Everything Is Connected
Light Work Presents: Everything Is Connected, created by Folasade Ologundudu is a podcast that shares the interesting and inspiring stories of artists, thought leaders, and critical thinkers on life, work, and a wide range of cultural and social topics. Through engaging content, Ologundudu seeks to inspire listeners to lead their best lives through the transformative power of art and culture. She dives into ideas on art and society across cultures with a focus on diverse communities worldwide. Guests include artists, curators, entrepreneurs, educators, and creatives who are changing the way we think about the art, creativity, and the world.
Episodes
109 episodes
Bisa Butler: in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu
On this episode I’m joined by Bisa Butler. We discuss her pivot from painting to quilting, what it was like for her to study at an HBCU, she earned her BFA in Painting at Howard University, how that experience shaped her and what she hopes her ...
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49:41
Dr. Rashaad Newsome: in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu
On this episode I’m joined by Rashaad Newsome as we discuss his film Assembly. The documentary details the personal journey and events that inspired his 2022 Park Avenue Armory installation. I was fortunate to attend a final performanc...
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Season 5
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Episode 106
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28:48
Salome Asega: in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu
On this episode I’m joined by Salome Asega. Salome and I discuss her journey from working at the Ford Foundation to returning to a more intimate engagement with artists at New Inc. We cover the importance of alternative s...
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Season 5
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Episode 105
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21:26
Kennedy Yanko: in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu
On this episode I’m joined by Kennedy Yanko as we discuss her recent artistic endeavors, working with paper pulp prints which are on view in her latest exhibition, Without Gravity, at Pace Prints now through Oct 4th. Kennedy shares the joy of r...
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Season 5
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Episode 104
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23:29
Michelle Kuo: in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu
On this episode I’m joined by Michelle Kuo, Chief Curator at Large and Publisher, of the MoMA, as we discuss Jack Whitten: The Messenger, the first comprehensive retrospective dedicated to the groundbreaking art of Jack Whitten (American, 1939–...
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Season 5
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Episode 103
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30:43
Brice Arsène Yonkeu: in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu
On this episode I’m joined by Brice Yonkeu as we discuss his career in the arts. With a background in political science, Brice transitioned to the arts, seeking to make a more relevant contribution to culture. In this episode, he shares his exp...
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Season 5
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Episode 102
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33:00
The Sharjah Biennial 16: Hugh Hayden in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu
On this episode I’m joined by Hugh Hayden as we discuss his newly commissioned work presented for 16 edition of the Sharjah Biennial, elucidated through the curatorial theme, to carry. Asking questions such as, what does it mean to carry a home...
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17:06
The Sharjah Biennial 16: Cassi Namoda in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu
On this episode I’m joined by Cassi Namoda as we discuss her newly commissioned work presented for 16 edition of the Sharjah Biennial, elucidated through the curatorial theme, to carry. Asking questions such as, what does it mean to carry a hom...
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29:52
The Sharjah Biennial 16: Luke Willis Thompson in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu
On this episode I’m joined by Luke Willis Thompson as we discuss his newly commissioned work presented for 16 edition of the Sharjah Biennial, elucidated through the curatorial theme, to carry. Asking questions such as what does it mean to carr...
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22:00
The Sharjah Biennial 16: Rita Mawuena Benissan in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu
On this episode I’m joined by Rita Mawuena Benissan as we discuss her newly commissioned works presented for 16 edition of the Sharjah Biennial, elucidated through the curatorial theme, to carry. Asking questions such as what does it mean to ca...
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41:27
The Sharjah Biennial 16: Kaloki Nyamai in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu
On this episode I’m joined by Kaloki Nyamai as we discuss his newly commissioned works presented for 16 edition of the Sharjah Biennial, elucidated through the curatorial theme, to carry. Asking questions such as what does it mean to carry a ho...
