Born in 1965, in Providence, Rhode Island, Ellen Gallagher burst onto the art scene in the mid-1990s. Ellen's Irish and African-American origins have shaped the texture and subject matter of her work. She is known for her politically charged paintings, collages, drawings, prints, sculptures and films about African-American history and culture. Her work is inspired by a wide range of references: nineteenth-century literature, science fiction, ocean life and vintage magazine advertising. In the tenth episode of Brilliant Ideas, brought to you by Bloomberg and Hyundai Motor, we catch up with Gallagher in her studio next to the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands.

Subodh Gupta is India's most exciting, internationally renowned artists. Born in 1964 in Khagaul, India, he now lives and works in New Delhi. He is best known for using commonplace objects to create thought-provoking sculptures. His work captures the everyday realities of life in India: pots and pans, buckets, cow dung, loam, copper, bronze and gold all feature in his sculptures. His work raises big questions about the impact of globalization and inequality. Discover Gupta's work in the twelfth episode of Brilliant Ideas by Bloomberg and Hyundai Motor.