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Artist Lacie Martinez is set to unveil her first solo exhibition, "She Who Conquers: A Tribute to Female Strength and Tenacity," a captivating exploration of motherhood's profound beauty, vulnerability, and resilience.
The latest edition of the Art Seen magazine is out now!
Launched in 2021, Art Seen is celebrating its 14th Issue of the magazine published Winter 2024.
In this episode my guest is Victoria Mann, the founder of AKAA art fair. This fair takes place in Paris with a focus on artists connected with Africa.
Liz Lidgett from Liz Lidgett Gallery joins me on this episode to talk about her gallery based in Des Moines Iowa.
In this episode of Art & Cocktails, Ekaterina Popova and Gita Joshi discuss the powerful intersection of mindset and practical strategies for artists. They delve into the importance of energy work, understanding your true desires, and how to navigate the inevitable frustrations of the art world.
What to expect at Art Basel Paris in 2024
Galleries, an outdoor public program that is free to visit, a new concept store, ooh la la
Franki Rossi Projects presents a booth dedicated to showcasting a rare selection of landscape paintings by Frank Auerbach at Frieze Masters, London 2024.
Dalwood’s inaugural exhibition with Lisson Gallery questions what it means to be an ‘English’ painter, with new works referencing the music and popular culture of his youth in 1970s and ’80s Britain.
Artist Ghia Haddad joins me on this podcast to discuss her non Euro Centric approach to textiles and mixed media art.
Moco Museum London announces Healing Frequency, a new performance art exhibition by globally acclaimed artist Marina Abramović, opening 11 September.
Victoria Fry of Visionary Art Collective joins Gita Joshi on this episode of the podcast.
Victoria talks about her initial blog which has now developed into a community of artists around the world, a magazine, a podcast and artist mentoring.
British artist, Karen Turner shares her journey through art and the the evolution of her practice and her visual language. She discusses her commitment to visibility these last few years, and being shortlisted and a finalist in art prizes, and her media coverage. She also discusses her experience of selling at art fairs and offers listeners tips of preparing for selling at an art fair.
Here we walk you through the essential steps to get your art ready for galleries, from refining your portfolio to building strong relationships with gallery owners.
Gita Joshi is joined by Mona Lerch of Women United Art Movement and they discuss the Women United Art Prize now in its fourth year.
Art Seen Issue 12 : Summer 2024 features visual artists from around the world, working in painting, printmaking, installation and more.
The publication includes artists features, interviews, and studio visits.
Top 5 national pavilions to see at the Giardini, Venice Biennale before 24 November 2024.
In this article, we’ll explore the key aspects of gallery representation, from the benefits and responsibilities to the realities of working with a gallery.
Efie Gallery presents a group exhibition, Elastic Visions, curated by Faridah Folawiyo, showcasing the dynamism of artistic expression emerging from practitioners of African origin across the world.
Gita Joshi interviews curator Farida Fawiyo about her latest curatorial exhibition “Elastic Views”.
Moco Museum the independent museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art, will open in London's Marble Arch this summer.
Future Memoirs of Water is a solo exhibition by multi disciplinary artist, Keri Rosebraugh. The show takes place at The Hoffman Center for the Arts, Manzanita, Oregon, USA.
Artist Geraldina Khatchikian recently unveiled her latest solo exhibition at her family boutique Giulio Veronesi Jewellery in Bologna, Italy, starting on the 1st of February. Inside the exhibition, titled "Belonging," the artist introduces her newest collection of paintings and jewels.
In this episode I answer a common question from artists which is ' Should I show my art prices on my website?"
Show Your Art, How to build an art career without a gallery. This is the new book by curator and podcaster Gita Joshi of The Curator’s Salon.
Digital bundle of the 7th, 8th, 9th and 10 Issue of the Art Seen Magazine published in 2023.
Join Emma Hill on Saturday 16 December from 1pm - 4:30pm to chat all things art, colour and Christmas!
New exhibition exploring Black British, Afro-Caribbean art through inspiring sculptures, and paintings from the UK’s and Africa’s most pioneering talent
Olumide Gallery’s live exhibition will show on Monday 06 th November from 18:00 – 21:00 at the Groucho club.
