Creative Encounters

ARt Gallivant
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Creative Encounters brings together artists, creatives, and makers in candid conversations about imagination, practice, and world-building through art. Hosted by Chibuye Changwe, also known as ARt Gallivant, the series explores how artists think, create, and shape the worlds around them, inviting listeners to slow down, listen, and reflect on how art connects and expands us. Instagram: @art_gallivant Host:@luccidity

Episodes

  1. Sana Ginwalla: Archives Alive Breathing New Life into Zambia’s Cultural Memory.

    MAR 8

    Sana Ginwalla: Archives Alive Breathing New Life into Zambia’s Cultural Memory.

    In this episode of Creative Encounters, host Chibuye Changwe engages in a deep conversation with Sana Ginwalla, an Indian-Zambian artist, curator, and archivist born, raised, and based in Lusaka. They discuss Sana’s journey from photographer to curator and gallerist, and how her work with Everyday Lusaka and the Zambia Belonging Counter Archive transforms everyday photographs into vital cultural resources. Sana reflects on growing up in Zambia, the questions of identity and belonging that shaped her practice, and the importance of preserving heritage through community-driven archives. The conversation highlights the power of photography to challenge dominant narratives, reconnect Zambia’s past with its present, and build a more inclusive and considered vision of history.

    49 min
  2. Ousmane Ba: Navigating an Embodied Artistic Journey to Japan

    MAR 7

    Ousmane Ba: Navigating an Embodied Artistic Journey to Japan

    In this episode of Creative Encounters, host Chibuye Changwe engages in a deep conversation with Ousmane Ba, a French visual artist whose work is influenced by his experiences in Japan and his African heritage. They discuss Ousmane's artistic journey, the challenges he faced in the art world, and how his identity has evolved through cultural exchanges. Ousmane shares insights on the importance of memory, the courage to pursue one's dreams, and the role of art in shaping a positive future for African youth. The conversation highlights the significance of embracing one's roots while exploring new artistic horizons.

    49 min
  3. Chrystel Mukeba: Exploring Memory and Identity through Photography.

    JAN 18

    Chrystel Mukeba: Exploring Memory and Identity through Photography.

    In this episode of Creative Encounters, I’m in conversation with Congolese Belgian artist Chrystel Mukeba. We discuss her artistic journey and how her work navigates memory, intimacy, and the complex terrain of personal and collective history. Chrystel reflects on her photographic practice, rooted in portraiture and questions of identity, and we spend time with her recent exhibitions, I’ve Never Seen My Father Cry and Portrait Style Congo Heritage. Our conversation lingers on the emotional weight of these projects, particularly her father’s story, and on how photography becomes a means for her to trace, confront, and reconnect with her Congolese roots.

    39 min
  4. Bog Bodies Press: The Art of Storytelling and Connecting through Narratives

    12/20/2025

    Bog Bodies Press: The Art of Storytelling and Connecting through Narratives

    In this episode of Creative Encounters, host Chibuye Changwe engages with Lilou Angelrath and Réiltín ní Aodhagáin, the founders of Bog Bodies Press. They discuss the philosophy behind their independent publishing project, which emphasizes storytelling as a fundamental human experience. The conversation explores the role of design in amplifying voices, the importance of inclusivity in publishing, and the community-building aspect of their events. They reflect on their journey from academic experimentation to real-world publishing, the significance of diverse narratives, and their aspirations for the future of Bog Bodies Press.

    39 min
  5. Victoire Karera Kampire: Ghosts, Archives, and Absence in Film

    11/24/2025

    Victoire Karera Kampire: Ghosts, Archives, and Absence in Film

    In this episode of Creative Encounters, host Chibuye Changwe(ARt Gallivant) engages in a deep conversation with Rwandan Belgian director and sound designer Victoire Karera Kampire. They explore Kampire's artistic journey, focusing on her film 'Alberta's Room,' which delves into themes of absence and mourning through a female perspective. The discussion highlights the significance of sound in her work and the influence of historical narratives in her projects, including 'Soundtrack to a Coup d'État' and her upcoming documentary 'Ejo.' Kampire shares her insights on the complexities of personal storytelling and the role of archives in shaping narratives.

    44 min
  6. Intro: I'm a gallivanter turned (art) Yapper!

    SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Intro: I'm a gallivanter turned (art) Yapper!

    What began with my Instagram page and Substack Art Gallivant, a space for sharing art adventures and fangirling through galleries, has grown into Creative Encounters, a podcast born from those moments of curiosity and connection. I’m so excited to share these conversations, shaped by the artists and encounters that continue to inspire how I see and create.

    3 min

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About

Creative Encounters brings together artists, creatives, and makers in candid conversations about imagination, practice, and world-building through art. Hosted by Chibuye Changwe, also known as ARt Gallivant, the series explores how artists think, create, and shape the worlds around them, inviting listeners to slow down, listen, and reflect on how art connects and expands us. Instagram: @art_gallivant Host:@luccidity

Information

  • Creator
    ARt Gallivant
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © ARt Gallivant
  • Show Website
    Creative Encounters