Episode 62 of ‘All About Art’: Art Philanthropy with Joanna Masiyiwa, Global Council Member of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town

In this episode, I sat down with Joanna Masiyiwa, an African philanthropist and Business Development Officer at Delta Philanthropies, UK.

I spoke to Joanna in depth about her role as a founding member of the Global Council of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town. This interview was facilitated by AWITA, the Association of Women in the Arts here in London during their annual conference for arts professionals, taking place at Christie’s Auction House with a keynote speech by Koyo Kouoh, the Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Zeitz MOCAA.

Listen on to hear me ask Joanna about why philanthropy is important to her, and what her role entails as a Global Council member of the Zeitz MOCAA. I also ask her about her opinion on the management of the museum since Koyo came on as director in 2019, her perspective on the shared vision of the museum and its future, and so much more.

Thank you Joanna for coming on the podcast, and to AWITA, Zeitz MOCAA, and the team at Button Collective for facilitating!

You can find out more about Zeitz MOCAA and the Global Council here:

https://zeitzmocaa.museum/global-council/

You can follow Zeitz MOCAA on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/zeitzmocaa/

YOU CAN SUPPORT ALL ABOUT ART ON PATREON HERE: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/allaboutart⁠

FOLLOW ALL ABOUT ART ON INSTAGRAM HERE: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/allaboutartpodcast/⁠

ABOUT THE HOST:

I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London and my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, University of London. My specializations include contemporary art, specifically feminism and artificial intelligence in artistic practice, as well as museum policies and arts engagement.

Here are links to my social media, feel free to reach out:

• Instagram⁠ @alexandrasteinacker ⁠

• Twitter ⁠@alex_steinacker⁠

• and LinkedIn at ⁠Alexandra Steinacker-Clark⁠

COVER ART: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser⁠ ⁠⁠www.liser-art.com⁠ and Luca Laurence www.lucalaurence.com

Episode Production: Paul Zschornack

Episode 61 of ‘All About Art’: Dr. Dorothy Price on Teaching, Curating, and Researching Critical Race Theory and German Modernism in Art History

In this episode, I sat down with British art historian and academic Dorothy Price. She is a Professor of Modern and Contemporary Art and Critical Race Art History at the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, and was previously Professor of History of Art at the University of Bristol as the first woman of colour to be appointed to a Chair in Art History at a Russell Group university. In 2021, she was elected a Fellow of the British Academy.

Listen on to hear me ask Dorothy about her specializations of German modernism and post-war Black British art, and how she approaches these very different themes. We also speak about her experiences both curating and teaching, and she delves deeper into the processes of curating an exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts (one of which recently closed, titled Entangles Pasts). We speak about what being a professor at a world-renowned art institute entails along with her upcoming research projects, and much more.

Thank you Dot for coming on the podcast!

You can follow Dorothy on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/arthistorianbyday/

YOU CAN SUPPORT ALL ABOUT ART ON PATREON HERE: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/allaboutart⁠

FOLLOW ALL ABOUT ART ON INSTAGRAM HERE: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/allaboutartpodcast/⁠

ABOUT THE HOST:

I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London and my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, University of London. My specializations include contemporary art, specifically feminism and artificial intelligence in artistic practice, as well as museum policies and arts engagement.

Here are links to my social media, feel free to reach out:

• Instagram⁠ @alexandrasteinacker ⁠

• Twitter ⁠@alex_steinacker⁠

• and LinkedIn at ⁠Alexandra Steinacker-Clark⁠

COVER ART: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser⁠ ⁠⁠www.liser-art.com⁠ and Luca Laurence www.lucalaurence.com

Episode Production: Paul Zschornack

BONUS EPISODE of ‘All About Art’: LIVE Panel Talk on Arts and Culture on the Canal

This is a special bonus episode in collaboration with Slash Arts, Word On The Water, and Canal Dream CIC.

Art Historian and All About Art Host Alexandra Steinacker sat down with Simon Hodgkinson, founder of Slash Arts, Paddy Screech, co-founder of Word on the Water, and Chuntian Hu, founder of Canal Dream CIC, a company that activates London’s historic waterways through a variety of arts and cultural projects, to speak about the impact culture has on the city and how it can be communicated on the canals that allow for a deeper engagement and accessibility.

