The Curator's Salon - The Art Podcast

My guest is Alicia Puig of PXP Contemporary and Create! Magazine. We talk about Alicia's background and then go on to talk about artist submissions we receive, the artist statement and applying to galleries. You can get your free  Essential Guide to Writing the Artist Statement hereYou can apply to PXP Contemporary here 

I see a lot of artists websites and I have noticed that an artist with a lot of experience can still have a poor website. Whether an artist is new to the game or they have years of experience under their belt, I have noticed their website can still be letting them down. This typically happens when they don't communicate their  recent experience or upcoming events, and have not thought through the website visitor journey. So many artist websites neglect the visitor journey and their sites are in need of updating with recent and current experiences of the artists. In this episode I share some of the areas that can help you update your website and create a  better visitor journey so your website really works for you.Details for my 3 month program starting 5th October can be seen herehttps://thecuratorssalon.com/on-being-seen 

I talk to Danny Dunson about his work as an independent curator and his work with Gallery 1957, and the exhibition, Homecoming: The Aesthetics of the Cool featuring Amoako Boafo, Otis Quaicoe and Kwesi Botchway.Danny talks about his journey as an art historian, working with artists in Ghana, his company Legacy Bros and the artist incubation program.Artists mentioned in this episode - Amoako Boafo, Kwesi Botchway, Otis Quaicoe, Patrick Eugene, Gallery 1957Follow Danny on Instagram  @legacybrosFollow me on Instagram @thegitajoshi

The Curator's Salon Magazine arrives in May 2021 and artists are invited to submit their work for inclusion.I talk about publications as a different way for artists to show their art and how this can lend credibility, visibility and validation for an artist.In this episode I also discuss what I look for in a submission, not just for this publication but for anything I am curating or when I am on a selection panel.You can submit your art for The Curator's Salon Magazine at this linkhttps://thecuratorssalon.com/magazine

I talk about my book, Show Your Art, How to build an art career without a gallery.I published this book in April 2020 as an ebook, then as a paperback in August 2020. In this episode I talk about writing the book, and the joy of seeing it make positive impact on the lives of the artists who it was written for. Originally aimed at artists in the early stages of their career, the book aims to empower artists to take things into their own hands rather than wait for a gallery to come calling. After all, there are more artists than galleries could ever manage. I'm delighted the book hit bestseller status for both the ebook and the paperback.You can get the book on Amazon worldwide 

Sarah Wren from Art Therapy Made Modern is my guest on this episode of the podcast. We talk about Human Design, understanding your body wisdom and following its guidance to lead you to success.Human Design brings together various aspects of modern and ancient wisdoms including the Chakra system, astrology and quantum physics to help you understand your unique strengths and areas for growth.In a society where competition is revered, understanding your personal human design can help you  recognise the different ways of learning that are most suited to you as well as areas you are already a rock star.Book your own reading with Sarah Wren herehttps://www.arttherapymademodern.com/human-designDownload the free guide about Human Design herehttp://www.arttherapymademodern.com/

I talk to the curators for the British Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2021. Manijeh Vergese and Maddie Kessler were selected for the 2020 Venice Biennale and in light of the global pandemic the Biennale was moved from 2020 to 2021. In this episode the curators talk about how they originally met, their proposal for the British Pavilion, the project itself, working with design teams around the UK and managing the changes that came about due to the Covid-19 pandemic. See more from the architects here https://www.unscenearchitecture.comFollow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/

Skye Holland talks about her deep interest in the natural world which is also the subject of her art. Skye talks about the importance of non verbal communication through her life as she was born to parents without hearing, she goes on to discuss the  influence of visual art through her family and career including living and working in South Africa in the 1990s and using sign language for Nelson Mandela's TV appearances during this time.Skye works from her west London studio in Kingston and also discusses her current practice in this episode.https://www.instagram.com/skyeholland/Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/

Christopher Kieling talks about his career and the recent work made during lockdown in Berlin.Influenced by the mathematically inspired works of Escher and Uglow, Kieling explores the pure language of painting–form, colour, composition–through layered imagery.He talks about moving a career in graphic design to being a full time artist, and his solo exhibition Sierra, at Grove Square Galleries, in London.Follow him on instagram https://www.instagram.com/christopherkieling/Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/

