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Verity Babbs is a presenter, art critic, and comedian from Northampton, England. She founded and hosts Art Laughs, which brings art-themed comedy events to arts & heritage spaces. She hosts Voice FM's weekly Arts & Culture Show for which she has been shortlisted for the Community Radio Awards' 'Newcomer of the Year' award.

Kicking of Frieze London we have: Marie-Anne Mancio, Roxana Halls and Nádia Duvall discussing their collective InFems and their current exhibition launching during Frieze week at Flowers Gallery on Cork street in London, England. The exhibition titled LOST GIRLS aims to empower with a focus on survival rather than victimhood. The stellar line-up of artists includes Ai Weiwei, Maggi Hambling, Carol...

Cristallina Fischetti introducing Season 5. Support HYPE A, by following, sharing your thoughts and opinions here, HYPE-A.COM and @HYPEAVOICES on Instagram.

Aaron Marin is an artist working in mixed media collage and photo illustration.
 He lives and works in the Hudson Valley area of New York. Find out more on this episode and check out Aaron’s website: Aaron-Marin.com & follow him on Instagram @aaron_marin_

Tom, originally from Stockport, England, holds a Masters Degree in Menswear Fashion from the Royal College of Arts, London, England (2003), he has over twenty years experience working in fashion and was a Sportswear Design Director at Adidas in Nuremberg, Germany. Tom now works as a painter and he is based in London. Find out more in this episode and check out his website www.pikeprojects.art and...

Aimee Dawson is a British writer, editor and speaker on the art world. Her areas of specialty include art in the digital sphere; art and social media; and modern and contemporary art in the Middle East. Aimee has worked at the leading art publication The Art Newspaper in London for more than seven years and is currently the Live Editor. Previously she worked as the Digital Editor, running the news...

Andrés is an artist from Cali, Colombia, South America now living in Nashville Tennesse, USA. Andrés’s immigration status and journey is both touching and alarming. His works are sculptural, impactful with a spiritual edge. He has set up an organisation called, Persona Contemporary that supports, heals and empowers his Nashville community through creativity. Andrés’s works are in private collectio...

Frank Mulvey and Giuseppe Di Leo are both artists, curators and professors based in Montréal, Canada. They both conceived and co-directed the project Éphémères Imaginaires which can be explored as an exhibition, as a printed publication, as a digital publication, and as a website. The project is an artist- led travelling group. Find out more about the project and the artists here: www.ephemeresima...

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Bernard Garo is a world renowned artist. He is known for his huge-scale-works inspired by nature and environmentalism in abstract form. He paints on canvas, performs and creates installations as well as video works. The viewer may be reminded of Anselm Kiefer’s influence on the artist. Garo recently participated in an art residency at the History of Science Museum, Geneva, Switzerland. Find out mo...

Monika is a Polish photographer, feminist activist, podcaster and the founder of Berlin Boudoir based in Berlin, Germany. She has an MA in Art History and set up Berlin Boudoir as a studio to document female ( and female identifying) bodies. We discuss feminism and it’s meaning in today’s progressive society. 16+ listeners and parental guidance is advised. Find out more: www.berlinboudoir.studio a...

Jo is a curator and art historian based in London, England. She hails from a small town in Scotland. Her rise to success includes working at Pangolin and now as senior curator at Acrylicize, a multidisciplinary studio space based in East London and New York. Jo has her own podcast. Listen here: Jo’s Art History Podcast, follow @acrylicize on Instagram and be in the know: www.acrylicize.com

Faris is an inspiration. He transmutes his ptsd and depression triggered as an asylum seeker after the war in Sudan, Africa through vibrant make up. He lives in Liverpool, England. This episode is not to be missed. Follow him on Instagram as @one_night_in_faris follow us on Instagram and share our episodes via @hypeavoices

Introducing Season 3. Follow @HypeAVoices on Instagram and make sure to rate us on your favourite podcast platform ( Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Audible, etc.) Your host: @cristallina_fischetti cristallinafischetti.com

Hongxi Li 李鸿玺 is a London based Chinese artist graduated from Goldsmiths. Her works are conceptual with recent collaborations with Rimova, Berlin. She’s one to watch! Don’t miss this episode. Follow her on Instagram @sassyli

Marc is ballet and contemporary dancer originally from Connecticut, New England, USA. He’s been with various companies including Los Angeles Ballet and SMUIN, San Francisco. This was a beautiful episode, not to be missed for those interested in getting into dance as a profession, those curious about ballet or dance in general. Follow Marc on Instagram @mlapizzle

Phoebe’s work explores her experience of HPV in her profound solo show. Phoebe also captures candid portraits of artists in London, England. Find her on Instagram @phoebewingrove

Magalie is an expert in confidence & compassionate coaching. She’s been featured in Forbes, CNBC, Good Morning America & has worked with major brands including Tesla. Find out more: MagalieRene.com, subscribe to Magalie René on YouTube & follow on Instagram: @Magalie_Rene

Artist and Founder of An Effort art residency, London. Cristina is based between Abu Dhabi and London. @cristinaohanlon , aneffort.com as seen on @the_art_gorgous and @vogueitalia

Artist based in Abu Dhabi her allegorical art works are inspired by folkloric stories from her childhood growing up in the UAE. @maithaabdalla is represented by Tabari Art Space, Dubai.

https://linktr.ee/vanessamurrell Instagram: @vanessa.murrell

Not to be missed. You can discover more about Eric’s gallery here: cachestudio.com , @galeriecachestudio on Instagram and Eric’ work here: ericcarlosbertrandart.com

AKA Christina Lewis Vizcarrondo is an an artist with electric paintings in oil expanded into digital art works. She is based in Puerto Rico.

Chris is a writer based in Los Angeles, California, USA. Chrisjrice.net

Our host ends season 1 with a Q & A. Season 2 comes in the Autumn/ Fall. Get turned on and tune in then and thank you for spreading Hype A far and wide. www.cristallinafischetti.com