Art Seen Issue 10 : Winter 2023 features visual artists from around the world, working in painting, printmaking, installation and more.
The publication includes artists features, interviews, and studio visits.
Join the “Ignite your career: The roadmap to a successful art show” event with Gita Joshi.
Puerto Rican artist Gabriela Sepúlveda, known as The Ivory Bunny, unveils her latest art exhibition, 'Baubles of Nostalgia,' at The Dane Gallery.
Members of the Altogether At Once collective were initially brought together by Artquest London during the Covid lockdowns to foster connections and dialogue between artists.
Why is art marketing important? The significance of artist marketing is deeply rooted in its ability to magnify an artist's creations
What is art marketing? Art marketing stands as the cornerstone for raising awareness about an artist's creations and cultivating a dedicated community of prospective patrons
Art Seen Issue 9 for Autumn 2023 is published in August 2023. Discover new and dynamic artists from around the world inside this edition.
(RE) Emergence is a solo exhibition of work by Camille Mules. at Quest Art Gallery in the Midland Cultural Centre, Ontario, Canada June 29-Aug 5 2023
I talk about going through the submissions from artists for Art Seen magazine, common errors, what I see that shouts 'amateur hour' and how to leverage your inclusion in the magazine to work for your goals.
Hear my conversation with Ekaterina Popova as we talk about the power of having your own exhibition
In this episode of the podcast, Cynthia Corbett talks about the Young Masters Art Prize which is founded in 2009.
Ekaterina Popova and Alicia Puig talk about their new book, The Creative Business Handbook.
Extremely Supernormal is a playful and bordering-on-the-bizarre exhibition of works combining collage, print, textiles and techniques often considered ‘women’s work’. The exhibition takes selected pieces from Rossanne Pellegrino’s series, ‘No Wallflower’ and ‘Play at Home Mum’, and explores themes of memory, identity, domesticity and play.
I was recently invited to join Victoria Fry on the New Visionary Podcast where I talk about my journey into curating, working with artists and helping artists get gallery ready.
This exhibition highlights a collection of paintings and multimedia works created in response to the frantic energy of modern life.
Visionary Art Collective is thrilled to announce its first in-person exhibition in NYC, The Lens Through Which We See, featuring the work of six contemporary landscape painters: Bri Custer, Colleen Gleason Shull, Julie Avisar, Ekaterina Popova, Amanda Hawkins and Sarah Boyle.
Western Gallery proudly presents AFTER THE GOLD RUSH. Distinct takes on the history and mythos of the American West against the context of Neil Young’s breakout solo album.
I had a question in the DMs about how to start out as an artist who wants to earn from their art. This post lays out the steps.
A call to action is a marketing term that refers to a statement or phrase that encourages the reader or viewer of a content piece to take a specific action
Enjoy The View is the first solo exhibition in Paris for Ekaterina Popova at Cohle Gallery taking place in November 2022.
Artist in Residence - Inga Street - showcases collection inspired by our world-renowned gardens.
Art Seen is the quarterly publication from The Curator’s Salon. Issue 6 is published for Winter 2022 and is now available in print and digital formats.
Jack Bullen from Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair joins me on the podcast to talk about the fair taking place in London in November 2022.
3 Emerging galleries showing at Paris+ par Art Basel that you should make a point of visiting.
Fragments Meet Chroma brings together musical pieces by composer Doug Thomas, who calls these works ‘fragments’ with the visual pieces by artist Elizabeth Mikellides.
Western Gallery presents its first IRL show at Vaughn Gallery, Austin, TX, featuring Lucile Wedeking and the Impermanent Collection, September 2022.
Gita Joshi and Mona Lerch talk about their new program to help artists execute on their project ideas.
A Group Exhibition Offering Alternate Perspectives on Material Culture and Physical Structures in Religion, Ritual and State.
A guide to pricing artwork for those artists who are struggling to price their work and enter the marketplace.
Liste Art Fair takes place alongside Art Basel in June 2022. This fair presents young and emerging galleries from around the world.