You can check out the speakers on social media below:

• Slash Arts: https://www.instagram.com/slash.arts/

• Word On The Water: https://www.instagram.com/word.on.the.water/

• Canal Dream CIC: https://www.instagram.com/canal_dream/

YOU CAN SUPPORT ALL ABOUT ART ON PATREON HERE: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/allaboutart⁠

FOLLOW ALL ABOUT ART ON INSTAGRAM HERE: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/allaboutartpodcast/⁠

ABOUT THE HOST:

I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London and my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, University of London. My specializations include contemporary art, specifically feminism and artificial intelligence in artistic practice, as well as museum policies and arts engagement.

Here are links to my social media, feel free to reach out:

• Instagram⁠ @alexandrasteinacker ⁠

• Twitter ⁠@alex_steinacker⁠

• and LinkedIn at ⁠Alexandra Steinacker-Clark⁠

COVER ART: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser⁠ ⁠⁠www.liser-art.com⁠ and Luca Laurence www.lucalaurence.com

Episode 60 of ‘All About Art’: Why the Art World Needs Social Media, with Cassandra Bowes

In this episode, I sat down with Cassandra Bowes, a Social Media Content and Marketing Strategist, Cultural Influencer, Curator, and Collector with over a decade of experience in the art world. In 2022, Cassandra launched The Social Art Agency, the first social media agency for the arts and cultural sector.

Listen on to hear me ask Cassandra about her background and how it has informed her entrepreneurial endeavor with the Social Art Agency. We speak about how she decided on the strategy for the business as well as the marketing for it. She also candidly shares past businesses she started that didn’t take off, and what she learned from those, along with where she sees the future of social media and the arts sector.

Thank you Cassandra for coming on the podcast!

Check out The Social Art Agency here:

https://www.thesocialartagency.com/

And follow Cassandra on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/the_arts_editor

YOU CAN SUPPORT ALL ABOUT ART ON PATREON HERE: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/allaboutart⁠

FOLLOW ALL ABOUT ART ON INSTAGRAM HERE: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/allaboutartpodcast/⁠

ABOUT THE HOST:

I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London and my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, University of London. My specializations include contemporary art, specifically feminism and artificial intelligence in artistic practice, as well as museum policies and arts engagement.

Here are links to my social media, feel free to reach out:

• Instagram⁠ @alexandrasteinacker ⁠

• Twitter ⁠@alex_steinacker⁠

• and LinkedIn at ⁠Alexandra Steinacker-Clark⁠

COVER ART: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser⁠ ⁠⁠www.liser-art.com⁠ and Luca Laurence www.lucalaurence.com

Assistant Production: ⁠Leanne Dennis⁠

This episode is supported and sponsored by Synergy⁠ ⁠https://synergy.tech/the-clubhouse/⁠

Episode 59 of ‘All About Art’: Art in Fiction: Discussing Tiepolo Blue, a novel by James Cahill

In this episode, I sat down with James Cahill, art critic, academic and author. James published his debut novel in 2022 titled Tiepolo Blue, in which art historian Don is captivated by the Venetian master Giovanni Battista Tiepolo’s skies. The story is set in the 1990’s, beginning in Cambridge where Don is a professor. Throughout the novel, Don goes through both an artistic and sexual awakening after moving to London, starting a new job, and charting unfamiliar territory.

Listen on to hear me ask James about the process of writing the novel. We speak about his research, the storyline, the setting of the London art scene in the 1990’s, and more. He also takes time during our interview together to give us a reading directly from the book, allowing us to gain a deeper insight into his writing and the main character’s personality.

Thank you James for coming on the podcast!

Find Tiepolo Blue here: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/james-cahill-2/tiepolo-blue/9781529369397/

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YOU CAN SUPPORT ALL ABOUT ART ON PATREON HERE: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/allaboutart⁠

FOLLOW ALL ABOUT ART ON INSTAGRAM HERE: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/allaboutartpodcast/⁠

ABOUT THE HOST:

I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London and my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, University of London. My specializations include contemporary art, specifically feminism and artificial intelligence in artistic practice, as well as museum policies and arts engagement.

