{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Beyond The Stay: Live from Baha Mar","title":"Building a Cultural Legacy Through Bahamian Art with John Cox","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2462,"description":"In this episode of Beyond the Stay, Anastarcia sits down with acclaimed Bahamian artist, curator, and cultural leader John Cox to explore how art has become one of Baha Mar's defining experiences.\nJohn shares his journey from discovering his passion for art to leading the vision behind Baha Mar's world-class collection, The Current Art Gallery, ECCHO, and the resort's immersive cultural programming. Together, they discuss how art shapes guest experiences, supports emerging Bahamian artists, and helps redefine how the world sees The Bahamas.\nFrom the Venice Biennale to Fuze Art Fair, sustainable creative practices, and the future of Caribbean art, this conversation offers a fascinating look at the people and ideas transforming hospitality through culture. \nHighlights:\n(00:00) Bahamian Art Community\n(00:36) Meet John Cox\n(01:37) Screen Printing Stories\n(03:09) From Childhood to Curator\n(10:17) The Current and Echo\n(22:52) Artists Across Platforms\n(24:10) Why Venice Matters\n(25:31) Bahamas Pavilion Story\n(30:12) Hospitality Meets Identity\n(31:59) FUZE Vision Forward\n(36:07) REcenter Sustainable Studio\n(38:36) Wrap Up and Quickfire\nLinks: \nThe Current at Baha Mar\nECCHO\nFuze Art Fair / Culinary & Arts Festival\nNational Art Gallery of The Bahamas\nBaha Mar Foundation\n\nInstagram: @studiobahamar\nFacebook: The Studio at Baha Mar","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hWUBaU4aLJUkbpCabO_FC1-1qySjb6E5dMmtAQ1mQUc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xODgz/NGQ4OTUxY2FhOWRk/ZTQ4MWNjYWU4MTU5/YWJiMC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}