Rachel Wold presents recent works at her pop up exhibition, Breathe It In at Elysium Taproom in June 2022.
I was invited to the Women United Art Podcast where I talked about how I go about selecting art work for prizes, exhibitions and for Art Seen Magazine.
My guest on The Curator’s Salon podcast is Alicia Puig of PXP Contemporary and Create! Magazine. We talk about Alicia's background and then go on to talk about artist submissions we receive, the artist statement and applying to galleries.
I had a chance to hear from sculptor Alissa Alfonso, who uses found objects and repurposes them, bringing new life to discarded materials.
Nettie Wakefield is a British artist based in London. She spent summers at the Charles Cecil studios in Florence before (nearly) completing a foundation year at Chelsea College of Art, a BA in Art History at Leeds University and her Masters degree in Drawing at Wimbledon College of Art, graduating September 2013. Nettie wakefield’s work is predominantly pencil, however she has dabbled in bronze sculpture, mixed media and watercolour.
Kent-based artist Baljit Balrow’s colourful paintings rely on her subconscious and conscious playing together to create a final piece.
I had the chance to interview Australia-based artist Boben Mammen, who uses his art to express his state of mind which portrays his personal evolution in life and work.
I had the pleasure of interviewing Athens-based painter Dimitra Bouritsa who shares about the worlds she creates in her beautiful paintings.
Lucy Pickford’s interest is the street view, how we’re drawn into a space with framing whether it’s using the buildings or an entranceway or trees and planting.
British-Filipino contemporary artist – born and raised in Manila, Philippines, Rachel Le Roux.
Abstract artist Clare May Martin talks about the influences in her work, and her love of paint.
Irish artist, Anna Marie Savage talks about her work and exploring the realities and concepts of borders.
I caught up with John Cowen, a British artist whose work responds to the current climate crisis and mankind’s impact on the planet.
LA based artist Adrianna Kinal who has a background in fashion. She talks about how her life in fashion influences her art
London, Canada-based collage artist Anda Marcu shares about the inspiration that drives her work -- memories -- and the materials that help her convey them. I recently had the chance to interview her and learn about her current series “Overlap.”
I interviewed Boston-based painter Piya Samant who left a career in the tech world to pursue her art.
I had the chance to interview London-based artist Jyoti Bharwani who uses a variety of materials to craft her cosmic-like works.
Andy Farr shares a bit about his inspirations and the narrative aspect of his paintings in my latest interview with the Coventry-based painter.
I caught up with London-based realist painter China Jordan and learned about her search for what ‘realism’ really means as well as her dream projects.
I interviewed New York City-based painter Amy Chaiklin, whose recent series “Cultured Pearls Portraits” explores a visual documentation of contemporary women artists and curators.
I had the chance to interview Dipayan Ghosh, Kolkata-born artist who shares his interest in the traditions of India and its people through his beautiful expressionist and cubist works.
Margate, UK-based mixed-media artist Kavel Rafferty manipulates found objects and photographs to create and renavigate their stories.
Artist and environmental activist Claire Milner shares about her career as an illustrator and crystal mosaicist.
Devon-based printmaker Stewart Taylor shares his passion for trees through gelli plate monoprinting and the dream projects that keep him motivated.
I caught up with Los Angeles-based mixed-media artist Lynne B. Clark. Lynne’s dioramic work is distinctive — she thinks of them as 21st century “cabinets of curiosity” where she explores her ideas and narratives.
Photographer David Winston shares his love for photography and capturing Venice through a nighttime lens, to produce the image he sees in his head.
I had a chance to catch up with Surrey-based acrylic painter Emma Hill to discuss her work and how she embraced 2020 as a creative awakening.
UK-based watercolourist Suzi Kristel shares her passion for capturing the “intangible” and “transient” moments in her portraiture, inspired by the key workers throughout the pandemic and wildfires.
I talked to London based artist Crystal Fischetti ahead of her solo show, Hello Again!, at Grove Square Gallery opening February 2021.
