Welcome back to another episode of The Art of It All! This week, I caught up with phenomenal artist and educator Melly about her journey from social justice activism and organizing to her role as a pop star practicing what she calls 'artivism'. We also dig into her personal ethos of championing Black queer feminist futures and chat about the message behind her powerful debut single titled 'Dirty Girl'.

Welcome back to The Art of It All! On this week's episode, I caught up with multimedia artist Audrey Lyall about her background in fashion design, and the inspiration behind her fabulous mixed media paintings, from early 2000s style trends, to the beauty supply store. We also discussed how her paintings explore different beauty traditions from around the globe, and how she’s been able to create her own world through her artistic practice.

Welcome back to The Art of It All! This week’s episode is a throwback to an interview I had a few months back with the incredibly talented painter Jewel Ham. We discussed some of the influences and messages behind Jewel’s captivating paintings, as well as her debut solo curatorial project called Wrist Game, and more.

Welcome back to The Art of It All! This week’s episode features the incredible Cierra Britton! We discuss Cierra’s work as an independent art curator and advisor, and more recently as a director as she launches the first NYC-based gallery dedicated to representing women of color artists.

Welcome back to The Art of It All! This week’s episode features multimedia journalist and photographer Polly Irungu! We discuss Polly’s work as founder of Black Women Photographers, a global community and digital database of Black women and non-binary photographers, aimed at disrupting the idea that it’s difficult to discover and commission Black creatives.

Welcome back to The Art of It All! This week’s episode features post-disciplinary artist Basil Kincaid! We discuss Basil’s intuitive art practice, from drawing and collaging to quilts and photography, as well as the importance of continuing ancestral artistic traditions, and finding work/life balance as a full-time artist.

Welcome back to The Art of It All, y'all! This week’s episode features writer, founder, and author Jasmin Hernandez! We discuss Jasmin’s work as founder of the award-winning art website, Gallery Gurls, her recent debut book titled We Are Here: Visionaries of Color Transforming the Art World, and so much more!

Welcome back y'all! This week’s episode features Atlanta-based painter, Ariel Dannielle! We discuss Ariel’s artistic process and her recent solo exhibition titled, “It Started So Simple,” as well as a key part of her mission, which is the importance of thriving, not just surviving.

This week's episode features writer, editor, and curator Antwaun Sargent! We discuss Antwaun's recent work including his new role as director at Gagosian, our thoughts on how the art world is impacted by platforms like Instagram and Clubhouse, the recent NFT art boom, and more!

Our inaugural episode features art curator and co-founder of Black Women in Visual Art, Lauren Jackson Harris! Join us for conversation about the unique experiences of navigating the visual art industry as a Black woman, the important role of mentorship, and much more.

Welcome to “The Art of It All,” a new podcast about art, culture, and identity. Join host Daria Simone Harper each episode for conversation with emerging and established artists and cultural workers of color who are setting the standard in their industries. Stay tuned!