The Artful Exchange

Dear friends, supporters, listeners, and fellow travellers, I want to take a moment to say thank you, truly, deeply to every one of you who has followed, supported, listened to, shared, or believed in The Artful Exchange . It feels almost incredible to write this. People have told me I must be crazy for starting this podcast. And maybe I was. I started it entirely in my free time, voluntarily, wit...

In this episode I am speaking with Czech poet and multilingual Marcela Kvello. We talk about writing between languages, carrying one's homeland in words, and what happens to identity when life unfolds far from where it began. Belonging, displacement, and the quiet strength of creating a creative life. This episode is for anyone who has felt from somewhere and elsewhere at the same time. How ad...

 What if art wasn’t just something you looked at but something you traveled through? What if a painting could take you on a journey just as vividly as a plane ticket?” Welcome to The Artful Exchange, the podcast where we explore the power of art to connect, inspire, and tell stories across cultures. Today, we’re taking a journey, quite literally through the world of art. My guest is Alisa , the fo...

Winther & Healey: A Sounded Poem. In this special short episode, I share an original poem, brought to life in collaboration with composer and musician Geoff Healey. A mix of voice and melody, words and atmosphere. This piece is an intimate encounter between poetry and sound, where each note holds space for silence, and each line finds its rhythm. A quiet moment. A breath between worlds. Music:...

Episode II/Season II *This beautiful intro song is a song by Geoff, also including his talented daughter Emily. The song is called 'Wrong' and is so touching. Might we just be seeing a new daughter/father duo in the near future. Here's for hoping! ENJOY! I’m thrilled to welcome an old mate of mine; Geoff Healey, An Australian singer-songwriter and piano entertainer whose career has tak...

In our first episode for 2025 and second season of The Artful Exchange, I am talking with Katarzyna Maria Wieczorek, also known as Kamawi. She is a Polish-Norwegian composer and sound designer based in Trondheim, Norway. With a strong background in musicology and music technologym from NTNU, Kamawi has established herself as an innovative voice in contemporary music. Kamawi made her debut with the...

In this episode, I’m excited to welcome Deborah Alma, a remarkable poet, editor, and educator based in the UK. Deborah has devoted her life to sharing the transformative power of poetry with diverse communities. Her work spans dementia care, hospice support, schools, and vulnerable women’s groups, alongside her roles as a lecturer at Worcester and Keele universities. In 2012, Deborah launched the...

EXTRA EPISODE! POETRY READING BY THE POETIC DESIGNER THE POETRY COLLECTION ‘DIRTY LAUNDRY’ BY DEBORAH ALMA The Emergency Poet, Entrepreneur, Editor, Lecturer OWNER OF THE POETRY PHARMACY

Episode 6 is a great talk with the Australian landscape artist, Zoe Grey. She is based in Hobart, Australia. Since Tassie is so close to my heart, it is only natural I bring in talents from OZ too. I became aware of Zoe a few years ago and have been following her ever since. She recently won the, ‘Hadleys Art Prize in Australia, which is a prestigious art prize for Australianlandscape art. Zoe, a...

Teaser II -from The Artful Exchange with a poem reading by your host, The Poetic Designer. Memories from Oz. Stay tuned and listen to our episodes every month as we interview and talk to artists around the globe! https://atelierwinther.no/podcast

Our 5 episode is coming out October 1, with the Italian artist, Cristiana Giacchetti. It was a true pleasure to get to know the woman behind the artwork 'Faccio'. It a short period of time, Cristiana has manged to create a name for herself and make art her fulltime livelihood, leaving the corporate world behind for good. Come join us as we listen to her journey. instagram: cg_artesofia Gal...

Come join in and listen to a great talk with a young and fascinating entrepeneur and gallery owner in Southeastern France. Andreas Fensby is the owner behind Heimdall Gallery in France. He is focusing on introducing modern Scandinavian art to the French, which is a bold move. Andreas has a true passion and commitment to art. In 2023 Andreas Fensby, opened a gallery in the ski resort area of VIllar...

Come join and listen to our latest episode with the award winning interior design firm from Valencia, Spain:‘Masquespacio’. What do you consider being a multihyphenate? I think it is fear to say this duo represents this word well. I am so honored to represent these guests for today. This a story about a true power couple. A love story. Yin and yang. Teaching us that all can be done. www.masquespac...

In this episode I am very excited to introduce a interdisciplinary artist from South Africa. Natalie Field. Come join us as we explore how her career shifted from photo and fashion, into what she is doing today. Natalie has lived and explored the world. Let us listen to her experiences and how taxidermy came to play a crucial role. Learn more about Natalie: https://nataliefield.art/ @nataliefield....

Our first guest joining us at, 'The Artful Exchange', is Kiki Plesner-Löfroth from Plesner Patterns. She is a Norwegian based textile and surface designer. She recently won the prestigious Red Dot Award for her blanket ‘The Norwegian Heritage’. Come join as we learn more about her process, collabs, international awards and so much more! www.plesnerpatterns.no @plesner_patterns

Teaser for The Artful Exchange

Welcome to The Artful Exchange. We are so exited to introduce you all to various artist, designers and authors from around the globe. Come join us and unleach the creative side in you!