Bonus! Lois Reitzes & Niki in the Garden: Bloum Cardenas on her grandmother's legacy | The ATL Arts Collective

      Lois Reitzes has questions for Bloum Cardenas about Niki de Saint Phalle’s Iconic Art   Acclaimed Atlanta broadcasting legend Lois Reitzes returns to the microphone with an exclusive interview featuring Bloum Cardenas, the granddaughter of legendary French-American sculptor Niki de Saint Phalle.   In this bonus episode, Cardenas shares intimate family insights into her grandmother’s personal memoirs, the powerful feminist themes driving her career, and the world-famous, colorful "Nana" sculptures. They also discuss the global legacy of the artist's historic monumental works, which have captivated local art lovers on display at the Atlanta Botanical Garden.   Listen in as they trace Niki de Saint Phalle's creative journey, her high-profile friendships with contemporary art icons like Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg, and the ongoing mission of the Niki Charitable Art Foundation to protect her radical creative legacy.   Episode Timeline & Chapters   00:00 Introduction & Special Art History Bonus Episode 00:22 Behind the Scenes: How Bloum Cardenas’ Interview Was Recorded 01:11 Exploring Niki de Saint Phalle's Memoirs: Writing vs Visual Artwork 02:59 Feminism, Gender Politics, and the Origin of the Nanas 06:55 The Famous Nana Sculptures: A Global Structural Overview 07:25 The Hon Exhibition 1966 Stockholm: The First Monumental Nana 09:29 Famous Art Circles: Friendships with Jasper Johns, Rauschenberg & Oldenburg 11:34 Niki Charitable Art Foundation: Mission, Archives & Creative Stewardship 15:07 Closing Remarks, Studio Credits & Local Art Community Updates