In this episode, we had the privilege of talking with Trevor Schoonmaker, the current director and former curator of contemporary art at the Nasher Museum of Art in Durham, North Carolina. Together, we will delve into Trevor's remarkable journey as an art curator and discuss his most recent exhibition, Spirit in the Land. Spirit in the Land is a contemporary art exhibition that examines today's ecological concerns from a cultural perspective, demonstrating the interconnection between nature and our identities. Through diverse artworks, it emphasizes the importance of environmental justice, preservation of marginalized histories and communities, and the restoration of our collective relationship with the natural world. Join us as we go beyond the canvas and explore Schoonmaker’s motivations, challenges, stories, and insights in bringing this incredible exhibit to life.

See the Nasher’s website here!: https://nasher.duke.edu/ 

Visit Spirit in the Land yourself before it closes on July 9th!

Welcome to Part 2 of Season 8! In this miniseries, we will look at different avenues of environmental art. Check out Episode 1 for dive into coral ceramics.

Guest: Trevor Schoonmaker

Host: Mira Polishook

Reporters: Charlotte Caddell, Emily Nagamoto, Kendra Rentz, Mira Polishook

Audio Editor: Kendra Rentz

Music Credit: Sunshower by LATASHA