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Curating Conversation

Curating Conversation

RAFIKI STUDIO

We talk to interesting people leading the way in the creative industries to find out how they got there, why they do it and what other people might learn from them. From artists, curators, actors and musicians to professors, freelancers, and technicians there are so many roles that fit in with being creative. We have these conversations to understand their passions from a different perspective and hopefully come away a bit wiser than we went in! Every episode features a new guest, having a relaxed, fun chat and sharing their experiences, enjoy! These conversations are hosted (usually) by the Creative Director of Rafiki Studio and The Rafiki Gallery, Leo Sartain.
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Curating Conversation - INFEMS ART COLLECTIVE

INFEMS ART COLLECTIVE

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10/10/23 • 55 min

Join us in this episode of the Curating Conversation podcast as we delve into the fascinating world of the Infems Art Collective. Leo sits down with the talented directors of the Infems Art collective, Marie-Anne Mancio, Rebecca Fontaine Wolf, and Roxana Halls, to uncover the remarkable origins of Infems.

Discover the captivating story behind their upcoming London exhibition, 'Lost Girls,' as we unravel the creative process and inspiration that led to its inception. But 'Lost Girls' is more than just an art exhibition; it's a powerful fundraising initiative for War Child.

In this episode, we explore the vital work that War Child does, shedding light on their mission to support children affected by conflict around the world. Learn how 'Lost Girls' is making a difference by raising funds and awareness for this crucial cause.

And there's more! We also discuss the exciting context of 'Lost Girls' being hosted at Flowers Gallery during Frieze week, and we delve into the superb curation of the show, learning all about how it was conceived and the key themes to be found within.

This engaging conversation brings art, philanthropy, and activism together, only on the Curating Conversation podcast.

Discover all this and much more in this episode of Curating Conversation.
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Thank you so much to Marie-Anne, Rebecca and Roxana for coming on the podcast.
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You can find Infems on Instagram
@infems and their website
You can view the work on Artsy
Find all images discussed @Curatingconversation
If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, you can do so via Patreon which allows you to become a patron of the podcast and helps me produce more episodes and host interesting guests!
www.patreon.com/curatingconversation
Thank you so much.
Leo

Support the show

Support the show

Find all images discussed @Curatingconversation
If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, you can do so via Patreon which allows you to become a patron of the podcast which helps me to produce more episodes and host interesting guests!
www.patreon.com/curatingconversation
Thank you so much.
Leo

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Curating Conversation - Cyrano | James Vetesse

Cyrano | James Vetesse

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03/24/23 • 62 min

This week's episode see's Leo in conversation with Musician Cyrano
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Cyrano or James is an Edinburgh-based musician who has been making music for over a decade but only in 2021 did he start releasing tracks under his project 'Cyrano'.
Described as music for the late night over-thinkers, his tracks have a percussive focus with electronic production and a personal, melancholy lyricism
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During our chat, we get into how James came to music, and how he carefully crafted its releases and presentation. We talk about the intricacies of navigating the music scene as a small artist and his desire to do things differently. If you are a musician or a creative and want to learn a bit more about releasing music and how to navigate the maze of sharing your own creative endeavours, listen in, lots of value here!
Discover all this and much more in this episode of Curating Conversation.
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Thank you so much to James for coming on the podcast.
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You can find James on Instagram
@cyranomusic and their website
And you can hear the music on Spotify
Find all images discussed @Curatingconversation
If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, you can do so via Patreon which allows you to become a patron of the podcast which helps me to produce more episodes and host interesting guests!
www.patreon.com/curatingconversation
Thank you so much.
Leo

Support the show

Find all images discussed @Curatingconversation
If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, you can do so via Patreon which allows you to become a patron of the podcast which helps me to produce more episodes and host interesting guests!
www.patreon.com/curatingconversation
Thank you so much.
Leo

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Curating Conversation - Rosie Biggar // (rosie.sco)

Rosie Biggar // (rosie.sco)

