Rob Lee
@thetruthinthisart.bsky.social
Host/Creator of The Truth in This Art, documenting the stories of Baltimore’s artists, makers, and cultural leaders (EST. 2019) 🎙️🎨❤️ • Highlighting arts, culture, & authentic storytelling 📸✨🏙️
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
New Episode. Same Truth.
Excited to share my latest conversation with artist Mia Ntenta! Ntenta uses her art to break philosophy out of the ivory tower and invite everyone in.
Catch this episode—live now! share.transistor.fm/s/05089c0a
#miantenta #artandphilosophy
New Episode. Same Truth.
Excited to share my latest conversation with artist Mia Ntenta! Ntenta uses her art to break philosophy out of the ivory tower and invite everyone in.
Catch this episode—live now! share.transistor.fm/s/05089c0a
#miantenta #artandphilosophy
July 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
New Episode. Same Truth.
Excited to share my latest conversation with artist Mia Ntenta! Ntenta uses her art to break philosophy out of the ivory tower and invite everyone in.
Catch this episode—live now! share.transistor.fm/s/05089c0a
#miantenta #artandphilosophy
New Episode. Same Truth.
Excited to share my latest conversation with artist Mia Ntenta! Ntenta uses her art to break philosophy out of the ivory tower and invite everyone in.
Catch this episode—live now! share.transistor.fm/s/05089c0a
#miantenta #artandphilosophy
New episode! Artist Rosalie Smith discusses post-human worlds & sculpture. Listen now: www.thetruthinthisart.com/episodes/52-...
July 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
New episode! Artist Rosalie Smith discusses post-human worlds & sculpture. Listen now: www.thetruthinthisart.com/episodes/52-...
NEW EPISODE. SAME TRUTH.
Ara Koh returns to the podcast to share how she's deepening her clay practice, how driving and digging shape her process, and how physical training supports her art.
Listen now → share.transistor.fm/s/34e9074b
#AraKoh #thetruthinthisart #ceramicartist #newpodcast
Ara Koh returns to the podcast to share how she's deepening her clay practice, how driving and digging shape her process, and how physical training supports her art.
Listen now → share.transistor.fm/s/34e9074b
#AraKoh #thetruthinthisart #ceramicartist #newpodcast
June 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
NEW EPISODE. SAME TRUTH.
Ara Koh returns to the podcast to share how she's deepening her clay practice, how driving and digging shape her process, and how physical training supports her art.
Listen now → share.transistor.fm/s/34e9074b
#AraKoh #thetruthinthisart #ceramicartist #newpodcast
Ara Koh returns to the podcast to share how she's deepening her clay practice, how driving and digging shape her process, and how physical training supports her art.
Listen now → share.transistor.fm/s/34e9074b
#AraKoh #thetruthinthisart #ceramicartist #newpodcast
Jessica Bell Brown returns—now Executive Director of the ICA at VCU.
We talk about leadership, care, and reshaping the role of museums today.
🎧 www.thetruthinthisart.com/episodes/jes...
#TruthInThisArt #JessicaBellBrown #ICAatVCU
We talk about leadership, care, and reshaping the role of museums today.
🎧 www.thetruthinthisart.com/episodes/jes...
#TruthInThisArt #JessicaBellBrown #ICAatVCU
June 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Jessica Bell Brown returns—now Executive Director of the ICA at VCU.
We talk about leadership, care, and reshaping the role of museums today.
🎧 www.thetruthinthisart.com/episodes/jes...
#TruthInThisArt #JessicaBellBrown #ICAatVCU
We talk about leadership, care, and reshaping the role of museums today.
🎧 www.thetruthinthisart.com/episodes/jes...
#TruthInThisArt #JessicaBellBrown #ICAatVCU
New Episode. Same Truth.
I sit down with Afro Charities' Executive Director Savannah Wood to discuss legacy & leading the $16M redevelopment of Upton Mansion—future home of the AFRO archives.
🎧 share.transistor.fm/s/6552ec6d
📸 Schaun Champion
#TheTruthInThisArt #AfroCharities
I sit down with Afro Charities' Executive Director Savannah Wood to discuss legacy & leading the $16M redevelopment of Upton Mansion—future home of the AFRO archives.
🎧 share.transistor.fm/s/6552ec6d
📸 Schaun Champion
#TheTruthInThisArt #AfroCharities
June 7, 2025 at 1:05 PM
New Episode. Same Truth.
