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Most Wanted Collective (Special Episode)
đˇđ¨đŤÂ New @TalkArt! We welcome the MOST WANTED COLLECTIVE!! Over the last few months we have collaborated with Most Wanted Wines to commission a series of limited-edition bottles designed by artists from lesser-represented communities.Â
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â¤Â A true celebration of diversity through creativity, and in this podcast we get to hear from the artists.Â
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đ¨Â We chose the 3 artists because we felt their work would connect with diverse audiences and inspire people with their symbolic, captivating and striking artwork. Each artist has a unique perspective and style which creates a very special series of designs for each wine bottle.
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đ¤Â In the episode we chew the fat with Tejumola Butler Adenuga @butlerarchive, Ana Curbelo @untepid and Anshika Khullar @aorists, as well as Calum Hall from @creativedebuts who we worked with to select the artists. We discuss their work, influences and pinpoint social issues that present barriers to creativity...and trust us when we say that there are some amazing personal and emotive stories.
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đˇÂ Most Wanted Wines believe that good wine, just like good art, should and can be enjoyed by everyone, and aim to make both wine and art as inclusive as possible.
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