Ep. 96: You Can’t Flex On Me Luv, I’m Proud of You ft. Kimberly Drew
Over the past 7 years, writer and curator Kimberly Drew has unabashedly made a name for herself within the world of art and fashion. She’s already interviewed icons like Lupita Nyong'o, and Tina Lawson. She’s served bold looks on the runways of Chromat, and Collina Strada. Looking back on her career, Drew notes that “if I had come in with less love [for art], I wouldn’t have been as successful.”
That love first began in her hometown of Orange, New Jersey- a community that Kimberly describes as “culturally rich”. It then carried her to Smith College, where she studied African American Studies and Art History. Finally, it brought her to THE Thelma Golden (AKA “Beyonce of the art world”) at the Studio Museum in Harlem. From there, Drew went on to create the extremely successful Tumblr blog, Black Contemporary Art, which is solely dedicated to highlighting black artists and landed a dream role managing social for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, before going out to do her own thing full-time. Listen to this episode, and you’ll realize why the witty and enlightened Ms.Drew is adored by so many.
Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:
SKINCARE: Rescue Spa, Biologique Recherche Lotion P50, Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner, Life Wellness Center, Biologique Recherche Masque Vivant
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Check out her book: This Is What I Know About Art
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Ep. 55: Art, Nightclubs & Scary Spice Ft Lotte Anderson
“It’s no accident I do what I do. I come from a long line of people making culture, considering how we live and responding either sonically or aesthetically to that.” - my inspiring guest, Lotte Anderson, who was described as ‘emblematic of the city of London’
Lotte, an artist living and working in London, creates work that explores the politics of taking up space, community, pleasure seeking and human behavior. Lotte tells me how growing up in West London amongst families of ‘creative dynasties’ inspired who she is today and how through the creation of her party series, MAXILLA, she realized she was making art the whole time. From there, she’s found herself in museums like the Tate Modern and we discuss how she’s able to recognize her own accomplishments.
We discuss how she navigates the art world as a woman of color and how her racial ambiguity weighs on her at times and how she explores it in her work. We talk about Scary Spice, how Mel B’s blackness was treated, and re-evaluating GIRL POWER. After attending fashion school and working for Alexander McQueen, Lotte tells me why fashion ultimately wasn’t for her. We discuss Supreme, the CFDA, casting in fashion and Fenty.
Although she’s often cited as one of the coolest girls in london, I’m shocked to learn that she felt awkward growing up. We talk about building community, the healing properties of water, CHANEL beauty, being a Gucci ambassador & lots more!
Products/Things Mentioned
@nakedbeautyplanet where you can find a lot of my natural beauty recipes
More info on Lotte’s latest show: How Do You Feel About Lying?
Shy Girl, the artist she collaborated with
https://www.coeval-magazine.com/coeval/shygirl
Kelis - Caught Out There (Iconic)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3JFwd1bk4Q
111 Cryo where Lotte tried Cryotherapy
https://www.111cryo.com/
REN Rose Body Oil
https://www.sephora.com/product/morroccan-rose-otto-ultra-moisture-body-oil-P378013
Women’s Balance Essential Oil Blend from Neal Yard
https://www.nealsyardremedies.com/aromatherapy/aromatherapy-oils-and-blends/essential-oil-blends/2715.html
Aesop Facial Toner
https://www.aesop.com/nz/p/skin/tone/parsley-seed-anti-oxidant-facial-toner/
Chanel beauty compact cream essential palette (comes in a range of 6 shades)
https://www.chanel.com/us/makeup/p/149150/palette-essentielle-conceal-highlight-color/
Dazed Beauty on IG - Constructed beauty at work
The Cleremont twins - for anyone unfamiliar
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Follow Lotte: https://www.instagram.com/_lotte_andersen_/
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