Our goal with every episode is to break down fancy art talk, provide links to everything discussed, and share some additional reading we found that was inspired by our conversation.

Charles Gaines, American-born artist (b. 1944) whose practice spans across mediums and investigates politics and philosophy.

Gordon Parks, American photojournalist (1912-2006) whose body of work explores Black and African-American’s lives during the civil rights movement.

James Van Der Zee, Leading American photographer (1886-1983) of the Harlem Renaissance.

LACMA, Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

LAXART, LA nonprofit dedicated to promoting contemporary culture through public programming and exhibitions.

Obama Portraits, Presidential portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama painted by Kehinde Wiley (U.S., b. 1977) and Amy Sherald (U.S., b. 1973).

Post-Minimalist, Art movement that goes beyond (or attempts to go beyond) the aesthetic of minimalism.

Prospect 5, The fifth edition of the triennial art fair, celebrating New Orleans’ rich art scene.

Simone Leigh, New York based artist (b. 1965) representing the U.S. at the Venice Biennale.

Studio Museum Harlem, A “nexus for artists of African descent locally, nationally, and internationally and for work that has been inspired and influenced by Black culture.” - Studio Museum in Harlem

Venice Biennale, International art exhibition established in 1895 that brings together global talent every two years in Venice, Italy.