Unapologetically

Colour, symbols, glitter, sand -- these are the raw ingredients in Jamaal Peterman's art. Based in New York, Jamaal layers the past, present, and future into his abstract landscapes as he seeks different ways of depicting the 'black ecosystem in America.' Compelled to expose social injustice, he puts his emotion onto the canvas but also wants us to find joy in his work.  In this podcast series, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business explores the themes portrayed in the art on view at its London campus. Taking a pioneering approach, the school uses art as a tool to inspire curiosity in its MBA students and to stimulate discussion around global issues. Join presenter Emma Clark as she interviews curators and artists to unpack the complexities in their work and explore how art deals with globalisation, racial identity, gender, the role of the media and so much more. Learn more about the art at Chicago Booth's London campus: https://artlondon.chicagobooth.edu View the painting discussed: https://artlondon.chicagobooth.edu/art/jamaal-peterman-yahmon 

We all deserve a reflective moment, to be a spirit, to just exist. So says US artist and designer Rory Scott who often harnesses AI to create mesmerising pieces of digital art. Her work is all about creating an emotional shared experience with the viewer, where we can contemplate passing time, memories and our own mortality. Ultimately, however, Rory sees life as a 'magical experience.' In this podcast series, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business explores the themes portrayed in the art on view at its London campus. Taking a pioneering approach, the school uses art as a tool to inspire curiosity in its MBA students and to stimulate discussion around global issues. Join presenter Emma Clark as she interviews curators and artists to unpack the complexities in their work and explore how art deals with globalisation, racial identity, gender, the role of the media and so much more. Learn more about the art at Chicago Booth's London campus: https://artlondon.chicagobooth.edu View the digital art discussed: https://artlondon.chicagobooth.edu/art/rory-scott-deluge 

Two women sit by a pool gossiping. A cheeky smirk passes between them -- is this an everyday moment captured on canvas, or an allusion to racial segregation? Fresh from winning a New York Emmy, Nigerian artist Modupeola Fadugba talks about her exquisite portrait of two swimmers from a senior synchronised-swimming team based in Harlem, New York. She reveals how her art has evolved to become a conversation about race. In this podcast series, the Chicago Booth School of Business explores the themes portrayed in the art on view at its London campus. Taking a pioneering approach, the school uses art as a tool to inspire curiosity in its MBA students and to stimulate discussion around global issues. Join presenter Emma Clark as she interviews curators and artists to unpack the complexities in their work and explore how art deals with globalisation, racial identity, gender, the role of media and so much more.  Find out more about the art at Chicago Booth's London campus: https://artlondon.chicagobooth.edu View the painting discussed: https://artlondon.chicagobooth.edu/art/modupeola-fadugba-gossip-girls/ 

Meet the charismatic couple who own the art collection displayed on Chicago Booth's London campus. Katie and Felix Robyns, MBA '85 began collecting in 1988 to 'feed their souls' while working in investment banking. It has become a lifelong pursuit and they remain passionate about the power of art to educate minds and boost mental health. They also explain their role as curators and why this diverse exhibition is so innovative.  In this podcast series, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business explores the themes portrayed in the art on view as its London campus. Taking a pioneering apporach, the school uses art as a tool to inspire curiosity in its MBA students and to stimulate discussion around global issues. Join presenter Emma Clark as she interviews curators and artists to unpack the complexities in their work and explore how art deals with globalisation, racial identity, gender, the role of the media and so much more. Find out more about the art at Chicago Booth's London campus: https://artlondon.chicagobooth.edu 

Professor Canice Prendergast is fascinated by artists who see the world through a different lens. He's an economist at the University of Chicago and has curated the business school's art collection in Chicago and Hong Kong since 2007. His mission is to expose the school's students to contemporary art on a daily basis, thereby provoking debate and developing their ability to problem-solve.  In this podcast series, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business explores the themes portrayed in the art on view at its Robert Rothman '77 London campus. Taking a pioneering approach, the school uses art as a tool to inspire curiosity in its MBA students and to stimulate discussion around global issues. Join presenter Emma Clark as she interviews curators and artists to unpack the complexities in their work and explore how art deals with globalisation, racial identity, gender, the role of the media and so much more. Find out more about the art at Chicago Booth's London campus: https://artlondon.chicagobooth.edu Read more about economist Candice Prendergast: https://chicagobooth.edu/faculty/directory/p/canice-prendergast