Art Sense
Art Sense takes listeners into studios, galleries, museums, and boardrooms of the art world. Host Craig Gould holds one-on-one conversations with art historians, curators, museum directors, artists, authors, technologists, and business leaders. The show explores both the origins of masterpieces and the emerging innovations shaping art and culture. Each episode offers diverse perspectives on the people and ideas driving the art world forward.
Episodes
Ep. 160: Adam Berninger - Heft Gallery
A conversationwith Adam Berninger about the new Heft Gallery which recently opened at 300 Broome Street on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. The gallery features artists who utilize contemporary tools, such as artificial intelligence and algorithms, to reflect on the contemporary world. In the conversation, we discuss his journey from running the gallery online under the name Tender to opening the
Ep. 159: Artist Kylie Manning
A conversation with painter Kylie Manning about her latest exhibit, There is something that stays, on view at Pace Gallery’s West 25th Street locations in New York through April 19. Known for her sweeping, atmospheric canvases that merge representation with abstraction, Manning’s work evokes a sense of movement, memory, and emotional resonance. In the conversation, we discuss the inspiration behin
Ep. 158: Remembering Dave Hickey: Jarrett Earnest on "Feint of Heart"
A conversation with art critic and author Jarrett Earnest about the new book “Feint of Heart”, in which Earnest has compiled a kaleidoscopic collection of art essays by the late Dave Hickey. Spanning 1982-2002, the assembled works reflect the intelligence, humor and wit that epitomize Hickey’s contribution to the world of art.https://www.davidzwirner.com/collect/feint-of-heart-art-writings-bookhtt
Ep. 157: Artist Jeff Wall
A conversation with renowned photographer Jeff Wall. Wall’s work transforms everyday moments into cinematic, almost painterly scenes. His latest exhibition at Gagosian’s 541 West 24th Street location in New York runs November 8 to December 21. In that exhibit, he explores themes of memory, artifice, and narrative through his unique approach to staged and ‘near-documentary’ photography. https://gag
Ep. 156: Artist Joel Shapiro
A conversation with renowned artist Joel Shapiro. In his sixth decade of studio production, Shapiro continues to push the boundaries of form, movement, and space in his sculptural practice. In the conversation, we discuss the nature of his work and his latest show at Pace, which demonstrates his continued ability to transform basic geometric shapes into dynamic, expressive works that engage both t
Ep. 155: John Kunemund "Hugh Steers - Conjuring Tenderness: Paintings from 1987 at Alexander Gray Associates"
A conversation with John Kunemund of Alexander Gray Associates about the gallery’s recent exhibit Conjuring Tenderness: Paintings from 1987 which featured the work of the late artist Hugh Steers. Known for his evocative and deeply personal works, Steers' paintings capture moments of vulnerability and intimacy, often set against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis of the 1980s. In the conversation, we
Ep. 154: Michael Findlay "Portrait of the Art Dealer as a Young Man: New York in the Sixties"
A conversation with Michael Findlay about his new book "Portrait of the Art Dealer as a Young Man: New York in the Sixties." In this generously illustrated memoir, Findlay traces his journey from his childhood in Scotland to his influential career in New York, where he directed one of the first art galleries in SoHo. We discuss his experiences launching solo exhibitions for artists like John Balde
Ep. 153: Curator Natalie Dupêcher "Janet Sobel: All Over"
A conversation with Natalie Dupecher, Associate Curator of Modern Art at the Menil Collection, about the fascinating and often overlooked artist Janet Sobel. Known for her pioneering drip painting technique and “all over” aesthetic, Sobel significantly influenced the Abstract Expressionist movement, even preceding Jackson Pollock. We discuss Sobel’s artistic development, her use of unconventional
Ep. 152: AI Artist Mad Butter - AI Art Today
A conversation with Mad Butter, a pioneering figure in the evolution of AI art. As a classically trained artist and tech entrepreneur, Mad Butter has dedicated himself to fostering a vibrant community and creating educational resources for AI artists. He has co-hosted the daily AI Art Today program on X Spaces (formerly Twitter Spaces) for over three years and is currently launching a groundbreaki
