Art Advisor Maria Brito: How Creativity Rules the World on the Girls That Create Podcast

In the world of art, creativity reigns supreme. It is the driving force behind innovation, self-expression, and the ability to turn ideas into gold. One person who intimately understands this concept is Maria Brito, a renowned art advisor, curator, and author. She is also the author of How Creativity Rules the World: The Art and Business of Turning Your Ideas into Gold.

During her Girls That Create podcast interview, Brito discusses the importance of creativity, the myth of the starving artist, and the role of failure in the creative process.

Listen to the full interview on Word of Mom Radio.

One of the key topics discussed is the debunking of myths surrounding creativity. Brito challenges the notion of the “starving artist” and emphasizes the importance of understanding the business side of the art world. She believes that creativity can thrive when artists embrace their entrepreneurial spirit and learn to navigate the art market effectively.

Brito also highlights the significance of asking questions, exploring new ideas, and being open to different perspectives. She encourages girls interested in art curation to cultivate curiosity and never stop learning.

About Maria Brito

Maria Brito is a New York-based contemporary art advisor, author, and curator. She is a Harvard Law School graduate, originally from Venezuela. Complex Magazine selected Brito as one of the 20 Power Players in the Art World, and ARTNEWS named her “one of the innovators who gets to shape the art world.” She has written for numerous publications, curated art exhibitions on three continents, and created and hosted “The “C” Files with Maria Brito”, a TV and streaming series for PBS’s station ALL ARTS.

For several years, Brito has taught variations of her creativity class in companies and also designed and launched Jumpstart, a comprehensive online program on creativity for artists, freelancers, managers, and entrepreneurs based on years of practical work, research, and observation in both the worlds of business and art. Her book “How Creativity Rules the World: The Art and Business of Turning Your Ideas into Gold” was released in 2022. Brito shares her ideas and advice with thousands of social media followers weekly and through her newsletter and blog, The Groove. She lives in New York City with her husband and two sons.

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