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The Heart Gallery PodcastListening to the music of the landscape, with Professor Angela ImpeySend us a textIn this episode, we step into the realm of ethnomusicology with Angela Impey. Angela is a researcher, author, and senior lecturer at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. With us today, she explores the links between music, culture, and social change. She shares her experiences during apartheid in South Africa, where music became a powerful form of political expression. Angela shares stories from several ethnomusicology projects across the African continent, and talks about how performance knowledge systems are recognized in our collective efforts to address global challenges like t...2024-11-2058 min
The Heart Gallery PodcastLoretta Pettway Bennett pieces a Gee's Bend quilt full of community resilience and colorful cozinessSend us a textIn this episode launching on Juneteenth, come on a trip down the road from Selma, Alabama - home of the 1960s Selma Voting Rights Movement and the Selma to Montgomery marches - to the tiny little enclave of Gee’s Bend, situated in a bend of the Alabama river. This is the home of the famous Gees Bend quilters.The community of Gee’s Bend, Alabama, traces its roots back to the enslaved individuals who toiled on Joseph Gee’s cotton plantation established in 1816. After the Civil War, ancestors continued to live a...2024-06-1942 min
The Heart Gallery PodcastMarine Tanguy explores the sinister and heartening aspects of your visual landscapeSend us a textDid you know that the average person encounters 10,000 commercial images in a day? That neighborhoods where people have lower incomes tend to have more advertisements for unhealthy foods and have more stores selling and advertising commercial tobacco? That the majority of images we see of the African continent are mostly from Western sources? This is some of what I’ve learned from the new book, The Digital Detox, by Marine Tanguy, who is my guest in this episode.Manufactured visuals surround us everywhere we go, offline and on...2024-05-081h 14
The Heart Gallery PodcastTara DePorte on envisioning enticing futures and meaningful climate opportunitiesSend us a textA recurring theme on the podcast is the climate crisis and the ways in which artists are addressing it in their work, whether they're focused on showing ways forward for society, making the issue more concrete for individuals and specific communities, or inviting people sideways into the issue through art that is focused on elements of celebration, curiosity, care. If you listen to the podcast often, you know the last one is my personal favorite type. Tara DePorte is the guest on the podcast today. She is Executive Director of the 2024-03-281h 00
The Heart Gallery PodcastMétis artist Christi Belcourt on how to "make things right" in CanadaSend us a textThis episode of The Heart Gallery will take you into the history and ongoing realities of Indigenous affairs in Canada. Recent years have shed light on a painful and violent history, as well as present-day systemic challenges. From the harrowing legacy of the residential school system, which remained active until the 1990s, to the continuous struggles over land rights and cultural preservation, these unfolding revelations have sparked crucial national and international dialogues. They compel us to face uncomfortable truths and prompt a critical re-examination of the process of truth and reconciliation....2023-12-141h 18
The Heart Gallery PodcastBeyond the crisis: Justin Cook on climate stories that truly captivateSend us a textIn today's episode, Justin Cook takes us into the evolving world of climate storytelling where he's been a journalist and photographer covering "communities living along the edges in America" for the past several years. Justin's work stands in stark contrast to the conventional climate storytelling landscape that's so often dominated by dire predictions and a sense of impending doom. In today's conversation, hear about how it matters so dearly to weave life, joy, color, humanity, and history into coverage on the communities most affected by the climate crisis.H...2023-12-0656 min
The Heart Gallery PodcastWhat good can a museum do for global society? With Pascal HufschmidSend us a textIn today's escalating humanitarian crises, the term itself is complex, influenced by various factors. The United Nations reports 235 million people needing humanitarian help, nearly double from a decade ago. These crises and the treatment of them, often rooted in colonialism, affect everything from resources to power structures, and, as discussed in the episode with Patrick Gathara, may perpetuate biased narratives by overlooking systemic issues.Against this context, Pascal Hufschmid reimagines the role of the museum. Merging art with humanitarianism, his work as Director of the International Red Cross and...2023-11-2955 min