I sit down with Afro Charities' Executive Director Savannah Wood to discuss legacy & leading the $16M redevelopment of Upton Mansion—future home of the AFRO archives.
🎧 share.transistor.fm/s/6552ec6d
📸 Schaun Champion
#TheTruthInThisArt #AfroCharities
I sit down with Afro Charities' Executive Director Savannah Wood to discuss legacy & leading the $16M redevelopment of Upton Mansion—future home of the AFRO archives.
🎧 share.transistor.fm/s/6552ec6d
📸 Schaun Champion
#TheTruthInThisArt #AfroCharities
In this conversation, Rob Lee and Sam Landa dig into the punk spirit behind LIQUID—from the character design to the curated drink menu. Hear how circus, DIY culture, and punk energy collide in this immersive new work.
#PunkCircus #TheTruthInThisArt
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#PunkCircus #TheTruthInThisArt
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June 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
In this conversation, Rob Lee and Sam Landa dig into the punk spirit behind LIQUID—from the character design to the curated drink menu. Hear how circus, DIY culture, and punk energy collide in this immersive new work.
#PunkCircus #TheTruthInThisArt
🎙️ share.transistor.fm/s/c7ef7711
#PunkCircus #TheTruthInThisArt
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New logo just dropped for The Truth In This Art—artwork by the great Alex Fine.
This podcast features conversations with artists and cultural leaders from Baltimore and beyond, exploring creativity, identity, and community.
🎧 www.thetruthinthisart.com
This podcast features conversations with artists and cultural leaders from Baltimore and beyond, exploring creativity, identity, and community.
🎧 www.thetruthinthisart.com
June 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
New logo just dropped for The Truth In This Art—artwork by the great Alex Fine.
This podcast features conversations with artists and cultural leaders from Baltimore and beyond, exploring creativity, identity, and community.
🎧 www.thetruthinthisart.com
This podcast features conversations with artists and cultural leaders from Baltimore and beyond, exploring creativity, identity, and community.
🎧 www.thetruthinthisart.com
ICYMI — Joe Tropea opens up about walking away from a true crime story involving Donald Lambright, son of Stepin Fetchit, and why knowing when not to tell a story matters just as much as knowing how.
🎧 Listen to the full conversation: share.transistor.fm/s/fd070968
#TheTruthInThisArt
🎧 Listen to the full conversation: share.transistor.fm/s/fd070968
#TheTruthInThisArt
May 28, 2025 at 6:57 PM
ICYMI — Joe Tropea opens up about walking away from a true crime story involving Donald Lambright, son of Stepin Fetchit, and why knowing when not to tell a story matters just as much as knowing how.
🎧 Listen to the full conversation: share.transistor.fm/s/fd070968
#TheTruthInThisArt
🎧 Listen to the full conversation: share.transistor.fm/s/fd070968
#TheTruthInThisArt
Today’s episode just dropped.
What happens when you don’t have time, space, or money to make art? Hae Won Sohn shares how she redefined what a studio means—and why those limits might actually sharpen your creativity.
🎧 Listen now: share.transistor.fm/s/fbad8114
#TheTruthInThisArt
What happens when you don’t have time, space, or money to make art? Hae Won Sohn shares how she redefined what a studio means—and why those limits might actually sharpen your creativity.
🎧 Listen now: share.transistor.fm/s/fbad8114
#TheTruthInThisArt
May 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Today’s episode just dropped.
What happens when you don’t have time, space, or money to make art? Hae Won Sohn shares how she redefined what a studio means—and why those limits might actually sharpen your creativity.
🎧 Listen now: share.transistor.fm/s/fbad8114
#TheTruthInThisArt
What happens when you don’t have time, space, or money to make art? Hae Won Sohn shares how she redefined what a studio means—and why those limits might actually sharpen your creativity.
🎧 Listen now: share.transistor.fm/s/fbad8114
#TheTruthInThisArt
ICYMI — Isaiah Winters on identity, code-switching, and the cost of conditional acceptance.
🎧 Listen: www.thetruthinthisart.com/episodes/30-...
#TheTruthInThisArt #BlackCreatives #PodcastMoment
🎧 Listen: www.thetruthinthisart.com/episodes/30-...
#TheTruthInThisArt #BlackCreatives #PodcastMoment
May 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
ICYMI — Isaiah Winters on identity, code-switching, and the cost of conditional acceptance.
