Yayoi Kusama knew she wanted to be an artist from the first time she experienced a hallucination as a child. Her world of colors, dots, and infinite possibilities could not be contained within her head. So, she left her hometown in Japan to pursue a life in art in the United States. Through her signature art style, Yayoi has challenged gender norms, made sen ... Show More
Oct 24
Get to Know Megalyn Echikunwoke and Celeste the Therapist
Megalyn Echikunwoke is an actor, writer singer, and dancer. Discovered at a high school theater camp by a Hollywood manager, she got her start in the industry at 14. She has a striking presence with an undeniable talent through her range of portrayals of characters in television, ... Show More
10m 41s
Apr 2021
Kusama-rama: Yayoi in London, New York and Berlin
<p>This week on the now award-winning <em>The Week in Art</em>: Kusamarama. We take a deep dive into Yayoi Kusama’s polka dots, pumpkins and infinity rooms as shows open in New York, Washington, London and Berlin. We’re joined by three curators: Frances Morris, the director of Ta ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 2024
A Million Different Things - Jess Goldsmith
<p>In this episode, I sit down with award-winning illustrator and lettering artist Jess Goldsmith to talk about building a career that celebrates experimentation, authenticity, and community. Jess shares her journey from working with major brands to founding <em>Women of Type</em ... Show More
52m 52s