![Thinking Historically in the Present](https://i0.wp.com/freshartinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/HelinaMetafaria_TheWilling.jpg?resize=470%2C140&ssl=1)
On the 30th anniversary of the Sharjah Biennial, we sit down with curator Hoor Al Qasimi to talk about the inclusive ethos in Thinking Historically in the Present.
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When artist Glenn Kaino sought out the legendary Olympic runner Tommie Smith as a creative collaborator, he recognized the enduring value of art as a means to preserve a noble act. With Drawn Arms amplifies Smith’s courage, bringing history to reckon with our contemporary moment.
![Making Art, Creating Culture](https://i0.wp.com/freshartinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ArtistasCultureProducer_BookLaunch_Strand_2Mar2017.jpg?resize=470%2C140&ssl=1)
Today’s conversations expand on the definition of the word “artist.” Hear how today’s culture makers are engaging in practices outside their studios in order to live and sustain creative lives.
![Artist Playlist—Regina Frank Listens to Joan Jonas](https://i0.wp.com/freshartinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/256296_d26b5276f3f65ef78cfca50dba3c0864.jpg?resize=470%2C140&ssl=1)
Artist Regina Frank introduces our conversation with renowned video and performance artist Joan Jonas, an episode first released on June 5, 2012.
![Model Behavior—New Orleans Art Triennial Inspires Other Cities](https://i0.wp.com/freshartinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/KaraWalker_P4_SarahHoward_2017.png?resize=470%2C140&ssl=1)
What will be the cultural impact of the new Tennessee Triennial for Contemporary Art when it premieres in 2021? Prospect New Orleans is a model for Tennessee, revealing what an expansive triennial art exhibition could mean for the State.
![Artist Playlist—Nadine Hall Listens to Diaspora Vibe: Art with Caribbean Roots](https://i0.wp.com/freshartinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Nadine-Hall_Onajide-Shabaka_2013.jpg?resize=470%2C140&ssl=1)
Jamaican-born artist Nadine Hall, introduces Diaspora Vibe: Art with Caribbean Roots, a personally significant episode from her Fresh Art playlist. First published on July 26, 2017, this segment reveals the complexity and diversity of contemporary art with roots in the Caribbean.