Category Archives: The Arts

What does it take to be an astronaut in the 21st Century?

What Does It Take to Be an Astronaut in the 21st Century?

  What does it take to be an astronaut in the 21st Century? This is a unique interview in which Samantha Cristoforetti, European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut, answers questions from Nicole Stott, former NASA astronaut and current Space artist “The Artistic Astronaut” and Liam Malone Paralympic Gold medalist, as well as from members of the public, […]

Find the Spark! Stephen Spender singer songwriter.

“Find the Spark!” Stephen Spender Singer-Songwriter

  Andrea Macdonald, founder of ideaXme, interviews Stephen Spender, an actor and singer songwriter. He has chosen this path in life because it makes him feel good. It is the spark that drives him forward. A year ago he moved from Vancouver to London to pursue his music career. He is about to release a […]

Nicole Stott, retired NASA astronaut, talks with Andrea Macdonald, founder of ideaXme.

Astronaut Nicole Stott, Recently Retired, Talks of Her Very Human Story, How She Became an Astronaut and Her Motivations for Being an Artist Now

Andrea Macdonald, founder of ideaXme, interviews Nicole Stott who talks about her very human story and the big ideas she continues to play a part in to shape our world. Watch and discover how the support of mentors, love of her family, a passion for flying and aeronautical engineering led to her spending over a […]

Akram Khan

Akram Khan: “The Only Time I Am Still Is When I Dance!”

Akram Khan Company: One of the Most Innovative Dance Companies in the World In just over 18 years, Akram Khan Company is recognised as one of the foremost innovative dance companies in the world. The programmes are diverse and range from kathak and modern solos to artist-to-artist collaborations and ensemble productions. The company has a […]