Public art is a dare—because it doesn’t wait for permission. In this episode of Lattes & Art (presented by J-Squared Atelier), host James William Moore takes you inside the emotional and logistical reality of what happens when a major public installation gets censored. Expo Metro’s Hong Kong edition (originally slated for Dec 5–11, 2025 on Hennessy Road in Wan Chai) was suddenly shut down after a screen owner rejected the show—then the team pulled off a full, collective pivot, relocating the entire exhibition to Rome for Jan 24–25, 2026. James shares the strategic choices he made with his Madame B tarot submission—why he curated a “safer” three-card spread (King of Swords, Three of Swords, Page of Wands), which sharper cards he intentionally withheld, and the hard lesson that sometimes censorship isn’t about one image—it’s about systems that fear unpredictability. This episode is part behind-the-scenes confession, part rallying cry: feel the loss, then find another wall.

Expo Metro: https://expometro.co/en

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What if the pieces you live with are also the pieces that move you?

In this episode of Lattes & Art (presented by J-Squared Atelier), host James William Moore sits down with Ivelin Yosifov, aka Ivoys—the visionary behind Ivoys Art, where furniture becomes sculpture and the home becomes a gallery. Ivoys shares how he began building his practice from scratch in 2020, teaching himself as he went and trusting the visions in his head to become real-world objects.

We dive into his signature work “Superbia,” a futuristic walnut-built music installation with high-end sound, hidden compartments, and interchangeable design elements—crafted by hand tools, not big machines. Along the way, we talk about craft vs. art, embracing imperfections, mid-century modern influence, commissions (his “Make a Wish” approach), and his dream of future upcycled works sourced from around the world.

Ivoys Art Website: https://ivoysart.com/

Superbia: https://ivoysart.com/product-superbia/

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In this powerful and deeply reflective episode of Lattes & Art, host James William Moore sits down with groundbreaking playwright, director, and author Karen Malpede, a pioneering voice in American theater whose work has shaped socially and politically engaged performance for almost six decades.

Karen’s writing confronts mortality, political violence, environmental collapse, and the ethical responsibility of artists in times of crisis. With the recent release of her memoir, Last Radiance: Radical Lives, Bright Deaths (Vine Leaves Press, October 2025), she reflects on love, loss, grief, and the enduring role of art as a force for witness, resistance, and transformation.

This conversation explores what it means to make make space for a form of truth-telling in death and dying, and why we have a responsibility not to look away. Thoughtful, urgent, and deeply human, this episode is a meditation on legacy, courage, and the radical power of creative practice.

Lattes & Art is presented by J-Squared Atelier.

You can order your copy of Last Radiance: Radical Lives, Bright Deaths here: https://vineleavespress.myshopify.com/products/last-radiance-by-karen-malpede

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In this episode of Lattes & Art, host James William Moore sits down with artist, writer, and certified life coach Shannon Borg for a powerful conversation about imposter syndrome, artistic identity, and the transformative act of reinventing yourself at any age. Drawing from her own journey—returning to art school at 50, navigating vulnerability, and embracing the “essence, evolution, and edge” of the creative voice—Shannon unpacks why artists struggle with self-doubt and how we can shift our relationship with time, confidence, and our inner critic.

Together, James and Shannon explore the mental habits that hold creatives back, the cultural forces that shape imposter syndrome, and the practical tools artists can use to step into their full creative power. Shannon also shares insights from her free class and deep-dive course on imposter syndrome, offering a roadmap for anyone ready to move past fear and into authentic expression.

If you’ve ever questioned your artistic worth, rushed through your process, or felt like a “pretender” in your own creative life, this episode is for you.

Ready to quiet the doubt and reconnect with your creative confidence?

Shannon is offering Lattes & Art listeners a free introductory session on imposter syndrome—designed to help you understand where your self-doubt comes from, how it affects your art, and what small shifts can completely transform your creative life.

This session is packed with practical tools, research-backed insights, and Shannon’s signature warmth and clarity. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply curious about the deeper patterns shaping your art practice, this is the perfect place to begin.

✨ Sign up on Shannon’s website and start reclaiming your artistic voice today.

https://www.shannonborg.com/impostor-signup

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In this illuminating conversation, writer and creative Tiffany Smith joins host James William Moore to explore the messy, beautiful process of becoming your authentic self. From filtering our lives to fit expectations to learning how to silence inner critics, Tiffany shares her journey toward creative freedom—one rooted in vulnerability, healing, and radical self-acceptance.

Together, they discuss the courage it takes to be you, how to stop chasing perfection, and why true art often begins when we let go of control. Tiffany also opens up about her upcoming short film, her philosophy of turning the invisible into the visible, and how re-parenting ourselves as adults can unlock our most powerful creative voices.

A soulful, inspiring episode that reminds us: your story matters, your light has value, and imperfection is where real artistry begins.

Links for Tiffany Smith: https://www.instagram.com/creatiffity22/

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Step inside infinity.

In this episode of Lattes & Art, host James William Moore takes you into the mirrored universe of Yayoi Kusama — the groundbreaking artist whose dazzling Infinity Mirror Rooms blur the line between beauty and madness, freedom and confinement.

From her childhood visions of endless dots to her self-imposed life in a Tokyo psychiatric hospital, Kusama has spent a lifetime turning obsession into art and trauma into transcendence.

Her reflections became a language — one that now speaks to millions around the world.

Discover the paradox at the heart of her work — the divine mess behind the masterpiece — and how the artist who once feared disappearing became one of the most visible figures in contemporary art.

Link to Image Library: https://j2atelier.com/podcast-extras

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When the world feels like it’s on fire — politically, socially, spiritually — what keeps us creating?

In this powerful solo episode of Lattes & Art, host James William Moore explores how art has always risen from the ashes of turmoil. From Goya’s haunting Disasters of War and Picasso’s Guernica to the bold voices of Aaron Douglas, Augusta Savage, and David Wojnarowicz, this episode traces the enduring thread of art as activism and creation as survival.

James reflects on why artists pick up their tools when silence might seem easier, how censorship reveals fear more than morality, and how art transforms pain into light. He also shares the story behind his own work, Projected Words — a searing response to the homophobia born from ignorance, religion, and power — turning hate-filled language into luminous reclamation.

Why We Make Art When the World Is Burning is a call to witness, to feel, and to create. Because when the world burns, art becomes both the record of our pain and the proof of our persistence.

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Tag @LattesAndArtPodcast and @JSquaredAtelier on social media and let’s keep the creative fire burning together.

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In this episode of Lattes & Art, host James William Moore sits down with emerging artist Read Brown as she prepares for her debut exhibition, Saturation, at Impell Gallery.

Read’s journey into art is as unexpected as it is inspiring. She discovered photography as both a healing practice and a way of seeing the world anew. From decisive moments like her striking portrait Maria, to abstractions that transform everyday objects into painterly images, her work invites us to pause, look closer, and find beauty in the overlooked.

Together, James and Read discuss creativity born from life’s upheavals, the vulnerability of stepping into the identity of “artist” for the first time, and how art can reflect both the inner self and the outside world.

Images discussed during the episode:

Maria: https://readbrownart.com/humans

Images from upcoming show: https://readbrownart.com/the-bloom

✨ Be sure to catch Saturation at Impell Gallery

Saturation

October 9, 11, 12, 18

Impell Gallery

610 S Belardo Rd Suite 1000,

Palm Springs, CA 92264

🌐 Website: https://readbrownart.com

🌐 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrown/

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