Prachi Gothi is an Indian abstract painter based in London. In this episode of the podcast she talks about the difference in art school education she  received in Mumbai and later in London.She discusses the evolution of her art practice, working at the Saatchi Gallery, following her gut and going full time as a painter,  and how 2020 has opened up new opportunities for her.Since the episode was recorded Roys Art Fair has been cancelled for Oct 2020.Follow Prachi on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/prachigothi/https://www.prachigothi.com/Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/

Betsy Enzensberger is a resin artist based in California best known for her joyful resin sculptures of melting ices and lollipops.In this episode of the podcast she talks about getting a training in working with resin, working at galleries selling art by  other people, her career to date and showing her sculptures at fairs around the world, https://betsyenzensberger.com/Follow Betsy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyenzensberger/Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/

Dave Buonaguidi is my guest on this episode and he talks about his career in advertising and how that has given him a skillset in marketing, now that he is a full time artist.Dave talks about his career, entry into art after doing a one day workshop in screenprinting, finding his 'universe'  and creating works that are recognisable under his artist brand. He shares his experience of going through Covid-19 and being reactive to current affairs, giving away prints in exchange for kind deeds and being an artist with a prolific output.Visit his websitehttps://www.realhackneydave.com/Follow on Instagram @realhackneydaveFollow me on Instagram @thegitajoshiBuy my book Show Your Art

In this episode Susie talks about her background in PR, the music industry and mind technology. She talks about overcoming a health diagnosis where doctors told her she had weeks to live.She goes on to discuss the power of creativity that we all have within us, and how with regular practice we can tap into our creative state. Susie explains that we are all creative beings and this is our natural state.She discusses the power of journaling, the life changing effects of meditation, plus so much more.Buy The Art of Creativity hereFollow Susie on Instagram @susiepearlxFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/Buy The Art of Creativity hereAlso mentioned in this episode is Instructions for Happiness and Success. Click here to buy

Toronto based artist, Benny Bing talks about his career to date and the evolution of his art practice that centres on Black females and beauty.He discusses his earlier collections, Colorblind and his current exhibition Bloom which has become a virtual show due to the Covid-19 pandemic.See the full post with images herehttps://thecuratorssalon.com/blog/benny-bingFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/Follow Benny on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bennybing/Visit the exhibition Bloom here https://www.bennybing.com/

Vicky Ross and I talk about mindset, and in particular procrastination, overwhelm and how the mind works. We talk about the inner world that we live in and the outer world.If what we're thinking about inside is not clear, the brain requires you to get clarity and until such time , it goes into 'pause' mode so it can eventually execute in the physical world.If you think you are self sabotaging, or procrastinating it is often a lack of clarity that is holding you back.Take a listen to the episode.Vicky and I are putting together an online course about mindset for artists who want to uplevel in their life and business. See details for the online program hereFollow me on Instagram @thegitajoshi

I talk to Vicky Ross about how our personal history is the lens through which we see our future. Many artists I work with are moving into being full time artists and others are transitioning their careers. The problem I see over and over is that most artists are seeking visibility and success, but internally they hold themselves back while outwardly voicing their goals.In this episode Vicky talks about looking at our history through the successes we have had, even if they were not connected to their art.Then she talks about being present, and using the present as the starting point and asking what you would do differently if you had all the resources to achieve the things you wanted. In the present moment, we need to get very specific and clear about the things we want in the next 6-12 months.  She discusses that in each moment we are capable of changing our thoughts and the future we would like for ourselves. Vicky goes on to discuss the thoughts that  can arise that do not serve us, and how to ask ourselves better questions. And how to return to the present moment at any time the inner critic rises up or we feel anxious about moving forward in our art and business.This episode is number 4 of 5 episodes about mindset for artists who want to uplevel in their art and business.See details for the online program mentioned in this episode hereFollow me on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/