The Heart Gallery PodcastLingering in the sun with Gaelynn LeaSend us a textFor the 12th episode of The Heart Gallery, I am in conversation with Gaelynn Lea. Gaelynn, a violinist and songwriter who won NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest in 2016, has a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in the music industry, especially for disabled artists. She has performed over 600 shows in 45 states and 9 countries, but her path hasn't been without obstacles. And according to Gaelynn, 26% of Americans have some type of disability, yet the music industry is far from being fully accessible or inclusive. Here, Gaelynn talks about acc...2023-11-221h 30
The Heart Gallery PodcastInclusive storytelling from Gaza and beyond with Patrick Gathara - Part 2Send us a textThis is the second part of my conversation with Patrick Gathara. In this segment, we continue to dissect inclusive storytelling and its critical role in understanding humanity - both that of the world as well as our own. We cover the genocide in Gaza, inclusive stories from other context, the problems of western media today, and how to go beyond "the single story".HW from Patrick: "The one thing I would ask audiences to do is to read up and to read up especially on history. You f...2023-11-1345 min
The Heart Gallery PodcastInclusive storytelling from Gaza and beyond with Patrick Gathara - Part 1Send us a textFor the first episode of The Heart Gallery Season 2, I talk to Patrick Gathara, The New Humanitarian's Senior Editor of Inclusive Storytelling. Patrick talks about what inclusive storytelling look like in a context where the news is changing by the minute, where echo chambers are swirling with recycled talking points, where mainstream media is saturated with dehumanization of whole groups of people, and all while a literal genocide on the people of Gaza is being carried out. We also discuss the state of inclusive journalism and the storytelling elsewhere i...2023-11-1037 min
The Heart Gallery PodcastTaylor Freesolo Rees on tuning into the heartSend us a textFor the 10th episode (and the season finale!) of The Heart Gallery Podcast, I connect with my wonderful friend Taylor Freesolo Rees. Taylor is a filmmaker, documentarian, storyteller and photographer. She has won numerous film festival awards for her work exploring environmental justice, natural resource issues, the outdoor adventure industry and its various players, nonhuman creatures and our relationships with them, and much much more. Taylor has the ability to deftly weave together myriad threads into complex story tapestries that not only manage to avoid being prescriptive...2023-05-0457 min
The Heart Gallery PodcastAlisa Petrosova on weaving climate threads into mainstream storiesSend us a textFor Episode 9 of The Heart Gallery Podcast, Rebeka Ryvola de Kremer talks to climate story consultant Alisa Petrosova.This episode explores how the film and TV industry is doing on climate messaging. According to research from Good Energy and The Media Impact Project that analyzed 37, 453 scripted television episodes and films released from 2016 through 2020, less than 3% acknowledge climate change.Alisa works at Good Energy, which supports TV and film creators in telling stories that honestly reflect the world we live in now—a world that’s in...2023-04-2645 min
The Heart Gallery PodcastJohn Kazior on nonhuman perspectives, greenwashing arts, & moving beyond consumptionSend us a textFor Episode 8 of The Heart Gallery Podcast, Rebeka Ryvola de Kremer talks to artist and writer John Kazior.Today’s guest on The Heart Gallery sparks imagination incredibly well. He is John Kazior, an American artist and writer based in Sweden. John's writing also reveals the depths of these dark arts and shares how we can come to see these efforts more clearly. He talks about how we can learn to go deeper below the surface with issues and ideas that matter the most, and how we ca...2023-04-201h 10
The Heart Gallery PodcastGemma Lloyd & Lara Goodband on wild card witches, curating museum spaces in a changing climate, & the power of tears as big as plumsSend us a textFor Episode 7 of The Heart Gallery Podcast, Rebeka Ryvola de Kremer talks to curators Lara Goodband & Gemma Lloyd.Lara & Gemma are curators of Earth Spells: Witches of the Anthropocene, happening now at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter. The exhibit features works from some incredible artists from around the globe: Caroline Achaintre, Emma Hart, Kris Lemsalu, Mercedes Mühleisen, Grace Ndiritu, Florence Peake, Kiki Smith, and Lucy Stein. Lara Goodband is the Contemporary Art Curator and Programmer at Royal Albert Memorial Museum, and Gemma Lloyd is a...2023-04-1249 min
The Heart Gallery PodcastLauren Shapiro on collaborating with scientists, technology in art, & inspiring environmental stewardshipSend us a textFor Episode 6 of The Heart Gallery Podcast, Rebeka Ryvola de Kremer talks to artist Lauren Shapiro. Lauren has spent her whole life in Southern Florida and her work explores the potential of art to cultivate awareness of the environment. She often works alongside ecologists to understand and narrate nature and she merges craft, science and technology to document disappearing ecosystems like coral reefs and mangroves with sculptural ceramic archives. Lauren talks about art as a tool for environmental stewardship in Miami and South Florida, how the enchanting and dangerously t...2023-04-051h 06
