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Candid discussions about art, culture, and identity amongst emerging and established artists and cultural workers of color. Hosted by art and culture writer, Daria Simone Harper.

The Art of It All Daria Simone Harper

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    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

Candid discussions about art, culture, and identity amongst emerging and established artists and cultural workers of color. Hosted by art and culture writer, Daria Simone Harper.

    Melly Champions Black Feminist Queer Futures Through Her Art

    Melly Champions Black Feminist Queer Futures Through Her Art

    Welcome back to another episode of The Art of It All! This week, I caught up with phenomenal artist and educator Melly about her journey from social justice activism and organizing to her role as a pop star practicing what she calls 'artivism'. We also dig into her personal ethos of championing Black queer feminist futures and chat about the message behind her powerful debut single titled 'Dirty Girl'.

    • 47 min
    It's Audrey Lyall's World, We're Just Living In It

    It's Audrey Lyall's World, We're Just Living In It

    Welcome back to The Art of It All! On this week's episode, I caught up with multimedia artist Audrey Lyall about her background in fashion design, and the inspiration behind her fabulous mixed media paintings, from early 2000s style trends, to the beauty supply store. We also discussed how her paintings explore different beauty traditions from around the globe, and how she’s been able to create her own world through her artistic practice.

    • 37 min
    Jewel Ham’s Paintings Explore the Nuances of Seduction

    Jewel Ham’s Paintings Explore the Nuances of Seduction

    Welcome back to The Art of It All! This week’s episode is a throwback to an interview I had a few months back with the incredibly talented painter Jewel Ham. We discussed some of the influences and messages behind Jewel’s captivating paintings, as well as her debut solo curatorial project called Wrist Game, and more.

    • 35 min
    The Art of Moving In Your Purpose (Ft. Cierra Britton)

    The Art of Moving In Your Purpose (Ft. Cierra Britton)

    Welcome back to The Art of It All! This week’s episode features the incredible Cierra Britton! We discuss Cierra’s work as an independent art curator and advisor, and more recently as a director as she launches the first NYC-based gallery dedicated to representing women of color artists.

    • 43 min
    Amplifying Black Women Photographers (Ft. Polly Irungu)

    Amplifying Black Women Photographers (Ft. Polly Irungu)

    Welcome back to The Art of It All! This week’s episode features multimedia journalist and photographer Polly Irungu! We discuss Polly’s work as founder of Black Women Photographers, a global community and digital database of Black women and non-binary photographers, aimed at disrupting the idea that it’s difficult to discover and commission Black creatives.

    • 35 min
    The Art of Building Your Own World (Ft. Basil Kincaid)

    The Art of Building Your Own World (Ft. Basil Kincaid)

    Welcome back to The Art of It All! This week’s episode features post-disciplinary artist Basil Kincaid! We discuss Basil’s intuitive art practice, from drawing and collaging to quilts and photography, as well as the importance of continuing ancestral artistic traditions, and finding work/life balance as a full-time artist.

    • 1 hr 6 min

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