In this edition, Kamiar Maleki talks to Maryna Rybakova, an art & technology entrepreneur, and the CEO & Founder of Artisfact Limited, the company behind the Artsted project. Read the interview as they speak about the benefits and limitations of technology and how AI might define tomorrow’s blue-chip artists.

MEET THE GALLERY introduces Michael Foley, founder of the New York-based gallery FOLEY, who opened his space in the fall of 2004.

VOLTA visits Ruth Owens in her studio in New Orleans. For this edition, VOLTA invited Jasmin Hernandez (she/her), the Black Latinx founder & eic of her art baby Gallery Gurls. Follow the link below and visit Ruth Owens' studio together with Jasmin Hernandez.

MEET THE GALLERY introduces Nadine Fayad, founder and director of Beirut-based Nadine Fayad Art Gallery. Based on the concept "One Artist, One Gallery", the gallery exclusively presents the world-renowned Lebanese artist Raouf Rifaï.

MEET THE GALLERY introduces Daniel Cooney, founder and director of Daniel Cooney Fine Art in New York. Daniel Cooney Fine Art is in it’s 18th year as a public space. The gallery specializes in exhibiting artists that have successful careers in other areas such as fashion, design or film but haven’t yet exhibited widely in galleries.

VOLTA Visits Paul Schrader creates expressive, abstract paintings. His working process is thoughtful, analytical. After he applies the first layers of paint onto the canvas, he takes a step back. Only when the next step occurs to him will he approach the canvas again and proceed. His inspiration is based on the synergies between colors.

MEET THE GALLERY introduces Susan Eisner Eley, founder and director of Susan Eley Fine Art in New York and her “pandemic pop-up” that turned into a permanent second location in Hudson.

Meet collector and curator Tiffany Zabludowicz, founder of Times Square Space, a residency and exhibition program in vacant offices in Times Square. Tiffany comes from a family of collectors, learn how her family influenced her way into the art world and where she discovers most of the art she buys.

“Discovering art everywhere I go in the world, is one of my favorite challenges from exploring street art to museums. The art shown on museums walls in different cities or countries is only a small part of their art story. We are living in such a global society that it only takes a few clicks to figure out what artists host studio visits or what parts of town host prominent street art.” — Afrodet Zuri, Art Dealer, Consultant, Curator

“My goal is to elevate art and creativity on Twitter, through exhibitions and campaigns, and to engage with artists and the art world more broadly to ensure they have the tools and knowledge to be successful in sharing their work with a broad audience. …My job is to make sure we are supporting and encouraging this rich conversation.” — Ariel Adkins, Creator of Artfully Awear & Curator of Art, Culture & Community at Twitter

"Collaboration is a very important part of my practice. I think there is so much to explore in so many different areas, and when you collaborate you get the opportunity to learn from your collaborators, in mediums that might not generally be within your comfort zone." — Shantell Martin, Visual Artist (New York, NY)

"There is nothing like working with younger artists. And when I say young, I mean newer to the market. They can be any age, actually. I love it because I know there is a lot to develop, and they are still continually reincarnating themselves in their practice — a lot of room for growth and potential. I like building careers rather than just maintaining them." — Michael Foley, Owner of Foley Gallery (New York, NY)