In episode 86 of Art Talk, I have a conversation with Jessica Agudelo. Jessica is a psychologist specialising in mental health. She has a wealth of experience and is an exceptional trainer (and I know, we met at a training at UK Black Pride, and I have been in one of her workshops) and she is a great listener. She currently has a program Building The Power Of Us, which we will discuss in our conversation. Following the podcast/interview, Jessica mentioned that if anyone is experiencing symptoms that are having a negative impact on their physical and emotional health, to seek professional help ..read more

In episode 85 of Art Talk, I have a conversation with Janet Sternburg. She is a photographer and made a book called Looking at Mexico and Mexico Looks Back. Janet Sternburg has written eight successful books, taught at CalArts, and exhibited her photography in gallery shows in Los Angeles, New York, Berlin, Mexico, Seoul, Milan and Bombay. https://www.janetsternburgphoto.com/ https://janetsternburg.com/ https://www.distanz.de/en/janet-sternburg/looking-at-mexico-mexico-looks-back https://www.amazon.com/Looking-Mexico-Looks-Back-English/dp/3954765780 https://www.instagram.com/janetsternburg/ h ..read more

In Episode 84 of Art Talk, I have a conversation with Alison Dollery. Alison is an artist and curator who uses her body as a canvas in multilayered projects. We discuss her projects that are based on very personal experiences and evoke many positive responses from her audience. Alison Dollery Website Instagram Please consider supporting Art Talk Contact me ..read more

In episode 83 of Art Talk, I talk about art and grief. In January, after a massive stroke, I lost someone very close to me; my partner. With that, I experienced a numbness. Also because I walked on adrenaline when it happened. I was actually with him and was quicker than anyone could be. Unfortunately, the damage was severe. On January 23 he passed away peacefully. Please, Consider supporting Art Talk on Patreon Contact me ..read more

In episode 82 of Art Talk, I give a book review of Thunderclap. by Laura Cumming. The full title of this stunning book is Thunderclap: A Memoir of Art and Life & Sudden Death. Laura Cumming has been the art critic of The Observer since 1999. She was the arts editor of the New Statesman Magazine, literary editor of The Listener, and deputy editor of Literary Review. She is a former columnist for The Harold and has contributed to the London Evening Standard, The Guardian, l’Express and Vogue. Follow Laura Cumming on Twitter/X @lauraCummingArt Please consider supporting Art Talk on Patreon T ..read more

In episode 81 of Art Talk, I have a conversation with Helga Stentzel, she is a guest I had on my Wish list for a long time. Helga is Siberian-born, living in the UK, London. For a long time, she lived seeing the world in black and white trying to be perfect. This was inspired by a poem by Vladimir Mayakovsky What is Good, What is Bad. Helga definitely found her way in this world by actively listening and actively looking around without judgements or expectations. Her world is colourful and filled with humour and beauty. If you feel watched whilst entering her website, you are right, go look fo ..read more

In episode 80 of Art Talk, I have a conversation about AI with my artist friend Maggie Sloan. We both are artists who prefer to paint and draw from life. AI is now used by many people who never had any education at all in the arts, have no skills or hardly any except using a computer to alter existing images/ photos. Some use their own art to train the robot others merely prompt. We talk about visual art in painting and drawing, not the other arts like being a film director because there are a lot of apples and pears comparisons out there. Please consider to support Art Talk on Patreon https ..read more

In episode 79 of Art Talk, I have a conversation with Joyce Ter Horst, horse lover, curator and owner of ‘Paard Verzameld’. Joyce is the owner of Paard Verzameld: Equine Art Services. Joyce is the founder of Paard Verzameld. She has a lifelong passion for horses. Her academic and professional experience enabled her to make this platform with the many services she offers for artists, collectors and horse lovers. Website Paard Verzameld LinkedIn Instagram Contact me Please consider supporting me on Patreon ..read more

In the last episode of this year, I look back on 2023, the good, the bad and the intentions for 2024. I wish all listeners happy holidays and a good New Year. Please consider supporting Art Talk on Patreon and please do visit the websites of: Elizabeth Amisu Joan Marie VAA (Visual Artists Association) Contact me ..read more

In Episode 76 of Art Talk, I have A Conversation With James Early. This summer I met James at The Other Art Fair and I was stunned by his portraits especially because of his topic. James started in 2015 with his powerful and emotional studies of homeless people, victims of war and religious martyrs. This work took him to another level in the art world as he was nominated by The BP award, The Royal Institute of Oil Painters and The Royal Institute Of Portrait Painters culminating in his work being displayed at the iconic and famous Mall Gallery in the heart of London. James was selected in 2019 ..read more