Art and the City

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with three talented Barbadian artists: Alanis Forde, Akilah Watts, and Anna Gibson. They are featured in the group exhibition Arcadia: Often Dreamt, Seldom Lived at the Verena Kerfin Gallery this June 2025. Through their vibrant and evocative works, these artists explore the Black Barbadian experience, offering a glimpse into the beauty and complexity of their island. Rooted in ancestral heritage yet responsive to fast social and environmental change, their art reflects both the dreams and the realities of Barbados — a paradise often idealized, but not fully understood by foreigners. Together, we dive into their creative journeys, their inspirations, and the messages behind their work. We discuss the art scene in Barbados, the challenges they face, and how each of them has developed a unique and authentic visual language. Listen to a powerful conversation on identity, culture, and the role of art in expressing both beauty and struggle.

Wer ist Viktor Voi, und was treibt ihn an, seine Gedanken in Kunst zu verwandeln? In dieser Folge werfen wir einen intensiven Blick auf den kreativen Prozess und die Inspirationsquellen eines außergewöhnlichen Künstlers. Erfahren Sie, wie Kindheitserinnerungen, gesellschaftliche Ereignisse und die Kraft der Improvisation seine Werke prägen. Viktor erzählt von seiner Liebe zur Musik, seiner Experimentierfreude mit Materialien und Techniken und warum Nachhaltigkeit in seinem kreativen Prozess eine Rolle spielt. Wie plant ein Künstler seine Zukunft? Welche Geschichten stehen hinter den Werken? Und wie wichtig ist ihm, was das Publikum in seinen Arbeiten sieht? Diese Episode ist eine Einladung, Viktor Vois Welt aus einer ganz neuen Perspektive zu entdecken – voller Tiefe, Leidenschaft und Überraschungen!

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of the artist Cat Spilman. Together we talk about her personal journey into art, the moments that have shaped her, and the challenges she has mastered. Cat tells us what inspires her and how she processes themes in her work that are often more complex than it seems at first glance. We take a look behind the scenes of her creative process: What materials and techniques does she use, and what role do emotions and intuition play? Cat also gives exciting insights into how her art has developed over the years, what messages she wants to convey with her works and how she invites the audience to find their own interpretations. Finally, we look at her current projects and her plans for the future. Whether art lovers, creatives or simply curious - this episode offers inspiration, insights and the opportunity to get to know Cat Spilman from a very personal side.

Guest curator Karla Marchesi sits down in conversation with Miles Hall, Sebastian Moody and María León, addressing themes explored in the recent exhibition Rocks and tethers. The group broadly discuss contemporary practices at the intersection of painting, sculpture and conceptual approaches and the drive to create connections through material process.

In this episode, we’re joined by Dutch artist and sculptor Jeroen Cremers, who chats to us about his inspirations - which range from science fiction films to ancient civilisations -, his artistic procedure, dystopias and utopias, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on his work. Listen to learn more about Jeroen’s fascinating exhibition ‘The unexpected guest’ at BARK BERLIN GALLERY.

Magdalena Piech sitzt bei unserem Podcast mit einem Dog Collar vor mir, eine zarte, entrückte Gestalt, scheu und selbstbewusst zugleich mit einem faszinierenden Funkeln in den Augen und in vollständiger Harmonie mit ihrer Kunst. Sie macht Fetischkunst, meist mit schwarzem Kohlestift, große Formate, wunderschöne, elegante, schlanke Körper in Latex gehüllt, Licht-Reflexionen, die Gesichter vollständig maskiert. Und das Ganze hat nicht das geringste von plumper Pornographie, hat nichts zu tun mit direktem Sex oder Gewalt, hier geht es um reine fetischisierte, träumerische Erotik, vollendete Ästhetik in mysteriösen, reinen Gesten. Was ist Fetisch? Die erotische Aufladung von Gegenständen, von entpersönlichten Personen. Tauche ein in unser Gespräch.

Today we have the pleasure of having a conversation in Spanish with the Spanish artist Juan Fernández Álava, one of the four artists who were part of the group exhibition ''Novus'',  which took place last August 2023. Guided by Irene Sánchez Gómez and carried out via Zoom, in this conversation we talk about the methodologies that the artist follows for making the artworks, the different inspirations and his understanding of color. Press Play to this chapter of Bark and The Gang podcast and enjoy the interesting conversation with the great artist Juan Fernández Álava. 

From Oporto, Portugal, the artist Claus Voss Cordeiro talks today with Irene Sánchez Gómez via Zoom about his participation in our group exhibition ''Novus'' held at the Bark Berlin Gallery last August 2023. Claus tells us how he makes the artworks, how is his perspective of the world and much more. You can press Play and enjoy this talk in English where you can learn a little more about the young and great artist Claus Voss Cordeiro, here, in Bark and the Gang Podcast. 

Host Taja van der Does chats with German portrait and documentary photographer Victoria Jung about her new exhibition “fever dream” at BARK BERLIN GALLERY. They cover Vicky’s start as a photographer, recount some special memories of her time in the ‘city of extremes’ New Orleans and discuss the development of this unique long-term photo essay project. In New Orleans, Vicky got to know an extraordinary, creative, queer community that found its home in a place under constant threat, where lights are bright as the shadows are dark. Listen and get to know Vicky, New Orleans and the protaginists of her pictures, in this episode of BARK AND THE GANG.

The argentinian painter Lucas Pertile describes his process as a folder filled with landscapes, flora, and fauna. Taken from the argentinian jungle and then put onto canvas, his paintings, much like portals, tend to transport you to a different place in the world. As our host, Gordon Burgund points out a blessing for the cold winter months in Berlin. Together they talk about Pertile's new exhibition ''Monkey Island'' and how that title represents more than the paintings shown at our gallery. All this and much more about Lucas Pertile, like his upbringing and favorite music in this episode of BARK and the Gang.