I talk to Sarah Wren about Human Design and the artist struggle. Human Design gives us a blueprint for our unique personalities and shows us areas for growth, and how to trust our own ancient body wisdom.Take a listen.
I enjoyed hearing from US-based painter QiuChen Fan about her machine-like painting practice and how she came to the art world by following her passion to create.
Madeline Keller and Manijeh Verghese are the curators for the British Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2021. They are my guests on this episode of the podcast
I had the chance to catch up with mixed-media artist April Fitzpatrick. Her artwork captures the identities of Black Americans in the racially divided Southeastern US.
London-based oil painter Simona Ruscheva draws on her Bulgarian heritage to create works that display the folklore and spirituality of her rich culture.
Photographer Kobi Walsh talks about his exploration of light and the inspiration he’s sought from the impressionist movement.
Artist Indy Chonk speaks about his artistic career and how his work as a psychiatric nurse informs his paintings of “The Faceless Man.”
Narrative painter Shawna Gilmore shares her sources of inspiration and how she taps into her creativity for her chameleonic portraits.
I spoke with Tara Esperanza who showcases the distinct personalities of her succulent subjects through her acrylic paintings.
Embroidery artist Anuradha Bhaumick talks about the childhood hobby that became her career.
An interview with Alex Selkowitz about his paintings that give us a sense of “the moment after.” He talks about how his work in the film industry inspired his artistic explorations.
Read the interview with artist Laurence de Valmy whose work revisits art history through the lens of Instagram
Interview with artist Harry Rudham about his paintings, and the influence of his time in Germany on his art practice.
London based contemporary artist Skye Holland talks about her career and her interest in the natural world which forms the subject of her art. She goes on to discuss the importance of non verbal communication as well as living in South Africa during the 1990s.
Prachi Gothi is an Indian abstract painter based in London. In this episode of the podcast she talks about the difference in art school education she received in Mumbai and later in London.
Hear Betsy Enzensberger on the podcast talking about her life in art, showing her sculptures around the world and the business of being an artist.
London based artist Lucy Soni had me over to her studio. In this post I write about her work and the lines of enquiry that guide her as a visual artist.
Dave Buonaguidi aka Real Hackney Dave joins me on the podcast and talks about his career through advertising, becoming a full time artist, understanding his artist brand and working with galleries
Susie Pearl talk about her new book, The Art of Creativity. In this episode we also discuss her career through PR, Music and mind tech. Susie is also the author of Instructions for Happiness and Success.
Benny Bing talks about his career to date and his most recent exhibition, Bloom which celebrates Black female beauty and power.
Essay by Dr. Kelli Morgan. While the United States is a nation conceived and constructed by people of different races, genders, and ethnicities, the foundations of our society have always turned on the axis of systemic white supremacy. For over two centuries the traditional art-historical narrative in the US has remained predominantly Eurocentric and male in nearly every major museum.
In this Q&A with artist Dawn Okoro, she talks about her journey into art and her recent exhibition in Dallas, Texas
The mindset you have for selling your work or taking it into the marketplace is going to affect the results you get. In this series of short podcasts, I talk to Vicky Ross about developing confidence, self belief, and resilience for artists
Artist email newsletters remain hugely relevant to any art business. In this post we look how to collate emails and how you can be using emails to your database to help your audience move through your sales funnel.
Show Your Art, How to build an art career without a gallery. This is the new book by curator and podcaster Gita Joshi of The Curator’s Salon.
Here are six major signs you may be ready to hire an artist coach. What an artist coach can do for you, your art practice and your business
I caught up with Yahon Chang to talk about his work and becoming an artist. He has painted every day for 30 years and came to it after an illness. He talks about art as healing for him and the spirituality in his work, as well as the brushwork which is an extension of Tai Chi movements Take a read
The inaugural Helsinki Biennial was scheduled for summer 2020 and changed the date to 2021. I caught up with Maija Tanninen, the biennial director to discuss the program, and what the change of date means for the city. and the artists.
In presenting your art to the world, both you as the artist and your story are integral to gaining any traction if you want to make being an artist a career.
Interview with Derrick Guild whose work I first came across at the London Art Fair 2020.
