Jun 17, 2025
Born into a family of art collectors, Clinée Hedspeth advocates that
creative expression is in Chicago's DNA.
In this episode, Lissa & Thom visit
with a renowned global art curator who is driven to prove the
economic impact of cultural spaces. Why would Clinée leave Paris to
lead DCASE for Mayor Brandon Johnson?
How does she intend to change the city's narrative around the
world? What does crisis management look like in the art world? The
answers are inside this conversation with Chicago's Commissioner
for Cultural Affairs and Special Events.