The Art of It All

A platform for discovery and dialogue surrounding Black and brown artists and makers. Hosted by storyteller, editor, and cultural producer, Daria Simone Harper.

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Update frequency: every 22 days
Average duration: 44 minutes
Episodes: 17
Years Active: 2021 - 2025

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Deconstructing the Boundaries Pt 2 (Ft. Arisa White and Daniel Minter)

On this week's episode, I had the joy of talking with writer Arisa White and visual artist Daniel Minter about their new public artworks, both of which were commissioned by Indigo Arts Alliance and t…

00:47:33 | Tue 12 Aug 2025

Deconstructing the Boundaries Pt 1 (Ft. Jordia Benjamin and Ashley Page)

On this week’s episode, I had the joy and honor of speaking with Jordia Benjamin, Executive Director of Indigo Arts Alliance, and Ashley Page, Studio and Program Manager at Indigo Arts Alliance, an a…

00:56:10 | Tue 22 Jul 2025

Cultural Caretaking and Celebrating Black Creative Genius (Ft. Rashieda Witter)

On today's episode, I'm joined by Rashieda Witter, a cultural caretaker, art historian, curator, writer, and photographer currently based in Chicago. Rashieda is interested in the intersections betwe…

00:59:19 | Tue 01 Jul 2025

What If We Built Our World Around Healing? (Ft. Samora Pinderhughes)

This week I'm joined by Samora Pinderhughes, a composer, pianist, vocalist, filmmaker, and multidisciplinary artist known for striking intimacy and carefully crafted, radically honest lyrics alongsid…

00:50:48 | Tue 24 Jun 2025

A Love Letter to The Ancestors (Ft. Djali Brown-Cepeda)

Welcome back to another episode of The Art of It All! This week I caught up with Djali Brown-Cepeda, a cultural preservationist and award-winning filmmaker from Lenapehoking (New York City), working …

00:49:11 | Tue 20 May 2025

Is Our Art Reflecting Our Time?

It's been a long time, I shouldn't have left you…without a dope beat to step to! (Word to Timbaland!) But I’m so glad to be back and to get things started, I’m kicking it solo. On this week’s episode…

00:21:09 | Wed 14 May 2025

Melly Champions Black Feminist Queer Futures Through Her Art

Welcome back to another episode of The Art of It All! This week, I caught up with phenomenal artist and educator Melly about her journey from social justice activism and organizing to her role as a p…

00:47:55 | Tue 06 Sep 2022

It's Audrey Lyall's World, We're Just Living In It

Welcome back to The Art of It All! On this week's episode, I caught up with multimedia artist Audrey Lyall about her background in fashion design, and the inspiration behind her fabulous mixed media …

00:37:44 | Fri 25 Mar 2022

Jewel Ham’s Paintings Explore the Nuances of Seduction

Welcome back to The Art of It All! This week’s episode is a throwback to an interview I had a few months back with the incredibly talented painter Jewel Ham. We discussed some of the influences and m…

00:35:36 | Wed 09 Feb 2022

The Art of Moving In Your Purpose (Ft. Cierra Britton)

Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode, featuring art curator, advisor, and gallery director, Cierra Britton! Follow Cierra on Instagram at @vivalacie and her gallery at @cierrabrittongallery!

C…

00:43:21 | Mon 16 Aug 2021

Amplifying Black Women Photographers (Ft. Polly Irungu)

Thanks for tuning in this week! Follow Polly Irungu on Instagram at @pollyirungu and on Twitter at @pollyirungu!

Follow Black Women Photographers on Instagram at @blackwomenphotographers, and check o…

00:35:41 | Fri 09 Jul 2021

The Art of Building Your Own World (Ft. Basil Kincaid)

Thanks for tuning in! Follow Basil Kincaid on Instagram at @basilkincaid and check out his website here!