The Samovar(t) Lounge: Steeping Conversations with Creative Minds
by Andi Kopek
From Eastern Europe to the Far East, the samovar is a cultural symbol of connection and exchange, a vessel that unites people through a shared ritual and warm conversations. The Samovar(t) Lounge: Steeping Conversations with Creative Minds is a podcast about art and life, where casual conversations with creatives flow freely, like tea from a samovar. In other words, the Samovar(t) Louge: Steeping Conversations with Creative Minds is a relaxed space where artists discuss their creative processes while sharing tea.Our goal is to popularize art and increase understanding of the creative process.
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About this show
From Eastern Europe to the Far East, the samovar is a cultural symbol of connection and exchange, a vessel that unites people through a shared ritual and warm conversations. The Samovar(t) Lounge: Steeping Conversations with Creative Minds is a podcast about art and life, where casual conversations with creatives flow freely, like tea from a samovar. In other words, the Samovar(t) Louge: Steeping Conversations with Creative Minds is a relaxed space where artists discuss their creative processes while sharing tea.Our goal is to popularize art and increase understanding of the creative process.
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Andi Kopek
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