Vonk Podcast

In this podcast we dive into the life of Sophie Becker. Sophie Becker is a ventriloquist from New York whose practice explores the boundaries between voice, body, and identity. We talk about how she brings her puppets to life, her background in performance, and what drives her artistic research. Content  Sophie Becker - https://www.mahoneymanagement.biz Ed Sullivan Show - https://en.wikipedia.org/...

In this episode we dive into the life of Ericka Beckman. A lifelong artist whose journey began in the vibrant art scenes of the 1970s in Los Angeles and New York. Ericka's early work is a testament to her innovative spirit and her deep engagement with moving image, music and sound. She was part of a dynamic community of artists, collaborating with and drawing inspiration from notable figures...

Kenny Schachter is an artist, curator, art-dealer and critic based in New York City.    This episode turned out to be a special one for me, there is so much information in the mind of Kenny that after this 1 hour talk I sensed that I only scratched his surface. When you have a plan and enter Kenny Schachter's dimension nothing will be left of it. It screams for a part 2. Picture : Kevin Abosc...

Margot Samel is the founder of Margot Samel gallery in Tribeca New York. In this episode she talks about starting up her own gallery, selecting artists, the Tribeca community and the NYC art scene. List of topics www.margotsamel.com Kendall Koppe : https://www.kendallkoppe.gallery Nicolas Party : https://www.xavierhufkens.com/artists/nicolas-party GRIMM Gallery : https://grimmgallery.co m Hurrican...

Simomo Bouj is a dancer, curator and artistic entrepreneur from Belgium, with Moroccan roots, living in Rotterdam.   Simomo talks in this podcast about dance, the art scene in the Netherlands, the project No Limit Art Castle and how valuable and inspiring inclusive art can be. Simomo Bouj —> https://www.instagram.com/simomo_bouj Royal Conservatoire Antwerp—> https://www.ap-arts.be/koninklijk...

Elen Braga is a Brazilian visual and performance artist living in Antwerp. In this podcast she reflects on her work and life in Brazil and Belgium but also gives an insight in the art-scene of Copenhagen.   Links of topics in this episode : Elen Braga : www.elenbraga.com VONK :  www.kunstplaatsvonk.be   Elen Braga Gospel Singer : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNXlLoiDW4M A.pass : https://apass.b...

Irina Jasnowski Pascual is a visual and performance artist from Ohio with Spanish roots, working in the States and Europe. Currently living in Berlin. Irina talks about the artist oppor­tu­ni­ties in the States and in Europe. Links of topics in this episode : Irina Jasnowski Pascual : www.irinajp.com VONK : www.kunstplaatsvonk.be  Snug Harbor : https://snug-harbor.org/ ,  https://snug-harbor.org/p...