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Art Movez
Join hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky as they talk with the innovative thinkers and doers at the intersection of the creative arts and social justice. Art Movez is a co-production with BRIC Arts Media and recorded at BRIC Studios in Brooklyn.
About the hosts
Toni Williams is the award-winning Executive Producer, Creator and Host of Brooklyn Savvy, a community produced television show that airs on NYC Life. She is also the Regional and Community Affairs Director for Con Edison in Brooklyn, New York.
Eli Kuslansky is a sculptor, chef, and independent journalist. He specializes in public and media art installations and is a partner and chief strategist at Unified Field, an award-winning strategic innovation firm.
Jordan Carlos
Season 4: Episode 13
Who says comedy can’t be impactful? Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky sit down with the talented and multi-hyphenated Jordan Carlos to explore how humor can serve as a powerful vehicle for social commentary and cultural reflection. Known for his sharp wit and insightful observations, Jordan shares his journey through the comedy landscape, from stand-up stages to writers’ rooms and television screens. Join us as we discuss the intersections of laughter and legacy.
Season 4: Episode 13
Who says comedy can’t be impactful? Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky sit down with the talented and multi-hyphenated Jordan Carlos to explore how humor can serve as a powerful vehicle for social commentary and cultural reflection. Known for his sharp wit and insightful observations, Jordan shares his journey through the comedy landscape, from stand-up stages to writers’ rooms and television screens. Join us as we discuss the intersections of laughter and legacy.
Thomas Moore III
Season 4: Episode 12
This week on Art Movez, Thomas Moore III, Executive Director of the American Friends of the Louvre, takes hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kulansky into the international art world. Thomas shares insights on supporting global cultural institutions and the impact of American curators in international art services. Drawing from his extensive experience in nonprofit arts, he offers advice on building a career in prestigious art institutions and contributing diverse perspectives, and claiming your seat at the table.
Season 4: Episode 12
This week on Art Movez, Thomas Moore III, Executive Director of the American Friends of the Louvre, takes hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kulansky into the international art world. Thomas shares insights on supporting global cultural institutions and the impact of American curators in international art services. Drawing from his extensive experience in nonprofit arts, he offers advice on building a career in prestigious art institutions and contributing diverse perspectives, and claiming your seat at the table.
Baseera Khan
Season 4: Episode 11
Baseera Khan, a New York-based visual artist guides Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kulansky through their artistic practice as they focus on abstracting identity from colonial labels and exploring themes of the South Asian diaspora. Discover how their projects, including those on the New York High Line, critique modern structures through a lens of tradition and archival materials. This episode delves into Baseera's unique artistic approach and socio-political insights and how art can be used critique modern structures.
Season 4: Episode 11
Baseera Khan, a New York-based visual artist guides Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kulansky through their artistic practice as they focus on abstracting identity from colonial labels and exploring themes of the South Asian diaspora. Discover how their projects, including those on the New York High Line, critique modern structures through a lens of tradition and archival materials. This episode delves into Baseera's unique artistic approach and socio-political insights and how art can be used critique modern structures.
Stephanie Dinkins
Season 4: Episode 10
Pioneering artist and educator Stephanie Dinkins joins Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky for an enlightening discussion on the intersections of art, artificial intelligence, and social justice. Recognized for their groundbreaking work in creating AI-driven art that addresses issues of race, gender, and aging, Stephanie shares insights into the evolving relationship between technology and humanity.
Season 4: Episode 10
Pioneering artist and educator Stephanie Dinkins joins Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky for an enlightening discussion on the intersections of art, artificial intelligence, and social justice. Recognized for their groundbreaking work in creating AI-driven art that addresses issues of race, gender, and aging, Stephanie shares insights into the evolving relationship between technology and humanity.
Coby Kennedy
Season 4: Episode 9
Art Movez hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kulansky are joined by multidisciplinary artist Coby Kennedy, who brings his unique perspective and mix of materials to convey dystopian realities to public audiences. Coby discusses his global experiences, from being raised in the Black Arts Movement, designing cars in Japan, to studying art in Paris. He draws inspiration from the good, bad, and neutral experiences that come from living and traveling as a Black person in the contemporary age.
Season 4: Episode 9
Art Movez hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kulansky are joined by multidisciplinary artist Coby Kennedy, who brings his unique perspective and mix of materials to convey dystopian realities to public audiences. Coby discusses his global experiences, from being raised in the Black Arts Movement, designing cars in Japan, to studying art in Paris. He draws inspiration from the good, bad, and neutral experiences that come from living and traveling as a Black person in the contemporary age.
