Why "art should be a revolutionary force," the healing powers of the Middle East, and building a brand rooted in resistance with Lara Salmon of For Your Viewing Pleasure

In this powerful episode of Well Rooted, we sit down with Lara Salmon — a world-renowned Irish-American performance artist and co-founder of the social justice apparel brand For Your Viewing Pleasure (FYVP), created alongside her partner and designer, Vanessa. Lara opens up about her life and work, from her deeply immersive artistic practice to her transformative experiences living in the Middle East. She shares how witnessing both the beauty and the heartbreak of life in conflict zones reshaped her understanding of community, solidarity, and the responsibility of artists to speak truth to power. Her work with refugees and marginalized communities becomes a central thread in the story of how FYVP was born — not just as a brand, but as a wearable message of resistance and awareness. We also delve into art as a revolutionary medium and Lara's candid reflections on the art world's response to the Palestinian liberation movement — a conversation that is raw, necessary, and urgent. This episode is a testament to the ways creativity and conscience intersect — and how art can challenge, inspire, and ignite change.   Learn more about Lara's art HERE Follow Lara on Instagram HERE Follow FYVP on Instagram HERE Shop FYVP HERE Follow Well Rooted on Instagram HERE