Art Discussions is a series of interviews with working visual artists which seeks to explore how artists overcome the challenges they face in their careers and go on to achieve their goals.

The purpose of the series is to promote visual artists- many of whom do not get the opportunity to discuss their careers in such a way- and ultimately, to inspire artists who are seeking inspiration to follow their dreams.

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Art Success. Adelaide Damoah in Conversation with Renee Cox

Renee Cox, a Jamaican American mixed media artist is described in her biography as one of the most “Controversial African-American artists working today.” Born in 1960 in Jamaica, Cox often uses her own body to critique what she sees as…
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January 2013 Wrap Up: Saatchi Online and Books

Saatchi OnlineAfter much deliberation, I decided to sell selection of my original oil paintings on Saatchi Online. Prints are also available, but once 50 of each one are sold, I will stop selling that particular run, so get in there fast if…
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Art Success: Adelaide Damoah in Conversation with Jane McAdam Freud

Jane McAdam Freud is an internationally acclaimed, multi award winning British visual artist. Born in 1958, her work includes sculpture, installation, drawing, prints and digital media. McAdam Freud studied at the Wimbledon College of Art,…
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Art Success. Adelaide Damoah in Conversation with Ruud van Empel

I came across Ruud van Empel's work on Facebook because someone posted one of his stunning images from the eponymous “World” series. I was dumb struck. I instantly fell in love with his work and was astonished that I had not heard of him…
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Art Success. Adelaide Damoah in Conversation with Gerard Quenum

Born in Porto Novo, Benin in 1971, Gerard Quenum is a unique sculptural artist who creates his hauntingly beautiful pieces using recycled, found objects. His work grabs and holds the attention and it is as thought provoking as it is beautiful…
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Art Success. Adelaide Damoah in Conversation with Wiz Kudowor

Born in 1957 in Takoradi, Ghana, Wiz Kudowor is one of Ghana's most respected visual artists. Kudowor's career  as a professional artist spans more than 30 years and he has exhibited in more than 50 group shows and 12 solo shows around the…
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Art Success: Adelaide Damoah in Conversation with Toby Mulligan

Born in 1969,Toby Mulligan is a a rising star on the British art scene. A self taught artist, Mulligan was  a 2012  finalist for the BP Portrait award and subsequently had his work exhibited at the prestigious National Portrait Gallery in…
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Art Success. Adelaide Damoah in Conversation with Tim Okamura

Tim Okamura is a Canadian artist most well known for his beautiful and realistic depictions of African Americans and other minorities in urban landscapes. His stunning and positive depictions of groups of people who have rarely been treated…
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Art Success. Adelaide Damoah in Conversation with Adebanji Alade

I was introduced to the the man himself one day in 2009 during an artist meeting.  While six artists sat around a table in MacDonald’s, discussing a possible group show, Adebanji Alade shocked us all with a remarkable sketch of one of the…
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Art Success: Adelaide Damoah in Conversation with Romuald Hazoumè

Born in 1962 in Benin, West Africa, Romuald Hazoumè, is considered one of Africa's leading visual artists.  A winner of the prestigious  2007 Arnold-Bode-Prize at Documenta 12 in Germany, Hazoumè first came to the attention of the wider…