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32:15
The Sharjah Biennial 16: Rajni Perera in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu
On this episode I’m joined by Rajni Perera as we discuss his newly commissioned works presented for 16 edition of the Sharjah Biennial, elucidated through the curatorial theme, to carry. Asking questions such as what does it mean to carry a hom...
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33:17
The Sharjah Biennial 16: Daniel Boyd in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu
On this episode I’m joined by Daniel Boyd as we discuss his newly commissioned work presented for 16 edition of the Sharjah Biennial, elucidated through the curatorial theme, to carry. Asking questions such as, what does it mean to carry a home...
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25:24
The Sharjah Biennial 16: Zadie Xa in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu
On this episode I’m joined by Zadie Xa as we discuss her newly commissioned works presented for 16 edition of the Sharjah Biennial, elucidated through the curatorial theme, to carry. Asking questions such as what does it mean to carry a home, a...
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31:03
The Sharjah Biennial 16: Julian Knxx in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu
On this episode I’m joined by Julian Knxx as we discuss his newly commissioned work presented for 16 edition of the Sharjah Biennial, elucidated through the curatorial theme, to carry. Asking questions such as, what does it mean to carry a home...
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35:40
The Sharjah Biennial 16: Ndidi Dike in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu
On this episode I’m joined by Ndidi Dike as we discuss her newly commissioned works presented for 16 edition of the Sharjah Biennial, elucidated through the curatorial theme, to carry. Asking questions such as what does it mean to carry a home,...
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24:42
The Sharjah Biennial 16: Hoor Al Qasimi in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu
On this episode I’m joined by Hoor Al Qasimi during the opening week of the Sharjah Biennial 16.Al Qasimi is the President and Director Sharjah Art Foundation, an organization she founded in 2009 as a catalyst and advocate for the arts a...
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11:35
Julien Creuzet: in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu
On this episode, I’m joined by Julien Creuzet, the Afro-descendant French Caribbean artist who has his first institutional solo exhibition on view now through June 1, 2025 at The Bell at Brown University in Providence Rhode Island. ...
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Season 5
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Episode 90
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31:26
Joy Simmons: in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu
On this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Joy Simmons. Dr. Joy Simmons is a radiologist, art collector, and philanthropist. In this episode, she discusses her multifaceted engagement with the arts. Beyond simply acquiring works...
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Season 5
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Episode 89
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30:16
Shinique Smith: in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu
On this episode, I'm joined by Shinique Smith. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, and now Los Angeles based, Shinique Smith is best known for her visual poetry, monumental fabric sculptures, and paintings of calligraphy...
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Season 5
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Episode 88
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33:55
Taylor Renee Aldridge: in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu
On this episode I’m joined by Taylor Renee Aldridge. Taylor Renee Aldridge is a writer and curator based in Detroit, Michigan. In 2014, with writer Jessica Lynne, she co-founded ARTS.BLACK, an onlin...
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Season 5
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Episode 87
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27:22
Ekow Eshun: in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu
On this episode I’m joined by Ekow Eshun. Ekow Eshun is a writer, editor and curator, known for his work in arts, culture, and identity. In the episode we discuss his latest exhibition, The Time Is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure, ...
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Season 5
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Episode 86
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27:52
Season 5 - Trailer
We're back with another season of Everything is Connected in 2025! Before we get started with a new season I just want to take a moment and say thank you to all of the listeners from all over the world. We had more listener-ship in...
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Season 5
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Episode 85
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7:51
Otobong Nkanga: in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu
On this episode, I'm joined by Otobong Nkanga as we discuss her latest commission, Cadence, on view at the MoMA now through summer 2025. I first discovered her work when I wrote about her earlier this year for the summer issue of Sculpture Maga...
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Season 4
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Episode 84
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33:40
Jammie Holmes: in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu
On this episode I'm joined by Jammie Holmes as we discuss his work and practice; the journey that led him into art and the focus of his practice today. His exhibition, Morning Thoughts, at Marianne Boesky Gallery is on view when we ...
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Season 4
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Episode 83
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29:54