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Ep. 150: Author Michael Lobel “Van Gogh and the End of Nature” Jul 03, 2024

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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 on the era's ecological challenges, making his work profoundly relevant to today's environmental concerns.
https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300274363/van-gogh-and-the-end-of-nature/
https://a.co/d/0eUB75WX
https://huntercollegeart.org/art-history-faculty/michael-lobel/

Ep. 149: Artist Ronny Quevedo Jun 26, 2024

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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 of his career, his latest show at Alexander Gray in New York and an upcoming project at the Menil Collection in Houston.
https://www.ronnyquevedo.info/
https://www.alexandergray.com/exhibitions/ronny-quevedo2
https://www.menil.org/exhibitions/384-wall-drawing-series-ronny-quevedo

Ep. 148: Artist Gisela Colón Jun 18, 2024

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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 affiliation with West Coast minimalism and her current exhibits in New York and Brazil.
https://www.giselacolon.com/
https://efrainlopez.co/
https://vimeo.com/218809862
https://www.giselacolon.com/videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiMtSVr0eKI

Ep. 147: Author Rochelle Gurstein "Written in Water: The Ephemeral Life of the Classic in Art” Jun 11, 2024

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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 the canon, all of which went so completely against common knowledge that it was hard to believe it was true. In the conversation, Rochelle discusses this surprisingly fluid history of what is loved and respected in the history of art.
https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300215489/written-in-water/
https://www.amazon.com/Written-Water-Ephemeral-Life-Classic-ebook/dp/B0D36HBGVT?ref_=ast_author_mpb

Ep. 146: Artist Pam Glick Jun 04, 2024

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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 Friedman
Exhibition: "Bark"

Ep. 145: Artist Stanley Whitney May 30, 2024

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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 Madison Avenue location in New York. And second, a comprehensive retrospective titled "How High the Moon," at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum.
"Stanley Whitney: By the Love of Those Unloved" Gagosian
"Stanley Whitney: How High the Moon" Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Profile at Gagosian

Ep. 144: Artist diewiththemostlikes and Glitch Marfa Co-Founder Derek Edward Schloss May 27, 2024

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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 clearly the nature of his work, especially on the platform formerly known as Twitter. Previous guest Derek Edward Schloss also joins the conversation to talk about his new gallery Glitch Marfa and the artist residency “30 Days in Marfa'' which diewiththemostlikes is currently concluding. That conclusion will culminate with an NFT drop on Art Blocks titled “Nameless Dread”.
https://www.artblocks.io/marketplace/collections/nameless-dread-by-diewiththemostlikes
https://x.com/toadswiback
https://onetie-alltie.com/about/
https://www.glitchmarfa.com/30dm/
https://www.glitchmarfa.com/
https://x.com/glitchmarfa

Ep. 143: Artist Daniel Walbidi May 23, 2024

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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 creative process, the significance of his cultural heritage, and the importance of place in his art. We also explore the meditative nature of both producing and experiencing art. Our conversation centers around his latest show, ‘Yurlupirti - Forever Without End (eternal),’ which is the inaugural exhibition at D’Lan Contemporary’s new space in New York. This exhibition features ten new paintings that delve deeper into Daniel's personal beliefs and cultural perspectives, highlighting the fusion of coastal and desert environments through a vivid and layered abstract style.
https://dlancontemporary.com.au/exhibition/yurlupirti-new-york/
https://www.shortstgallery.com.au/artists/119-daniel-walbidi/works/

Ep. 142: Art Collector Jordan Schnitzer "First Came a Friendship: Sidney B. Felsen and the Artists at Gemini G.E.L." May 20, 2024

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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."
For over five decades, Gemini G.E.L Co-Founder Sidney B. Felsen has documented the vibrant life and creative processes at Gemini through his love of photography. This has resulted in an unmatched historical record of some of the most influential artists of the last sixty years, including Robert Rauschenberg, Claes Oldenburg, Ellsworth Kelly, Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein, Frank Gehry and Julie Mehretu. Felsen's intimate photographs which capture the collaborations and friendships that have shaped Gemini's legacy, are on view at The Getty through July 7.
https://www.getty.edu/research/exhibitions_events/exhibitions/sidney_b_felsen/index.html
https://www.jordanschnitzer.org/
https://schnitzercare.org/
https://www.geminigel.com/

Ep. 141: Artist Jim Shaw May 16, 2024

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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 of mid-century America as a backdrop for his exploration of society's undercurrents. In the conversation, we delve into Jim's fascination with the juxtaposition of invented religions—creating narratives that blur the lines between reality and fiction, and challenge our perceptions of belief and ideology. We also get an inside look at his inspirations and working process, revealing how historical influences and personal experiences shape his artistic vision. In addition, we discuss the work that is currently captivating audiences at several major exhibitions, including Gagosian in London, the Palazzo Diedo in Venice, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp. These shows collectively present a comprehensive view of his artistic journey and the themes that continue to drive his work.
https://gagosian.com/artists/jim-shaw/
https://gagosian.com/exhibitions/2024/jim-shaw/
https://berggruenarts.org/
https://www.muhka.be/en/exhibitions/jim-shaw-the-ties-that-bind/

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