“We aren't constantly swimming in trauma. We're a joyful people. I want to make sure that the way we present the work is reflective of an expansive and nuanced understanding that we can hold pain but we can also hold a lot of love, joy and happiness.” — Kalyn Fay Barnoski, Philbrook Museum of Art When you’re a gatekeeper to a world that’s still unfolding for mainstream audiences, the pressure must be…intense. Kalyn Fay Barnoski, an interdisciplinary artist, musician, curator, and educator from Oklahoma, who is a Cherokee Nation enrollee and of Muscogee Creek descent, confirmed that the responsibility is a big one that they don’t take lightly. What does that feel like? How does one begin to curate from such a vast and varied universe? What happens when the job also means retelling history? And what's the importance of the land a museum sits on when thinking about curation?Listen in as Kalyn shares details about how they approach such a sacred role, what they’re excited about — and what work still needs to be done — when they ponder how Indigenous culture is presented in museums in 2023.Other highlights, inspiration and key learnings from the conversation:How their life as an artist impacts their approach as a curatorWhat people don’t get right about native art and cultureHonoring all parts of yourself as a curatorIndigenous creatives more people should knowMaking space for creativity👋 Say "hi" to Kalyn. 🔎 Browse the companion Storyboard to get the episode, plus Kalyn’s favorite culture picks.➕ This podcast was created by Flipboard, the world’s first social magazine, where enthusiasts are curating stories they recommend across thousands of interests. Learn more. 

Scott Shigeoka, author of “Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World”, discusses the power of curiosity in curation and life. He shares his DIVE model for building curiosity muscle, explores curiosity's role in an AI world, and emphasizes its importance in personal growth and connections. The podcast also touches on representation in books and movies.

Kasey Gelsomino, creator of Kasey's Playlist, discusses how she curates the perfect playlist, the art of hyper-specific playlist naming, and her success on TikTok and Spotify. She shares her process of discovering and featuring music, the challenges of being a TikTok curator, and adapting to changing algorithms. Plus, she recommends favorite books, movies, and music.

Hrishikesh Hirway, musician and podcaster talks about his passion for understanding the creative process of songs and how it led him to create the Song Exploder podcast. They discuss the significance of curation, the balance between personal taste and audience appeal, and the role of human taste in the age of AI. Other topics include how songs are chosen for the podcast, cultivating listening skills, and favorite chocolate chip cookies.

Dereck Mangus, a security guard at Baltimore Museum of Art, and Jess Bither share their experiences curating a unique exhibit called "Guarding the Art." They discuss their personal connection to art, the challenges they face on the job, and the power of art to connect people. They also explore the impact of physicality in paintings and the importance of contextual knowledge in enhancing emotional responses to art. The podcast ends with their recommendations for books, films, and experiences that have brought joy to their lives.

Journalist Kyle Chayka discusses the impact of algorithms on culture and how they are flattening our experiences. He explores ways to detox from algorithms, the value of human curators, the de-influencing trend, and the impact of generative AI. The podcast also explores the unique experiences offered by physical stores and the history of algorithmic feeds. Chayka shares his recommendations in books, furniture, music, and cooking.

Hannah Ray, writer and curator at Substack, talks about her role in finding and elevating amazing writers. She discusses her approach to curating newsletters, tools she uses to discover writers, and offers advice for writers to grow and get featured. The podcast also explores the importance of being an editor, the potential for AI-curated newsletters, and tips on growing readership on Substack.

“Back in the day, curation was mostly a job in museums and art galleries. It took the Spotifys, Twitters and Netflixes of the world to really popularize curation as a valid business need. I’m proud to say that we were amongst the first ones to identify the business need for that discipline.” — Robyn Kerkhof, Blinkist Curation has long moved out of the ivory tower of the art world. These days, anyone with taste and the will can be a curator. Sometimes curation is automated with a “human in the loop” providing oversight. Sometimes there’s no oversight at all. However the sausage is made, the goal is usually to get the right content to the right person at the right time. When you make connections like this, the results are powerful.Robyn Kerkhof, the Director of Content Discovery at Blinkist, knew that a curation function could impact her company’s bottom line, so she made the case for it internally. How did she do it? How did she measure success? And what did she learn along the way?Other highlights, inspiration and key learnings:The art of curation at BlinkistMixing AI and human talentsBalancing personal taste when curating for a brandThe qualities of the most effective curatorsRobyn’s culture picks👋 Say "hi" to Robyn. 🔎 Browse the companion Storyboard to get the episode, plus Robyn’s own favorite culture picks.➕ This podcast was created by Flipboard, the world’s first social magazine, where enthusiasts are curating stories they recommend across thousands of interests. Learn more.

Sabine Stoye, Mastodon art and photography curator discusses curating on Mastodon, the benefits of the decentralized social network, and her favorite artists. They explore the rise of Mastodon, artistic frustrations with traditional social media, and the advantages of Mastodon as an alternative. Sabine shares their personal interpretation of art and photography, along with their contact details and the Flipboard website.

“In the history of human culture, we've never had a time that’s been better for learning about photography. There are images everywhere, and hopefully somebody like me can help you see some of the good stuff.” — Andy Adams, FlakPhoto ProjectsIn an era flooded with so much photography, usually without context, it’s a relief to have Andy Adams as a guide. Based in Madison, WI, Andy is the founder, curator and director of FlakPhoto Projects, a hub focused on conversations about photography and visual culture. Andy’s built a formidable community of people who revel in his curation of images and ideas. In this episode, you’ll learn about the art of curating imagery in 2023 and how the art of seeing can be a form of meditation.Other highlights, inspiration and key learnings:What he looks for as a photography curatorAndy’s curatorial “tech stack”How he builds community as a curatorThe impact of AI on photography curationHow each of us can become more observantAndy’s favorite photography books and podcasts👋 Say "hi" to Andy. 🔎 Browse the companion Storyboard to get the episode, plus Andy's own favorite newsletters and his curated picks.➕ This podcast was created by Flipboard, the world's first social magazine, where enthusiasts are curating stories they recommend across thousands of interests. Learn more.