Lisa Anderson: I’ve always sought art that I could see myself in

Photographer: Misan Harriman

My guest on today’s episode of Holding Up the Ladder is art writer, curator, advisor and founder of Black British Art, Lisa Anderson.

With a background in international relations and an MA in Human Rights, Lisa’s love of art and curation was sparked while at university - it’s an intimate story, one that I’ll leave her to share in her own words.

We talk about identity, belonging, the importance of representation, of seeing oneself in the world around us, not just in our homes but in culture. We talk about London, about Britishness about Black Britishness. We talk about being part of a London ‘scene’ and as always we talk about music.

Artists Lisa Loves: Michaela Yearwood-Dan - Website & IG

Adelaide Damoah - Website & IG Enam Gbewonyo - Website & IG

Irvin Pascal - Website & IG Rachel Jones - Website

Jadé Fadojutimi - Website & IG Shannon Bono - Website & IG

Guest: Lisa Anderson

Content: Spotify Broken Beat Playlist by Lisa

Talks: Lisa Anderson, Founder of a Black British Art in conversation with up and coming gallerist and art dealer Makesa Kaizen, founder of the The Who Gallery and Salon RT 

Title: ‘I’ve always sought art that I could see myself in’

 Song Excerpt: 'The Chair' by Alev Lenz

Artists on playlist: The Clark Sisters, Hezekiah Walker, Christian Scott, Blue Lab Beats, Beyonce

Website & IG: Black British Art & Lisa Anderson Art Advisory