Tatiana Sizonenko and Heath Fox are influential voices within San Diego’s arts and cultural community, bringing decades of experience in art history, curatorial practice, and museum leadership to the conversation. Sizonenko is an art historian, curator, and educator whose work spans Renaissance, modern, and contemporary art, and she also serves on the Vanguard Culture Board of Directors. Heath Fox is a respected arts professional and retired museum director, known for his deep commitment to cultural institutions and community engagement.

In this ART SHOP TALK conversation presented by Vanguard Culture, Sizonenko and Fox explore the History of Joy as a cultural and artistic concept — examining how joy shapes creative expression, sustains community, and offers a counterpoint to the pressures and traumas of contemporary life. Their dialogue reflects on the power of joy not only as an emotional experience, but as a historical and creative force that informs how we engage with art, one another, and the world around us.