Last year, artist Simone Leigh represented the U.S. at what is widely considered the world’s most important exhibition of contemporary art, the Venice Biennale. She was the first Black woman to have that honor. pbs.org
Seems Fishy: Why Can’t All Galleries be More Like the National Museum of Women in the Arts?
The Washington DC institution has just opened after a two-year renovation – and its collection means you’ll never look at an art museum in the same way again. theguardian.com
Could Creativity Transform Medicine? These Artists Think So
In her new book, Artists Remaking Medicine, Emily Peters collaborated with artists, writers and musicians, including some doctors and public health professionals, to share surprising ideas about how creativity might make health care more humane. wpsu.org
What Fuels the ‘Manic Creativity’ of Joan Baez
The 82-year-old singer and subject of a new documentary sleeps in a tree, has come to terms with not being a reader and is more interested in upside down than right side up. nytimes.com
Podcast: How to Claim Your Space and Embrace Your Worth With Eliza VanCort
Podcast: Erin speaks with Eliza VanCort, author, survivor, speaker, and podcaster. Their conversation revolves around VanCort’s experiences and valuable advice for women and girls on claiming their space, overcoming nerves, and dealing with societal expectations.
Seeds of Potential: The Caribbean Women Reviving a Dying Art
Seed work was first practised by enslaved African women in Antigua and Barbuda. With few artisans left, efforts are under way to preserve it in a way that empowers younger generations. theguardian.com
Feeling Lonely? It’s Time to Get Creative
When we’re feeling lonely, maybe the best thing to do is pick up a paint brush or pen and express how we’re feeling. Dr. Jeremy Nobel joins host Krys Boyd to discuss how we can use creative expression to connect with others. kera.org
Podcast: Cultivating Happiness and Resilience Through Gratitude, Insights from Nancy Davis Kho
Erin chats with Nancy Davis Kho about the significance of expressing gratitude, the benefits of writing thank you letters, and the profound impact these practices can have on enhancing positivity and resilience in life.
Podcast: Entrepreneurship and Doing the Right Work With Frenchie Ferenczi
Podcast: Erin interviews business strategist and advisor Frenchie Ferenczi. The episode focuses on entrepreneurship, perseverance, curiosity, and the role of mental health in building a successful business.
Foundation Interview: Nina Tassler
The legendary CBS exec on making TV history with CSI and The Good Wife. emmys.com