Art Unknown Podcast

About Art Unknown Podcast

Welcome to the Art Unknown Podcast: Feed Your Soul With Art Step into a world where the strokes of a brush tell stories untold, and the whispers of creativity echo through time. The Art Unknown Podcast is your gateway to the hidden realms of artistry, where each episode unravels the mysteries behind the masterpieces and the minds that create them. Hosted by the insightful Jim Wills, this podcast is a journey through the vibrant tapestry of art, exploring the depths of human expression and the transformative power of creativity. From intimate conversations with renowned artists to explorations of the unconventional paths that lead to artistic brilliance, the Art Unknown Podcast invites you to see the world through a lens of wonder and inspiration. Join us as we delve into the unknown, where every episode is a canvas painted with the colors of curiosity and passion.

Publisher

Jim Wills

Category

arts · arts · music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Apr 2017

Latest episode

18 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

88 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Mar 2026

   Ep90 Rupali Kumbhani

   “For me, art is an experience. There is no right definition for it.” - Rupali Kumbhani The Art of Becoming Through Experience Jim Wills sits down with multidisciplinary artist Rupali Kumbhani to trace a life in motion. One shaped not by a single medium but by persistent curiosity and the courage to follow wherever creativity leads. From her early days in Mumbai to a practice spanning painting, photography, and beyond, Kumbhani shows how her work grows through lived experience, careful observation, and a constant willingness to explore. At the center of the conversation is a question; what does it mean to create without clinging to outcome or label? Choosing independence over convention, Kumbhani focuses on process over perfection, letting intuition, travel, and even the design and care of over a hundred plants guide her work. Part creative philosophy, part meditation on discipline, presence, and freedom, this episode reminds us that art is not something we capture or control; it is something we grow into, step by step, through a life of experiences. images: ©rupali kumbhani rupali kumbhani website rupali kumbhani instagram Subscribe: iTunes | Android | Spotify | Email | RSS MORE ART UNKNOWN PODCASTS

2. 

   9 Mar 2026

   Ep89 Regina Linke

   “Life is the fuel of art and art is basically what grows out of it.” - Regina Linke The Boy, the Ox, and Questions That Shape Life In this thoughtful and quietly luminous conversation, Jim Wills sits down with Taiwanese American author and illustrator Regina Linke to explore the unlikely journey that led her from nonprofit technology work to creating a philosophical children’s book series rooted in ancient wisdom. What began as a personal art practice in Taiwan soon blossomed into The Oxherd Boy; a contemplative illustrated world inspired by Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, and sparked by the profound curiosity of her young son. At the heart of the conversation lies a deeper question; how do we help children navigate fear, compassion, responsibility, and belonging without handing them easy answers? Through the gentle adventures of a boy, an ox, and eventually a rabbit, Linke’s stories invite young readers to wrestle with life’s biggest ideas in the spirit of ancient philosophy; patience, humility, and the quiet power of small actions. Part creative origin story and part meditation on culture, parenting, and artistic devotion, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the most profound wisdom arrives in the simplest form: a child’s question, a brushstroke, and the courage to follow curiosity wherever it leads. images: ©regina linke regina linke website oxherd boy instagram Subscribe: iTunes | Android | Spotify | Email | RSS MORE ART UNKNOWN PODCASTS

3. 

   23 Feb 2026

   Ep88 Alec Harrison

   “Art is here for all of us and it's for everyone. If you want to go and make art for the rest of your life, go and make art for the rest of your life.” - Alec Harrison The Sound Behind the Screen: Guest Alec Harrison pulls back the curtain on the invisible art that makes films breathe. From a life-changing encounter with armless drummer and speaker Alvin Law to a lifelong career scoring documentaries, global sports broadcasts, and cinematic experiences, Harrison reveals how music becomes the emotional engine behind the films and TV that we love. He walks through the workflow of a modern composer; studying rough cuts like a detective, decoding temp tracks, collaborating with directors, and shaping sound to story long before audiences ever notice it. The conversation moves from scrappy early gigs to recording orchestras overseas, the secrecy of high-profile projects, the shift to digital studios, and why human storytelling still matters in an AI-saturated world. His story is a journey into how music quietly tells us what to feel, and why the right notes can turn moving images into unforgettable moments images: ©alec harrison alec harrison website alec harrison instagram 6 music & sound Subscribe: iTunes | Android | Spotify | Email | RSS MORE ART UNKNOWN PODCASTS

Who has been a guest on Art Unknown Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Shanti Hershenson
• Alan Katz
• Hersh Gutwilik
• Teri M Brown
• DJ Windy M

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

600

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

14 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

70

Social presence

0

YouTube

64

Engagement

51

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Books guests

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