.  Follow 'Julie Keeps Quiet' HERE [https://www.instagram.com/juliekeepsquiet/].  'Julie Keeps Quiet' is out in EU / UK cinemas now.  Follow The Most: On Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/themostpodcast/]. On Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/wethemost].

Bright viral make-up star and image-maker Naomi Waku aka NamGlam might still be young, but she knows a thing or two about life coming full circle. In less than 48 hours she will be proudly presenting the result of a collaboration with MoMu [https://www.momu.be/en/activities/alter-ensor-screening-5-10-24] at its sold out 'Alter Ensor' event- located in the exact same building she once left cradling her broken teenage dream of becoming a fashion designer.  Together with Dominique she recounts her journey of self-discovery, how she uses her face as a canvas for complex storytelling, the importance of friendships carrying you through and the strategies that took her from the IG Explore page to millions of views to features in Allure, ELLE, Marie Claire and BuzzFeed.  A gifted producer of captivating visuals, Naomi knows how to pose down and serve angles, but her art doesn’t just focus on external beauty. By flirting with the quote-unquote freaky and foregoing obvious conventions, she inspires and represents Black women, femmes and beauty aficionados looking to tear down the limitations of dominant norms. Follow Naomi Waku HERE [https://www.instagram.com/namglam/]. Follow The Most: on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/themostpodcast/]. on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/wethemost]. The Most is written and produced by KNOTORYUS [https://WWW.KNOTORYUS.COM].