Ep. 151: Art Collector Eric Green - Green Family Art Foundation
A conversation with art collector Eric Green. Eric and his wife Debbie are the founders of the Green Family Art Foundation, which they run along with their son Adam Green, an acclaimed art advisor who recently landed on ARTnews’ list of Top 75 Art World Professionals. In the episode, we delve into Eric's personal journey as a collector, from his first art history class to the construction of his f
Ep. 150: Author Michael Lobel “Van Gogh and the End of Nature”
A conversation with author Michael Lobel to discuss his new book, “Van Gogh and the End of Nature”. Lobel offers a groundbreaking reassessment of Vincent van Gogh, revealing how the artist's work is deeply intertwined with the industrial age and its environmental impacts. In the conversation, we explore how Van Gogh’s art, often seen as a pure reflection of nature, is in fact a poignant commentary
Ep. 149: Artist Ronny Quevedo
A conversation with artist Ronny Quevedo. Ronny’s work is an intricate exploration of identity, culture, and history, often drawing from his personal experiences and heritage. Through his unique approach, Quevedo skillfully blends elements of sports, garment making, and indigenous traditions to create thought-provoking pieces that challenge conventional narratives. The discussion explores the arc
Ep. 148: Artist Gisela Colón
A conversation with artist Gisela Colón. Gisela is a Puerto Rican-American artist who explores themes of energy, time, and our place in the universe through the construction of totem-like sculptures and colorful reliefs. She is particularly known for her use of unique, light-activated colors which refract light in unexpected ways. In the conversation, Gisela discusses her roots in Puerto Rico, her
Ep. 147: Author Rochelle Gurstein "Written in Water: The Ephemeral Life of the Classic in Art”
A conversation with author Rochelle Gurstein about her new book “Written in Water: The Ephemeral Life of the Classic in Art”. Gurstein set out to explore and establish a solid foundation for the classic in the history of taste. However, to her surprise, that history instead revealed repeated episodes of soaring and falling reputations, rediscoveries of long-forgotten artists, and radical shifts in
Ep. 146: Artist Pam Glick
A conversation with artist Pam Glick. In the conversation, the Buffalo native discusses her lifelong fascination with Niagara Falls and its persistent influence on her work. We also discuss her time at RISD, the evolution of her abstract work, and her ability to overcome the hurdles that life throws at each of us.Pam Glick at Stephen FriedmanExhibition: "Bark"
Ep. 145: Artist Stanley Whitney
A conversation with the celebrated artist Stanley Whitney. Known for his vibrant use of color and rhythmic compositions, Stanley will take us through the journey of his illustrious career, including its pivotal moments, challenges, and triumphs. Stanley currently has two major exhibitions of his work on view. First, a survey of new work titled "By the Love of Those Unloved" at Gagosian’s 980 Madis
Ep. 144: Artist diewiththemostlikes and Glitch Marfa Co-Founder Derek Edward Schloss
A conversation with digital artist and author diewiththemostlikes, whose work consists of short creative prose and digital graphics which examine the human condition through an absurdist lens. Die’s work is filled with scenes of consumption and excess by figures oblivious of the death and decay around them. I encourage listeners to follow the links in the episode description to understand more cle
Ep. 143: Artist Daniel Walbidi
A conversation with Daniel Walbidi, an extraordinary indigenous Australian artist whose work bridges the spiritual and ancient wisdom of the desert with contemporary artistic expression. The one-on-one discussion with Daniel provided the unique opportunity to connect through the common language of visual art with someone nearly 10,000 miles away. In the conversation, Daniel and I discuss his creat
Ep. 142: Art Collector Jordan Schnitzer "First Came a Friendship: Sidney B. Felsen and the Artists at Gemini G.E.L."
A conversation with Jordan Schnitzer, the world's foremost collector of prints and multiples. In the conversation, we discuss Jordan’s undeniable passion for art, his thoughts on collecting, and his unwavering support for arts programming. In particular, we delve into his support of a current exhibition at The Getty titled "First Came a Friendship: Sidney B. Felsen and the Artists at Gemini G.E.L.
