16 JAN 2022 · What do inflatable crocodiles, opera staged in Erasmus house and opening a bar in theatre have in common? The guest of this episode – Francesca Sabatini – the PhD candidate in Cultural Economics. The first two lines confuse you? Then tune in and relax while listening to a very interesting experiment from the world of Italian opera that we have discussed or what are the problems possibly arising when we concentrate all cultural venues in the city centre. Last but not least, if you get to the second half of this interview, you will also hear us talking about how opera and classical music can become much more familiar to each of us (even if it´s not your cup of tea). Ready? Steady… PLAY!

13 JUN 2021 · So intensively present in our everyday lives, yet not a single episode dedicated to this topic – literature! Let’s reverse this situation by asking Peter Robertson – writer and literary translator – about the stereotypes and romanticised images we keep in our minds about the world of books and authors. What is literature to him? What gives a critic the right to criticise or the editor to correct the writer? Join us in this episode and apart from answers to these questions, you will also find out more about Peter’s cultural review called InterLitQ (link below). By the way, if your favourite book is translated from an original version, have you ever thought about the person who did that? Did he translate word by word or rather captured the nuances of those words? OK, enough questions, let’s now dive in! http://interlitq.org

1 MAY 2021 · What did the pandemic bring us apart from uncertainty, challenges and changes? Business Strategy professor at The University of Bologna – Cristina Boari – will make us re-evaluate the current crisis not only as a disaster, but rather as an opportunity for change, adaptation and creating new partnerships. Why are cultural organisations able to benefit from collaborations and how to ensure we have chosen the right partner? How did Covid-19 speeded up the transition of cultural institutions to online presence & communication? Apart from these topics, we will also touch on digitalization, entrepreneurship and networks. Tune in and enjoy this interview with a lot of first-hand examples!

30 MAR 2021 · Once upon a time, there was a fashion designer based in Jerusalem, taking the Art of The Invisible’s listeners into the magical world of fashion. Whether it’s magic or rather a variety of skills and years of experience that makes you a well-rounded professional in this field, will be discussed with Natalie Tahhan. This inspiring young woman will tell us if running a business collides with her creativity as a designer, but also how understanding the meaning of local cultural heritage helps her create such beautiful collections (natalietahhan.com). Lastly, we will also discuss the topic of unconventional models and if you are hungry for more, we added a few bonus points on the IGTV videos at the accounts below: @the_art_of_the_invisible @zuzana.morvayova

27 FEB 2021 · Urbanism. What hides behind this word? Sandra Štasselová from the Metropolitan Institute Bratislava (Slovakia) will takes us on a journey into places we know very well, yet can be seen from different perspectives – urban spaces. How life in city gets influenced by architects, sociologists, environmentalists, public bodies and others? Did pandemic crisis change our perception on public spaces in towns? Sandra does not only provide eye-opening answers to these questions but also ‘walks the talk’ by working on her own project of mobile community gardens. To find out how it works, hit the play button and let’s get started!

31 JAN 2021 · Welcome to Hollywood! The place where American dreams come true and you become filthy rich. Ehm, do you?! Isn’t just the idea that the films produced there create in our minds? Let’s look at it from a perspective of Jonathan Baker, an independent film maker and founder of JB Productions, Inc. based in LA. Apart from revealing his winding road to the career of a producer, Jonathan will take us also through the whole process of making a movie, what are the various budget ranges and genres available. By the way, do you know what is the difference between producer and director or why is movie industry so powerful nowadays? Tune in and you will find out! Ou, and don’t forget to check JB Productions’ newest movie – Sylvie’s Love (available on Amazon) – totally recommended! To get in touch with Jonathan and find out more, click the website or Instagram account --> jbprodinc.com @jbstudiola

31 DEC 2020 · Let’s cross the border between the old and the new year with an episode about something timeless – classical music & opera. As a person working in the Artistic Administration Office in the Vienna Philharmonic, Stefanie Kucsko is the perfect person to discuss “behind the scenes” of this art. Which bits from our conversation can I already reveal before you listen to it? The way to her current job was definitely interesting, just as are her day-to-day tasks, and she also shared her opinion on who is in the best position to arouse interest of young people in classical music. As a little bonus, she gave us valuable advice on how to start with opera & classical music if you are new to it, so don’t hesitate and hit the play button. Lastly, dear listeners of The Art of the Invisible, let me only wish you pleasant listening and happy New Year!

23 SEP 2020 · Do you sometimes feel like you know everything about certain thing or place but then you realise it’s the exact opposite? Well, that was my situation a few days ago while doing an interview with an orchestra librarian (gosh, I did not even know that kind of a job exists!). Talking with Alastair Simpson who is working at Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in the UK was exactly the turning point. It was trully fascinating to find out what are his tasks within the 127 years-old institution, what kind of education is required to work with sheet music as he does and much more! Join us in this episode and don’t forget to check out the new concert season of BSO on http://bsolive.com/ which you can join online. Now, let’s get started! PS: reference to the final part of the interview https://www.instagram.com/juliet.braidwood/

31 AUG 2020 · Working in fast-changing luxury & fashion industry, Vincent Doré has to always keep up the pace and come up with new creative ideas. This episode will reveal the backstage of a window designer's job. How does he cope with criticism? Subjectivity? Demanding environment? Let's dive into this interview for some really good approaches towards creative work. Ready?

16 AUG 2020 · Welcome to the world of fantasy, music, dance and theatre. Leonardo Palacios will share his experiences as a Musical Director of MISI – musical theatre company in Colombia. How such high-level shows as Beauty and the Beast, Oliver or The Sound of Music get created? Is the situation of musical production different in Mexico or Argentina? Last but not least, the whole interview is also a tribute to the amazingly inspirational woman behind all of this - María Isabel Murillo, familiarly called Misi. If you are ready to get blasted by positive energy of Leo and the powerful message of Misi, hit play and enjoy!