Episode Details

Live from the wild, eclectic, art-riddled halls of Stitch and Staple at the illustrious 21C hotel, we're diving into the deep blue—conceptually, at least—with this episode. We chat with the incredibly thoughtful Dawit L. Petros and Art History powerhouse Onur Öztürk about their work in the exhibition Prospetto a Mare at the Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP). What's it about? Well, think: migration, colonial histories, and the ever-shifting geopolitical sea. No big deal, right?

Petros' breathtaking, multi-layered visual narratives bring the past and present of migration into view, while Öztürk's sharp, historically-grounded insights connect the dots across time and space. Together, they turn the exhibition into a thought-provoking journey across borders—geographical, historical, and artistic.

Also, we recorded this episode at 21C's luxurious digs, so enjoy the ambiance of clinking glasses and gallery buzz in the background. Join us as we unpack how art and history collide in one of the most important conversations about displacement and identity today.

Links & Mentions:

• Dawit L. Petros: dawitlpetros.com
• Onur Öztürk: Onur Öztürk's TedX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC_Etz5go8U
• Prospetto a Mare Exhibition at MoCP: MoCP Exhibition Page
• Stitch and Staple at 21C Hotel: Stitch & Staple Info
• Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP): mocp.org