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Tarik Talk

Tarik Mendes

Brazilian artist, Tarik Mendes hosts Tarik Talk, a podcast committed to the art world. Listen in to unique interviews with talented guests artists, dealers, curators and more. At times with other talented guests from the music, acting, journalism industries. Find out the magic of art and it’s way of connecting us all! Check out @tariktalk for images of the guests and their works from each episode. Also follow @tarikmendes for his latest adventures!

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  • S52 · E1
    July 1 · 3 min

    LeRoid David | FIFA World Cup 2026 San Francisco Bay Area, USA Poster | (Season 52, Episode 1)

    LeRoid David – San Francisco Bay Area Host City Poster Artist, illustrator, and creative director LeRoid David is known for colorful contemporary artwork inspired by innovation, culture, and human connection. His work combines graphic illustration with storytelling, often reflecting the creativity and diversity of California. For the official FIFA World Cup 2026™ San Francisco Bay Area Host City Poster, David celebrates the region's iconic landmarks, technology, natural beauty, and global influence through an energetic and visually engaging composition. About Tarik Talk Brazilian artist and host Tarik Mendes is the creator of Tarik Talk, a podcast and visual series dedicated to exploring the global art world through conversations with artists, curators, dealers, and creative voices across disciplines. With more than 200 episodes spanning 53 seasons, Tarik Talk has been filmed across more than 10 countries, offering an inside look into museums, galleries, studios, and cultural institutions around the world. Through thoughtful interviews and on-location coverage, Tarik explores the ways art connects people, ideas, and communities. While rooted in contemporary art, the series also expands into conversations with guests from music, acting, journalism, and other creative industries, creating a broader dialogue around culture and creative life. Follow @tariktalk for episode highlights, guest features, and behind-the-scenes moments, and @tarikmendes for Tarik's latest adventures, travels, and artistic projects. YouTube • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Amazon Music • iHeartRadio

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  • S51 · E6
    July 1 · 3 min

    Shogo Ota | FIFA World Cup 2026 Seattle, USA Poster | (Season 51, Episode 6)

    Shogo Ota – Seattle Host City Poster Illustrator Shogo Ota creates artwork that blends Japanese and Pacific Northwest influences into clean, contemporary compositions. His illustrations often celebrate landscapes, movement, and storytelling through bold graphic forms and thoughtful details. For the official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Seattle Host City Poster, Ota captures the city's waterfront, mountains, forests, and passionate soccer culture in a design that reflects Seattle's unique identity and welcoming spirit. About Tarik Talk Brazilian artist and host Tarik Mendes is the creator of Tarik Talk, a podcast and visual series dedicated to exploring the global art world through conversations with artists, curators, dealers, and creative voices across disciplines. With more than 200 episodes spanning 53 seasons, Tarik Talk has been filmed across more than 10 countries, offering an inside look into museums, galleries, studios, and cultural institutions around the world. Through thoughtful interviews and on-location coverage, Tarik explores the ways art connects people, ideas, and communities. While rooted in contemporary art, the series also expands into conversations with guests from music, acting, journalism, and other creative industries, creating a broader dialogue around culture and creative life. Follow @tariktalk for episode highlights, guest features, and behind-the-scenes moments, and @tarikmendes for Tarik's latest adventures, travels, and artistic projects. YouTube • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Amazon Music • iHeartRadio

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  • S51 · E5
    June 30 · 3 min

    Dave Murray | FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto, Canada Poster | (Season 51, Episode 5)

    Dave Murray – Toronto Host City Poster Canadian illustrator and designer Dave Murray is known for his bold graphic style, vibrant color palettes, and dynamic visual storytelling. Drawing inspiration from urban life, architecture, sports, and popular culture, his work captures movement and energy through clean compositions and expressive design. For the official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Toronto Host City Poster, Murray celebrates Canada's largest city by highlighting its skyline, diversity, and passion for football, creating a colorful tribute to Toronto's place on the world stage. About Tarik Talk Brazilian artist and host Tarik Mendes is the creator of Tarik Talk, a podcast and visual series dedicated to exploring the global art world through conversations with artists, curators, dealers, and creative voices across disciplines. With more than 200 episodes spanning 53 seasons, Tarik Talk has been filmed across more than 10 countries, offering an inside look into museums, galleries, studios, and cultural institutions around the world. Through thoughtful interviews and on-location coverage, Tarik explores the ways art connects people, ideas, and communities. While rooted in contemporary art, the series also expands into conversations with guests from music, acting, journalism, and other creative industries, creating a broader dialogue around culture and creative life. Follow @tariktalk for episode highlights, guest features, and behind-the-scenes moments, and @tarikmendes for Tarik's latest adventures, travels, and artistic projects. YouTube • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Amazon Music • iHeartRadio

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  • S51 · E4
    June 30 · 3 min

    Jamin Zuroski | FIFA World Cup 2026 Vancouver, Canada Poster | (Season 51, Episode 4)