I talk to Vicky Ross about energy that we carry in our art businesses.  Many artists that I speak to are looking for sales, gallery representation, recognition and validation of their art. However the energy you hold internally can often be incongruent with the things you desire and this can make it feel like you are always struggling, and the things you want for your career are constantly out of reach.In this episode we talk about personal energy and self awareness and how this can affect your art practice and business.This episode is number 3 of 5 episodes about mindset for artists who want to uplevel in their art and business.See details for the online program mentioned in this episode here Follow me on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/  

Many artists have confidence in their work in the studio but suddenly find it isnt there when it comes to taking their work into the  marketplace. In this episode I talk to Vicky Ross, a transformation coach,  about confidence.  Too often I see artists feeling unsure, and insecure when they it comes to growing their audience or making sales.  Low confidence in our work can seriously hold us back and in this episode Vicky talks about improving confidence around your art business in particular. See details for the online program mentioned in this episode here Follow me on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/ 

In this episode Vicky Ross and I talk about emotions, particularly the emotions we carry around our work. I often talk to artists who are nervous or anxious about showing up. Often they want to grow their online audience but fear rejection or humiliation and avoid using social media altogether.  Vicky explains how our imprint years affect us as adults, and how self awareness helps us take control again to  work towards the things we want.This is the first of five episodes about mindset for artists.Join the online program hereFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/Visit the website https://thecuratorssalon.com/

Matthew Burrows talks about #artistsupportpledge - a movement helping artists sell their work during coronavirus lockdown. He talks about how it started after hearing so many people found their exhibitions and fairs cancelled or postponed. Burrows goes on to explain the culture of generosity that he sees coming out of this, how the pledge works, and talks about some of the messages that he received from participating artists.Artist as patron is one part of the pledge, where an artist agrees to purchase the work of another once they have made sales of a £1000/ $1000 themselves. Burrows talks about setting the price at £/$ 200 as an accessible level for people who are new to buying art as well as established collectors, and how selling directly fits into the art business economy. https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/https://www.instagram.com/artistsupportpledge/http://www.matthewburrows.org/homeBuy my book SHOW YOUR ART  

Danielle is the author of Pause - How to Press Pause Before Life Does it For You and runs the Pause retreat. In this episode we talk about managing the challenging times of social distancing and isolation during Covid-19, through creating a rhythm and developing practices.We talk about creating rhythms and practices to improve creativity, using the time for play and learning, to use the time intentionally & develop a self directed retreat.Buy Danielle's book hereFollow Danielle on Instagram @pauseglobalFollow me on Instagram @thegitajoshi

Lucy Werner from The Wern, a PR agency for small businesses is also the bestselling author of Hype Yourself, A DIY PR Toolkit. In this episode Lucy talks about the various ways that artists can raise their exposure through the media and how to go about it.In this episode she talks about Researching publications to be featured and researching the writers of the columns within those publicationsGetting your online presence in order to manage the potential new traffic to your websiteThe human story; talking about you the the artist is much easier for writers to cover in a story than your art alone.Newsjacking to raise your profileUsing Listings to build an audienceBuy the book HYPE YOURSELF here  - it's a great read and I hugely recommend it to any artist who is ready to get some press coverage.Follow Lucy on Instagram @wernchatFollow me on Instagram @thegitajoshBuy my book SHOW YOUR ARTSee the full post on the website herehttps://thecuratorssalon.com/artist-blog/hype-yourself-lucy-werner-talks-about-pr-for-artists

Sam Peacock returns to the podcast and we have a timely discussion about the cancellation of art and artists fairs amidst the global coronavirus situation.We discuss what this means for many artists who were scheduled to show this spring as social gathering bans are taking effect,  We go on to discuss the financial implications and what artists can be doing during this time of isolation  to continue their practice and their art business.https://www.instagram.com/sampeacockart/https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/See the full web post herehttps://thecuratorssalon.com/artist-blog/2020/artists-covid19

Hynek Martinec is a figurative painter based in South London. His paintings are inspired by Old Masters and/or photographs, which link the past with the future, using modern technologies.In this episode he talks about his 2015 museum show at the National Museum in Prague, and how working with an institution differs from working with commercial galleries.He discusses the immersive research and development period that goes along with producing each new body of work. He spends 3-4 years going deep into the subjects and sources which result in his large paintings and rarely works towards deadlines.  LINKS  https://www.instagram.com/hynekmartinec/https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/Hynek MartinecNational Gallery Stockholm 

