Camdeners

In this episode of Camdeners, join host Jeffrey Young as he delves into the vibrant world of Adam Nathaniel Furman. As a British artist and designer of Argentine and Japanese heritage, Adam's creations are a captivating blend of cultures. From architecture to spatial design, his atelier leaves an indelible mark on the art world.

With exhibitions in London, Paris, New York, and Rome, Adam's work has gained international acclaim and is held in prestigious collections like the Design Museum and the National Gallery of Victoria. Join us as Adam shares his creative process, the inspiration behind his designs, and his advocacy for diversity and representation in architecture and design.

Immerse yourself in this engaging episode of Camdeners as we explore the visionary artistry of Adam Nathaniel Furman. Whether you're an art enthusiast or simply curious about the creative process, this conversation is a must-listen.

In this episode we are joined by Nicola Wilson, a Lead Clinical Educator at Great Ormond Street Hospital. We discuss the history of GOSH, the highs and lows of working in that environment, the importance of a hospital designed specifically for children, and the steps it is taking to be more sustainable. We are proud to have GOSH within the Borough of Camden and this episode highlights the amazing work being done by individuals such as Nicola and all the other doctors and nurses out there. 

Jeffrey Young is joined by Emily Robins, Public Engagement Coordinator at the Francis Crick Institute. They discuss the the history of the institute, the role it plays, how the public can enjoy it, sustainability, and of course, Camden. This insightful episode explores science, sustainability, research, and creativity. 

Jeffrey Young is joined by Oonagh O'Hagan, Senior Lecturer & Knowledge Exchange Leader at Central Saint Martins. They discuss the role she plays, the history of college, the variety of the course available to students, and how sustainability is embedded into many of the courses - including edible fashion!  This insightful episode explores sustainability, creativity, the arts, and of course, Camden.

Oonagh is a Curriculum Leader in the Fashion and Textiles department on the Foundation Diploma course at Central Saint Martins. She has taught Fashion Design, Fashion Promotion and Textiles at a range of levels and institutions since obtaining her teaching diploma over 10 years ago. She completed the BA in Textiles and Masters in Fashion:Textiles at Central Saint Martins. After graduating, she worked as an art director at Tank magazine, and also in advertising at Mother Agency and Saatchi & Saatchi after winning a D&AD placement. 

Jeffrey Young is joined by Anna Williams, Geo for Environment Lead at Google. They discuss the role she plays, how Google is leading the way in sustainability, the support they are giving to the local community, and the other perks involved with working for such a well-known company. This insightful episode explores sustainability, community, the corporate world, and of course, Camden.

Anna lives in London and leads solutions for Google’s Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) in Europe, Middle East and Africa. In this role, she  works with cities and partners to support their climate action efforts with EIE data and insights. Prior to her work on EIE, Anna worked with global advertisers to improve the performance of their media campaigns with data-driven products at both Facebook and Google. Anna holds a Bachelor of Arts from Depauw University, an MBA from Indiana University, and a Master of Nutrition Science and Policy (MNSP) from Tufts University. 

Jeffrey Young is joined by Elizabeth Neilson, Director of the Zabludowicz Gallery. They discuss the history of the iconic building, the vision of the gallery, the artists both past, present, and future, and the impact and influence of digitisation in art and the world we live in. This brilliant episode explores art, gender, culture, and of course, Camden. 

Elizabeth Neilson is a curator based in London with a particular interest and specialism in nurturing emerging artists and their practices. Since 2006 she has been Director of the Zabludowicz Collection. Overseeing the strategy, acquisitions and commissions for one of the world’s most risk taking and ground-breaking contemporary art collections. She is also co-director of Pangaea Sculptors Centre, an organisation that seeks to support nurture and develop artists working with sculpture through mentoring, fabrication, education, commissioning opportunities and public events. She completed an MA in Curating from Goldsmiths College, University of London in 2005 and a BA in Art History and Women’s Studies from The University of East London in 2003.  

Jeffrey Young is joined by Tony Gleed, Music Booker at the Dublin Castle. They discuss the history of the iconic venue, the artists that have walked through the doors, and what the future looks like for the music industry. 

Tony Gleed is the booker at the Dublin Castle, the notorious pub, live music venue and birthplace of Madness. Tony started a night at the Dublin Castle in the 90s and has been their in-house music booker ever since. 

The Dublin Castle has seen the likes of The Libertines, Artic Monkeys, The Killers, Amy Winehouse, Blur, Muse, perform. It is a family-run pub, run by the Conlon family. It was built for Irish navvies working on railways in London, the music was originally restricted to occasional traditional Irish sessions.

Tony runs the Rock and Roll Book Club, where authors, poets and music enthusiasts come to discuss music books along with a DJ set inspired by the book. He also broadcasts weekly on Boogaloo Radio. 

Jeffrey Young is joined by Emily Sargent, Head of Exhibitions at the Wellcome Collection, to discuss their current exhibition ‘In the Air’ (19th May-16th Oct). This exhibition explores our relationship with the air around us and what it tells us about the health of our planet. It brings together historical materials and contemporary artworks by artists including Tacita Dean, David Rickard, Dryden Goodwin, and Forensic Architecture to examine the connections between the atmosphere and the planet, investigate the geopolitics of air, and uncover the secrets of the air we breathe. 

Emily Sargent is a Head of Exhibitions at Wellcome Collection, she works in Camden and lives in South East London, in Lewisham. She has curated numerous large exhibitions on a wide range of subjects, including exhibitions on human enhancement and the experience of consciousness.

Jeffrey Young is joined by Ben Walters and Alex Green from the Black Cap Community Benefit Society. They discuss the Society's mission to restore and re-open The Black Cap, a historic LGBTQ+ venue in the heart of Camden that has been serving LGBTQ+ community and culture since the days when it was illegal to be gay. The history of this iconic LGBTQ+ pub, club, and performance venue stretches back decades if not centuries, and is known around the world. In this episode we learn about why, despite its continued popularity and success, the Cap was closed abruptly in April 2015, after Camden council rejected its then-owners’ plans to develop the site into luxury flats. You can read more about the Black Cap and the #WeAreTheBlackCap campaign. 

Alex Green and Ben Walters have been part of the campaign to keep the Black Cap open since 2015. Ben is a writer, researcher, and producer with a focus on queer and DIY culture and community. Alex Green is an award winning entertainer, writer, cabaret star and event producer; hosting and performing at venues across the UK.  He is also Director of the company production company #LoudandQueerly, and founder of not-for-profit performing artists support group CabLab Collective.