Artrepreneur Podcast

Toby Usnik: From corporate communications to social impact, championing art's role in global connections.

Discover Chaz Guest's journey from childhood to renowned artist, his exploration of cultural identity, and his impact on the art world.

Terry Virts shares his NASA journey, spacewalks, and shift to entrepreneurship, highlighting the beauty of Earth and the value of pursuing passions.

Jeffrey Brodsky discusses the nexus of leadership, affordable housing, and technology. Learn how values-driven leadership can catalyze industry change and community engagement.

Join us for a chat with Janet Bartucci, discussing her decades-long career in brand communications and crisis management. Known for her innovative strategies and work with major brands like Estée Lauder, the interview is a must-read for PR enthusiasts.

Explore the captivating journey of Eric Paquette, CEO of Meridian Pictures, from sports broadcasting beginnings to a monumental film industry career. Discover his passion-driven narrative, the value of aligning career with interests, and his commitment to emotive, resonant storytelling.

A passionate advocate for sustainable and green design, Rich Granoff places emphasis on the principles that guide architects in creating environmentally responsible structures. From energy-efficient practices to eco-friendly materials, he highlights the vital role that architects play in shaping a more sustainable future.

In only 8 months, Jeng Lynch has utilized her vision to benefit The Bronx Museum, it's programming, and perhaps most importantly, the local community. Tune in to this inspiring story about being true to yourself, taking pride in starting over, and creating a safe and engaging space that truly serves everyone.

Grace Cho, CEO of Artrepreneur, talks with Danny Forster, principal of Danny Forster & Architecture, about great educators illuminating purposeful pathways, spotting opportunities even when you’re in a rut, defining a personal ethos, and using these distinctions to grow your business in a meaningful way.

Grace Cho, CEO of Artrepreneur, chats with long-standing Hudson Guild Director of the Arts Jim Furlong about how to keep the momentum going for a fulfilling career in the arts.

In this episode, Grace Cho talks with Kathleen Jordan, Vice President of Store Design for Neiman Marcus about the planning and design process for retail stores.

In this episode, Grace Cho talks with Lauren Hana Chai in a conversation about how heritage, childhood trauma, and self-discovery can be navigated through art.

David Soman sits down with Artrepreneur curator Matt Rota to dive into his rediscovery of children’s book illustration and the creation of Ladybug Girl.

Pauline Brown, a longtime leader in luxury goods and former Chairman of LVMH North America, is renowned for acquiring, building, and leading some of the world’s most influential brands. In this episode, Pauline talks about her book, Aesthetic Intelligence, which is “an homage to highly creative people and artists.

Pauline Brown and Grace Cho discuss Pauline's career path and more importantly, the subject of Pauline's recent book, Aesthetic Intelligence.

Zoë van Dijk, a freelance illustrator and storyteller, discusses with Artrepreneur curator Matt Rota her navigation of the freelance world, her roots, and her journey into editorial artwork.  Zoë van Dijk’s illustrations are often described as moody and she masterfully plays with light and shadow. Her illustrations have been featured in publications such as Variety Entertainment Weekly, Netflix, Wired Long Reads, Buzzfeed, Vice, the Atlantic, and the Washington Post.

Raghava KK – Multidisciplinary Artist, Curator, and Storyteller, explores the transcendence of art through the ambits of the current digital era without sacrificing the particular. His work traverses traditional forms of painting, installation, and performance, while his practice embraces new media to express post-human contemporary realities. Raghava discusses with Grace Cho, Artrepreneur CEO, the importance of identity and what it means to journey through art. Raghava KK has been named by CNN as one of the 10 most remarkable people and has been a featured speaker at countless events such as the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, multiple TED talks, and has been the keynote speaker at many top conferences around the globe.

Félicie Haymoz, character designer known for her work on “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” “Isle of Dogs,”  and Taili Wu, stop-motion “monster-shaper,” contrast their experiences working in the movie world, balancing commercial and creative projects, and how they’ve inspired each other. Artrepreneur’s curator Matt Rota explores with them their path to their current field and the highlights of their careers thus far. Félicie Haymoz and Taili Wu have currently teamed up to teach a unique covid-adapted workshop combining their perspectives through the use of paper puppets.

Martin Wittfooth, an acclaimed painter, discusses with Artrepreneur curator, Matthew Rota, his artistic journey, album covers, the discovery of his love of oil painting, and the logistics of gallery shows and art fairs.  Wittfooth’s oil paintings explore disquieting themes of “industry and nature, unhinged evolution, and the clash of old ideologies with modern fears”, and have appeared in numerous publications such as New American Paintings, Hi-Fructose, and American Artist. View Martin Wittfooth’s Artrepreneur profile here.

Sergio Bessa, Director of Curatorial Programs at the Bronx Museum with host Grace Cho (CEO of Artrepreneur), discusses the “Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch” exhibition and exploring what it means to be a curator in the shifting future of the arts industry. Bessa has made an unquestionable claim in the art world with many acclaimed exhibitions, publications, and has contributed texts to numerous catalogs, anthologies, and scholarly journals. Bessa completed his Ph.D. in Art Education from New York University and earned an MFA from Pratt Institute. You can view the “Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch” exhibition virtually on Artrepreneur’s Art360˚.