In this episode Chloe McCarrick talks about her art career to date and how she sold at art markets and pop ups to save towards her first art fair in 2019.She went on to do several fairs after her initial success and was invited to show at the Salon des Beaux Art in Paris.Known for her bold cyanotypes, Chloe also produces screen prints and other works but leads with a body of work that has brought her international recognition. We talk about her love of meeting people and growing her audience in person, her love of teaching and sharing knowledge through running workshops each month, being a regular at pop ups in London and how art fairs brought her a new fan base for her larger works. https://www.chloemccarrick.com/https://www.instagram.com/chloe_mccarrick_fine_art/https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/

Liz Gilmore talks about the 3 exhibitions at the Hastings Contemporary. She discusses Anne Ryan's solo show titled Earthly Delites, a group show of contemporary painting curated by Anne Ryan titled The Studio at 4am and The Age of Turmoil featuring 3 modern British artists.We talk about how the show was put together and how Ryan deconstructs paintings and builds them again. The Studio at 4am is a show than Ryan was invited to curate. She has brought together 8 artists who have painting at the core of their practice but like Ryan are not confined by the traditional edges of the canvas.The exhibitions are at Hastings Contemporary til March 29th, 2020.https://www.instagram.com/_art_on_sea/https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/https://www.hastingscontemporary.org/

William G. Robinson is one of the curators of the Picasso and Paper exhibition. In this episode he talks about putting exhibition together, working with museums in different countries, and Picasso's prolific output.Picasso and Paper is at the Royal Academy London from 25th January to 13th April, 2020 and then it moves to Cleveland Museum of ArtThe exhibition is sponsored by the City of Malaga.https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/picasso-and-paperhttps://www.clevelandart.org/exhibitions/picasso-and-paperFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/https://thecuratorssalon.com/artist-blog/2020/1/30/curator-talk-picasso-and-paper  

Ryan Stanier returns to The Curator's Salon podcast to answer questions that were sent in by listeners.Ryan Stanier is the founder of The Other Art Fair. With 9 years of working on the fair and growing it to 12 cities and most fairs showing 100-140 artists Ryan was a in a great position to answer listeners questions.With host Gita Joshi they talk about the application process, suitability, researching the fair before applying, and further advice for self representing artists.Follow the fair on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/theotherartfair/Follow Gita Joshi on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/Buy my book Show Your ArtVisit the websiteshttps://thecuratorssalon.com/artist-blog/questions-with-ryan-stanierhttps://www.theotherartfair.com/

Gita Joshi talks to Ryan Stanier the founder of The Other Art Fair. The artists fair started in 2011 in London and how hosts fairs in 14 cities around the world.With around 140 artists at each fair, the event attracts enthusiastic buyers seeking new artistic talent as well as curators and galleries looking to expand their roster . In this episode of the podcast Ryan talks about what he has learned from the fair in 9 years of putting on the event. He talks about pivotal moments such as the participation of Tracey Emin and then partnering with Saatchi Art. He goes on to discuss the company's commitment to sustainability and the Greener Futures initiative as they try to find ways of reducing waste and travel.Follow the fair on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theotherartfair/Follow Gita Joshi on https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/Visit the website https://thecuratorssalon.com/artist-blog/ryan-stanier-talks-about-the-other-art-fairhttps://www.theotherartfair.com/

Sarah Jane Moon is a London based portrait painter and my guest for this episode of the podcast. We talk about her evolving art style and recent exhibitions including being selected for the BP Portrait exhibition.Originally from New Zealand and after a stint in Japan, Sarah Jane moved to London where she took a short course in life drawing. This led to her continuing her art training at the Heatherley School of Fine Art where she now also teaches.Sarah Jane talks about the commissioning process, what it has meant to be showing as part of the BP Portrait exhibition  - a show that starts in London and tours the UK - and her plans for the coming year.Follow me on Instagram at @thegitajoshiBuy my book Show Your ArtSee the full post with images of the artist's work at this linkhttps://thecuratorssalon.com/artist-blog/sarah-jane-moonFollow Sarah Jane Moonhttps://sarahjanemoon.com/home.htmlhttps://www.instagram.com/sarah_jane_moon/