Ep. 141: Artist Jim Shaw
A conversation with Jim Shaw, an artist known for his eclectic approach and profound commentary on contemporary culture. Jim's expansive body of work spans a variety of media, from large-scale paintings to intricate drawings, each piece offering a window into his rich and complex imagination. Throughout his career, Jim has drawn heavily on post-war popular advertising, using the familiar visuals o
Ep. 140: Art Critic Roberta Smith
A conversation with the legendary art critic, Roberta Smith. For nearly five decades, Roberta has been a guiding force in the art world, shaping conversations and perceptions with her incisive critiques and unparalleled insights. From her early days working alongside Donald Judd to her illustrious tenure at The New York Times, Roberta's journey through the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary a
Ep. 139: Jeffrey Deitch "Luncheons on the Grass"
A conversation with the iconic Jeffrey Deitch regarding an exciting 2022 exhibition at Deitch’s Los Angeles gallery that has been synthesized into a new book titled "Luncheons on the Grass," available now from Rizzoli Electa. The innovative exhibition revisited and reimagined Édouard Manet’s seminal work, Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe, a painting that shocked the 1863 Parisian art scene and is often her
Ep. 138: Artist Tara Donovan
A conversation with artist Tara Donovan. Donovan is renowned for transforming everyday objects into breathtaking, organic installations. Through her meticulous accumulations of materials such as plastic cups, straws, and toothpicks, Donovan continues to delve into areas of transcendence and transformation by making the mundane magnificent. Her sculptures and installations not only invite viewers t
Ep. 137: Artist Tony Cragg
A conversation with artist Tony Cragg. Known for his dynamic, often swirling forms that push the boundaries of material and movement, Cragg’s work is a testament to the endless possibilities of sculpture. His innovative use of materials, including bronze, steel, plywood, glass and a variety of synthetic compounds, allows him to explore and express complex forms that make reference to nature, scien
Ep. 136: Artist Rick Lowe
A conversation with artist Rick Lowe. Renowned for his pioneering work with Project Row Houses in Houston, Lowe's creative endeavors have reshaped the landscape of contemporary art and in 2014 earned him a MacArthur Fellowship. In our conversation, we explore the concept of social sculpture and its ability to transcend traditional art boundaries to catalyze societal transformation. We also explore
Ep. 135: Author Mark Polizzotti "Why Surrealism Matters"
A conversation with author Mark Polizzotti about his new book Why Surrealism Matters which chronicles the philosophies and milestones of the iconic 20th century movement. In the conversation, Mark describes the lasting impact that the Surrealists’ world view has had on societies worldwide, as well as its ability to transform minds still today.https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300257090/why-surre
Ep. 134: Katarina Feder, VP and Dir. of Bus. Dev. at ARS and Co-Founder & CEO of ARSNL
A conversation with Katarina Feder, Vice President and Director Of Business Development at Artists Rights Society, an organization which has spent more than 35 years guiding artists through the often obscure realm of copyright and intellectual property matters by providing licensing expertise, legal support, advocacy, and educational outreach. ARS works on behalf of artists to manage the licensing
Ep. 133: Lissa McClure, Executive Director of the Woodman Family Foundation Re: Francesca Woodman
A conversation with Lissa McClure, Executive Director of the Woodman Family Foundation about the life and work of Francesca Woodman and her organization’s new partnership with Gagosian Gallery to represent Woodman’s work beginning with an exhibition at Gagosian’s 555 West 24th Street location in New York which opens March 13. In the conversation, Lissa discusses Woodman’s prodigious work, her fond
Ep. 132: Frances Beatty, Managing Director of the Ray Johnson Estate
A conversation with Frances Beatty, Managing Director of the Ray Johnson Estate. Known for his masterful use of collage, Johnson was a key figure in the ‘50s Pop Art scene, as well as a pioneer in the areas of conceptualism, performance art and mail art. Beatty takes time to discuss Ray Johnson’s colorful life and the impact that he had on the art icons and everyday people in his social network. N
Ep. 131: Artist Sarah Ball
A conversation with British artist Sarah Ball on the eve of her first solo show in New York at Stephen Friedman Gallery. The conversation explores the evolution of her images, the growing scale of her work, her refined surfaces and the inspirations for her ambiguously complicated portraits. The new exhibition, titled “Tilted”, features large scale paintings which explore notions of dandyism in the
Ep. 130: Tony Karman, Founder, President and Director of EXPO CHICAGO
A conversation with Tony Karman, Founder, President and Director of EXPO CHICAGO. One of the top international art fairs, EXPO CHICAGO has become a key date on the art fair calendar by welcoming collectors, curators and museum directors from around the globe to Chicago’s Navy Pier during the second week of April. In 2023, Frieze acquired the art fair along with the Armory Show with no plans for re
Ep. 129: Author Magnus Resch "How to Collect Art"
Art Sense welcomes back professor, entrepreneur and author Magnus Resch to discuss his latest book “How to Collect Art”. In his latest work, Resch provides a detailed playbook for aspiring art collectors who are eager to start a collection, but have little or no knowledge of galleries, auctions, art fairs or art advisors.