🎧 Listen: www.thetruthinthisart.com/episodes/30-...
#TheTruthInThisArt #BlackCreatives #PodcastMoment
🎧 Listen: www.thetruthinthisart.com/episodes/30-...
#TheTruthInThisArt #BlackCreatives #PodcastMoment
🎙️ New drop: Joe Tropea is back. From punk docs to curating Baltimore City Hall, he shares why he scrapped a true-crime film and how he builds stories that stick. Smart, sharp, and rare insight into storytelling that matters. Listen now — share.transistor.fm/s/fd070968
#TheTruthInThisArt #baltimore
#TheTruthInThisArt #baltimore
May 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
🎙️ New drop: Joe Tropea is back. From punk docs to curating Baltimore City Hall, he shares why he scrapped a true-crime film and how he builds stories that stick. Smart, sharp, and rare insight into storytelling that matters. Listen now — share.transistor.fm/s/fd070968
#TheTruthInThisArt #baltimore
#TheTruthInThisArt #baltimore
🎙️ JUST RELEASED: Isaiah Winters on when art is really successful.
In this exclusive clip, Isaiah Winters shares why connection is everything—and why cinema might even outshine photography.
Listen now while it’s fresh.
🎧 share.transistor.fm/s/a01a50e6
#TheTruthInThisArt
In this exclusive clip, Isaiah Winters shares why connection is everything—and why cinema might even outshine photography.
Listen now while it’s fresh.
🎧 share.transistor.fm/s/a01a50e6
#TheTruthInThisArt
May 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
🎙️ JUST RELEASED: Isaiah Winters on when art is really successful.
In this exclusive clip, Isaiah Winters shares why connection is everything—and why cinema might even outshine photography.
Listen now while it’s fresh.
🎧 share.transistor.fm/s/a01a50e6
#TheTruthInThisArt
In this exclusive clip, Isaiah Winters shares why connection is everything—and why cinema might even outshine photography.
Listen now while it’s fresh.
🎧 share.transistor.fm/s/a01a50e6
#TheTruthInThisArt
“Discipline is what carried me…to crank out work even when I didn’t want to paint today.” —Monica Ikegwu
Catch this insight and more in Episode 29:
share.transistor.fm/s/7994f4ae
#MonicaIkegwu #Hyperrealism #PortraitPainting
Catch this insight and more in Episode 29:
share.transistor.fm/s/7994f4ae
#MonicaIkegwu #Hyperrealism #PortraitPainting
May 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
“Discipline is what carried me…to crank out work even when I didn’t want to paint today.” —Monica Ikegwu
Catch this insight and more in Episode 29:
share.transistor.fm/s/7994f4ae
#MonicaIkegwu #Hyperrealism #PortraitPainting
Catch this insight and more in Episode 29:
share.transistor.fm/s/7994f4ae
#MonicaIkegwu #Hyperrealism #PortraitPainting
🎙️ From Ep 29: Monica Ikegwu on Discipline
“Discipline is what carried me…to crank out work even when I didn’t want to paint today.” In this clip, Monica explains how a daily routine has turned doubt into momentum across studio sessions and gallery shows.
Listen now
share.transistor.fm/s/7994f4ae
“Discipline is what carried me…to crank out work even when I didn’t want to paint today.” In this clip, Monica explains how a daily routine has turned doubt into momentum across studio sessions and gallery shows.
Listen now
share.transistor.fm/s/7994f4ae
May 13, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🎙️ From Ep 29: Monica Ikegwu on Discipline
“Discipline is what carried me…to crank out work even when I didn’t want to paint today.” In this clip, Monica explains how a daily routine has turned doubt into momentum across studio sessions and gallery shows.
Listen now
share.transistor.fm/s/7994f4ae
“Discipline is what carried me…to crank out work even when I didn’t want to paint today.” In this clip, Monica explains how a daily routine has turned doubt into momentum across studio sessions and gallery shows.
Listen now
share.transistor.fm/s/7994f4ae
#ICYMI: Martha Robichaud on why Meander Art Bar should exist—“I just really believe that this should exist… It’s brought me to tears watching the room filled with people making art and making new friends.”
Listen: share.transistor.fm/s/e4651895
Listen: share.transistor.fm/s/e4651895
May 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
#ICYMI: Martha Robichaud on why Meander Art Bar should exist—“I just really believe that this should exist… It’s brought me to tears watching the room filled with people making art and making new friends.”
