Design Matters with Debbie Millman

At 10, she announced that money or no money, she would be true to her art—and there was no plan B. And, well, actress Claire Danes stuck to it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fiber artist Bisa Butler discusses the AfriCOBRA tradition, the artistic breakthrough that led to her finding her voice, and the process behind her amazing life-size works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer, director and actress Miranda July discusses the surreality of releasing a surreal movie in an even more surreal time—and the eternal magic of kissing, cakes and clothes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feeling like an outsider, Jonny Sun turned to performance, comedy and Twitter—eventually channeling his thoughts into Jomny Sun and his signature Aliebn, and now his beautifully, happily sad book, “Goodbye, Again.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alison Bechdel. Eileen Myles. Kenny Fries. Saeed Jones. Four icons reflect on their journeys in this special Pride episode of Design Matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ping Zhu’s parents were afraid her interest in illustration might just be a phase … and then she landed her first assignment ever at The New York Times. Here, she discusses her brilliant career trajectory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fabien Baron wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps—so he dropped out of school to conquer the magazine world, and has since realized that storytelling is at the core of everything he does, including his latest passion: film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susan Orlean takes what appears to be ordinary corners of everyday life—and brings them to the page with startling wonderment and wit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Cave and Bob Faust discuss their incredible life of creativity, courageousness and community. They dive into topics such as preserving authenticity, emotional impact of handmade cards, finding identity in art, genesis of their creative collaboration, controversial installations, and the importance of comfortable and fashionable sneakers.

She was a teenage media mogul—and now her story extends to the page and the stage … not to mention the reboot of “Gossip Girl.” Get to know Tavi Gevinson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.