In this episode of The Truth in This Art, Rob Lee welcomes Chloe Vaughn, longtime bartender at Baltimore’s iconic Mount Royal Tavern. Known for its storied history, eclectic clientele, and vibrant atmosphere, MRT is a true dive bar in every sense. Chloe s

In this episode, I sit down with Mecca Verdell and Boaz Yakin to discuss their film Once Again (For the Very First Time) , an electrifying hip-hop fantasia that delves deep into love, recognition, and the power of artistic expression. Boaz, acclaimed for

Baltimore musician Eyas (Jenna Balderson) discusses her genre-blending debut EP 'Quiet-loud,' merging indie-pop, jazz, RnB, and folk. In this episode of The Truth in This Art, I sit down with Jenna Balderson, better known as Eyas, a Filipina musician and

In this episode of The Truth in This Art, host Rob Lee is joined by Ed Baldi and Nick Moreland, co-founders of Sonic Lifeline, a platform that provides musicians with unrestricted expression and the creators behind The Hemingway Room, an intimate jazz ven

In this episode of The Truth in This Art, I chat with Greg Mike, a renowned street artist and founder of Atlanta's ABV Gallery. Greg opens up about his path from skate culture and cartoons to creating murals known for their vivid colors and playful charac

In this episode, I sit down with Andy J. Pizza, a New York Times bestselling author-illustrator and the creative force behind the podcast Creative Pep Talk. Known for his bold, maximalist style, Andy J. Pizza brings an electric energy to his work, seen in

In this episode, I sit down with Michael Carini, the neurodivergent artist famously known as the "Acrylic Alchemist." Michael has captivated audiences worldwide, with over 100 exhibitions showcasing his journey of transforming pain into purpose through a

In this episode of The Truth in This Art, host Rob Lee engages in a captivating conversation with award-winning choreographer, dancer, producer, and educator Dominic Moore-Dunson. Known for his community-centered approach and recently recognized by Dance

In this episode, Rob Lee sits down with Jennifer Murray, a Chicago-based artist, educator, and cultural producer who serves as the Museum Manager at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago. They dive into Jennifer Murray's dynamic role in art curation, her journey from

In this special Election Day episode of The Truth In This Art, join me as I sit down with Diana Jean Schemo, co-founder of 100Reportersand the visionary behind Double Exposure,, Americas first and only film festival dedicated to the exciting intersecti