Triptych Dialogue with David Deighton: Can Art Help Heal Our Deepest Divides?
From Adrienne Barker Speaks: No Prep Needed by Adrienne Barker, MAS
April 26, 2026 · 1h 11m
About this episode
Adrienne Barker discusses with David Deighton how art can facilitate dialogue and heal societal divides.
What happens when an artist stops trying to win arguments and starts trying to change how we talk to each other? In this thought-provoking conversation, Adrienne sits down with David Deighton, creator of Triptych Dialogue, an art experiment designed to bridge societal divides by redefining how we communicate. At a time when digital echo chambers are louder than ever and real human connection feels harder to find, David is using art, public experimentation, and in-person dialogue to help people see each other differently. This episode explores the power of conversation, the role of creativity in depolarizing politics, and why rebuilding social connection may start with being willing to talk to strangers again. David’s work is not polished for mass approval, and that is exactly the point. It is raw, unconventional, and deeply human. If you have ever wondered whether art can do more than decorate a wall, this conversation may change your mind. Key Takeaways → David Deighton created Triptych Dialogue as an art experiment focused on bridging societal divides → His work challenges the way we communicate in a culture shaped by polarization and digital echo chambers → Real social…
People in this episode
Host: Adrienne Barker
Guest: David Deighton
Topics covered
- art
- communication
- societal divides
- human connection
- politics
- creativity
Keywords
- art
- dialogue
- societal divides
- communication
- human connection
- creativity
- politics
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Triptych Dialogue
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