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The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter

Rob Lee
Baltimore
Art
Community Engagement
Community
Mental Health
Photography
Artscape
Creativity
New York City
Storytelling
Cultural Identity
Arts
Jazz
Community Building
Gentrification
Social Justice
Music
Tales From the Hood
Bushwick
Black Women

The Truth In This Art with Rob Lee is a Baltimore-based arts and culture podcast where independent journalist Rob Lee goes beyond the highlight reel to uncover the truth behind the work—the creative process, the choices, and the stories that shape the people who make it. Through thoughtful conversations with emerging and established photographers, filmmakers, designers, musicians, chefs, writers, ... more

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In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the guest is Bony Ramirez!

About Bony Ramirez: Dominican-born artist based out of Jersey City, New Jersey, working across painting, sculpture, and installation to create a vivid celebration and exploration o... more

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In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the guest is Khadija Jahmila!

About Khadija Jahmila: Silver Spring, Maryland–based Afro-Caribbean mixed-media artist, mother, and teaching artist working across hand-cut analog and digital collage. Her piece... more

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In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the guest is Dina AZ. Salem!

About Dina AZ. Salem: Washington, DC–based abstract contemporary artist born in Alexandria, Egypt, working across painting and sculpture to create materially driven works that ex... more

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In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the guest is Simone Phillips!

About Simone Phillips: Award-winning content creator and event curator behind Charm City Table, Baltimore's popular food and beverage platform with more than ten million impress... more

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Recent Guests

Khadija Jahmila
Afro-Caribbean collagist and educator based in Silver Spring, Maryland
Independent artist
Episode: DMV Visual Artist Khadija Jahmila Turns Reclaimed Materials Into Diasporic Storytelling
Dina AZ Salem
Egyptian-born, Washington, DC-based contemporary artist known for abstract paintings and sculpture
Independent artist
Episode: Sand Is Still Sand: DC Artist Dina AZ. Salem on Memory, Texture, and Transformation
Simone Phillips
Award-winning content creator and event curator behind Charm City Table
Charm City Table
Episode: Building Baltimore Food Culture with Charm City Table Founder Simone Phillips
Louis-Antoine Gilbert
Visual artist known for acrylic on canvas works with cubist cityscapes and references to Moebius
Episode: French-American Painter Louis-Antoine Gilbert on Cubism, Moebius & Art Deco
Zoë Poindexter
Producer and director of Defining Love, Voices of Black DC; producer and director of A Revolution Called Love
Zoë Poindexter Media / Defining Love / A Revolution Called Love
Episode: A Revolution Called Love's Zoë Poindexter on Black Love Day, Filmmaking and Storytelling for Us
Paloma Vianey
Interdisciplinary artist focusing on public art and photography
Independent artist
Episode: Artist Paloma Vianey on Painting "The Most Dangerous City"
Miles Johnson
Visual artist and engineer, MJ On The Wall
Self-employed / MJ On The Wall
Episode: MJ On The Wall: Engineer Turned Self-Taught Painter Miles Johnson on His Art
Bernard Feinsod
Humorous, passionate, creative editor and producer, writer and director, sound designer and voice actor
Independent creative professional
Episode: Bernard Feinsod on 17 Years Behind the Scenes In Media Production from Vice Media to Going Solo
Jacob Ming-Trent
Acclaimed performer, playwright, and theatre maker
Episode: How Shakespeare Saved My Life: Jacob Ming-Trent on Trauma, Shakespeare & Black Joy

Host

Rob Lee
Host of the show, guiding in-depth conversations with artists and creatives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 231 ratings
  • Hanging w/ Mr. Lee

    Rob keeps it real with his insights and approach to conversations with an ever growing list of eclectic voices.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    xtrafingr
    United States6 months ago
  • Great insights, great conversations

    I love Rob’s engagement with his guests. He gets so into the ideas and brings them to a fresh place that can only come from the uniqueness of the interaction. It’s cool to hear what catches his ear and where he takes it next.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RedOmarrrrr
    United States2 years ago
  • Quickly became a favorite of mine

    “The Truth In This Art“ quickly became a favorite of mine, offering insightful and engaging discussions on both local and global cultural scenes. Rob Lee’s passion and well-researched content, along with the top-notch production quality, make each episode a captivating experience. I love how the podcast features a diverse range of voices—it's a must-listen for anyone who loves diving into the vibrant world of art and culture.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KareJenkins
    United States2 years ago
  • Thanks for having me! 🤗 🎭

    I had a dope time hanging and chatting it up with Rob! Thanks for creating such an open, chill atmosphere; I felt like I came by and kicked it with a good friend. This podcast is a great platform to hear stories from all types of artists at all different points of the journey. So inspiring, and I’m so grateful to have been welcomed into the space! ✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kashayna J.
    United States3 years ago
  • Thanks for visiting Austin.

    Rob: Briefly tell us..

    Harrison: 10 hour monologue about museums.

    I loved every minute.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Milgo Vonne Fraun
    United States3 years ago

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Diverse range of guests and engaging conversations that feel genuine.
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Sand Is Still Sand: DC Artist Dina AZ. Salem on Memory, Texture, and Transformation
Q: How does growing up in Alexandria influence your work today?
Alexandria's texture, history, and Mediterranean calm inform the way I see surfaces and memory; the city's layered culture becomes a lens through which I build surfaces that carry emotional resonance.
A Revolution Called Love's Zoë Poindexter on Black Love Day, Filmmaking and Storytelling for Us
Q: What is your view on creativity as a gift or a skill?
Zoë ultimately argues that creativity is a skill that can be practiced and developed, though she also believes everyone has creative potential, with the key being how one is used to solve problems and tell stories.
A Revolution Called Love's Zoë Poindexter on Black Love Day, Filmmaking and Storytelling for Us
Q: What does success look like for your projects beyond the initial release?
She discusses measuring success through audience engagement and impact, not just downloads or metrics, and emphasizes ongoing community involvement and feedback to ensure the work remains relevant and transformative.
A Revolution Called Love's Zoë Poindexter on Black Love Day, Filmmaking and Storytelling for Us
Q: Can you talk about your approach to structuring a documentary like Black Love Day?
Zoë outlines using a five-tenet framework to weave multiple narratives, planning to feature ten segments around each tenet with interviews and actor demonstrations, and employing voiceover narration from the community to connect the pieces while keeping it accessible and educational.
A Revolution Called Love's Zoë Poindexter on Black Love Day, Filmmaking and Storytelling for Us
Q: Where do your ideas come from and how do you capture them?
She describes ideas arising in random places like showers and dreams, keeps numerous dream journals and notes, and uses a mix of notebooks, iPhone notes, and an assortment of physical and digital capture tools to organize thoughts by project or concept.

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This show features in-depth conversations with artists and creatives who sit at the intersection of culture, community, and craft. Episodes span living-art marketplaces, gallery practice, independent filmmaking, design and branding, and education, with a strong emphasis on social impact, accessibility, and local ecosystems. Across guests, the host explores how artists build sustainable practices, collaborate with communities, and navigate the evolving art landscape through storytelling, experimentation, and tangible projects. A standout throughline is the focus on living artists, community spaces, and practical insights for artists and organizations seeking to broaden access to art and culture.

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