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03/16/23 • 63 min

This week's episode see's Leo in conversation with Scottish Photographer Rosie Biggar
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Rosie Biggar, or rosie.sco as she is known to much of the industry thanks to her social media presence is a Glasgow-based photographer who works within the music scene. An introduction to photography via her mum's 35mm point-and-shoot film camera led her to capture much of the music scene she was immersed in on film. A lifelong fan of music and having found a sense of belonging within the scene, Rosie wanted to find a way to be part of it without being on stage...this led to photographing the music instead. From this beginning, she went on to win the Scottish Young Portrait Photographer Award in 2022 and alongside this work with a huge variety of both local and touring bands in Glasgow.
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During our chat, we touch on Rosie's drive to take photos and what she thinks makes a great photo. We talk about her favourite bands to shoot and how growing her confidence made her a better photographer. Other topics we dive into are the practicalities of shooting film and working as a photographer, along with finding inspiration in admiring the work of others, along with the passion she has for Scottish talent.
Discover all this and much more in this episode of Curating Conversation.
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Thank you so much to Rosie for coming on the podcast.
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You can find Rosie on Instagram
@rosie.sco
Find all images discussed @Curatingconversation
If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, you can do so via Patreon which allows you to become a patron of the podcast which helps me to produce more episodes and host interesting guests!
www.patreon.com/curatingconversation
Thank you so much.
Leo

Support the Podcast

Support the show

Find all images discussed @Curatingconversation
If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, you can do so via Patreon which allows you to become a patron of the podcast which helps me to produce more episodes and host interesting guests!
www.patreon.com/curatingconversation
Thank you so much.
Leo

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Curating Conversation - James Minas | MINAS

James Minas | MINAS

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09/05/22 • 56 min

This week's episode see's Leo in conversation with Musician and Producer James Minas.
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James is a Greek/Welsh Musician and Producer, who has made waves with his honest, emotional and energetic songs and performances, bouncing between hip hop, punk and rock, his music is hard to fit into a genre. Moving from Greece to Wales at a young age and with parents in the Circus, it wasn't a 'traditional' start for James. Growing up in the remote Welsh Valley's didn't necessarily scratch the creative itch he always had. At first producing instrumental music and DJ'ing before finding his feet as a writer and producer, James channels his experiences, both ups and downs into his music. Both autobiography and social commentary, his music finds a place that is inherently macho and aggressive but breaks it down to show the inner workings of why it came to be.
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During our chat, we get into how James found music, (thank you Spice Girls), how it became such an outlet for him and the impact it has had on his personal and professional life. Addiction, loss and mental health all play a part in shaping the music he produces and his outlook on life. Alongside his own musical output, he works to produce tracks for number of other welsh talents.
Discover all this and much more in this episode of Curating Conversation.
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Thank you so much to James for coming on the podcast.
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You can find James on Instagram
@minassound
And you can hear the music on Spotify
Find all images discussed @Curatingconversation
If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support, you can do so via Patreon which allows you to become a patron of the podcast which helps me to produce more episodes and host interesting guests!
www.patreon.com/curatingconversation
Thank you so much.
Leo

Support the show

Support the show

Find all images discussed @Curatingconversation
If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, you can do so via Patreon which allows you to become a patron of the podcast which helps me to produce more episodes and host interesting guests!
www.patreon.com/curatingconversation
Thank you so much.
Leo

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Curating Conversation - Michael Kay Terence | Swiss Portrait
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06/23/22 • 79 min

This week's episode see's Leo in conversation with Artist and Musician Michael Kay Terence, perhaps better known for his music project, Swiss Portrait.
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Michael is a Scottish artist, who turned to making music in 2020 as a way to channel his creative energy. Fast forward to 2022 and he is selling out venues and playing stages all over the country with a full band. His 'dream pop' sound has made waves in the USA and at home, building a following that love the DIY approach the artist has.
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During our chat, we get into how Michael came to music, and how he has managed with it developing the way it has. We talk about the importance of sustainability in music and art, along with how he has found it working with distributors and labels opposed to self releasing. If you are a musician or a creative and want to learn a bit more about making music and how to navigate the maze of sharing your own creative endeavours, listen in, lots of value here!
Discover all this and much more in this episode of Curating Conversation.
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Thank you so much to Michael for coming on the podcast.
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You can find Swiss Portraits on Instagram
@Swiss.Portrait and their website
And you can hear the music on Spotify
Find all images discussed @Curatingconversation
If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support, you can do so via Patreon which allows you to become a patron of the podcast which helps me to produce more episodes and host interesting guests!
www.patreon.com/curatingconversation
Thank you so much.
Leo

Support the show

Find all images discussed @Curatingconversation
If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, you can do so via Patreon which allows you to become a patron of the podcast which helps me to produce more episodes and host interesting guests!
www.patreon.com/curatingconversation
Thank you so much.
Leo

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Curating Conversation - Joe Grieve and Jack Trodd

