Pedro Reyes shares a wide range of influences and discusses his use of play, humor, and optimism to create diverse works that sometimes function as public services.

Addressing questions of how objects acquire value, Sarah Sze posits that being an artist is about giving yourself permission to make choices.

Mel Chin discusses the evolution of the Fundred Project, an art initiative that has expanded nationwide to end lead poisoning. Along with the director of the program, Amanda Wiles, Chin explains what the project has accomplished, next steps, and provides some sage advice to artists inspired to engage with social and environmental issues.