Here are links to my social media, feel free to reach out:

• Instagram⁠ @alexandrasteinacker ⁠

• Twitter ⁠@alex_steinacker⁠

• and LinkedIn at ⁠Alexandra Steinacker-Clark⁠

COVER ART: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser⁠ ⁠⁠www.liser-art.com⁠ and Luca Laurence www.lucalaurence.com

Assistant Production: ⁠Leanne Dennis⁠

This episode is supported and sponsored by Synergy⁠ ⁠https://synergy.tech/the-clubhouse/⁠

Episode 58 of ‘All About Art’: Content Creation in the Arts with Lucy Donovan

In this episode, I sat down with Lucy Donovan, content creator and the founder of Girl & Gallery. Lucy has nearly half a million followers across various platforms posting about art in an accessible, relatable way. Girl&Gallery is a destination where art lovers can embark on a journey of discovering new artists, interesting exhibitions, and inspiring works of art. Lucy aims to create a space where individuals with a shared appreciation for art can come together. 

Listen on to hear me ask Lucy about Girl&Gallery and how she started creating content for the arts. We talk about what it feels like to have over 416,000 followers and the pressures that may bring with it, and she gives valuable advice to those aspiring to be full-time content creators and for artists who want to reach more people with their work on social media. 

Thank you Lucy for coming on the podcast!

Check out Girl&Gallery here: https://girlandgallery.com/

Follow Lucy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lucymdonovan/

Stay tuned for my interview with Lucy on her YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@lucymdonovan 

YOU CAN SUPPORT ALL ABOUT ART ON PATREON HERE: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/allaboutart⁠

FOLLOW ALL ABOUT ART ON INSTAGRAM HERE: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/allaboutartpodcast/⁠ 

ABOUT THE HOST:

I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London and my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, University of London. My specializations include contemporary art, specifically feminism and artificial intelligence in artistic practice, as well as museum policies and arts engagement.

Here are links to my social media, feel free to reach out:

• Instagram⁠ @alexandrasteinacker   ⁠

• Twitter ⁠@alex_steinacker⁠

• and LinkedIn at ⁠Alexandra Steinacker-Clark⁠

COVER ART: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser⁠ ⁠⁠www.liser-art.com⁠ and Luca Laurence www.lucalaurence.com 

Assistant Production: ⁠Leanne Dennis⁠ & ⁠Joe Sperrin⁠

This episode is supported and sponsored by Synergy⁠ ⁠https://synergy.tech/the-clubhouse/⁠

Episode 56 of ‘All About Art’: The Experience of Sitting for a Portrait - In the Studio with Beau Gabriel

This episode is a bit different because All About Art is a podcast all about demystifying the professional arts sector by speaking to amazing people in different roles in the arts - But I also love to do episodes that touch on various themes within the industry, and this time it’s more unconventional.

I recently went to visit Beau Gabriel, a London-based artist, in his studio to sit for a painting. This was my first time sitting for a painting and it was really fun to experience this while also taking my mics with me to record it for you listening in.

If you get bothered by background noise, I suggest you skip forward a tad because in the first 10 minutes, you can hear Beau prime his canvas and paint brushes while he me how to pose.

In a casual interview format, listen in to hear us talk about underpainting and pigments, what it feels like being a sitter, and so much more.

To set the scene a little bit while you listen, we were standing in Beau’s studio in East London with the natural light of a very cold Sunday in November. Beau had his easel set up and a monochrome pallet of oil paint to create the underpainting of my portrait. I was standing across from him with a chair in front of me on the back of which I was resting my hand, and I had a little space heater facing me to keep me warm because of what felt like freezing temperatures, quite typical for artist studios in London in the winter. 

This painting will take a few more sessions to complete, so be sure to follow All About Art and Beau on Instagram to see it when it's finished. (linked below!)

You can check out Beau’s works on his Instagram here: www.instagram.com/beaugilfillan/

and his website here: https://www.beaugabriel.net/about

You can support All About Art on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/allaboutart

ABOUT THE HOST:

I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London and my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, University of London. My specializations include contemporary art, specifically feminism and artificial intelligence in artistic practice, as well as museum policies and arts engagement.

Here are links to my social media, feel free to reach out:

• Instagram @alexandrasteinacker

• Twitter @alex_steinacker

• and LinkedIn at Alexandra Steinacker-Clark

COVER ART: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser www.liser-art.com
Assistant Production: Leanne Dennis