Intersections of Art, AI, and Ecology
Join us for a captivating episode as we talk with Ivana Tkalčić and Tianjun Li, two artists pushing the boundaries of art, technology, and ecology. In this episode we learn about their latest projects and how both artists use innovative media and performance to tackle pressing ecological and socio-political issues.
Musical composition: Ville-Veikko Verha.
Duration: 55 min.
Un viaggio tra sogno, realtà, tecnologia e la creazione di una nuova umanità
In this episode we venture into the blurred lines between reality and dreams, art and technology. Multidisciplinary artists Rafaella Menchetti and Francesca Marcelli talk about their unique creative methodology in their artistic expression, using dreams as a starting point. Tune in to hear how they blend dreams, technology, and performance into a one-of-a-kind experience! Tip: you can choose “auto-translate” from the video settings.
Musical composition: Ville-Veikko Verha
Duration: 18 min. 
Embodied stories for social change – Exploring virtual reality narratives
In this episode Daniel González Franco, an interdisciplinary artist and one of the founders of BeAnotherLab, known for his groundbreaking work in virtual reality shares his artistic journey and explores the intersection of technology, empathy, and social change, allowing audiences to step into others’ shoes and experience personal narratives.
Musical composition: Ville-Veikko Verha.
Duration: 32 min.
Artist identity and media
How does media shape artistic identity and visibility? In this episode, Milla Järvipetäjä, Senior Lecturer from Turku UAS, is joined by artists Nika Rukavina and Luca Cacini to explore and discuss the evolving relationship between artists and the media. Join in!
Music composed by Ville-Veikko Verha.
Duration: 34 min.
Published: 21.2.2025
Professional career and artist residency
What role do artist residencies and open calls play in professional growth? What kind of challenges and opportunities there are for shaping and sustaining a sustainable career in arts? Join us to explore these questions with artists Nika Rukavina and Luca Cacini.
Music composed by Ville-Veikko Verha.
Duration: 34 min.
Published: 27.2.2025
How gamification empowers artists in the digital age
In this episode, Diana Jašeková from Youth for Equality is joined by Ali Honaramiz, project manager at Future Now Association and Europsky Dialog. Together, they explore how gamification and digital tools are empowering artists and reshaping their media presence in the digital age.
Music composed by Ville-Veikko Verha.
Duration: 24 min.
Published: 8.1.2025
Social Media and Media Readership
In this episode, Diana Jašeková from Youth for Equality is joined by Harutyun Tsatryan, an Armenian journalist and communications expert living in Slovakia. Together, they discuss how social media is transforming artistic visibility, the challenges artists face in navigating digital campaigns, and opportunities to connect with audiences and buyers in the digital era.
Music composed by Ville-Veikko Verha.
Duration: 51 min.
Published: 18.12.2024
Exploring Art and Virtual Spaces
In this episode, Anna Kuusela from Turku UAS is joned by Leda Vaneva, a visual artist and Ville Laaksonen, project coordinator at the Digital Art House Turku. Together, they explore the topic of Art and Visual Spaces and discuss how digital environments are reshaping artistic expression.
Music composed by Ville-Veikko Verha.
Duration: 22 min.
Published: 10.12.2024
Arts industry through the lens of intersectionality
What is intersectionality and why are intersectional practices important in the art world? To find out this and more, listen to this interesting conversation between a dancer, trainer and choreographer Niv Bellamed and Giovanni Sabelli.
Music composed by Ville-Veikko Verha.
Duration: 24 min.
Published: 30.8.2024
Co-creating with AI
Giovanni Sabelli Fioretti and Giuseppe Esposito from Perypezye Urbane (Italy) are discussing how to co-create with AI especially within live performances or even in storytelling.
Music composed by Ville-Veikko Verha.
Duration: 16 min.
Published: 4.7.2024
Burning impressions using media as an artist
In this episode we are hosting Karen Briffa, an artist from Malta, who introduces us with an unique art form of pyrography originating from ancient times. She takes us on an interesting journey of her life as an artist, with all of its ups and downs.
Music composed by Ville-Veikko Verha.
Duration: 35 min.
Published: 4.3.2024
From Malta to Turku: Building artistic bridges
In this episode, two young versatile artists from Malta, Gabriel Lia and Angela Bettoni, share with us their exciting experience of participating in the PMP workshop in Turku, Finland, in the autumn of 2023.
Music composed by Ville-Veikko Verha.
Duration: 23 min.
Published: 1.2.2024
Creativity in the era of AI
In this episode, Roosa Wingström, a PhD student in Economic Geography from the University of Turku, takes us on a journey to explore the evolving landscape of creativity in the era of AI, navigating the intricate relationship between humans and AI in the realms of art, innovation, and development.
Music composed by Ville-Veikko Verha
Duration: 30 min.
Published: 5.12.2023
