The Wise Fool Art Podcast
Latest Episodes
Photographer + Filmmaker, Betsy Schneider (Boston, MA, USA)
We discussed: - - sexism in the photo industry - how she chooses a subject for a body of work - surrounding yourself with people whom will push you - how to know when a series is finished - artist statements - Guggenheim Fellowship
Sculptural Furniture + Functional Object Designer, Laura Kishimoto (Denver, CO, USA)
We discussed: - the desire to have something noteworthy to contribute to the world - form above all else - sadly, merit does not drive success - the joke that artist should marry a rich person - wood always tries to remember it is a tree
Photographer, Professor, + Curator, Tema Stauffer (Tennessee, USA)
We discuss: - Arts Education - teaching art online - grant writing - creating a body of work - being a selling artist - the luxury of being a full time teacher - criticism vs social media likes - how she finds new creative ideas
Curator of African Art, Dr. Amanda M. Maples (USA + Germany)
We discuss: - being a white woman from rural USA curating African art - elitism in the art world - co-curatorial practices - the barriers to entry in the curatorial field - the global north - Masquerade - Diaspora throughout the art world
Photographer, Publisher + Owner of Zatara Press, Andrew Fedynak (Virginia, USA)
We discussed: - the nature of Wabi Sabi - you do not publish photo art books for the money - the disconnect within the photography industry - the need to be challenged - the problems with contemporary art education
Gallerist, Anna Schwartz, Anna Schwartz Gallery (Melbourne, Australia)
We discussed: - Her uncompromising position - Changes in the Art scene in Australia over the past 30 years - Artists should be protagonists - Her role of making artist she represents marketable - Art Fairs - it is all about relationships
Director of Artistic Projects + Master Collaborator at Dieu Donné, Tatiana Ginsberg (NY, USA)
We discussed: - paper as a cultural touchstone - find something you like to do and figure out how to make a living at it - paper as an artistic medium - the definition of paper - pulp paint - paper making residency - Fellowships
Founder of MTArt Agency, Marine Tanguy (UK + France)
We discussed: - creating a visual artist talent agency - how they choose the artist to represent - the importance of believing in your product and people - the value of trust, how to be as knowledgeable as possible
Museum Technician at Amos Rex, Fredrik Willberg (Helsinki, Finland)
We discuss: what a museum technician does, younger artists are using older technology, the importance of being a problem solver, renting vs owning the newest technology, virtual tours, information is the easiest thing to give and the easiest thing to f...
Independent Curator + Writer, Fatoş Üstek (London, UK)
We discuss: working with touring bands, different generations define culture differently, her curatorial approach, essayist curating, commissioning artwork, the need for planning, surrounding yourself with experts, liability insurance,