Ep. 128: Artist James Welling
A conversation with artist James Welling whose most recent photographs will be featured in an exhibition titled Thought Objects at David Zwirner’s 533 West 19th Street location in New York January 11 - February 10. Welling has long challenged traditional ideas of what photography can be. In this latest work, he continues this pursuit by utilizing digital tools in unconventional ways to create work
Ep. 127: Author Paul Thomas Murphy "Falling Rocket: James Whistler, John Ruskin, and the Battle for Modern Art"
A conversation with author Paul Thomas Murphy about his new book “Falling Rocket: James Whistler, John Ruskin, and the Battle for Modern Art”. The subject of the book is a landmark libel suit from 1878 that pitted the artist Whistler versus the most authoritative art critic of his time. Ruskin had taken issue with a number of groundbreaking Whistler paintings which captured London by night, claimi
Ep. 126: Artist Cristina Iglesias
A conversation with renowned Spanish sculptor Cristina Iglesias. Iglesias is known for her immersive and poetic installations that blend organic forms with architectural elements to create spaces that invite viewers to engage with notions of memory and imagination. Her latest exhibit, titled Ellipsis, is up now through January 27 at Marian Goodman’s Los Angeles gallery.https://www.mariangoodman.co
Ep. 125: National Arts Club Panel "The Art of Digital Manipulation" with Artist Jason Salavon
A panel discussion Craig led on December 12, 2023 which was hosted by the National Arts Club. The topic of the discussion was “The Art of Digital Manipulation”. In particular, the use of large data sets and custom programs in the development of fine art and the ever-evolving influence of artificial intelligence. Craig was lucky to be joined by pioneering artist Jason Salavon who has spent decades
Ep. 124: Documentary Filmmaker Sophie Chahinian, The Artist Profile Archive
A conversation with documentary filmmaker Sophie Chahinian whose Artist Profile Archive features one-on-one conversations and footage from the studios of some of the most iconic artists of our time, including the likes of David Salle, Yinka Shonibare, Charles Gaines and Shirin Neshat.https://www.theartistprofilearchive.com/Lita AlbuquerqueAlice AycockTroy BrauntuchChuck CloseEric FischlCharles Gai
Ep. 123: Artist Samuel Levi Jones
A conversation with artist Samuel Levi Jones. Jones’ work addresses the lack of African American representation in a variety of historical texts by deconstructing and reconstructing such books into large-scale canvases. In addition to painting and sculpture, Jones has been working to create a space for reconciliation, unity, and cross-cultural understanding in his childhood hometown of Marion, Ind
Ep. 122: Pace CEO Marc Glimcher "Picasso: 14 Sketchbooks"
A conversation with Pace Gallery CEO Marc Glimcher about the gallery’s current Picasso exhibit which honors the artist on the 50th anniversary of his passing. The exhibit, titled “Picasso: 14 Sketchbooks”, is just that - fourteen sketchbooks that provide unrivaled insights into the development of iconic Picasso artworks over a period of nearly sixty years.https://www.pacegallery.com/exhibitions/pi
Ep. 121: Silvia Karman Cubiñá, Executive Director and Chief Curator of The Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach
A conversation with Silvia Karman Cubiñá, Executive Director and Chief Curator of The Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach. As Miami Beach’s contemporary art museum, The Bass organizes exhibits for its historical art deco building by collaborating with leading artists from around the world on commissioned additions to its collection. As The Bass approaches its 60th anniversary, Silvia takes time to o
Ep. 120: Artist Derek Fordjour
A conversation with artist Derek Fordjour about his paintings, sculptures and installations that raise questions of race, identity, and inequality. Derek discusses the journey from his youth as the son of immigrants in Memphis to the inner sanctum of the art world. He also talks about his new show titled "SCORE" opening November 10 at Petzel Gallery in New York. Like his 2020 "SELF MUST DIE" exhib
Ep. 119: Artist Robbie Conal