The designer-maker's favourite photographer, Yeshen Venema is my guest on this episode of the podcast. He talks about preparing for a professional photo shoot so that you can get your art and products looking their best. If you have ever applied for a fair, a market, an event or anything similar you will have been asked to submit images which is then used in their marketing. Even stockists and galleries often use the maker's photos on their website and social media. As such the photos are used beyond your own website and social media feed and that is why investing in a professional is always a good idea.Follow on Instagram @yeshen.ukYeshen's website https://www.yeshen.uk/Follow me on Instagram @thegitajoshiVisit the website https://thecuratorssalon.com/artist-blog/yeshen-venema

My guest for this episode of the podcast is Rebecca Wilson, the head curator at Saatchi Art. Saatchi Art started life as a portfolio website before it became a retail platform and is no longer associated with the Saatchi Gallery in London. In this episode Rebecca talks about how the platform evolved, and the various aspects of her work including vetting submissions for the website and for The Other Art Fair, sourcing art for interiors projects, and marketing. She also shares advice for artists to improve their visibility on the platform, take a listen.Follow me on Instagram @thegitajoshiBuy my book SHOW YOUR ARTAnd Saatchi Art on Instagram @saatchiart

Desha Peacock is the author of two books both around creating workspaces that inspire.Alongside her books she is a coach to artists, makers, designers and stylists. In this episode she talks about the power of using your email list to grow an engaged audience and turning them into buying customers. See the post on the website with images hereFollow me on Instagram @thegitajoshiFollow Desha on Instagram  @deshapeacockVisit her website https://sweetspotstyle.com/

I talk to Edinburgh based stone sculptor Alasdair Thomson about his  training in Italy working with artigiani and using the time in Italy to study the great masters of the Renaissance. We talk about how his art history background influences his contemporary work as stone sculpture is often considered to be a medium for memorialising, and his use of contemporary subjects to make his work relateable to different audiences. We discuss his preference for Carrara marble over local Scottish stones, and its connection to art history.Alasdair has eschewed the gallery model in recent times, and now prefers to source his own clients who commission him on private projects and brand collaborations.Take a listen.Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/Follow Alasdair on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alasdaircthomson/Join the mailing list HereVisit the website https://thecuratorssalon.com/ 

Ryan Hughes, artistic director for the Coventry Biennial talks about starting the Biennial in 2017 and what he learned from that event to build on, and create a bigger international biennial for 2019.He talks about the theme of The Twin for this years event, which explores duality, and encouraged collaborations and peer to peer artist relationships. The Biennial has over 100 artists showing this year with three quarters of them being UK based and the rest international. He discusses the established names that you can expect to see alongside some of the early and mid career artists showing their work.We go behind the scenes and he talks about working with stakeholders in the West Midlands to access new exhibiting spaces that open out the city, and how artists were responding to place.Follow me on Instagram @thegitajoshiSee the website https://thecuratorssalon.com/Visit the Coventry Biennial websiteCoventry Biennial takes places 4th October - 24th November 2019

Alexandra Dillon is a wonderful artist based in LA who found her flow when she started painting portraits on hardware. I'm a big fan of her work so I was really excited to connect with her to record this episode.In this episode she talks about her classical training and how that informs the work she makes, finding her flow, how she came to paint on hardware such as shovels, saws and brushes, and recent successes with gallery and museum shows.You can follow Alexandra @alexandradillonartistFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/Visit the website to see the post with images of Alexandra's work hereJoin the mailing list to get the free ebook - 7 Places to Show Without a Gallery here

Roy Tyson returns to talk about the growth of Roys Art Fair now preparing for it's fifth event in London taking place on 3-6 October 2019 at the Truman Brewery in East London.Roy talks about what he has learned since doing the first fair which includes his own learning to delegate, and managing the growing number of artist participants.He shares advice for artists who are looking to take part or are already scheduled to show at a fair, and how they can maximise the investment.Buy my book SHOW YOUR ARTSee the full post with images of the fairhttps://thecuratorssalon.com/artist-blog/2019/9/10/roys-art-fairFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/Follow Roys Art Fair on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/roysartfair/Visit the website for the fair https://www.roysartfair.com/

