The UB Interview: John Campbell Talks “Who’s Behind Black Art?”

In the spirit of Black Fine Art Month, “Who’s Behind Black Art” premiered on Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity this month.

A four-part, award-winning docuseries that explores the lives of five emerging Black contemporary artists – Adrian Armstrong, Jewel Ham, Laurena Finéus, Mario Joyce, and Tae Ham. In the doc, the artists navigate the nuances of the art industry and their journey toward curating a unique exhibition.

Directed and written by John Campbell, the series gives audiences the opportunity to get to know the individual behind each remarkable work or art, showcases conversations with some of the most knowledgeable, diverse, and dynamic experts and celebrities.

Representing every part of the art ecosystem, and showcases the opening of the exhibition for all five artists’ work at the World Trade Center in New York City.

The docuseries is gaining critical acclaim and was recently awarded “Best Series – Web” at The 2024 Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival!

Born in Paddington, London England, John Campbell’s career first started in the music industry. With significant opportunities to work with some of music’s most prolific artists in the industry, including Whitney Houston, Elton John, George Michael, Boy George, Jon Secada, Zucchero, Nu Colors, Brand New Heavies, and Eurythmics, and contracts signed with Warner Bros. and A&M Records.

He went on, and moved his career into the financial industry, with working in many global divisions including Citi Private Bank, and then landing an opportunity as Chief of Staff for Citigroup’s Global Digital Strategy.

John Campbell is also producer of award winning films and and documentaries including, “A Boy, A Girl, A Dream,” associate producer of the six-time Film Festival Award winning feature “Destined’” lead producer on the feature film “The Sleeping Negro,” producer of Letitia Guillory’s ‘gATES’ tv series, and lead producer for the musical production of “Sideways The Musical.”

Recently Aries from UB spoke to the multi talented John Campbell about the new doc “Who’s Behind Black Art?”

John shares how the doc came together and why the five artists were selected.

John also spills on what it’s like to work with Comcast’s Black Experience and shares why people should tune-in.

Plus he gets candid on growing up in London and his time in the music industry and how Whitney Houston was influential & more.

Note: John mentions he has a new project coming to Xfinity at the end of this year, however, it will not be until the beginning of 2025. (More info to come!)