Art works available to buy at the Covenant Exhibition - a virtual show of contemporary drawings by Patrick Morales-Lee based around ideas of identity and belonging
Matthew Burrows, the founder of #artistsupportpledge joins me on this episode of the podcast to talk about the growth of the movement two weeks after it started. We discuss empowering artists to sell work directly, and to buy work from other artists when they reach £1000 in sales.
Danielle North talks about coming to peace with the new circumstances of self isolation and social distancing due to Covid-19 . She talks about finding the gold in this new situation and we discuss how people can manage their response to it through rhythms and practices.
Lucy Werner is the author of the bestselling book Hype Yourself. In this episode of the podcast she talks about DIY PR for artists. She discusses finding suitable publications and media, the writers or editors of the places you may want to be featured, newsjacking for attention and raising your visibility as well as using listings to grow your audience.
Sam Peacock returns as my guest on the podcast and we talk about the effect of coronavirus on the art world this last week as fairs are cancelling and postponing their Spring 2020 editions. We go on to discuss what artists can be doing at this time to connect with others and work on their art.
Safety and wellbeing is at the top of the agenda for all event organisers during this time of coronavirus. I caught up with Nazy Vassegh, the founder of Eye of the Collector to discuss the other considerations that have to be taken behind the scenes when it comes to rescheduling an art fair.
A round up of the fairs responding to coronavirus including artists fairs, and what this can mean for the artist.
Hynek Martinec is a figurative painter based in South London. In this episode he talks about having a museum show at the National Gallery in Prague in 2018, his immersive research process and referencing history.
Recommended reading list for artists from The Curator’s Salon. Subjects including curating, how to be an artist, creative blocks and marketing yourself.
German artists, Reiner Heidorn talks about developing his style as an artist, his interest in botanical subjects, and working on every painting with the pointillism of microscope images from plants and freshwater.
Chloe McCarrick is an artist working dominantly with cyanotype and in this episode of the podcast talks about her career to date and how she sold at art markets and pop ups to save towards her first art fair in 2019.
In this post Patrick Morales Lee answers questions about his art life. and the universal ideas of identity and belief and presented through a blend of portraiture and mixed media.
Hastings Contemporary starts of 2020 with new exhibitions and in this episode of the podcast, gallery director Liz Gilmore talks about the three exhibitions .
Earthly Delites is a solo show by Anne Ryan. The Age of Turmoil is a painting exhibition with works by Edward Burra, Graham Sutherland and Stanley Spencer. The Studio at 4am is a group show with 8 artists curated by Anne Ryan
William G. Robinson is one of the curators of the Picasso and Paper exhibition, and in this episode of the podcast we talk about putting together this huge exhibition with over 300 works on display.
Read my review of the PIcasso and Paper exhibition and how it relates to recent conversations I have had with artists questioning their interests in multiple media and styles. The exhibition is at the Royal Academy in London from 25th Jan to 13th April 2020
Ryan Stanier answers questions from listeners and covers topics including the investment of taking part, what to do before the fair and how artists are selected.
Gita Joshi talks to Ryan Stanier the founder of The Other Art Fair. The artists fair started in 2011 in London and how hosts fairs in 12 cities around the world.
Sarah Jane Moon is my guest on this episode of the podcast. She talks about her move from New Zealand to Japan to London and taking a short course in life drawing that started her career as an artist. She talks about her work as a portrait painter and managing commissions with her own work and her art business.
The designer-maker’s favourite photographer, Yeshen Venema is my guest on this episode of the podcast. He talks about preparing for a professional photo shoot so that you can get your art and products looking their best.
Rebecca Wilson is the head curator at Saatchi Art and with her team reviews every submission to one of the worlds largest online galleries. In this episode she talks about the various aspects of her work and what goes on behind the scenes to support artists.
Desha Peacock is the founder of Sweet Spot Style and in this episode of the podcast she talks about working with artists, designers and stylists and helping them grow their businesses. We go on to talk about the power of the email list in your business and Desha shares some valuable tips.
