First Fridays

Three artists take what's been discarded and forgotten, transforming butterfly wings, old snapshots, and industrial scraps into art that glows with new meaning. From Benjamin Timpson's luminous portraits that honor Indigenous women to Peter Leighton's dreamlike photo collages and Esther Siegel's joyful assemblages, discover how these creators find beauty in what others leave behind. Contents Intro...

What if the bubble mailers piling up in your recycling bin could become the canvas for profound portraits? Or those shattered ceramic pieces in your trash could sing again? During Environmental Awareness Month, three visionary artists reveal the hidden beauty in discarded materials, transforming Amazon packaging, broken pottery, and forgotten photographs into riveting works that challenge how we s...

What happens when artists dive into dumpsters outside fancy New York galleries, interview strangers about their trash, or deconstruct wedding cake toppers? They discover the hidden stories in what we leave behind. This month's First Fridays explores how three remarkable artists are transforming abandoned objects—from lottery tickets to baby clothes—into provocative monuments to memory, hope, and t...

Conversational, art-curious friends explore each monthly "First Fridays" exhibition from the NOT REAL ART website, spotlighting artists and works with informal, natural back-and-forth banter. The primary focus is to democratize the experience of engaging with art, eliminating the intimidation often associated with art galleries. We aim to provide an inviting platform that encourages listeners to e...