    Jamin Zuroski – Vancouver Host City Poster Canadian artist and designer Jamin Zuroski is known for creating illustrations inspired by the landscapes, wildlife, and cultural heritage of the Pacific Northwest. His work combines clean graphic forms with meaningful symbolism, resulting in artwork that reflects both nature and community. For the official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Vancouver Host City Poster, Zuroski created a design inspired by the city's mountains, coastline, Indigenous artistic influences, and passion for football. The poster celebrates Vancouver's unique identity while welcoming the world to one of Canada's host cities. About Tarik Talk Brazilian artist and host Tarik Mendes is the creator of Tarik Talk, a podcast and visual series dedicated to exploring the global art world through conversations with artists, curators, dealers, and creative voices across disciplines. With more than 200 episodes spanning 53 seasons, Tarik Talk has been filmed across more than 10 countries, offering an inside look into museums, galleries, studios, and cultural institutions around the world. Through thoughtful interviews and on-location coverage, Tarik explores the ways art connects people, ideas, and communities. While rooted in contemporary art, the series also expands into conversations with guests from music, acting, journalism, and other creative industries, creating a broader dialogue around culture and creative life. Follow @tariktalk for episode highlights, guest features, and behind-the-scenes moments, and @tarikmendes for Tarik's latest adventures, travels, and artistic projects. Listen on YouTube • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Amazon Music • iHeartRadio

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  • S51 · E3
    June 30 · 3 min

    Mario Cortés (Cuemanche) | FIFA World Cup 2026 Mexico City, Mexico Poster | (Season 51, Episode 3)

    Mario Cortés (Cuemanche) – Mexico City Host City Poster Illustrator Mario Cortés (Cuemanche) is known internationally for transforming everyday culture into bold visual narratives through contemporary illustration. His distinctive style combines rich colors, symbolic imagery, and carefully crafted compositions that celebrate Mexico's history, people, and creative spirit. For the official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Mexico City Host City Poster, Cuemanche brings together some of the city's most recognizable landmarks and cultural references into a vibrant artwork that reflects both Mexico City's heritage and its role as one of the world's great football destinations. About Tarik Talk Brazilian artist and host Tarik Mendes is the creator of Tarik Talk, a podcast and visual series dedicated to exploring the global art world through conversations with artists, curators, dealers, and creative voices across disciplines. With more than 200 episodes spanning 53 seasons, Tarik Talk has been filmed across more than 10 countries, offering an inside look into museums, galleries, studios, and cultural institutions around the world. Through thoughtful interviews and on-location coverage, Tarik explores the ways art connects people, ideas, and communities. While rooted in contemporary art, the series also expands into conversations with guests from music, acting, journalism, and other creative industries, creating a broader dialogue around culture and creative life. Follow @tariktalk for episode highlights, guest features, and behind-the-scenes moments, and @tarikmendes for Tarik's latest adventures, travels, and artistic projects. Listen on YouTube • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Amazon Music • iHeartRadio

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  • S51 · E2
    June 30 · 2 min

    Mario Cortés (Cuemanche) | FIFA World Cup 2026 Guadalajara, Mexico Poster | (Season 51, Episode 2)

    Mario Cortés (Cuemanche) – Guadalajara Host City Poster Mexican illustrator Mario Cortés, known professionally as Cuemanche, is celebrated for creating colorful illustrations that combine modern graphic design with Mexican history, traditions, and community. His work often features detailed visual storytelling filled with cultural references that invite viewers to discover something new each time they look. As the artist behind the official Guadalajara Host City Poster for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Cuemanche celebrates one of Mexico's most culturally significant cities through a vibrant composition inspired by its architecture, traditions, and passion for football, creating a visual tribute to Guadalajara's place on the world stage. About Tarik Talk Brazilian artist and host Tarik Mendes is the creator of Tarik Talk, a podcast and visual series dedicated to exploring the global art world through conversations with artists, curators, dealers, and creative voices across disciplines. With more than 200 episodes spanning 53 seasons, Tarik Talk has been filmed across more than 10 countries, offering an inside look into museums, galleries, studios, and cultural institutions around the world. Through thoughtful interviews and on-location coverage, Tarik explores the ways art connects people, ideas, and communities. While rooted in contemporary art, the series also expands into conversations with guests from music, acting, journalism, and other creative industries, creating a broader dialogue around culture and creative life. Follow @tariktalk for episode highlights, guest features, and behind-the-scenes moments, and @tarikmendes for Tarik's latest adventures, travels, and artistic projects. Listen on YouTube • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Amazon Music • iHeartRadio

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  • S51 · E1
    June 28 · 5 min

    Mario Cortés (Cuemanche) | FIFA World Cup 2026 Monterrey, Mexico Poster | (Season 51, Episode 1)

    Episode 1 Mario Cortés (Cuemanche) – Monterrey Host City Poster Mexican illustrator and visual artist Mario Cortés, professionally known as Cuemanche, is recognized for his vibrant illustrations that celebrate the richness of Mexican culture through color, symbolism, and storytelling. His work blends contemporary illustration with references to architecture, traditions, music, food, and everyday life, creating visually layered compositions that capture the spirit of each location. For the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Cuemanche was selected as the artist for the official Monterrey Host City Poster. His artwork highlights Monterrey's unique identity by combining iconic landmarks, local culture, and the excitement of football into a dynamic composition that welcomes the world to one of Mexico's host cities. About Tarik Talk Brazilian artist and host Tarik Mendes is the creator of Tarik Talk, a podcast and visual series dedicated to exploring the global art world through conversations with artists, curators, dealers, and creative voices across disciplines. With more than 200 episodes spanning 53 seasons, Tarik Talk has been filmed across more than 10 countries, offering an inside look into museums, galleries, studios, and cultural institutions around the world. Through thoughtful interviews and on-location coverage, Tarik explores the ways art connects people, ideas, and communities. While rooted in contemporary art, the series also expands into conversations with guests from music, acting, journalism, and other creative industries, creating a broader dialogue around culture and creative life. Follow @tariktalk for episode highlights, guest features, and behind-the-scenes moments, and @tarikmendes for Tarik's latest adventures, travels, and artistic projects. Listen on YouTube • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Amazon Music • iHeartRadio

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