The Institute of Black Imagination.
darioWelcome to The Institute of Black Imagination hosted by artist, writer, and designer Dario Calmese. Each week we bring you conversations from The Pool of Black Genius: a collection of iconoclasts at the leading edge of cultural thought and innovation. We are here to inspire, engage, and to help you unleash your own imagination. Thank you for tuning in! Please don't forget to rate, comment, subscri... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 105 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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In this milestone 100th episode of the Institute of Black Imagination podcast, we sit down with the incomparable Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson—marine biologist, policy expert, writer, and visionary climate futurist. Co-founder of Urb... more
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In this episode of The Institute of Black Imagination, host Dario Calmese sits down with Gina Paige, the co-founder of African Ancestry, to explore the transformative power of knowing your roots. For over two decades, Gina has pion... more
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In this deeply moving and insightful episode, we sit down with activist, organizer, and founder of the Marsha P. Johnson Institute, Elle Moxley. Elle takes us on a journey through the heart of activism, the lessons learned from move... more
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In this monumental 97th episode—our first-ever live recording—we welcome legendary costume designer and visual storyteller Paul Tazewell, just one week after his historic win as the first Black man to receive the Academy Award for B... more
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- What a Discovery!
I am just finding this amazing podcast. I started with the interview on Lena Waithe, who took us to church and is so inspiring. Now I’m in marathon mode with this podcast in my studio. The Institute of Black Imagination is a place I always want to be!
Apple Podcasts5Kiangaj
United States4 months ago - Always inspired by IBI!
Where to start! You can feel the care put into this podcast from Dario and his team you listen. Each episode never fails to remind me why I make the work I make and inspire to dream bigger. Every season is brings us into the future and into the past at just the right moments - always bringing us back to celebrating what Black creativity has in this moment. Everyone should be required to listen to this podcast as they capture histories and livelihoods that are foundational to American culture. IB... more
Apple Podcasts5n0th4nksUnited Statesa year ago - For the culture
Absolutely love coming here for inspiration, insight, and all things creative.
Apple Podcasts5Kadar16United Statesa year ago - Excellent!
Loving the experiences and minds on this deeply delightful, delightfully deep podcast. Thank you IBI. x
Apple Podcasts5MsNoMo
United Kingdoma year ago - So good!
I really enjoyed the episode ft Jawara. The conversations around black beauty, and culture… & even greater, I love the parallels drawn between Dario and Jawara — the similarities in experiences (black church and dancehall) “the catharsis that takes place in body…movement…some kind of spirituality, transformation that both an aesthetic, movement and music allows for.” I’ve been exploring movement and the idea spirituality in my own work — so really enjoyed it.
Apple Podcasts5Mr. Grier.United Statesa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #206 | United States/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #106 | United Kingdom/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #40 |  South Africa/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #96 |  Brazil/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #98 |  South Korea/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #179 |  Denmark/Arts/Design |
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