A conversation with legendary guerrilla poster artist Robbie Conal about decades of activism by the dark of night. Conal’s signature style combines grotesque and satirical grayscale portraits of U.S. political figures paired with clever, hard-hitting text. His poster’s have become part of the American urban landscape and the original paintings that serve as the basis for the prints have found home
Ep. 118: Artist Sarah Cunningham
A conversation with artist Sarah Cunnningham about her vibrant paintings that teeter on the edge of landscape and abstraction. Sarah recently wrapped up her first solo show at Lisson Gallery in London. That exhibition titled "The Crystal Forest" utilizes saturated colors and bold brushstrokes to invite viewers into spaces inspired by ecology, literature and a sense of interconnectedness.https://ww
Ep. 117: Artist Tomashi Jackson
A conversation with artist Tomashi Jackson to discuss her life, her career, and her latest exhibit, up now at Night Gallery in Los Angeles. The conversation is a little longer than the usual episode, but well worth the listen. Jackson makes work that layers site-specific materials and imagery to make paintings that speak on many different levels. In our conversation, she takes time to share the le
Ep. 116: Artist William Monk
A conversation with artist William Monk about his artistic journey and his latest work. The conversation touches on the significance of scale, his use of repetition, how one defines a landscape, and his most recent exhibition “West of Nowhere” which just wrapped up at Pace Gallery in Los Angeles.https://www.williammonk.com/https://www.pacegallery.com/exhibitions/william-monk-west-of-nowhere/
Ep. 115: Museums of Tomorrow Roundtable
In April of this year, the Museums of Tomorrow Roundtable brought nearly two dozen museum directors from around the world together in Silicon Valley to discuss the evolving role of technology in museums. As dialogs between museum directors and technology leaders in Silicon Valley evolved, it became apparent that planning for the use of artificial intelligence had become a critical need.On today’s
Ep. 114: Artist Stefan Brüggemann
A conversation with artist Stefan Brüggemann about his artistic journey, the power of words, truth vs. fiction, and his latest show titled “White Noise” up now through January 14th of next year at Hauser & Wirth’s 901 East 3rd Street location in downtown Los Angeles. Later in the conversation, Stefan and I are joined by Sebastien Montabonel whose digital platform The Island has collaborated wi
Ep. 113: LACMA's Diva Zumaya “The World Made Wondrous: The Dutch Collector’s Cabinet and the Politics of Possession”
A conversation with Los Angeles County Museum of Art curator Diva Zumaya about the new exhibit “The World Made Wondrous: The Dutch Collector’s Cabinet and the Politics of Possession” on display now through March 3rd of next year. Zumaya, who is the Assistant Curator, European Painting and Sculpture at LACMA, has brought together over 300 objects for the exhibit, including paintings, prints, sculpt
Ep. 112: Artist and Author Edmund de Waal, CBE
A conversation with artist and author Edmund de Waal. De Waal’s artwork is characterized by large collections of his handmade pottery which are carefully arranged within specially-designed vitrines, while his books, like his New York Times Bestseller “The Hare with Amber Eyes”, examine the past through the personal stories that objects can tell. Themes of origin, belonging, memory, and legacy perm
Ep. 111: Artist Wolfgang Tillmans
A conversation with artist Wolfgang Tillmans. Tillmans is one of only two artists listed on Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023 and his work was recently featured in a major retrospective at Museum of Modern Art in New York. He took time out from installing his latest work at David Zwirner Gallery to discuss his creative process, the importance of installation and the necessity of
Ep. 110: Artist William Kentridge
A conversation with artist William Kentridge. The world-renowned Kentridge is a multifaceted artist whose work includes prints, drawings, animations, sculptures and design collaborations for the stage. He took time out to speak from his home’s garden studio in Johannesburg, South Africa about his creative process, the value of ambiguity, the importance of place and his latest show opening Septembe
Ep. 109: Author Henrike Lange “Giotto's Arena Chapel and the Triumph of Humility”
