In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Yun Mapplethorpe — Director and Chief Curator of the Katonah Museum of Art — for a conversation that opens up the world of art in the most accessible, inspiring way.
Michelle shares her path through MoMA, the Asia Society Museum, global exhibitions, and creative work that has taken her around the world. We talk about how to truly see art, how to start collecting it, why galleries shouldn’t feel intimidating, and what a curator really does.
We also explore the power of the senses, the magic of travel, and how art reflects the world around us. Plus, Michelle gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her current Shen Wei exhibition and a beautiful upcoming project tied to the 250th anniversary of American independence.
It’s thoughtful, energizing, and full of insight.
