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In Conversation

In Conversation

Written by: The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey
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This podcast is made possible by the Art Bridges Foundation and was sparked by the loan of the In Conversation: Will Wilson exhibition currently being hosted at The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey from February 13-August 23, 2026. This 4-part limited series will explore Indigenous art, culture, representation and more.

This podcast is hosted by Dennis Redmoon Darkeem, an Indigenous artist based in New York, with new guests every episode.

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Episodes
  • In Conversation with Ella Mahoney

    In Conversation with Ella Mahoney
    Feb 12 2026

    The conversation with Wampanoag artist Ella Mahoney covers her multidisciplinary art practice, intergenerational storytelling, the impact of the pandemic on her work, nature-inspired art and storytelling, cultural preservation and visibility, challenges faced by East Coast Indigenous artists, public art and collaboration, fast questions, and the influence of elders. The discussion also includes future exhibits and acknowledgments.

    Takeaways

    • Multidisciplinary Art Practice
    • Intergenerational Storytelling

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction and Artistic Practice
    • 05:50 Preservation of Stories and Language
    • 10:56 Nature-Inspired Art and Storytelling
    • 20:03 Challenges of East Coast Indigenous Artists
    • 25:05 Public Art and Collaboration
    • 29:49 Fast Questions and Elders' Influence
    • 35:01 Future Exhibits and Acknowledgments
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    40 mins
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