Voices On Art - The Van Horn Gallery Podcast | hosted by Daniela Steinfeld

A conversation with Robert Müller-Grünow, founder of "Scentcommunication", author of the book "The secret power of scents" and lover of art. With his company he is one of the pioneers of scent developing and marketing in Germany and is also very active with the friends of Museum Ludwig in Cologne. Robert speaks about the psychology and physiology of scent, on how he discovered scent and art in his life, what the special skills and techniques are to create scents for challenging spaces and how his company collaborates with different artists on their exhibitions and projects. 31 min. Language: english

A conversation with Jessica and Evrim Oralkan, the founders of "Collecteurs", the world’s first digital museum of private collections, whose offices are based in New York City.  Jessica and Evrim speak in depth about the inspirations, ideas and aims to found this special digital platform as collectors for other collectors, they give their opinion on art and politics, how "Collecteurs" encourages to develop new collaborations and enhanced visibility for it's members and it's benefit for the public. July 2020, 36 min., Language: english

A conversation with Nicole Berry, executive Director of The Armory Show, New York's premier art fair. Nicole speaks about the current situation in New York City, new ideas and projects of The Armory Show and how the fair supports it's galleries. The art community, the desire to see real art and the digital shift, the impact of art in public space, the new date and location of the fair, the need for collaboration, cooperation and the spirit of empathy and compassion. She gives her personal and professional view on how to shape an art fair in an ever changing world. June 2020, 43 min., Language: english

A conversation with the internationally acclaimed pianist, composer and experimental musician Volker Bertelmann aka Hauschka. He speaks about his different artistic identities, his recent and upcoming projects, his connection with the artworld and his ecological engagement. June 2020, 45 min., Language: English

A conversation with Dr. Nahlah Saimeh, acclaimed forensic psychiatrist and art afficionado. Dr. Saimeh speaks about her research on radicalisation from the point of view of a forensic psychiatrist, her passion for art, the spiritual roots of religion - and art - and about the invaluable meaning art and artists have for a civilized society. June 2020, 41 min., Language: German

Ein Gespräch mit Dr. Nahlah Saimeh,  anerkannte forensische Psychiaterin und Kunstafficionado. Dr. Saimeh spricht über ihre Forschung zur Radikalisierung aus der Sicht einer forensischen Psychiaterin, über ihre Leidenschaft für die Kunst, über die spirituellen Wurzeln der Religion - und der Kunst - und über die unschätzbare Bedeutung, die Kunst und Künstler für eine zivilisierte Gesellschaft haben.  Juni 2020, 41 Min., Sprache: Deutsch

A conversation with Carolin Scharpff-Striebich, collector of contemporary art and Director of The Scharpff Collection and the Scharpff Family Foundation. Carolin talks about her upbringing with collecting parents,  her personal connection with art, her ideas for developing the collection and many more things. She gives us an insightful glimpse into her thoughts and reflections as a collector. May 2020, 37 min., Language: english

New York City based artist Wendy White tells us her story how she became an artist, what her inspirations and aspirations are and what she is engaged with right now. She shares some personal and insightful observations into making and reflecting about art and the processes that are just starting to be instigated in this special time. May 2020, 38 min. Language: english

A conversation with Andrew Jensen, the founder and co-owner of the galleries Fox Jensen McCrory in Auckland, NZ and Fox Jensen in Sydney, AUS. Andrew tells us about the history of the gallery and how he developed into being a gallerist as a young man. He continues with narrating about how his visions and ideas for the gallery evolved in the past 32 years and reveals very personal and emotional insights into his life with art. He reflects the challenges, but also the new possibilities for the artworld in our current situation and gives us a glimpse into the future.  Episode 2, recorded May 2020, 41 min., language english

For this first VAN HORN Podcast I welcome the artist Henrike Naumann, whose work "Das Reich" is on view in the exhibition "Deutschland" at VAN HORN in Düsseldorf through end of June 2020 and Bettina Steinbrügge, the director of Kunstverein Hamburg. Henrike Naumann tells us about the way she researches for her art, what makes her think and inspires her and how she realizes her installations in real space. Bettina Steinbrügge shares her experience of Naumann's art and reveals her thoughts and her wish to create new ideas and vision for an (art)world facing major changes. May 2020, 41 min. Language: German

Talking about art, life and being human. This bi-weekly/monthly Podcast is about my personal and also a lot of other people's enthusiasm for art. What these people have in common is their love for art and their life with art. Art will be at the center of all our talks and as art touches on all parts of life - we talk about all parts of life. May it be society, politics, feminism, identity, personal growth, inspiration, spirituality and much more. This Podcast wants to open up a space for inspiration and also to tell you interesting stories you might enjoy listening to. We’re recording via the internet, please excuse any glitches in sound quality. For more information on „Voices On Art - The VAN HORN Gallery Podcast“ follow us on instagram @voicesonart and @van_horn_duesseldorf, there you can also leave a comment. Or visit our website van-horn.net and subscribe to „Voices On Art“ on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or the platform of your choice. If you want to, leave us a rating. Stay tuned and connect.