Episode 63 of ‘All About Art’: Ell Pennick, Founder of Guts Gallery, on Starting a Gallery as a Working-Class Arts Professional

In this episode, I sat down with Ell Pennick, founder of Guts Gallery in London. Ell founded Guts as one of the youngest gallerists navigating the art world today. As a working-class, queer Northerner with no art background, Ell's footing in the art world started with their frustrations at the lack of meaningful opportunities for people like them.

Listen on to hear me ask Ell about how their gallery is challenging the status quo and how they got started as an entrepreneur. We speak about the other ventures Ell is pursuing, including the Guts Incubator and Goldie Saloon, a queer-led bar and cafe underneath the gallery opening soon. We also speak about how they choose the artists they work with, how they develop their collector base, and so much more.

Thank you Ell for coming on the podcast!

Articles/ books mentioned in the episode:

Ell Pennick for AnOther Magazine: https://www.anothermag.com/art-photography/15298/guts-gallery-ell-pennick-interview-london

The Lean Startup by Eric Ries: https://www.wob.com/en-gb/books/eric-ries/lean-startup/

You can follow Guts Gallery on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/guts_gallery/?hl=en

And check them out on their website here: https://gutsgallery.co.uk/about/

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ABOUT THE HOST:

I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London and my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, University of London. My specializations include contemporary art, specifically feminism and artificial intelligence in artistic practice, as well as museum policies and arts engagement.

Here are links to my social media, feel free to reach out:

• Instagram⁠ @alexandrasteinacker ⁠

• Twitter ⁠@alex_steinacker⁠

• and LinkedIn at ⁠Alexandra Steinacker-Clark⁠

COVER ART: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser⁠ ⁠⁠www.liser-art.com⁠ and Luca Laurence www.lucalaurence.com

Episode Production: Paul Zschornack

Episode 62 of ‘All About Art’: Art Philanthropy with Joanna Masiyiwa, Global Council Member of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town

In this episode, I sat down with Joanna Masiyiwa, an African philanthropist and Business Development Officer at Delta Philanthropies, UK.

I spoke to Joanna in depth about her role as a founding member of the Global Council of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town. This interview was facilitated by AWITA, the Association of Women in the Arts here in London during their annual conference for arts professionals, taking place at Christie’s Auction House with a keynote speech by Koyo Kouoh, the Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Zeitz MOCAA.

Listen on to hear me ask Joanna about why philanthropy is important to her, and what her role entails as a Global Council member of the Zeitz MOCAA. I also ask her about her opinion on the management of the museum since Koyo came on as director in 2019, her perspective on the shared vision of the museum and its future, and so much more.

Thank you Joanna for coming on the podcast, and to AWITA, Zeitz MOCAA, and the team at Button Collective for facilitating!

You can find out more about Zeitz MOCAA and the Global Council here:

https://zeitzmocaa.museum/global-council/

You can follow Zeitz MOCAA on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/zeitzmocaa/

YOU CAN SUPPORT ALL ABOUT ART ON PATREON HERE: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/allaboutart⁠

FOLLOW ALL ABOUT ART ON INSTAGRAM HERE: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/allaboutartpodcast/⁠

ABOUT THE HOST:

I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London and my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, University of London. My specializations include contemporary art, specifically feminism and artificial intelligence in artistic practice, as well as museum policies and arts engagement.

Here are links to my social media, feel free to reach out:

• Instagram⁠ @alexandrasteinacker ⁠

• Twitter ⁠@alex_steinacker⁠

• and LinkedIn at ⁠Alexandra Steinacker-Clark⁠

COVER ART: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser⁠ ⁠⁠www.liser-art.com⁠ and Luca Laurence www.lucalaurence.com

Episode Production: Paul Zschornack

Episode 61 of ‘All About Art’: Dr. Dorothy Price on Teaching, Curating, and Researching Critical Race Theory and German Modernism in Art History

In this episode, I sat down with British art historian and academic Dorothy Price. She is a Professor of Modern and Contemporary Art and Critical Race Art History at the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, and was previously Professor of History of Art at the University of Bristol as the first woman of colour to be appointed to a Chair in Art History at a Russell Group university. In 2021, she was elected a Fellow of the British Academy.

Listen on to hear me ask Dorothy about her specializations of German modernism and post-war Black British art, and how she approaches these very different themes. We also speak about her experiences both curating and teaching, and she delves deeper into the processes of curating an exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts (one of which recently closed, titled Entangles Pasts). We speak about what being a professor at a world-renowned art institute entails along with her upcoming research projects, and much more.

Thank you Dot for coming on the podcast!

You can follow Dorothy on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/arthistorianbyday/

YOU CAN SUPPORT ALL ABOUT ART ON PATREON HERE: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/allaboutart⁠

FOLLOW ALL ABOUT ART ON INSTAGRAM HERE: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/allaboutartpodcast/⁠

ABOUT THE HOST:

I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London and my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, University of London. My specializations include contemporary art, specifically feminism and artificial intelligence in artistic practice, as well as museum policies and arts engagement.

Here are links to my social media, feel free to reach out:

• Instagram⁠ @alexandrasteinacker ⁠

• Twitter ⁠@alex_steinacker⁠

• and LinkedIn at ⁠Alexandra Steinacker-Clark⁠

COVER ART: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser⁠ ⁠⁠www.liser-art.com⁠ and Luca Laurence www.lucalaurence.com

Episode Production: Paul Zschornack