A conversation with art historian Henrike Lange about her new book “Giotto's Arena Chapel and the Triumph of Humility” which takes a bold new look at the influences that shaped the iconic chapel. In particular, the role of Roman triumph arches as sculptural sources in an Augustinian theological frame of reference. The decades of research unlocks new meaning and understanding about the process and
Ep. 108: Philip Mould OBE - Art Dealer, Historian, Author and BBC Broadcaster
A conversation with art dealer, historian, author and broadcaster Philip Mould. Philip has carved out a specialty as a dealer focussing on 500 years of British art, especially Tudor portraits, miniature portraits and the early 20th century’s Bloomsbury Group. Philip’s knack for seeing the hidden value in long-forgotten works has made him a fixture on BBC programming, first as an analyst on the Ant
Ep. 107: Teresa Krasny - Director and Editor of the Degas Catalogue Raisonné and Chair of the International Catalogue Raisonné Association
A conversation with Teresa Krasny, Director and Editor of the forthcoming Degas Catalogue Raisonné of Paintings and Works on Paper, as well as Chair of the International Catalogue Raisonné Association. Teresa provides a wonderful overview of the catalogue raisonné process, while also sharing the challenges faced by researchers that are compiling the official record of an artist’s work. In addition
Ep. 106: Curator Sarah Loyer "Keith Haring: Art Is for Everybody"
A conversation with Sarah Loyer, Curator and Exhibitions Manager at The Broad in Los Angeles about the first retrospective of Keith Haring work on the west coast. “Keith Haring: Art Is for Everybody” assembles a collection of Haring’s most iconic and meaningful work while helping recreate the ‘80s atmosphere that was consistent with Haring’s larger scale work, gallery shows and pop shop. In the co
Ep. 105: Artist Jin Meyerson
A conversation with artist Jin Meyerson. Myerson is a painter whose process relies on computer graphics software to warp and randomize source imagery to create a kaleidoscopic effect while exploring themes of American culture and scientific concepts such as retrocausality. The result is an invitation to linger and consider the order hidden in the brightly-colored chaos. The conversation includes d
Ep. 104: Artist Pedro Reyes
A conversation with artist Pedro Reyes. Reyes has garnered international acclaim for his large-scale projects that address current social and political issues, including gun control and nuclear nonproliferation. Although he describes himself as a sculptor, his varied practice also utilizes performance, video, design, and activism. He utilizes his artwork to explore the power of individuals and col
Ep. 103: The Changing Landscape of Copyright Law in the Art World With Intellectual Property Authority Dale Cendali
A conversation about copyright law’s impact on the evolving art world with the legal luminary Dale Cendali. Dale is a nationally recognized leader in the field of intellectual property litigation, having successfully litigated and tried numerous high-profile cases, as well as having argued before the U.S. Supreme Court. She is a 2023 inductee into the IP Hall of Fame. In 2016, Law360 named Dale on
Ep. 102: Flavin Judd, Artistic Director of the Judd Foundation
A conversation with Flavin Judd, Artistic Director of the Judd Foundation and son of the late artist Donald Judd. Donald Judd passed away nearly thirty years ago, but his presence still looms over the art world today through his writings, his artwork and the spaces he created as permanent homes for his work. It was Judd who brought the art world to Marfa in the early 1970s triggering a cultural tr
Ep. 101: Artist Hernan Bas
A conversation with artist Hernan Bas. Bas is a Miami-based rising star in the art world whose large-scale figurative paintings typically feature scenes of young men doing curious things. These paintings have most recently taken the form of imagined conceptual artists honing their craft which were on view at Lehmann Maupin in New York titled “The Conceptualists: Volume II”.https://www.lehmannmaupi
Ep. 100: Artist Matthew Day Jackson
A conversation with artist Matthew Day Jackson whose show “Against Nature” is up now through July 1 at Pace’s 510 West 25th Street location in New York. Jackson uses a host of inspirations from Romanticism to help share his unique vision of the world. The results are captivating landscapes that consist of dozens of intricate layers made with a wide variety of materials and mechanical processes. ht
