The Truth In This Art is an arts and culture podcast and artist interview podcast hosted by Rob Lee. Each episode features authentic, longform creative conversations with artists, creative thinkers, and cultural innovators—curators, gallerists, art historians, museum professionals, designers, filmmakers, musicians, writers, and community makers—who are shaping contemporary culture.

Hear real stories about the creative process, inspiration, identity, and impact: studio conversations, artist spotlights, origin stories, and behind‑the‑scenes insights into the art world, creative practice, and cultural entrepreneurship. With hundreds of episodes, this visual arts podcast explores painting, sculpture, photography, illustration, printmaking, ceramics, textile and fiber art, installation, performance, street art and murals, graffiti, digital and new media art, design, architecture, fashion, film, theater, dance, poetry, and literature.

From Baltimore and beyond, The Truth In This Art connects local voices with global ideas—highlighting emerging and influential creators, culture shapers, and change‑makers. If you’re looking for an art podcast that blends artist interviews, culture conversations, and stories that matter, you’ll find thoughtful, inspiring, and practical insights for artists, creatives, and culture lovers.

Subscribe for new episodes and discover how arts and culture influence community, place, and society. Follow Rob Lee’s conversations to learn about careers in art, creative resilience, collaboration, public art, exhibitions, and the broader cultural landscape.

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We want to hear stories from Baltimore and beyond. If you’re an artist, curator, or cultural leader with something to share, send your story pitch to mtrthenetwork@gmail.com with “Pitch” in the subject line.

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Latest Episodes

#18 – What Happens When House Beats Fuel Vivid Paintings? | Terry Thompson

Chicago-raised, Baltimore-based Terry Thompson returns to chart the evolution from his “Alien Conversations” dreamscapes to a bold new series of vein-laced canvases—wh...

#17 – Can Stone Carving Capture Modern Stories? | Sebastian Martorana

In this episode of The Truth in This Art, I welcome back Baltimore-based sculptor Sebastian Martorana. We discuss the evolution of his career over the past few years, ...

#16 – Can Art Fix Our Divides? | Philippa Pham Hughes

On this episode of The Truth In This Art, I'm excited to share my conversation with Philippa Pham Hughes, a social sculptor, educator, speaker, and writer who designs ...

#15 – How Does Sugarcane Magazine Capture Global Black Culture? | Melissa Hunter Davis

In this episode of The Truth in This Art, I welcome back creative entrepreneur Melissa Hunter Davis to the podcast. Melissa is the founder of Sugarcane magazine, a Bla...

#14 – Can Reclaimed Materials Tell Diaspora Stories? | Lex Marie

On this episode of The Truth In This Art, I'm excited to share my conversation with Lex Marie, a DC-based multidisciplinary artist whose powerful work I've been eager ...

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