When does a machine become art? For artist Conrad Shawcross, the answer lies somewhere between science, rope, and the unknowable future. In this edition of Visionary, Georgina Godwin meets Conrad at Here East, where his monumental new piece Umbilical will be on display before moving to its permanent home at MONA in Tasmania.

The return of the World Press Photo exhibition to London feels so vital—and it’s thanks to cultural curator Woody Anderson. On this episode of Visionary, Georgina Godwin sits down with Woody at Here East in East London, where the exhibition has found a bold new home at the MPB Gallery.

Synapse CEO Justin Diener tells Here East’s Gavin Poole about the future of virtual productions. For creators, it means fewer limitations. For actors, it means trading green boxes for immersive environments that spark real performances.

In an era where digital screens dominate public space and algorithms quietly script our urban experience, Jason Bruges is busy restoring a little wonder to the everyday.

Georgina Godwin is joined by Professor Amanda Broderick, Vice-Chancellor of the University of East London, for a punchy, practical conversation on how to communicate with purpose in the digital age.

Georgina Godwin sits down with Charles Hecker, a veteran observer who spent four decades navigating Russia's complexities as a journalist and partner at Control Risks. His new book, Zero Sum: The Arc of International Business in Russia, was described by the Financial Times as a “fascinating exploration” that shows many lessons are yet to be learnt.

In an age of sprawling institutions and academic red tape, it’s rare to find an education model that truly feels nimble, human—and effective. But that’s exactly what Richard Wallace and his brother Simon set out to build with LMA, a creative academy that’s quietly rewriting the rules of arts education.