| “Season 3.0 has kept me up to date with how artists work,” says host Barbara London. “What emerged in many conversations is the bubbling influence of social media platforms and new technological tools. The series began during the COVID lockdown, when artists turned to the raw essence of their practice. In Season 2, artists were free again — but they had become more pragmatic and more engaged with the importance of community. Now, as we enter 2025 with Season 3.0, it feels like a new chapter begins.”
“Barbara London Calling is a thought-provoking dive into contemporary media-driven art, done with warmth, generosity and humor,” says arts writer & film historian Susan Delson. “Without fail, Barbara picks the artists I want to know more about. She poses the questions I’d ask them myself — that is, if I were a curator with Barbara’s breadth of knowledge and experience.”
“Barbara London Calling captures artists’ candid insight into their artmaking, which is invaluable for art audiences everywhere,” says Kathryn Mikesell, founder of Fountainhead Residency in Miami.
Beginning January 8, 2025, listeners can access free, bi-weekly episodes of Barbara London Calling Season 3.0 on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Full transcripts of each episode can be found at https://www.barbaralondon.net/barbara-london-calling-podcast/.
Support for Season 3.0 comes from the Richard Massey Foundation and from an anonymous donor. The series is produced by Ryan Leahey, with audio engineer Amar Ibrahim and production assistant Sharifa Moore. Special thanks to Vivian Selbo.
Special thanks also to Independent Curators International for their help with the series, and to Masayoshi Fujita and Erased Tapes Music for graciously providing music. Additional thanks to Vuc Vuković and Kerosene Jones. |