NDI Dream Project | Kay Gayner
Season 4: Episode 8
Join Art Movez hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kulansky as they welcome Kay Gayner, Artistic Director of the National Dance Institute, and Dr. Agnes McConlogue Ferro, co-creator of The DREAM Project. They discuss their mission to revolutionize arts education by collaborating with NYC schools and creating dynamic, inclusive teaching techniques that expands access to high-quality art programs and honors NDI’s founder, Jacques d'Amboise. Learn how they’re ensuring that every child, regardless of ability, has the opportunity to explore their imagination through programs tailored to celebrate the achievements of every child.
Season 4: Episode 8
Join Art Movez hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kulansky as they welcome Kay Gayner, Artistic Director of the National Dance Institute, and Dr. Agnes McConlogue Ferro, co-creator of The DREAM Project. They discuss their mission to revolutionize arts education by collaborating with NYC schools and creating dynamic, inclusive teaching techniques that expands access to high-quality art programs and honors NDI’s founder, Jacques d'Amboise. Learn how they’re ensuring that every child, regardless of ability, has the opportunity to explore their imagination through programs tailored to celebrate the achievements of every child.
Denise Rosario Adusei
Season 4: Episode 7
Denise Rosario Adusei, Executive Director of the Bronx Children's Museum and author, joins Art Movez hosts Eli Kulansky and Toni Williams to discuss community-centric representation in the arts and children's education in the diverse borough of the Bronx. She highlights initiatives like the Book Bodega and shares how her experiences as an Afrolatina immigrant shape her work in creating educational spaces that celebrate children, reinvent the concept of children's museums, and promote their growth in a borough that often lacks funding.
Season 4: Episode 7
Denise Rosario Adusei, Executive Director of the Bronx Children's Museum and author, joins Art Movez hosts Eli Kulansky and Toni Williams to discuss community-centric representation in the arts and children's education in the diverse borough of the Bronx. She highlights initiatives like the Book Bodega and shares how her experiences as an Afrolatina immigrant shape her work in creating educational spaces that celebrate children, reinvent the concept of children's museums, and promote their growth in a borough that often lacks funding.
Sara Reisman
Season 4: Episode 6
In this episode of Art Movez, co-hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kulansky sit down with trailblazer and curator Sara Reisman, Chief Curator and Director of National Academician Affairs at the National Academy of Design. Tune in as Sara shares the history of the National Academy of Design, its commitment to contemporary exhibits and programming, and its role in educating the next generation of artists.
Season 4: Episode 6
In this episode of Art Movez, co-hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kulansky sit down with trailblazer and curator Sara Reisman, Chief Curator and Director of National Academician Affairs at the National Academy of Design. Tune in as Sara shares the history of the National Academy of Design, its commitment to contemporary exhibits and programming, and its role in educating the next generation of artists.
Sean Decatur
Season 4: Episode 5
Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky of Art Movez speak with Sean Decatur, the Director of the American Museum of Natural History. With a background in biochemistry and a distinguished career in higher education, Decatur brings a fresh perspective to one of the world's leading scientific and cultural institutions. In this episode, Decatur shares his vision for the museum's future, focusing on inclusivity, innovative exhibitions, and community engagement, and how the museum can serve as a catalyst for Heidsutocarytion and social change.
Season 4: Episode 5
Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky of Art Movez speak with Sean Decatur, the Director of the American Museum of Natural History. With a background in biochemistry and a distinguished career in higher education, Decatur brings a fresh perspective to one of the world's leading scientific and cultural institutions. In this episode, Decatur shares his vision for the museum's future, focusing on inclusivity, innovative exhibitions, and community engagement, and how the museum can serve as a catalyst for Heidsutocarytion and social change.
Kendal Henry
Season 4: Episode 4
Take a journey with Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky as they delve into the transformative power of public art with renowned artist and curator Kendal Henry. In this episode, we explore the vibrant world of urban canvases and the profound impact they have on communities. Kendal shares his insights on the intersection of art, public spaces, and social change, drawing from his extensive experience in creating art projects that breathe life into cities.
Season 4: Episode 4
Take a journey with Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky as they delve into the transformative power of public art with renowned artist and curator Kendal Henry. In this episode, we explore the vibrant world of urban canvases and the profound impact they have on communities. Kendal shares his insights on the intersection of art, public spaces, and social change, drawing from his extensive experience in creating art projects that breathe life into cities.