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Ping Zhu’s parents were afraid her interest in illustration might just be a phase … and then she landed her first assignment ever at The New York Times. Here, she discusses her brilliant career trajectory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fabien Baron wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps—so he dropped out of school to conquer the magazine world, and has since realized that storytelling is at the core of everything he does, including his latest passion: film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Susan Orlean takes what appears to be ordinary corners of everyday life—and brings them to the page with startling wonderment and wit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nick Cave and Bob Faust discuss the incredible life of creativity, courageousness and community they have built together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
She was a teenage media mogul—and now her story extends to the page and the stage … not to mention the reboot of “Gossip Girl.” Get to know Tavi Gevinson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beeple began creating a new piece of art each day with his aptly titled “everydays” series … which ultimately led to an astonishing $69 million NFT sale. Here, he breaks down how it all happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Across 50 years in the art scene, Futura has undergone a brilliant evolution from graffiti prodigy to design master. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tanya Selvaratnam has said that when life throws you lemons, make art—and she has profoundly done just that in the face of unimaginable circumstances over the course of a long career blending activism and creativity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From the profound experience of making “Dead Poets Society” to the “Before” trilogy and his marvelous new book, Ethan Hawke discusses a life spent celebrating creativity in its many forms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From finding and focusing in on your artistic voice to staying passionate and purposefully driven, creative sherpa Lisa Congdon once again helps listeners take their work to new heights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Robert Wong ditched accounting and pursued his artistic dreams, criss-crossing the world before co-creating the innovative Google Creative Lab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From creativity to creative struggles and what makes or breaks a “This American Life” story, Ira Glass reflects on a career in the airwaves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Robyn Kanner’s sponsor asked what her goals were. She said she was going to elect the next president of the United States. And in this episode exploring her powerful journey, she breaks down how she helped do exactly that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Randa Jarrar has made the world a sexier and more thoughtful place—and on this episode, she discusses her powerful new memoir, "My Love is an Ex-Country." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In her inspiring creative journey, author Jacqueline Woodson went from struggling with words as a child to mastering them today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The legendary David Byrne reflects on his formative years, the mystery that underpins making music, and his cathartic Broadway experience, “American Utopia.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From her trend-setting career with J.Crew to the medley of new projects she has launched over the past year, Jenna Lyons has perpetually made the world a more stylish, joyful place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In an illuminating and cerebral discussion, Adam Grant discusses his new book “Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know”—and the value of checking in and checking up on yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sex, power, feminism—Marilyn Minter reflects on her rise, being banished from the art world, and her return and personal revolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Esther Perel explores the fascinating design of marriage, modern intimacy and relationships—and the complex dynamics of infidelity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Belonging. Human connection. Vulnerability. Failure. Perseverance. On this episode, Brené Brown discusses the highs and lows of her creative journey—and the essential elements of a life lived bravely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marina Abramović reflects on all the moments that made her the performance genius that she is today—in which the artist is, indeed, utterly present. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From practicing on his first piano—drawn on a piece of paper—to recording albums and launching the podcast and Netflix show “Song Exploder,” Hrishikesh Hirway has lived a marvelous life of music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this special episode of Design Matters, we take a look back at 2020, revel in the collective brilliance of Bisa Butler, Miranda July, Marilyn Minter and V—and close the year out with a performance by Lucy Wainwright Roche. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hailing from Lebanon and Alabama, respectively, Wael Morcos and Jonathan Key discuss their amazing journeys that coalesced into their groundbreaking design work as MorcosKey today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Karen Finley reflects on her legendary performance pieces, censorship and decades of groundbreaking work—and the sheer joy in creating art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Laurie Haycock Makela discusses her revolutionary typography days at Cranbrook with Scott Makela, surviving two brain hemorrhages—and arriving at “the project of a lifetime.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In his third Design Matters interview, writer Seth Godin riffs on his 20th book—“The Practice”—a milestone text exploring creativity and the sheer power of doing the work and putting it out into the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In his extraordinary journey, Thomas Page McBee traversed trauma and wound up in the ring at Madison Square Garden, brimming with a host of wisdoms on gender, identity, feminism and masculinity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From a life-changing letterpress moment to early viral fame and the current COVID crossroads, Gemma O’Brien remains a master of illustrious letterforms. Recorded live at Adobe Max. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
