arts4society

#11 Otherness - A conversation with Anne-Christine Taylor & Julien Bismuth

In this new episode of the arts4society podcast, listen to an enlightening conversation between anthropologist Anne-Christine Taylor and artist Julien Bismuth. Pay attention as they tell us about their long-term work in the Amazonian rainforest and how it has impacted their vision of society. Be attentive as they share how their multicultural background led them to embrace a journey in contemporary art and ethnology. Tune in to hear their take on literature, language, translation and, of course, how they see their role in society. Enjoy! This episode was recorded on June 2, 2021.

#10 If Only Walls Could Talk - A conversation with Magda Love & Jorge Otero-Pailos

In this 10th episode of the arts4society podcast, our guests Magda Love & Jorge Otero-Pailos tell us how they use walls as a creative medium. Listen, as they share with us some of the stories that walls would tell, if only they could talk! Both Magda and Jorge have a very peculiar and interesting relationship to the walls built around us. As a street artist, Magda likes to think of them as gigantic pieces of paper, which she uses to create strong and colorful narratives. Driven by his training in architecture and preservation, Jorge is best known for making monumental casts of historically charged buildings, and invites us to consider their walls as powerful agents of change. Together with them, we explored how a wall can be more than a physical divider, and instead foster creativity and capture the passage of time. Don’t miss Jorge’s upcoming exhibitions in New York at Sapar Contemporay and in London at Holtermann Fine Art, as well as Magda’s many murals including her ‘Soul Ancestors’ that adorn the City-As-School’s walls in lower Manhattan. This episode was recorded on May 18, 2021.

#9 The [Female] Body - A conversation with Prune Nourry & Kubra Khademi

In this new episode, we explore a universal and intimate theme: the body, together with two amazing artists, Kubra Khademi and Prune Nourry, whom we had the pleasure to interview together. The pandemic – and social distancing – have triggered a stronger awareness of our body as well as the lack of physical connections with others. What do artists have to say about that? How can two female artists use their own body and experiences to challenge the rules or standards imposed on women in different cultures? Prune Nourry has gained international recognition through her projects in India and China, such as the Terracotta Daughters army, inspired by the Xi’an terracotta warriors. More recently, she channeled her personal journey through breast cancer into cathartic artistic creations. Kubra Khademi fled Afghanistan in 2015 after a daring performance in the streets of Kabul and has been living in France ever since. They both recently showcased engaged artworks that raise awareness on difficult issues and received wide press coverage for their exhibitions. Keep an eye out for their future shows, Prune at Galerie Templon and Kubra at Fondation Fiminco where she is currently in residence. This episode was recorded on March 15, 2021.

#8 Tech, art & society - A conversation with Pauline Foessel & Filippo Minelli

Virtual exhibitions, webinars, online fairs, video games, e-learning, etc. : since the start of the pandemic, the art world has demonstrated how creative it can get when it comes to digital initiatives. This has brought new challenges and created new opportunities. In this episode, we explore the relationship between tech, art and society together with a visual artist, Filippo Minelli, and a curator, Pauline Foessel. They recently collaborated on a new format of online exhibition. Let’s hear them as they help us navigate those uncharted territories. This episode was recorded on February 1, 2021.

#7 The power of photography: Turning art into action - A conversation with Pauline Vermare & Fred Ritchin

The power of photography and the emotions triggered by images are stronger than ever, as evidenced by recent social and political events. At a time when almost anyone can make a photograph anywhere, what is the responsibility of the photographer, but also that of the viewer when sharing images on social media? What can we learn from the history of the medium? And how can a more ethical grounding of photography improve the impact images have on society? Tune in as we discuss these essential questions with two photography experts, Pauline Vermare & Fred Ritchin. This episode was recorded on January 22, 2021.