The Heart Gallery PodcastMorel Doucet on climate gentrification, magical realism, & art for advocacySend us a textFor Episode 5 of The Heart Gallery Podcast, Rebeka Ryvola de Kremer talks to Morel Doucet. Morel is a Miami-based multidisciplinary artist and arts educator from Haiti. He creates captivating ceramic, illustration, and print works that examine the realities of climate gentrification, migration, and displacement within the Black diaspora communities. Listen and learn from the magical Morel Doucet.Visit The Heart Gallery's visual accompaniment for this podcast episode here (podcast transcript also available at this link).HW from Morel:2023-03-291h 01
The Heart Gallery PodcastVidushi Yadav on deep communication in the social media era, what real representation looks like, & how to lead with loveSend us a textFor Episode 4 of The Heart Gallery Podcast, Rebeka Ryvola de Kremer talks to "artivist" Vidushi Yadav. Vidushi’s work revolves around gender justice, South Asian identity, access & right-based content. She is a communication & design consultant for multiple women rights, humanitarian & development organizations world-wide. Through her work she attempts to investigate gaze, representation, able-ism, gender binary, privilege & colonialism via image making. Listen to hear critical lessons & perspectives from Vidushi Yadav.Visit The Heart Gallery's visual accompaniment for this podcast episode here (podcast transcript...2023-03-2251 min
The Heart Gallery PodcastThe Heart Gallery TrailerEvery week, join Rebeka Ryvola de Kremer as she has conversations about art, society, and our planet. How can art and artists help in moving humanity towards more care, justice, and stewardship? And how can you take part in these efforts?Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.You can find transcripts, weekly visual podcast accompaniments, and contact information at the-heart-gallery.org, and you can find Rebeka on IG and Twitter @rebekaryvola.The Heart Gallery is created and hosted by Rebeka Ryvola de Kremer. It is edited by Samuel Cunningham. Music is by Cosmo...2023-03-1903 min
The Heart Gallery PodcastJoyce Yu-Jean Lee on understanding of the “other”, mesophotic corals, & the responsibilities of an artistSend us a textFor Episode 3 of The Heart Gallery Podcast, Rebeka Ryvola de Kremer talks to artist Joyce Yu-Jean Lee. Joyce works with video, digital photography, and interactive installation that combine social practice with institutional critique. Curious about how the act of seeing is transformed by technology, her artwork examines how mass media and visual culture shape notions of truth and understanding of the “other.” Listen to hear from the incredible Joyce Yu-Jean Lee.Visit The Heart Gallery's visual accompaniment for this podcast episode here (podcast transcript...2023-03-151h 03
The Heart Gallery PodcastRohan Chakravarty on cartooning for the earth, the creatures all around, & some enthralling nature factsSend us a textFor Episode 2 of The Heart Gallery Podcast, I talk to nature's cartoonist, Rohan Chakravarty. Rohan's cartoons about animals, the natural world, and human-environment connections are published as comic strips, books, and educational materials all around the world. He is talented, hilarious, and a critical voice for the voiceless. Listen to be charmed and educated by the inimitable Rohan Chakravarty.Visit The Heart Gallery's visual accompaniment for this podcast episode here (podcast transcript also available here).Rohan's HW: "...2023-03-1556 min
The Heart Gallery PodcastIntroduction to The Heart Gallery with Rebeka Ryvola de Kremer & Alice Irene WhittakerSend us a textFor Episode 1 of The Heart Gallery Podcast, Rebeka Ryvola de Kremer introduces the podcast in conversation with writer & podcaster Alice Irene Whittaker.Visit The Heart Gallery's visual accompaniment for this podcast episode here (podcast transcript also available here).Mentioned: - Poet & ornithologist Drew Lanham- Doireann Ní Ghríofa, author of A Ghost in the Throat - Tamara Lindeman of The Weather Station.- Chris Jordan’s M...2023-03-151h 03
ReseedReigniting Creativity for a Caring World - Rebeka Ryvola de KremerWe protect our gentle hearts and our fearful brains by saying things cannot change, telling ourselves it isn’t as bad as it is, or just ignoring environmental and social breakdown all together. Our disillusionment can be a slow erosion of imagination and hope, day by weary day, with global tragedies playing out behind our personal triumphs and pains. As an antidote to disconnection and despair, artists have a powerful role to play: making space to feel grief, sparking imagination, knitting people together in solidarity and shared experience, and rekindling a belief in what is possible. Guest Reb...2022-06-211h 06