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The love that loves you back

First Floor Gallery Harare

Valerie Kabov and Jonathan Freemantle have been talking about painting for almost a decade, sometimes it spills into life, it might be interesting to others.

arts visual arts

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00:38:35

Abdollah Nafisi in Conversation: Public Sculpture,...

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2026/03/12

Our special guest this episode is Abdollah Nafisi, a public sculpture artist born in Tehran, Iran, during the Iran–Iraq War. In his twenties, Nafisi travelled with nomadic tribes to learn traditional crafts and local material practices. Originally trained as a furniture maker in Iran and later relocating to the UK, he has developed a sculptural practice that considers the relationship between material, space, and identity. Working primarily with wood, his work often reflects a deep sensitivity to

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00:20:00

Alternative Models for Art Fairs | Episode 23

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2026/02/26

In Episode 23, Valerie and Jonathan propose some iconoclastic new paradigms for art fair business model, which would both promote economic equity and access as well as artistic innovation. Change must happen if art fairs are to survive and thrive! What changes would you like to see? Comment below, we would love to hear from you!

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00:24:53

You Asked, We Answered: Q&A with Valerie Kabov and...

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2026/01/27

As promised Episode 22, our final for 2025 answers your major questions for us. We tackle - surviving your own opening, managing success, art prizes - yes or no and finally...will we survive 2026! Join us to find out!!

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00:22:28

Life of an Artist, Well Lived. In Memory of Charles...

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2025/12/18

This episode explores the concept of a career, definitions of success, and the pursuit of stardom and measurable outcomes. It considers generosity of spirit in painting as a measure of a meaningful life and career. This episode is dedicated to the inspirational life and practice of Charles Hardaker, artist and lifelong mentor to host Jonathan Freemantle.

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00:27:40

You Can Only Critique What You Love| Episode 20

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2025/11/27

Jonathan and Valerie unpack the essences of art criticism and why it's return is vital to contemporary art.

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00:23:10

Craig Yee's Perspectives on Art and Culture Reframing...

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2025/11/18

In part 2, Craig Yee explores how subjective truth, embodied experience, and East Asian artistic traditions offer alternative frameworks for understanding contemporary art. Craig reflects on how cultural workers can help curate a more connected future.

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00:28:34

Craig Yee in conversation at the scary edges of...

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2025/11/01

In this episode, curator and director of Ink Institute, Craig Yee, shares insights on how engaging with different cultural and historical perspectives can deepen and expand the foundations of contemporary art. We dive into his work at Ink Institute, a gallery project dedicated to traditional Chinese calligraphy–based practice, and explore how art can become a space for dialogue.

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00:28:21

Lawrence Lemaoana in conversation: Art, Access, and...

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2025/10/06

Lawrence Lemaoana, South Africa’s leading conceptual artist and activist in conversation on art world realities and what it means to create access in a cultural sector still emerging from history of apartheid; how we can redefine success and what that means for artists as well as his relationship with the legendary Henri Vergon, founder of Afronova Gallery and how that connection shaped his path as an artist.

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00:32:19

Lawrence Lemaoana in conversation: from Rugby Tackles...

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2025/09/19

In this episode, we sit down with artist Lawrence Lamaoana to explore his remarkable career and artistic journey, from his early influences in sports and politics to finding his niche. We also trace the path that led to Occupying the Gallery, offering insights into creativity, community-building, mentorship and the power of art to sparking dialogue.

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00:33:49

Episode 17 part 2

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2025/07/03

In this episode of The Love That Loves You Back, Jonathan and Valerie delve deeper into the intimate process of portraiture . In part 2 we dive deeper into Jonathan's practice as a portrait artist.

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00:33:10

Episode 17 part 1

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2025/06/17

In this episode Jonathan and Valerie address the idea and history of portraiture with mild dissection of Jonathan's personal insights as a portraitist.

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00:43:45

Episode 16

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2025/05/22

In this episode, we welcome Zimbabwean painter Helen Teede as she shares her approach to painting is a form of dialogue and how motherhood has shifted her approach to creativity and time.

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00:44:24

Episode 15

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2025/04/29

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00:36:21

Episode 14

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2025/04/12

Join hosts Valerie and Jonathan in their discussion of their shared love for Spanish painter and graphic artist - Francisco Goya!

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00:30:49

Episode 13

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2025/04/01

Valerie and Jonathan explore how even the most successful people rely on mentors, coaches, and guides.

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00:31:50

Episode 12

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2025/03/11

Valerie and Jonathan dive into the ever-growing trend of celebrities venturing into the world of art. From actors-turned-painters, the likes of Johnny Depp and Jim Carrey, to musicians exploring sculpture - Bob Dylan.

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00:36:55

Episode 11

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2025/02/03

Join Valerie and Jonathan for their first episode of the year as they dive into the topic of nepotism in the art world. From renowned painters such as Pablo Picasso and Lucian Freud with famous familial connections, they explore how having well-known parents can shape an artist’s career!

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00:33:02

Episode 10

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2024/12/29

Celebrating the end of 2024, Jonathan and Valerie reflect on the highlights of the closing year!

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00:24:09

Episode 9

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2024/12/18

Jonathan and Valerie dip their toes into the AI in Art debate, thinking about technology through art history and vice versa as well as the ethics of aesthetics.

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00:29:22

Episode 8

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2024/12/05

Listen along to hosts Valerie and Jonathan as they dissect Peter Doig’s curatorial ‘debut’ at Gagosian New York, segue waying into a discussions about development of artistic style and identity and the ethical premise of art criticism.

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