Anya With Art

Hi, this is Maliha Abidi — artist, author, and activist — who this year made it onto Forbes 30 Under 30 for her remarkable work with Women Rise, while also graduating from the Royal College of Art and debuting a solo show at the Art’Otel. We first crossed paths at a private tour of the Marwan exhibition at  @christiesinc  . I spotted her bag shaped like a popcorn bucket 🍿(iconic) and sa...

In this episode, we talk about how artists can succeed from the perspective of a gallery owner in London. We discuss: Should artists use social media to promote themselves and their work? What gallery owners look for in artists The pros and cons of owning a gallery Advice to overcome doubt as a gallery owner and artist Marj’s mission to empower living artists Pierre Soulages (1919–2022) and Zao Wo...

In this episode, we dive deep into how to succeed as an artist in 2025 — including practical ways to make money from your art, whether an MFA (Master of Fine Arts) is worth it, and how art therapy and creative expression can help you overcome personal struggles, trauma and also be a great tool for self-discovery. We discuss: How to build a profitable art career The pros and cons of going to art sc...