Bonus: NFT.NYC 2023 Panel Discussion "Art: Bridging the Digital and the Physical"
As a midweek bonus for listeners, we have a recording of Craig's panel discussion from NFT.NYC 2023 titled "Art: Bridging the Digital and the Physical". Craig served as the moderator of the panel and was joined by Luli Sulichin who is a conceptual visual artist whose practice focuses on physical artwork while incorporating the benefits of web3 and Luca Bertolani who is the cofounder of Aesthetes -
Ep. 99: The Intersection of AI and the Art World With Dr. Emily L. Spratt - Art Historian, Data Scientist, Strategic Advisor
A conversation with Dr. Emily L. Spratt who is both a noted art historian and data scientist working at the forefront of artificial intelligence’s advancement into the world of visual art. Dr. Spratt provides a framework for understanding how AI is impacting the art world, while also examining the philosophical, ethical and legal questions that the technology is forcing us to face. Dr. Spratt also
Ep. 98: Author and Curator Elliot Bostwick Davis "Edward Hopper & Cape Ann: Illuminating an American Landscape"
A conversation with author and curator Elliot Bostwick Davis about her new book “Edward Hopper & Cape Ann: Illuminating an American Landscape” and the accompanying exhibit which runs July 22 to October 16 at the Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Both the book and the exhibit examine the impact of Hopper’s wife Jo on his work and the trajectory of his career. Their relationship star
Ep. 97: Artist Carroll Dunham
A conversation with artist Carroll Dunham. Dunham takes time to discuss the latest iteration of his iconic figurative work up through June 17th at Gladstone’s 515 West 24th Street location in New York. The show features drawings of colorful, boldly drawn male and female forms intimately connecting within cubic spaces. In the conversation, I try to get to a better understanding of Dunham’s philosop
Ep. 96: Curator Greg Hilty "Matter as Actor"
A conversation with Lisson Gallery Partner and Curatorial Director Greg Hilty. Hilty sits down to discuss the upcoming exhibit “Matter as Actor” which explores themes of multiplicity, interconnectedness, natural forces, raw materials, shared experiences and our response to the physical world. The show opens May 3rd at Lisson Gallery in London and runs through June 24.https://www.lissongallery.com/
Ep. 95: Artist Tyler Hobbs
A conversation with generative artist Tyler Hobbs. Hobbs has combined his computer programming and art backgrounds to become one of the biggest names at the nexus of digital and physical art. On the heels of his amazingly popular Fidenza series of generative artworks, he has released the ambitious QQL series which redefines the role of the art collector as that of collaborator. Pace Gallery is cur
Ep. 94: Artist Loriel Beltrán
A conversation with artist Loriel Beltrán. Beltrán is a Venezuelan American painter based in Miami who creates captivating paintings through a unique and labor-intensive process which involves pouring layers upon layers of paint into a form. Once dried, the block of dried paint is sliced into thin strips and reassembled on a flat surface. The result is unique and mesmerizing. Beltran sits down to
Ep. 93: Bernadine Bröcker Wieder, CEO of Arcual
A conversation with Arcual CEO Bernadine Bröcker Wieder. Formerly the Founder and CEO of Vastari, a technology company that facilitated communication between museums and collectors, Bröcker Wieder is now recognized as a thought leader in the convergence of the art world and the blockchain. Her current company, Arcual, was founded by the MCH Group (the people behind Art Basel) along with the Luma
Ep. 92: Robert Norton, Founder and CEO of Verisart
A conversation with Verisart Founder and CEO Robert Norton. Robert is a pioneer in the world of fine art e-commerce having founded Saatchi Art and Sedition before starting Verisart in 2015. Inspired by the emerging blockchain, Verisart was founded to provide better certificates of authenticity for traditional artwork. The company now offers a wide range of solutions that include robust digital COA
Ep. 91: Tina Kukielski, Executive Director and Chief Curator of Art21
