Future History

By Wayne Lim

The podcast for creative thinkers and doers.

Join me, Wayne Lim, as we take an exploration into creativity, culture, philosophy and technology through conversations with artists, designers, photograp... more

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The podcast currently has 64 episodes available.

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August 13, 2024 #24 - Nam - Connecting through Music
Nam is a DJ and as one of the founding members of the Operatives, he has made a name for himself at the forefront of Melbourne’s musical landscape with his signature mixing style and contagious energy.
Sort after for festivals as well as club sets, Nam has performed at a variety of events from the premiere of ground-breaking electronic festival Let Them Eat Cake in 2013, to the Red Bull stage at Good Vibrations Music Festival, Summadayze, Stereosonic and Shine On.
On this episode Nam shares with us his journey from Richmond flats to stadium stages, how human connection is the driving force behind his work, the evolution of the music scene over the decades, the significance of music in cultures, the importance of hard work and personal development and so much more.
Follow Nam on Instagram: @operativenam
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July 30, 2024 #23 - Sean McDonald - Finding Joy in the Process
Sean McDonald is a documentary filmmaker and a photographer. With his skills being trusted by artists and athletes including David Bromley, Julia Stone, Cheyenne Tozzi, Bonnie Anderson, Chris Cheney, Tayla Harris and Morgan Mitchell, he has helped document their journey with his unique style of personal storytelling.
In 2023, he released his first feature length documentary telling the life story of renown Australian Artist, David Bromley capping off a 5-year production journey.
On this episode Sean shares with us how social media has changed the way video is used with music, his friendship with David Bromley and the lessons he learned from him, how his view of success has changed, what photography can teach you about life and so much more.
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July 23, 2024 #22 - Luke Currie-Richardson - Preserving Indigenous Culture Through Art
Luke Currie-Richardson is an Indigenous storyteller through his work as a photographer, dancer, poet, actor and model.
From 2012 to 2018 Luke was a company dancer in Bangarra showcasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island contemporary culture around the world. In 2021 he wrote and performed his first spoken word titled ‘Social Media’ in The Sydney Festival. Most recently, in June 2024, Luke was a finalist in the 2024 National Photographic Portrait Prize.
On this episode we discuss how Luke channels his Indigenous heritage to create in contemporary forms, why its preservation is important to him and his community, discovering his own identity as an Indigenous man, the joys and pains of his personal and professional life being as one, the challenges with defining what Australian culture is and so much more.
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July 09, 2024 #21 - Steve Kirby - Growing a Streetwear Brand
Steve Kirby is the Founder & Creative Director of WNDRR, an Australian premiere streetwear brand. Now in its 8th year, WNDRR has established itself as an iconic staple within the thriving landscape of the Australian hip-hop culture.
On this episode Steve takes us along his professional journey, the balancing act of commercialisation and creative expression, how lifecycles are broken down to 7-year blocks, how social media has changed the way brands are launching, their power dynamics with retailers and so much more.
Follow Steve on Instagram: @kirbsone
Follow WNDRR on Instagram: @wndrr
Visit WNDRR’s website: wndrr.com
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July 02, 2024 #20 - Sahil Roy - There are No Rules in Art
Sahil Roy is a contemporary abstract artist & muralist. With a creative foundation in graffiti art spanning over a decade, his transition into an abstract approach has allowed him to explore an entirely new avenue of style and boundless creative self-expression.
On this episode we explore his evolution and how the unrestrained lessons learned from street art are foundational for many contemporary artists, the influence of life experience in his work, the importance of experimentation in finding your craft and so much more.
Follow Sahil on Instagram: @sahilroy___
Visit Sahil's website: sahilroy.com
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June 17, 2024 #19 - Saskia Fairfull - The Future of Fashion
Saskia Fairfull is a Fashion Technology Consultant, Collaborative Projects Lead for Design & Creative Tech at Torrens University, founder of IFAB (The Independent Fashion Advisory Board) and Metarial - an NFC solution enabling brands to connect physical garments to digital experiences.
With a background in marketing and design, she applies her knowledge of experience design and lateral thinking to help businesses create relevant experiences for people to connect with.
On this episode Saskia explains to us what is circular fashion, how the industry is exploring sustainable processes, the relationship between culture and fashion, how technology will change how we as a society engage with the fashion industry and so much more.
Connect with Saskia on LinkedIn: saskiafairfull
Visit Metarial: metarial.io
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June 10, 2024 #18 - Adrian Ortega - The Art of Filmmaking
Adrian Ortega is an award-winning narrative and documentary filmmaker. His debut feature film Cerulean Blue premiered to sold out crowds at the 68th Melbourne International Film Festival (2019) and won the El Rey Award for Excellence in Film Directing at the Barcelona International Film Festival (2019). It's currently streaming on Stan in Australia and Amazon Prime in the US and UK.
His second feature film Westgate is currently in production and set for release in 2025.
On this episode Adrian shares with us his different approaches to creating a documentary vs feature film, the process from ideation through to distribution, how he draws inspiration from his personal life and experiences, the importance of creating authentically, the lessons he’s learnt from some of the greats and much more.
Follow XXXX on Instagram: @adrian.mov
Watch Cerulean Blue on Stan: Cerulean Blue (2019)
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June 04, 2024 #17 - Saraid Taylor - Write Like an Athlete
Saraid Taylor is an author, screenwriter and an AFLW footballer with the Melbourne Demons. With an eclectic background in both creative writing and professional sports, having also previously played in the WNBL, her work draws inspiration from their parallels: as vehicles for growth, change, as a way to understand the world and share meaning while cultivating connections.
On this episode Saraid shares with us why she writes and the importance of sharing her it with an audience, the challenges of cultivating a public profile that accurately represents her individuality, the rise of women’s sport and the importance of it in society and so much more.
Follow Saraid on Instagram: @saraidtaylor
Visit Saraid’s website: saraidtaylor.com
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1h 16min
May 27, 2024 #16 - Kevin "Ohnoes" Gold - Find Your Creative Identity
Kevin “Ohnoes” Gold is a painter and muralist. With his work having a focus on basketball, Ohnoes has collaborated with some of the sport’s biggest brands including the NBA, Nike, Under Armour and Footlocker as well as athletes including Shaq, Dirk Nowitzki and Damian Lillard.
On this episode, Ohnoes shares with his his journey, how to find your your uniqueness, the thriving state of Australian basketball, the cultural impact it has on creativity and so much more.
Follow Ohnoes on Instagram: @_ohnoes
Connect with Ohnoes on Linkedin: Kevin Gold
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1h 19min
May 16, 2024 #15 - Wanissa Somsuphangsri - From Designer to Artist
Wanissa Somsuphangsri began her creative journey as a graphic designer then established herself as a calligraphy and script lettering artist with her work being featured in Frankie Magazine, Fashion Journal and Goodtype. Despite her early success, Wanissa pursued her passion for tattoos and has taken the leap and transforming herself from a designer to an artist.
On this episode, Wanissa shares with us how she overcame her fear to pursue her dream, the importance finding fulfilment in her career, why her cultural heritage is pivotal to her decision making, the difference between the designer and artist mindset and so much more.

Follow Wanissa on Instagram: @wanisssa
Visit Wanissa's website: wanissas.com
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FAQs about Future History:

How many episodes does Future History have?

The podcast currently has 64 episodes available.