Power of Art

Sally Eugenia Schwartz is a young voice in the contemporary art collecting circuit. Forging her own path as a dynamic young collector within South Asia. Power of Art host Sneha Shah speaks with London-based collector, tech entrepreneur, and MoMA International Council member Sally Eugenia Schwartz about how she built a personal collection rooted in South Asian contemporary art. The conversation exp...

What does nature smell like, taste like, feel like to you? Can you feel the call to change and transform? Our planet is a breathing one, it holds memory, always guiding if only we choose to listen. The hand-pan to me is a sacred instrument, one of remembrance, womanhood, and grace, it connects deeply to the frequencies of healing and reverberations of earths natural order. This is the first track...

In this episode of Power of Art, art expert and host Sneha Shah speaks with Ellen Winner about her book ' How Art Works ' and delves into the psychology of art. Ellen shares insights on the universal and cultural impact of art, touching on its evolutionary debated significance, its role in mental well-being, and the concept of creativity. Ellen also explores how digital media and AI are transformi...

In this episode of Power of Art, art expert and host Sneha Shah speaks with June Mineyama-Smithson, who shares her inspiring journey from working in the airline industry to becoming a web and graphic designer, and ultimately evolving into an artist known for her bold and optimistic designs. She shares how her unique path has shaped her understanding of creativity and personal growth, and elaborate...

Exploring the Science of Beauty with Prof. Semir Zeki In this episode of Power of Art, art expert and host Sneha Shah speaks with Prof. Semir Zeki about his research in the field of neuroaesthetics, a branch of neurobiology focused on understanding the neural mechanisms behind the experience of beauty. He shares personal anecdotes that spurred his interest in the field and delves into how neurosci...

In this episode of Power of Art, art expert and host Sneha Shah speaks with Willow Kemp, a celebrated interior architect, design director, and art curator. They discuss Willow's background and journey in art and design, including her education at Cambridge and the K Academy. Willow shares insights on how she approaches art as a placemaking tool, her creative process, and her work with Firmdale Hot...