A major retrospective of celebrated British painter, Victor Willing arrives at Hastings Contemporary this autumn and runs from October 2019 to 5th Jan 2020. The exhibition charts his journey from the Slade to Portugal and back to London.
I talk to artist and sculptor Alasdair Thomson about his career as a stone carver. We talk about his atelier training and how his art history background informs his work, and we go on to discuss how the artist how eschews galleries in favour of seeking his own commissions directly.
The second Coventry BIennial opens in October 2019. In this episode I talk to the Artistic Director, Ryan Hughes about how the Biennial started and how he has been preparing for the event this Autumn
LA based artist Alexandra Dillon talks about her career and her work on this episode of the podcast. She talks about how she came to paint on hardware such as shovels, paintbrushes and saws. And continues to discuss being in a state of flow when she is painting and managing that with the practicalities of being an independent artist.
Preparing for your first art exhibition is an exciting time. We cover the essentials for preparing for your first art exhibition so you can turn up professionally and ready to show like a pro.
Roy Tyrson returns to the podcast to talk about the next fair taking place 3-6 October 2019 at the Truman Brewery.
He talks about the growth of the fair, the plans for the coming year as well as the opportunities that an artists fair offers artists including selling directly and meeting their audience including gallerists, curators and press, often jumpstarting the careers of those who have limited exhibiting experience.
I met up with Liz Gilmore, the director of the Hastings Contemporary to talk about the new gallery on Hastings seafront, the transition from the Jerwood foundation to an independent gallery and the plans for its’ future. We discussed the fabulous new exhibitions as well which run til October 2019
For this episode of the podcast, I met up with Kaia Charles and Jemima Burrill - the curators at the Greenwich Peninsula site which includes the Now Gallery, to talk about their work commissioning art for the gallery and the public spaces on the estate.
I’ve been an art buyer for many years but this year I have had some terrible art buying experiences and I share them here. From galleries where the staff dont want to talk about the work, hiding behind their computer, being made to fill out long forms for what should be a simple transaction. Selling art requires customer care. And buying art is an experiences that anyone on the sellside needs to learn and improve with each interaction.
Sarah Hamilton is my guest and she talks about the impact of Just a Card - a campaign that encourages people to buy from independent makers, artists, designers, shops and galleries. We discuss the poster campaign on London Underground, in association with Funding Circle, how she secured sitters for her posters from the world of stage and screen and working with a sponsor.
Lori Cuisinier is a New York based artist who trained in painting and now works across various media including photography and performance. In this episode of the podcast she talks about her body of work called Death Love and Everything Else, which is inspired by Catullus’s Poem 64.
In this episode I talk to Charlie Levine and Anna Lowe about our favourite pavilions and artists we came across at the opening of the Venice Biennale.
Sara Shakeel is a digital artist who has moved into sculpture and brings her first solo show to the Now Gallery at Greenwich Peninsula, London. Ahead of the exhibition, The Great Supper, Sara and I talked about her journey into the art world. We talk about happiness, social media, her quote ‘every picture heals a part of me and I hope it heals a part of you too’ and her successes as an artist that travels the world and is courted by major brands.
Anne Claire Fleer is an artist whose work is around body positivity and female empowerment. She paints her clients with body paint to blend in with her abstract paintings. Her work attracts women who have body image issues and gives them the confidence to celebrate their bodies. Fleer talks about her work and experience of different art fairs, and her plans for the year ahead.
Charlie Levine is the curator behind the ITV Creates project. The project invites a different artist each week to produce the tv channels’ ident which is broadcast between television programs.
In this episode she talks about how the project came about, working with the artists, the recording schedule and working with stakeholders in a major corporation.
I talk to Lauren Baker in this episode of the podcast. We talk about her journey into art, working with different materials such as crystals, gold and neon, and her work which brings together ancient spiritual wisdoms with research based science.
Caroline Jane Harris is my guest on this episode of the podcast. She talks about her exhibition at Kristin Hjellegjerde gallery in Wandsworth, London, titled A Three Dimensional Sky.
She talks about using printmaking techniques in her art work, images as physical objects, reducing images to bit map files and then rebuilding them into the art works, and her recent fellowship.