Formerly known as the Jerwood Gallery in Hastings, the gallery on the beach has been rebranded as the Hastings Contemporary and moves from a gallery model with a collection to a Kunsthalle model. In this episode I talk to Liz Gilmore, the director of the Hastings Contemporary about the new model for exhibitions, the focus on modern British and international painting and their outreach program. @_art_on_sea https://www.hastingscontemporary.org/ @thegitajoshi https://thecuratorssalon.com/

For this episode of the podcast, I met up with Kaia Charle s and Jemima Burrill - the curators at the Greenwich Peninsula site which includes the Now Gallery, to talk about their work commissioning art for the gallery and the public spaces on the estate. In summer 2019 a new area of the development will open to the public and include riverside walks which include public art installations. Known as The Tide, there is an elevated walkway by the designers of the High Line in New York, a 27m picnic table with built in barbeque spots by Studio Morison, and sculptures by Allan Jones and Damien Hirst. The festival opens 5-7 July and 12-14 July 2019 and it's going to be worth a visit http://nowgallery.co.uk/ https://www.greenwichpeninsula.co.uk/ Follow me on Instagram @thegitajoshi

Sarah Hamilton is my guest and she talks about the impact of Just a Card - a campaign that encourages people to buy from independent makers, artists, designers, shops and galleries. We discuss the poster campaign on London Underground, in association with Funding Circle, how she secured sitters for her posters from the world of stage and screen and working with a sponsor. Follow Sarah Hamilton on Instagram @sarahhamiltonprints @JustACard @fundingcircleuk @annosafrica @gitajoshi Visit the website https://www.justacard.org/ to join the mailing list, purchase a pin, and learn more about the campaign

Lori is an artist whose current body of work uses Catullus's poem 64 as a point of departure. She trained as a painter and uses photography and considers her work as performative. Her influences include Raphael, El Greco and Rembrandt and in particular their use of chiaroscuro and drapery as emotive gestures. She uses the poem to explore emotions from ancient texts with contemporary references. Lori talks about the various places she has exhibited and how she uses each occasion to move her career forward, she shares valuable advice for artists looking for more exposure. https://www.instagram.com/loricuisinier/ https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/ https://www.loricuisinier.com/ https://thecuratorssalon.com/

I was at the opening week of the Venice Biennale and met up with Anna Lowe and Charlie Levine while I was there. We got together to talk about our favourite pavilions, artists, installations and everything else. In this episode we talk about Swinguerra at the Brazil Pavilion, the group show at the Ghana Pavilion, Arthur Jafa's film White Noise, Giudecca Art District as an emerging art destination and various other artists and exhibitions which caught our attention. See the show notes with images here Follow me on Instagram @thegitajoshi Follow Anna on Instagram @_smartify Charlie's website https://www.charlielevine.org/

Sara Shakeel is a self taught digital artist who has moved into sculpture and brings her first solo show to the Now Gallery at Greenwich Peninsula, London. Ahead of the exhibition, The Great Supper, Sara and I talked about her journey into the art world. We talk about happiness, social media, her quote ‘every picture heals a part of me and I hope it heals a part of you too' and her successes as an artist that travels the world and is courted by major brands. Sara started out as a dentist and moved into making art because it made her happy. Sharing on social media she gained the attention of celebrities, later visited the Swarovski factory, and recently designed the cover for Grazia Italia. She produces a lot of editorial work for various magazines and brands. Her first large sculpture piece at the Now Gallery in Greenwich is her first solo installation. And from here she hopes to create more physical art works. The exhibition is at Now Gallery, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 from 15 May to 23 June 2019. See the full post with images here Follow Sara on Instagram @sarashakeel Follow me on Instagram @thegitajoshi Follow Now Gallery

Anne Claire Fleer is an artist whose work is around body positivity and female empowerment. She paints her clients with body paint to blend in with her abstract paintings. Her work attracts women who have body image issues and gives them the confidence to celebrate their bodies. Fleer talks about her work and experience of different art fairs, and her plans for the year ahead. See the full notes with images here Instagram @artbyanneclairefleer Website https://anneclairefleer.com/ Book a session with Anne here Follow me on Instagram @thegitajoshi Website The Curators Salon

