Talk Art Katy Hessel
Oct 31, 2025
Katy Hessel, an art historian and founder of The Great Women Artists platform, shares insights from her new book, How to Live an Artful Life. She discusses her journey to spotlight overlooked women artists, the importance of visibility in the art world, and how to find creativity in everyday moments. Katy emphasizes the power of art to connect generations and the significance of sharing knowledge. With monthly themes and artist quotes, her book invites readers to explore the world artfully and engage with creativity regardless of their mood.
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Teaching Yourself Through Daily Practice
- Katy Hessel started The Great Women Artists because she lacked knowledge of women artists and taught herself by sharing daily posts.
- She used Instagram as a research and accountability tool to learn and invite others to learn with her.
Start Without Permission
- Don't wait for permission; start the work yourself and iterate publicly.
- Use available platforms to test ideas and build an audience rather than relying on institutions.
A Year Structured As Creative Practices
- How To Live An Artful Life collects artist wisdom daily across a year with monthly themes like ideas, love, and time.
- Hessel frames the year as a clock to structure practices tied to seasonal mindsets.