I visited the Happy Hour exhibition at Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery at Melior Place. The show was curated by Roberto Ekholm and brings together a number of artists. Located close to London Bridge, the show is housed in a light filled project space which was the former home of artist, Andrew Logan.
Danny Treacy is an artist based in London who works with various materials that he sources from rivers and forests.
In this episode of the podcast he talks about his art which is process led and his interest in places as spaces for illicit activity or ritual and the way they act as filters of evidence left behind.
Gina Soden is a fine art photographer who finds incredible beauty in derelict and abandoned buildings with a grand history. In this episode she talks about researching her subjects, the buildings she photographs and her exhibition at Charlie Smith Gallery.
Gita Joshi is the guest on the Mizog art podcast with Gary Mansfield. In this episode she talks about her entry into the art world, setting up her gallery, working as a curator, running exhibitions and the support she offers artists to help them promote their work and their art businesses.
Tabish Khan aka London Art Critic writes for FAD and Londonist.
In this episode he talks about how he started out, growing his network and getting around 1000 exhibitions a year.
Rachel Spencer talks about building her personal brand and how best to use Instagram to grow audiences. She discusses using social media for people to get to know, like and trust you. In this episode of the podcast she gives her top tips for social media.
Carl Randall talks to Gita Joshi for The Curator’s Salon podcast . Car talks about developing his interest in portraiture, moving to Japan, the opportunities that have come his way including residencies, being selected for the BP portrait award and winning the BP Travel Award in 2013. He talks about his large crowd scenes each filled with numerous portraits of sitters set agains the backdrop of London, and how this builds on the work he started while living in Japan.
This episode goes behind the scenes at the Venice Biennale and I talk to Simone from the ECA about the history of the festival as well as it's impact on the art market. We talk about ways that artists can show at the Venice Biennale, and discuss how the unique setting of Venice creates logistical and administrative hurdles and why partnering with established organisations can help with the pains of showing in a unique city steeped in history and preservation.
Carrie Brummer talks about her current project which was inspired by a visit to the US National Archives.
Il Kwon is a London based artist originally from South Korea. I first met him at the Work in Progress show at the Royal College of Art. The body of work titled Memories, was most recently shown at the London Art Fair. The work is about the transient nature of memories, and he uses materials that we consider disposable to represent this in a visual way.
Danielle Prahl talks about the mindset for success for artists, how to overcome fear of progress, feeling stagnant in your art business and owning your value.
Monaco based artist, Johanna Rossi is todays guest on the podcast. She talks about how motherhood brought her back to art a a channel to explore her relationship with the world.
Jeremy Wolff is the artist in residence at the Empire State Building.
In this episode he talks about his street-art-meets-fine-art aesthetic, and his career as well as his plans for the future.
So many conversations I’ve had through workshops and my 1-1 clients centre around art pricing for artists, and in particular when they should raise their art prices.
This post answers the questions ‘when should I raise my price for my artwork?’ , ‘How do art prices rise"? and ‘should I show my prices on my website?’
Tia Lynn is a business empowerment coach based in California. In this episode we talk about hiring a coach, when to know you are ready to work with a coach, and how a coach in your art business can help you scale, reach your goals, and fast track your career and business.
An episode dedicated to artists fairs - why sell at an artists fair, how to choose the right one for you, what to do once you are accepted for the fair, and how to use the event to grow your sales and collector base.
Collaborating on creative projects with Richard Watkins - this episode is all about what true collaboration means and how this differs from participation in a project, joining in or being hired.
Top Tips for a successful artists fair for emerging artists who are new to exhibiting their work. Artists fairs are increasing in number around the world and here are some of my top tips for success at an art fair.
Lucy Bryant talks about her work, how she is inspired when she finds original items in charity shops to create into new art works. She goes on to talk about her plates made for the engagement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and how the intentional joke went viral across the media.
Michael Petry is an artist and curator as well as the director at MOCA London. In this episode he talks about his new book, The Word is Art published by Thames and Hudson. Along with the book, Michael is planning a touring exhibition which is currently stalled due to the Brexit negotiations.
