Gabriel DeFazio

Multidisciplinary artist Coby Kennedy discusses public sculpture, installations, and socially engaged art. He reflects on justice-driven work inspired by Kalief Browder, global travel, and the use of unconventional materials to spark dialogue and reflection.

Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Tony Gerber joins Art Movez to discuss storytelling, artificial intelligence in film, and the economic realities of the media industry. Gerber explores his latest project, War Game, which examines threats to democracy, institutional trust, and the future of civic engagement through documentary filmmaking.

Bronx Children’s Museum Executive Director Denise Rosario Adusei discusses early literacy, cultural representation, and the role of arts education in childhood development. She shares her vision for expanding access to creative learning and celebrating diversity in the Bronx.

Harlem Stage CEO and Artistic Director Dr. Indira Etwaroo discusses arts leadership, cultural equity, and the infrastructure needed to sustain institutions serving communities of color. She reflects on authenticity, faith, and innovative models that blend creativity with organizational sustainability in the arts sector.

Whitney Museum curator Chrissy Iles explores contemporary art, post-COVID curation, and the evolving role of museums. She discusses diversity in curatorial practice and how artists are redefining realism, authenticity, and public engagement in today’s art world.

Kendall Henry, Assistant Commissioner of Public Art at NYC’s Department of Cultural Affairs, examines how public art shapes civic identity. The conversation explores monuments, memorials, digital innovation, and the impact of New York City’s Percent for Art program on communities.

Dr. Sean Decatur, President of the American Museum of Natural History, discusses inclusive museum leadership, repatriation of artifacts, and engaging Indigenous communities. He also reflects on the cultural significance of hip-hop jewelry featured in the Ice Cold exhibition.

Curator Sara Reisman joins Art Movez to discuss accessible curatorial language, diversity in collections, and the future relevance of cultural institutions. The episode also explores artificial intelligence in art and how museums must evolve in a rapidly changing world.

Artist and technologist Stephanie Dinkins examines artificial intelligence through the lens of Black identity and oral history. She discusses ethical AI, storytelling through technology, and why communities must actively shape the future of digital systems.