Doesn't it seem like everyone is talking about crappy things are lately? This starts with the state of politics and extends all the way through to culture. Is culture in stasis? And if not, why does it feel like it is to so many people?
On this episode of Art Problems, the artist William Powhida and I discuss the following articles:
“Why has culture come to a standstill,” Jason Farago, The New York times
"The Painted Protest, How Politics Destroyed Contemporary Art", Dean Kissick, Harper's Magazine.
“The One Word That Describes Art Now” Ben Davis and scholar Anna Kornbluh, Artnet's Art Angle Podcast
You'll get more understanding of where culture is moving forward and where it isn't from this episode than any other podcast I've done. Consider this a must-listen.
Relevant links:
“Why has culture come to a standstill,” Jason Farago, The New York times
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/10/magazine/stale-culture.html
"The Painted Protest, How Politics Destroyed Contemporary Art", Dean Kissick, Harper's Magazine
https://harpers.org/archive/2024/12/the-painted-protest-dean-kissick-contemporary-art/
“The One Word That Describes Art Now” Ben Davis and scholar Anna Kornbluh, Artnet's Art Angle Podcast
https://news.artnet.com/multimedia/the-one-word-that-explains-art-now-2524844
"Episode 70: Is there a Dead Body Trend in Art?" Paddy Johnson and William Powhida, Art Problems Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-70-is-there-a-dead-body-trend-in-art/id1646991472?i=1000669157335
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EP 81: 10 Professionals Helping Artists You Need to Know
In honor of Thanksgiving, I'm reflecting on the professionals I'm most thankful for—those supporting artists. The field is vast; honestly, this list of ten could easily be five times the size. But there's only so much space in one show! This episode is for you if you want to know who is doing good work and supporting your practice.
A few quick and dirty links below PLUS don't forget to take advantage of our VantaBlack Friday deal before it slips away. You get $100 off the annual membership when you join before Monday December 2nd.
Relevant links:
Hannah Cole, Sunlight Tax, Episode 5, Art Money and Fear, Episode 73, Post Hurricane Helene with Artist and Accountant Hannah Cole
John Massier, Curator of Visual Arts, Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center
Luke Blackadar, Lawyer at the Arts and Business Council , Episode 20, How Does the Supreme Court Warhol Foundation Ruling Affect Artists?
Catherine Haggarty, NYC Crit Club's The Canopy Program, Episode 22, Demolishing the Day Job Stigma for Artists
Casey Curry, Casey Can Help
Ceri Hand, Coach for Visual Artists, Episode 63, Meet Ceri Hand
Dexter Wimberly and Heather Bhandari Darcy, CreativeStudy, Episode 56, An Interview with Heather Bhandari
Ron Passaro, Ron Passaro | Digital Agency - Web Design, Video, Audio, Podcasts
Detour | Thomas Evans I am Detour – IamDetour
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EP 80: Goal Setting Is Not the Same as a Deadline
Every artist needs a visibility plan. But if you're anything like me, you may find following a plan INSANELY difficult.
There are too many variables at play to stick to a plan.
Well, when you establish your starting point, you can set goals, and creating a plan with the flexibility needed to achieve said goals becomes a lot easier.
On today's podcast, I talk about the baseline metrics you need to determine so you can set realistic goals and timelines.
I give you the outline of what we're doing inside Netvvrk so you can follow along even if you're not a member, but I also give you the code to join at the annual level during our Vantablack Friday sale and save $100, through Monday, December 2nd. You want access to our workbooks and yearly planning that can transform your career.
Join Netvvrk and save $100 using the code VANTA24.
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EP 79: What Happens When Artists Can Do Anything They Want
What would launching an exhibition look like if you only had to focus on your art? That's the dream Tiger Strikes Asteroid makes possible. As founder Alex Paik explains in this episode of Art Problems, TSA handles everything from taxes to website maintenance across its five locations, allowing artists to concentrate solely on creating and exhibiting their work.
In this episode, Paik explains how TSA's network of artist-run spaces creates alternatives to market-driven galleries, fosters authentic community across five cities, and helps artists build rich, fulfilling lives through meaningful connections and creative autonomy.
Paik's plain-spoken wisdom about community and organizing provides a salve to an otherwise market-focused art industry.
Plus, an important plug: TSA is currently fundraising to support its mission. You can help by purchasing their newly released artist-designed T-shirts and sweatshirts or becoming a monthly member through Patreon, starting at just $5.
https://www.tigerstrikesasteroid.com/
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EP 78: What To Do When Everything is Not Fine
Well, this week sure sucked.
If you're like me, you're probably having a tough time figuring out how to feel okay. Because you know, like me, that everything will not be okay.
I want you to know this: you are not alone.
On this episode of Art Problems I talk about how leaning into community can help you find the optimism you need to get through the next couple of years.
Community can be your friends, your neighbors, a local knitting group, a group of artists you share advice with.
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