I had a chat with renowned art historian and curator, Jo Baring. Jo is a passionate advocate for making art accessible to everyone and equally for supporting emerging artists, a mission she champions through her work as Director of The Ingram Collection, her critically acclaimed podcast series "Sculpting Lives," and her insightful writings for national publications and museums. With an impressive background that includes a former directorship at Christie's UK and judging prestigious art prizes, Jo brings a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective to the world of art. Her dedication to fostering a love for art in all is truly inspiring.
Read More Lorna and I go back many years from our time in New York. I sat for a chat with her and co-founder, Rachael McNabb to talk about New Public, the cultural placemaking and public art agency they launched together in London in 2023. Turns out it’s a lot more than you’d expect from an art agency. They are women-owned and operated and strive for something deeper than simply winning a bid — they are on a mission to affect cultures at the root level through a full range of creative mediums.
Read MoreA friend of mine mentioned her sister to me a few months back, she said she works with artists to collaborate on projects for brands. So, I got in touch with the lovely Lucy Clarke here, and we had a little chat about Art Agency work. Turns out she is a project manager at MTArt Agency and she has plenty to tell us about all the incredible artworks she get’s to work with.
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