Salome Asega: in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu

About this episode

Salome Asega discusses her journey and the importance of alternative spaces for artists with Folasade Ologundudu.

On this episode I’m joined by Salome Asega. Salome and I discuss her journey from working at the Ford Foundation to returning to a more intimate engagement with artists at New Inc. We cover the importance of alternative spaces for artists, how New Inc supports interdisciplinary creators, and the impact of geopolitical tensions on creative communities. And the significance of teaching, community, and place-based work, emphasizing the need for genuine engagement and collaboration. ...

People in this episode

Host: Folasade Ologundudu

Guest: Salome Asega

Topics covered

• artist engagement
• alternative spaces
• interdisciplinary creators
• geopolitical tensions
• community work
• collaboration

Keywords

• artists
• New Inc
• Ford Foundation
• interdisciplinary
• community
• geopolitical
• collaboration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ford Foundation, New Inc

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