Lauren Baker is a multidisciplinary artist working from her studio in London. She talks about having an epiphany while in Peru and henceforth becoming an artist. Her work combines spiritual teachings with her interest in research based science, particularly astronomy and developments in our understanding of the big bang and space beyond planet earth. Her first show in a pub basement led to working with Tate Galleries with an installation and workshops. Her early work used crystals and gold leaf, more recently she has become known for her work in neon. Lauren's most recent work uses old tomes about philosophy and science which were exploded and onto which she grows crystals. She enjoys delivering talks and encouraging people to express their creativity, and also actively works with conservation charities to raise funds for them to continue their work. See the full post with images here Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenbakerart Follow me on Instagram @thegitajoshi Website https://www.laurenbakerart.com/ Website https://thecuratorssalon.com/

Caroline Jane Harris is my guest on this episode of the podcast. She talks about her exhibition at Kristin Hjellegjerde gallery in Wandsworth, London, titled A Three Dimensional Sky. She talks about using printmaking techniques in her art work, images as physical objects, reducing images to bit map files and then rebuilding them into the art works, and her recent fellowship. See the full post with images here Follow Caroline on Instagram @cjaneharris Follow me on Instagram @thegitajoshi

Danny Treacy is a London based artist who talks about his work in this episode of the podcast. His materials are sourced from the River Thames and Epping Forest which he activates to create his art works. He talks about rivers and green spaces as filters where people leave behind evidence of activity. He discusses items of clothing and other things he finds as signifiers of activity, which can be illicit activity or ritual practices. Website https://www.dannytreacy.com/ The Curator's Salon Instagram @thegitajoshi @dannytreacyuk

Gina Soden is a fine art photographer with a fascination for derelict architecture. She travels around the world seeking decayed and abandoned buildings which become the subjects of her beautiful images. Once loved ball rooms, halls, country houses which have been vacant for decades are her favourite subject matters. Her images show how nature has often grown into the empty spaces on one hand breathing new life into the structures and at the same time drawing attention to the past. The structures she chooses are often highly decorated with frescoes, gilding and carving. The mind is always drawn to how these spaces would have been used in their hey day. Despite the love shown at the construction the buildings are now boarded up or sealed. Soden considers the research that goes into the choosing the locations, as part of the process for her work. The images are printed as large format photographs pulling the viewer into the space. More recently the artist has begun applying the images to metal surfaces and for her exhibition Archeologies at Charlie Smith Gallery she is showing the work on vintage mirrors which add another dimension to the art work. In this episode Gina talks about her process, getting locked into a property , working towards the Archeologies exhibition and selling through her website. Instagram @ginasodenartist Follow me on Instagram @thegitajoshi Website ginasoden.co.uk Visit the website for this episode here Sign up for the newsletter here

Gita Joshi talks to Gary Mansfield on this episode of the podcast. She talks about her entry into the art world. her work as an art dealer, curator, podcaster and artists mentor. Sign up for the newsletter here Follow me on Instagram @thegitajoshi

London Art Critic, Tabish Khan is my guest on the podcast today. We talk about the 1000 exhibitions he visits each year in London, using social media to grow his audience, and he shares his top tips for artists who are exhibiting their work. We talk about the random requests we get from artists to review their work, and how artists can improve their chances for a response. Tabish also talks about the elitism in the art world and how his role brings more than the regular art crowd into exhibitions. Sign up for the newsletter here Follow me on Instagram @thegitajoshi Visit the website for this episode here

Gary Mansfield was sentenced to 14 years in prison for an offence he didnt commit. During his time in prison he developed a love of art thanks to his art tutor. From his cell he began writing to various high profile artists and developed a correspondence with them, many of which have since been guests on his own podcast. He spent a lot of time reading and studying in his cell and became hugely informed about contemporary conceptual art. He talks about the Katie Piper Foundation and curating an exhibition for the charity around identity. Follow Gary on Instagram @mizogart Follow me on Instagram @gitajoshi Mizogart Podcast Website https://thecuratorssalon.com/ Sign up for the newsletter here