In this episode of FEEL SEEN Space, we sit down with internationally acclaimed tenor Krešimir Špicer for a powerful conversation about opera, education, discipline, and the deeply human nature of music.

From growing up in war-time Croatia to performing on the world’s leading stages, Krešimir reflects on how music shaped his life — not as an elite pursuit, but as a fundamental human necessity. He challenges the idea of opera as inaccessible, and makes a compelling case for curiosity, slowness, and the irreplaceable power of live performance.

Hosted by Sara Van Pée, this episode explores:

- Growing up with music during political upheaval and discovering a calling early

- Opera as the most complete art form — combining music, theater, craft, and community

- Why opera is not elitist, but has been institutionalized over time

- The neuroscience of music and why arts education is essential

- The psychological and physical realities of being an opera singer and the transformative power of live performance

- Teaching singing as a process of self-discovery and undoing fear

- Music as a spiritual, communal force woven into human history

This episode is a reflection on voice — as identity, instrument, and expression. A must-listen for musicians, artists, and anyone curious about why music remains one of the most vital forces in human life.

As we step into 2026, FEEL SEEN Space pauses to reflect on our first year of conversations. Hosted by Sara Van Pée and Roxanne Doucet, this episode is a curated Best of 2025, drawing from 13 interviews with artists, writers, directors, and cultural workers who shared their stories, doubts, and wisdom.

Through these voices, one question emerges: What does it really mean to be a creative today?

From early feelings of otherness to professional turning points, from learning the craft to unlearning fear, this episode traces the emotional and practical realities of creative life — a living, evolving practice shaped by place, people, and self-trust.

We explore:

- How early sensitivity and difference shape creative identity

- The influence of cities, culture, and public support

- The craft of practice, attention, and curiosity

- The emotional realities of freelance life: freedom, loneliness, resilience

- Collaboration rooted in respect and integrity

- Sustainable work lives through boundaries and self-knowledge

- Fear, self-honesty, and knowing when to stay or leave

- Redefining value, ease, and self-worth

- Creativity as a healing, spiritual, and collective practice

This episode is about being seen: seeing yourself, being mirrored by others, and building spaces where creativity can thrive without self-erasure.

We are deeply grateful to our guests for their generosity and to our listeners for growing this space with us. Join us in stepping into 2026 with more alignment, courage, and care — for your work, your process, and yourself.

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If you’re ready to be seen—artistically, emotionally, and holistically—this space is for you.

In this episode of FEEL SEEN Space, we sit down with Giorgia Basch, curator, publisher, art director, and founder of BilderAtlas, for a deeply reflective conversation about images, freedom, feminism, and the long-term responsibilities of cultural work.

Giorgia shares her journey from fashion art direction to independent publishing and curation, and explains why stepping away from commercial systems allowed her to reclaim authorship, slowness, and care. Through books, exhibitions, and future gallery spaces, BilderAtlas becomes a platform for intentional image-making and feminist visibility.

Hosted by Roxanne Doucet and Sara Van Pée, we explore:

· Moving from fashion and advertising to building a values-led curatorial practice

· Working with iconic artists like Larry Fink and honoring legacies such as Pippa Garner and Bibi Tomasi

· Why photobooks are “portable exhibitions” fostering intimacy with images

· The ethics of publishing, collectability, and choosing small-scale, intentional production

· Feminism as a lived practice (not an ideology) and its influence on curatorial choices

· Championing and highlighting the visibility of women artists

· Trust, mentorship, and one-to-one relationships as foundations for creative life

· Learning to leave toxic environments and reclaim freedom through independent work

· Curating with intuition, slowness, and future-oriented thinking

This episode is a conversation about care, authorship, and being seen: by yourself, your collaborators, and your community. A must-listen for curators, artists, publishers, and anyone seeking a more intentional and sustainable way of working with images.