Mingei International Museum

Art of the People

Arts EN ↓ 6 episodes

Between collection shelves, artist studios, and the exhibition floor, there are stories in constant development. Inspired by the Japanese mingei movement of the 1920s, Mingei International Museum presents works of folk art, craft, and design with a commitment to furthering the understanding of "art of the people" (mingei) from all eras and cultures. This series puts you in audience with Museum staff and contributing artists on a mission to reflect joy in making useful objects of timeless beauty that are satisfying to the human spirit. Mingei International Museum is located in San Diego, CA.

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To Catch a Fish: A Conversation with Marianne Nicolson 02.07.2026 34:54

Welcome to Art of the People, a podcast from Mingei International Museum, offering a glimpse behind the scenes of the museum world with the artists and staff who make the magic happen. In this episode, Chief Curator and Director of Exhibitions Dr. Emily G. Hanna sits down with contemporary artist Marianne Nicolson, featured in Mingei's newest exhibition, To Catch a Fish . Emily first gives an...

Boundless with Wayne Chapman 17.11.2025 30:34

Welcome to Art of the People, a podcast from Mingei International Museum, offering a glimpse behind the scenes of the museum world with the artists and staff who make the magic happen. In this episode, Curator Guusje Sanders sits down with the late ceramicist Wayne Chapman, featured in Mingei's recent exhibition, Boundless: Reflections of Southern California Landscapes in Midcentury Studio Cer...

Inside the Design Center 04.08.2025 40:45

Welcome to Art of the People , a podcast from Mingei International Museum, offering a glimpse behind the scenes of the museum world with the artists and staff who make the magic happen. In this episode, guest curators Dave Hampton, Steve Aldana, and Todd Pitman share a conversation with Mingei Photographer Ron Kerner in anticipation of their upcoming exhibition, Inside the Design Center . The team...

The Joy of Curation 30.06.2025 28:29

Welcome to Art of the People , a podcast from Mingei International Museum, offering a glimpse behind the scenes of the museum world with the artists and staff who make the magic happen. In this episode, Mingei curators Ariana Torres and Guusje Sanders share a conversation with Director of Exhibitions and Chief Curator Emily G. Hanna. Learn more about Emily, her curatorial vision, and how she's bro...

An Introduction to Mingei 02.05.2025 24:02

As we embark on our podcast journey, we wanted to start with an introduction to Mingei—the movement, the Museum, and the mission. In this episode, hear from Executive Director and CEO, Jessica Hanson York. We’ll discuss her history with the Museum and her vision for the future of Mingei. A transcript of this podcast is available at Mingei.org

Unfolding: One Block, Many Stories 26.02.2025 24:20

Quilt Fellow Olivia Joseph's series, "Unfolding," comes to a close with an interview with Patricia Kelly, president of the San Diego People of Color Quilt Guild. In this conversation, Olivia and Patricia discuss the meanings, alternate names, and history of Underground Railroad quilt pattern blocks. A transcription of this conversation including images of the quilts is available at Mingei.org .