Joe Grieve and Jack Trodd

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06/14/22 • 61 min

This week's episode see's Leo in conversation with contemporary Artist Joe Grieve and the Curator of his recent show, Jack Trodd
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Joe Grieve is a London based contemporary artist who's work plays with themes of place, nature, Romanticism, religion and landscape. He recently graduated from City and Guilds and has just finished a solo show with Brushes with Greatness.
Jack Trodd is a London based curator, and the gallerist behind Brushes with Greatness.
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During our chat, we cover Joe's entry into the artworld and the processes that help him create the work he does. From here to dive into the relationship between artist and dealer, along with debating questions such as 'can you make great art without suffering?', and 'do you have to believe in art to like it?'.
Discover all this and much more in this episode of Curating Conversation.
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Thank you so much to Joe and Jack for coming on the podcast.
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You can find Jack and Brushes with Greatness on Instagram
@brushes_with_greatness and their website
And find Joe on Instagram at @joebennellgrieve
Find all images discussed @Curatingconversation
If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support, you can do so via Patreon which allows you to become a patron of the podcast which helps me to produce more episodes and host interesting guests!
www.patreon.com/curatingconversation
Thank you so much.
Leo

Support the show

Find all images discussed @Curatingconversation
If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, you can do so via Patreon which allows you to become a patron of the podcast which helps me to produce more episodes and host interesting guests!
www.patreon.com/curatingconversation
Thank you so much.
Leo

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Curating Conversation - Jack Trodd, Brushes with Greatness
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01/18/22 • 59 min

This week's episode see's Leo in conversation with Curator and founder of Brushes with Greatness, Jack Trodd
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Jack Trodd is a London based curator, and gallerist. A lifelong lover of art and passionate creative, Jack came from a marketing background to realise his intense passion for supporting artists, giving birth to Brushes with Greatness. He works with a variety of emerging talents to produce exciting exhibitions and connect artists with collectors around the globe.
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Late in 2021 Jack curated and produced a show entitled, 'Into the Cosmere', an 18 artist group show which celebrated fantastical, alien landscapes, and the world builders who create them. As a first outing, it was a triumph, and he has gone on to develop this practice to produce another exhibition which is currently on, as of January 2022 at Tap and Bottle in London Bridge. Acting as an art world conduit, Jack brings a whirlwind of energy and enthusiasm to all the projects he embarks on.
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During our chat, we discussed Jack's entry into art, his initial fascination with colour and lifelong adoration of the fantastical. We delve into the biggest problems we often see artists struggling with and how best to navigate that. Also mentioned in this episode are some tales from his thespian cum heavy metal fan days and we take a look at the pieces in his collection that stand out to him.
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Thank you so much to Jack for coming on the podcast.
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You can find Jack and Brushes with Greatness on Instagram
@brushes_with_greatness and their website
Find all images discussed @Curatingconversation
and The Rafiki Gallery @the_rafiki_gallery
If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support, you can do so via Ko-Fi, which allows you to virtually donate the equivalent price to a cup of coffee with which to support the podcast and help me in producing more episodes and hosting interesting guests!
Thank you so much.
https://ko-fi.com/curatingconversation

Support the show

Find all images discussed @Curatingconversation
If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, you can do so via Patreon which allows you to become a patron of the podcast which helps me to produce more episodes and host interesting guests!
www.patreon.com/curatingconversation
Thank you so much.
Leo

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Curating Conversation - Jennifer Smith, Clovermill Artist Residency
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12/16/21 • 54 min

This week's episode see's Leo in conversation with painter and founder of the Clovermill Artist Residency, Jennifer Smith
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Jennifer Smith is an Irish visual artist based in The Netherlands. She received a BA of Fine Art, Painting in 2005 from Limerick School of Art & Design. She creates abstract expressionist nude figurative paintings. Or so her bio would have you believe, she does much more than this. Her work touches on themes varying from the female gaze, sexuality, image, femininity and mythology, although her practice is constantly evolving.
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Alongside her artistic practice, she is the founder of The Clovermill Artist Residency, which provides onsite accommodation, studio, gallery and exhibition space, located on the grounds of an old water windmill in The Netherlands. CloverMill offers opportunities to collaborate. The focus is on the work of emerging to mid-career female artists and curators.
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During our chat, we discussed her entry into art, how her practice has endured throughout the changes in her life and the impact it has on her. Also mentioned in this episode are some tales from her travels, ideas about her work and of course the story of how the residency came into being.
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Thank you so much to Jenniferfor coming on the podcast.
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You can find Jennifer and The Clovermill Artist Residency on Instagram
@Jennifer_smith_art and @clovermill_artist_residency
and her website and Clovermill's site
Find all images discussed @Curatingconversation
and The Rafiki Gallery @the_rafiki_gallery
If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support, you can do so via Ko-Fi, which allows you to virtually donate the equivalent price to a cup of coffee with which to support the podcast and help me in producing more episodes and hosting interesting guests!
Thank you so much.
https://ko-fi.com/curatingconversation