Listen: share.transistor.fm/s/e4651895
Listen: share.transistor.fm/s/e4651895
#ICYMI: Artist Lex Marie on how painting became her path. She recalls that meditative studio moment that sealed her passion.
“I completely fell in love. It was therapeutic. It was meditative.” — Lex Marie
Listen: share.transistor.fm/s/aaae4f2d #art #dmvartist
“I completely fell in love. It was therapeutic. It was meditative.” — Lex Marie
Listen: share.transistor.fm/s/aaae4f2d #art #dmvartist
May 9, 2025 at 12:59 PM
#ICYMI: Artist Lex Marie on how painting became her path. She recalls that meditative studio moment that sealed her passion.
“I completely fell in love. It was therapeutic. It was meditative.” — Lex Marie
Listen: share.transistor.fm/s/aaae4f2d #art #dmvartist
“I completely fell in love. It was therapeutic. It was meditative.” — Lex Marie
Listen: share.transistor.fm/s/aaae4f2d #art #dmvartist
#ICYMI: Artist Xenia Gray on guarding creativity from distraction: “If you wanna ruin the best thing, compare it to something else.”
Listen to the full conversation here > share.transistor.fm/s/7203a21f
#XeniaGray #figurativepainter #dmvartist #thetruthinthisart #artpodcast #artsandculture
Listen to the full conversation here > share.transistor.fm/s/7203a21f
#XeniaGray #figurativepainter #dmvartist #thetruthinthisart #artpodcast #artsandculture
May 8, 2025 at 9:58 PM
#ICYMI: Artist Xenia Gray on guarding creativity from distraction: “If you wanna ruin the best thing, compare it to something else.”
Listen to the full conversation here > share.transistor.fm/s/7203a21f
#XeniaGray #figurativepainter #dmvartist #thetruthinthisart #artpodcast #artsandculture
Listen to the full conversation here > share.transistor.fm/s/7203a21f
#XeniaGray #figurativepainter #dmvartist #thetruthinthisart #artpodcast #artsandculture
Designer Jerrill Sankey lifts the veil on creative doubt & hustle—why unplugging from comparison & donning his metaphorical blinders reignited his focus:
“I hit pause… then magic happens when you’re not watching.”
Full ep: share.transistor.fm/s/8074bb66
#90sFashion
“I hit pause… then magic happens when you’re not watching.”
Full ep: share.transistor.fm/s/8074bb66
#90sFashion
May 8, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Designer Jerrill Sankey lifts the veil on creative doubt & hustle—why unplugging from comparison & donning his metaphorical blinders reignited his focus:
“I hit pause… then magic happens when you’re not watching.”
Full ep: share.transistor.fm/s/8074bb66
#90sFashion
“I hit pause… then magic happens when you’re not watching.”
Full ep: share.transistor.fm/s/8074bb66
#90sFashion
Jerrill Sankey on ditching comparison & donning “blinders” to refocus:
“I just pull back, stay off the internet, and get back to my grind… I just blinders on, man—things go well when you don’t even know what’s going on.”
Full ep: share.transistor.fm/s/8074bb66
#90sFashion
“I just pull back, stay off the internet, and get back to my grind… I just blinders on, man—things go well when you don’t even know what’s going on.”
Full ep: share.transistor.fm/s/8074bb66
#90sFashion
May 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Jerrill Sankey on ditching comparison & donning “blinders” to refocus:
“I just pull back, stay off the internet, and get back to my grind… I just blinders on, man—things go well when you don’t even know what’s going on.”
Full ep: share.transistor.fm/s/8074bb66
#90sFashion
“I just pull back, stay off the internet, and get back to my grind… I just blinders on, man—things go well when you don’t even know what’s going on.”
Full ep: share.transistor.fm/s/8074bb66
#90sFashion
ICYMI: James Nasty on the rise, lull, and resurgence of Baltimore club music—listen now: share.transistor.fm/s/214ad6db
In this clip, he recalls K Swift’s reign and how venues drifted from the sound, then celebrates a new wave of DJs reclaiming the beat
#JamesNasty
In this clip, he recalls K Swift’s reign and how venues drifted from the sound, then celebrates a new wave of DJs reclaiming the beat
#JamesNasty
May 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
ICYMI: James Nasty on the rise, lull, and resurgence of Baltimore club music—listen now: share.transistor.fm/s/214ad6db
In this clip, he recalls K Swift’s reign and how venues drifted from the sound, then celebrates a new wave of DJs reclaiming the beat
#JamesNasty
In this clip, he recalls K Swift’s reign and how venues drifted from the sound, then celebrates a new wave of DJs reclaiming the beat
#JamesNasty
What I want to be for the Baltimore art scene is a pillar of support,’ says Ky Vassor. In this clip, she shares why simply showing up—whether you can offer help or just a listening ear—can be transformative.