A conversation with Tina Kukielski, the Susan Sollins Executive Director and Chief Curator for Art21. Art21 is a leader in art-focused content that includes television series, films, publications, digital programs and a wide variety of educational resources. Most famously, Art21 is responsible for the production of the Peabody Award-winning PBS-broadcast television series “Art in the Twenty-First
Ep. 90: Elizabeth Smith, Executive Director of the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation
A conversation with Helen Frankenthaler Foundation Executive Director Elizabeth Smith about a new exhibit of Frankethaler’s work currently on display at Gagosian’s 24th Street gallery in New York. “Drawing within Nature: Paintings from the 1990s” features more than a dozen works by Frankenthaler made during a period when she took inspiration from the environment near her Connecticut studio on Long
Ep. 89: Artist Julian Opie
A conversation with artist Julian Opie. Opie is an artist known for distilling the world around us into its simplest forms, reducing people, animals and architecture into shapes and lines that capture their essence instead of their details. In the conversation, we discuss his inspirations, his process and his new show at Lisson Gallery in London that includes his continued experimentation with vir
Ep. 88: Scott Lynn, Founder & CEO of Masterworks
A conversation with Masterworks Founder and CEO Scott Lynn. In 2017, Lynn founded Masterworks after seeing an opportunity to securitize fine art as an asset class and thus providing the common Wall Street investor access to blue chip art. Today, Masterworks is the world’s largest buyer of art acquiring seven-to-eight-figure paintings from the likes of Joan Mitchell, Picasso and Basquiat almost dai
Ep. 87: Artist Mat Collishaw
A conversation with artist Mat Collishaw. Collishaw is an artist who creates installations that leverage the ephemeral nature of illusions to explore issues related to perception, moral ambiguity and the brevity of life. Among his latest work is a collaboration with NFT veterans Danil Krivoruchko and the team at OG.Art. The project extends a floral theme Collishaw has explored for years by allowin
Ep. 86: Boris Pevzner, Co-Founder and CEO of LiveArt
A conversation with Boris Pevzner, Co-Founder and CEO of LiveArt, a technology company that provides a turn-key, anonymous, peer-to-peer marketplace for fine art. In order to enable informed marketplace decisions, the company has also created a powerful data platform that aggregates art market information that is typically difficult to get to. https://liveart.io/https://www.instagram.com/liveart.i
Ep. 85: Chris Cummings, Founder and CEO of Iconic Moments
A conversation with Chris Cummings, Founder and CEO of Iconic Moments, a technology company that works alongside cultural institutions like museums to create digital collectibles that heighten engagement and fuel what the company calls “crowd patronage”. The conversation sheds light on the variety of factors that weigh on the operation of museums and the importance of storytelling when engaging mu
Ep. 84: Author Christine Ross "Art for Coexistence: Unlearning the Way We See Migration”
A conversation with author Christine Ross about her new book “Art for Coexistence: Unlearning the Way We See Migration”. Ross is a professor of contemporary art history at McGill University and uses that lens to examine contemporary art’s response to migration crises around the globe. Can art provide an emotional gateway to humanizing the life-threatening journey of migrants?
Ep. 83: Artist Alex Prager
A conversation with artist Alex Prager about her decades of staged photography that explore our shared humanity through the use of vibrant colors, dramatic lighting and carefully-crafted characters. The conversation includes details of Prager’s formative years abroad, the moment she realized she needed to become a photographer, and her latest show up now at Lehmann Maupin in New York.
Ep. 82: Artist Y.Z. Kami
A conversation with Iranian-American artist Y.Z. Kami. Kami has gained notoriety over the last four decades with his large-scale portraits of faces in contemplation, as well as a variety of other bodies of work which explore themes related to spirituality and the architecture of sacred spaces through both figuration and abstraction. In the conversation, we discuss the commonalities in his diverse
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