My guest in this episode is Alex Gallagher, a collage artist based in the north of England.
She credits social media as giving her the opportunities that she would otherwise have missed out on. Alex, has worked on large scale commercial projects and is excited at the new opportunities that come her way through her online presence.
This episode is about the art project The Jaunt - a simple concept of art patronage to fund travel and creativity for artists.
Paul Catherall is a London based printmaker known for his bold architectural linocuts of London landmarks.
In this episode of the podcast he talks about his early career as an illustrator and rekindling his love of British Rail posters which went on to inform the work he has produced for over two decades.
A guideline for coffee shops that want to present changing art work, give artists opportunities to exhibit and engage with their local creative community, can do this more efficiently by hiring in someone to manage this for them. It is a much better business decision to hire a curator than try to manage this time consuming work and deliver a half baked art display.
Artists’ Open Studios are a great idea for artists whether they are working from home or a separate allocated studio space.
This post lists a bunch of reasons to show from your studio, including making direct sales without paying a commission, growing your mailing list, and meeting your collectors and patrons.
Barbara Segal is the guest on this episode of the podcast. Barbara is a stone carver and contemporary artist producing stunning work in a variety of marble and stones.
Sebastian Martorano is a stone sculptor based in Baltimore, Maryland. Much of the material used for his sculptures is salvaged from Baltimore’s historic, though often discarded, architecture.
Andrea Tyrimos is a street artist based in London. She also has a studio practice and is continually building a project titled Bipolar Picasso which draws attention to mental health issues. In this podcast we talk about her work as a street artist and collaboration with Centrepoint and Roys People Art Fair.
Mark Pearson is an artist who works from his studio in the Bussey Building in Peckham, South London. His paintings are often built from studies from life and he is regularly seen on the streets of Peckham and around the station, drawing and taking photographs.
Remi Rough is an abstract artist who works around the world. He started as a graffiti artist and has a distinctive graphic style.
Sarah Needham is a London based artist who joined me on the podcast to talk about the research that goes into her work.
Patricia Volk is a ceramic sculptor and she joined me for an episode of the podcast. Here I write about 8 things I learned about Patricia.
Katharine Morling is a London based ceramic sculptor whose work has a ‘drawn’ appearance. Her work has received international acclaim and she regularly shows at the Royal Academy Summer Show.
Debbie Carne is an artist who uses vintage plates onto which she applies her designs sourced from image libraries.
Jamie Rawlings embroiders over found vintage photographs, giving the subject a new headdress or colourful outfit.
Snowden Flood runs a design practice and has a shop at the Oxo Tower on the South Bank, London. In this post we talk about her work and career, why she collects antiques and wearing the many hats of a creative.
Sam Peacock is a mixed media artist who works from his home studio in Sussex. He produces abstract landscapes on sheet metal using paint, coffee & fire amongst other things.
Roy Tyson is a driven artist who enjoyed the thrill of taking part in artists' fairs where he could learn from his visitors and sell his fine art photography. It led him to set up his own art fair called Roy’s People Art Fair, in 2017 which now takes place twice a year.
This episode of the podcast is all about licensing art which allows the artist to create another revenue stream from their work. My guest is Jehane Boden Spiers who is an art consultant, helping artists license their art and designs.
Rachel Gluyas from Dulwich Festival Artists' Open House and I talk about Open Studios including our work behind the scenes and how can artists make the best of showing their work from their home or their studio.
In this episode I talk to artist and designer Sarah Hamilton about the Just A Card campaign which encourages people to buy from independent shops and makers.Sarah talks about what inspired her to start the campaign and how she grew her volunteer team to help support the project.
Gita Joshi talks to artist Liz Atkin who is an artist that uses her art practice to control her skin picking compulsion. In this episode we talk about the impact of art on mental health and how Liz came to find her medium of choice, charcoal. She talks about the type of work that has come her way as an artist, since facing her skin picking compulsion head on.
In this episode of Podcast, host Gita Joshi with guest Debbie Allen who organises the Camberwell Arts Market discusses arts markets and craft fairs where artists and makers can sell directly to the public.