▶️ Listen to the episode here www.thetruthinthisart.com/episodes/ky-...
#baltimoreart
▶️ Listen to the episode here www.thetruthinthisart.com/episodes/ky-...
#baltimoreart
May 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
What I want to be for the Baltimore art scene is a pillar of support,’ says Ky Vassor. In this clip, she shares why simply showing up—whether you can offer help or just a listening ear—can be transformative.
▶️ Listen to the episode here www.thetruthinthisart.com/episodes/ky-...
#baltimoreart
▶️ Listen to the episode here www.thetruthinthisart.com/episodes/ky-...
#baltimoreart
🎙️ New episode with Ky Vassor!
From murals to mentorship — how she brings art to the streets and supports the next wave of creatives.
🎧 Listen now — link in bio.
#TheTruthInThisArt #KyVassor #PublicArt #BaltimoreCreatives #newepisode
Listen on #Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/2UqL...
From murals to mentorship — how she brings art to the streets and supports the next wave of creatives.
🎧 Listen now — link in bio.
#TheTruthInThisArt #KyVassor #PublicArt #BaltimoreCreatives #newepisode
Listen on #Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/2UqL...
May 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
🎙️ New episode with Ky Vassor!
From murals to mentorship — how she brings art to the streets and supports the next wave of creatives.
🎧 Listen now — link in bio.
#TheTruthInThisArt #KyVassor #PublicArt #BaltimoreCreatives #newepisode
Listen on #Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/2UqL...
From murals to mentorship — how she brings art to the streets and supports the next wave of creatives.
🎧 Listen now — link in bio.
#TheTruthInThisArt #KyVassor #PublicArt #BaltimoreCreatives #newepisode
Listen on #Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/2UqL...
🎬 What keeps a film festival thriving for 39 years? Tony Gittens breaks it down in our new episode of The Truth In This Art. From navigating last-minute venue changes to championing international cinema, this one’s full of gems.
listen here share.transistor.fm/s/0c312c2d
#FilmFestDC
listen here share.transistor.fm/s/0c312c2d
#FilmFestDC
April 24, 2025 at 1:14 PM
🎬 What keeps a film festival thriving for 39 years? Tony Gittens breaks it down in our new episode of The Truth In This Art. From navigating last-minute venue changes to championing international cinema, this one’s full of gems.
listen here share.transistor.fm/s/0c312c2d
#FilmFestDC
listen here share.transistor.fm/s/0c312c2d
#FilmFestDC
New episode alert! 🎉 Reconnecting with Jerrill Sankey of Jerrill Sankey Headwear after a few years to explore his design journey. You don't want to miss this episode.
#DesignerStory #baltimoremaker #artistsofbaltimore #90shiphop
Listen to the full episode here
share.transistor.fm/s/8074bb66
#DesignerStory #baltimoremaker #artistsofbaltimore #90shiphop
Listen to the full episode here
share.transistor.fm/s/8074bb66
April 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
New episode alert! 🎉 Reconnecting with Jerrill Sankey of Jerrill Sankey Headwear after a few years to explore his design journey. You don't want to miss this episode.
#DesignerStory #baltimoremaker #artistsofbaltimore #90shiphop
Listen to the full episode here
share.transistor.fm/s/8074bb66
#DesignerStory #baltimoremaker #artistsofbaltimore #90shiphop
Listen to the full episode here
share.transistor.fm/s/8074bb66
Lawyer turned art connector! ➡️ Philippa Pham Hughes' journey is inspiring. She started with dinner parties for artists and now creates major community spaces. 🔥
Listen to her story!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
#dcarts #art #community #podcast #inspiration #artist
Listen to her story!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
#dcarts #art #community #podcast #inspiration #artist
April 15, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Lawyer turned art connector! ➡️ Philippa Pham Hughes' journey is inspiring. She started with dinner parties for artists and now creates major community spaces. 🔥
Listen to her story!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
#dcarts #art #community #podcast #inspiration #artist
Listen to her story!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
#dcarts #art #community #podcast #inspiration #artist