Support the show

Find all images discussed @Curatingconversation
If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, you can do so via Patreon which allows you to become a patron of the podcast which helps me to produce more episodes and host interesting guests!
www.patreon.com/curatingconversation
Thank you so much.
Leo

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Curating Conversation - Jacob Littlejohn

Jacob Littlejohn

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08/16/21 • 56 min

This week's episode see's Leo in conversation with contemporary Scottish artist Jacob Littlejohn.
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Jacob Littlejohn is an Edinburgh based artist. He graduated from Glasgow School of art in 2018 and since then has undertaken a residency at Leith School of Art. His work revolves around the realm of human behaviour. Tackling isolation, separation and how individuals adapt to their environments, while recognising and honouring the melancholy and the poetics found in each individual day. His process evolves round a profound interest in the interpretation of literature, exploring media, techniques, composition and colour.
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Jacob's fascination with art came while at school, and what followed was a series of set backs and failures that only spurred him on. Facing rejection from Art School multiple times, led him to change direction and work on his practice, eventually landing a place at Glasgow and later graduating with first class honours.
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During our chat, we discussed his entry into art, how his practice has developed into the abstracted forms he now creates. ( Let me tell you now, it wasn't a straight forward journey). We touch on what is important to him, his surrounding community, his art practice and his desire to look deeper into the work he creates.
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Thank you so much to Jacob for coming on the podcast.
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You can find Jacob on Instagram
@jacobalittlejohn
and his website
Find all images discussed @Curatingconversation
and The Rafiki Gallery @the_rafiki_gallery
If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support, you can do so via Ko-Fi, which allows you to virtually donate the equivalent price to a cup of coffee with which to support the podcast and help me in producing more episodes and hosting interesting guests!
Thank you so much.
https://ko-fi.com/curatingconversation

Support the show

Find all images discussed @Curatingconversation
If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, you can do so via Patreon which allows you to become a patron of the podcast which helps me to produce more episodes and host interesting guests!
www.patreon.com/curatingconversation
Thank you so much.
Leo

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Curating Conversation - Bess Atwell

Bess Atwell

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11/13/23 • 87 min

This week's episode sees Leo in conversation with musician Bess Atwell
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Bess Atwell is a British musician who has been making music for over 10 years. Her last album, 'Already Always' we met with widespread praise for her honest lyricism and beautiful songwriting. Having found a way to capture the emotions of her listeners like a few others, Bess chats with me about the build-up to this latest release and how her songwriting has changed.
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During our meandering chat, we understand why Bess creates the music she does and how moments in her life have all helped her get to where she is now. And she shows no signs of slowing down. From early memories of Taylor Swift to the ongoing process of truly understanding oneself ( and her burgeoning art career...) we get into all sorts of topics across our chat and hopefully offer an insight into her as an artist and a person.
Discover all this and much more in this episode of Curating Conversation.
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Thank you so much to Bess for coming on the podcast.
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You can find Bess on Instagram
@bessatwell and their website
And you can hear the music on Spotify

Support the show

Find all images discussed @Curatingconversation
If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, you can do so via Patreon which allows you to become a patron of the podcast which helps me to produce more episodes and host interesting guests!
www.patreon.com/curatingconversation
Thank you so much.
Leo

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How many episodes does Curating Conversation have?

Curating Conversation currently has 33 episodes available.

What topics does Curating Conversation cover?

The podcast is about Culture, Art History, Society & Culture, Art, Visual Arts, Music, Creative, Podcasts, Journal and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Curating Conversation?

The episode title 'INFEMS ART COLLECTIVE' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Curating Conversation?

The average episode length on Curating Conversation is 60 minutes.

How often are episodes of Curating Conversation released?

Episodes of Curating Conversation are typically released every 22 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Curating Conversation?

The first episode of Curating Conversation was released on Mar 10, 2020.

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