During this episode, Jewell Sparks and Paul Henderson discuss several matters at hand as it relates to art, culture and society.  These two take a deep dive into how to hold art institutions, gallerists and collectors accountable for their efforts, and the sometimes unintentional, yet impactful effects of the exploitation of underrepresented artists.  Themes of significance for diverse representation are at the center of Paul's focus. Jewell ahd Paul met back in the day when she was quite involved in art and culture in the city as an event and membership Board member, and philanthropist for several art inititatives. These two reminisce about the rise and fall of the Jazz Heritage Center and Art Gallery (in which Jewell was the Development Director), the lessons learned, and the power of being a Black art collector, and community voice as it relates to art equity and inclusion for underrepresented artists.  These old pals discuss the art of collecting, art fair access, the closure of African American art institutions, and more.

Paul Henderson Paul is a 3rd generation San Franciscan and a prominent figure in society. As a collector Mr. Henderson is focused on art that is intentional about reflecting communities of color with an advocacy lens of social justice.  His collection includes works from both emerging artists and notable blue chip luminaries. Both his home and collection are featured regularly through his media presence and the artwork is highlighted intentionally to introduce audiences to new artists and work challenging cultural stereotypes.  Moreover, Paul frequently disseminates the provenance for The Henderson Art Collection as a validation and critical review of the many emerging artists in the collection.

Paul Henderson is the innovative leader of the award winning San Francisco Department of Police Accountability (DPA). Paul contributes weekly as a legal expert and political analyst on television, appearing in more than 500 televised programs on MSNBC, CNN, Fox News, and more. Furthermore, Paul sits on the editorial board for California Lawyer Magazine and is a contributing writer to Politico.com.

Cover Art: Idris Habib, Adjad, 2021, Acrylic and pencil on 250 gram paper, 35.8 x 28 in. Image courtesy of Paul Henderson, The Henderson Art Collection.