Objects of Interest with Noel Mercado

Quenching the Culture with Amanda Harth

In the final episode of Season 1, our is guest Amanda Harth! She is an incredible teaching artist with a focus on the history of textiles and garments in underserved communities. She’s also an incredible entrepreneur that uses her businesses to promote the power of connection. (DISCLAIMER: You’re not imagining sounds. You’re definitely hearing my cat, Monaco, meowing in the background of this episode.) DISCOVER MORE ABOUT AMANDA: Follow: https://www.instagram.com/amandachristineharth/?hl=en Learn more about Universe of Harth: https://universeofharth.com/ Learn more about Monday Coffee: https://www.mondaycoffee.co/ Follow “Curators of Culture” on Instagram @curateculturepodcast to up to date on new content and join the conversation! The podcast is executively produced, edited, and hosted by Morgan Lee. Morgan is on Instagram as @morganinstudio. The theme music was created by Shonny Jones ( @shonnyjones_ ) at Berwyn Recording Studio @berwynrecording SUBSCRIBE & RATE “Curators of Culture” wherever you get your podcasts! Stay aware, stay curious, stay creative. 💫

Composing Community with Kori Coleman

In this episode of CURATORS OF CULTURE, our guest is Kori Coleman! She is the founder and Artistic Director of D-Composed, a Black chamber music collective. Started in 2017 and led by their mission to uplift and empower society through the power of Black composers, this Chicago-based creative incubator acts as a bridge between the past and present to the future of representation, music-centered experiences, and the communal power of Black composers and their impact.  DISCOVER MORE ABOUT D-COMPOSED: Website: https://www.dcomposed.com/ Instagram: @dcomposedchicago Follow “Curators of Culture” on Instagram @curateculturepodcast to up to date on new content and join the conversation! The podcast is executively produced, edited, and hosted by Morgan Lee. Morgan is on Instagram as @morganinstudio. SUBSCRIBE & RATE “Curators of Culture” wherever you get your podcasts! Stay aware, stay curious, stay creative. 💫

Objects of Interest with Noel Mercado

In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Noel Mercado! Noel is a Chicago-based artist who works across media. He explores the essence, lifecycle, and cultural meaning of found objects, often re purposing them to generate new forms and configurations. We talked about how his interest in found objects began, the exciting projects he's been apart of, and the importance of honing in on your craft. Follow “Curators of Culture” on Instagram @curateculturepodcast to up to date on new content and join the conversation! The podcast is executively produced, edited, and hosted by Morgan Lee. MORE ABOUT NOEL: https://www.noel-mercado.com/ https://www.instagram.com/noel.walletchain/?hl=en Morgan is on Instagram as @morganinstudio. The theme music was created by Shonny Jones ( @shonnyjones_ ) at Berwyn Recording Studio @berwynrecording SUBSCRIBE & RATE “Curators of Culture” wherever you get your podcasts! Stay aware, stay curious, stay creative. 💫

Diversity Wears Well with Fashion Roadman

In this episode of CURATORS OF CULTURE, our guest is Fashion Roadman! He’s a famed fashion journalist based in London, England who champions diverse views in the industry. His unique approach to journalism has led him to being named the Fashion Critic for a New Generation by Vogue Magazine. He spends much of his time independently documenting various realms of the fashion world and writing for numerous publications. DISCOVER MORE ABOUT FASHION ROADMAN: Vogue Article: https://www.vogue.com/article/meet-fashion-roadman-fashion-critic-for-a-new-generation YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FashionRoadman Instagram: @fashionroadman Follow “Curators of Culture” on Instagram @curateculturepodcast to up to date on new content and join the conversation! The podcast is executively produced, edited, and hosted by Morgan Lee. Morgan is on Instagram as @morganinstudio. The theme music was created by Shonny Jones ( @shonnyjones_ ) at Berwyn Recording Studio @berwynrecording SUBSCRIBE & RATE “Curators of Culture” wherever you get your podcasts! Stay aware, stay curious, stay creative. 💫

The Monstrous Feminine with Lala Drona

Lala Drona (b. 1988) is a Venezuelan-American painter and video artist, born in Denver, Colorado. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado, Lala Drona has since published and exhibited her work internationally.  Most recently, her videos and paintings exploring digital spaces and the female gaze, were shown at the Cite des Arts de Paris.  Her paintings, videos, and writing explore the monstrous feminine, alternate realities, and void of the digital world.  The totality of her artwork contributes to, and exists within a fictional universe and mythology established online and then recontextualized in the physical world through paint on canvas, performance, and sculpture. Her paintings and videos create an intimate and uncanny sense of unease, adding depth to her oeuvre and compelling viewers to consider the impact of institutional structures on individual identity. Lala Drona’s body of work engages with broader social and cultural issues.  She is based in Paris, France. In this episode, we talk about how she developed her practices, her journey of self acceptance, and the complexities surrounding female bodies. You can follow her on Instagram @laladronaofficial and visit her website http://www.laladrona.com/home.html to view her work. Follow “Curators of Culture” on Instagram @curateculturepodcast to up to date on new content and join the conversation! The podcast is executively produced, edited, and hosted by Morgan Lee. Morgan is on Instagram as @morganinstudio. The theme music was created by Shonny Jones ( @shonnyjones_ ) at Berwyn Recording Studio @berwynrecording SUBSCRIBE & RATE “Curators of Culture” wherever you get your podcasts! Stay aware, stay curious, stay creative. 💫