About A Black History of Art Presents: A Shared Gaze
Conversations with Black contemporary artists from across the globe hosted by Alayo Akinkugbe, the author of 'Reframing Blackness: What's Black About "History of Art"?' and creator of the instagram platform A Black History of Art.
A conversation with Turner Prize-winning artist Lubaina Himid, who is representing Britain at the 61st International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale with 'Predicting History: Testing Translation’. The episode also features curator Ese Onojeruo discussing the making of the exhibition. Himid’s exhibition explores what it means to make a home in a place not designed to welcome you. Through large-scale paintings, painted objects and a soundscape created in collaboration with Magda Stawarska...
15 Apr 2026
Shaqúelle Whyte
This episode is filmed and is available on YouTube. A conversation with Shaqúelle Whyte, a London-based painter who grew up in Wolverhampton and studied at the Slade School of Fine Art and the Royal College of Art. Whyte’s practice draws on personal imagery, art history, and an intuitive studio process. In this episode, we discuss his early life, his experiences at two of London’s most revered art schools, and his approach to painting. We also talk about his recent exhibitions, including Wint...
30 Nov 2025
Taiba Akhuetie
A conversation with Taiba Akhuetie, a multidisciplinary artist based in London. During lockdown, Taiba began exploring hair as a standalone material for creating sculptures, installations and clothing. Since then, her designs have been worn by the likes of Tems and Cate Blanchett, she has made a bag for Rihanna, collaborated with Fiorucci, and contributed to numerous fashion editorials. Her career now moves fluidly between hairstyling, art, and design, placing her in a unique creative space. ...
Who has been a guest on A Black History of Art Presents: A Shared Gaze
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Umar Rashid
Modupeola Fadugba
Qualeasha Wood
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.0 / 5
7 ratings
Spotify
4.9 / 5
15 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 29 / 100
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Social presence
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YouTube
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Engagement
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