Art Problems
The VVrkshop podcast for ambitious artists who want more shows, bigger grants, and better residencies.
Episodes
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EP 58: Emerging Art Sales Return
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2 days ago
You know how every other headline for the past year has been about the sinking art market? Well, we're finally starting to see the light.
In this week's episode of the Art Problems podcast, I discuss two fairs and an art show in Chelsea and how art sales are finally on the rise!
Relevant links: Join the Netvvrk membership!
Friday May 03, 2024
EP 57: Build Your Confidence in Two Easy Steps
Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
You know what sucks? Feeling like you've been stuck in the same place career-wise for years on end, with no solution insight.
You're tired.
And you're demoralized.
What if I told you I could give you a way to feel better, even if for just a short while?
Well, I've got you.
In this podcast I give you two easy exercises that will help build your confidence AND ease feelings of burn out.
I can't wait to hear what you think!
Relevant links:
My free Masterclass, How to Get Seen in the Art World Without the Burnout, taking place this Tuesday, May 7th, at 7:30 PM EST
Interview with Ann Rosen https://www.instagram.com/p/C6eR6X6L-tN/
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
EP 56: An Interview with Artist Career and Legacy Expert Heather Bhandari
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Heather Bhandari knows artists. She's spent her 25-plus-year career in service of helping them build their careers. She's written books, organized conferences, put together learning centers, taught classes, and helped manage legacies.
And that's why I asked her on the podcast. In our conversation, Heather discusses:
Positive changes to the art world that give her hope for artists.
How there are many paths for artists and they don't all have to be defined by participation in commercial gallery spaces.
Why she sees time management - and a lack of time - as the biggest hurdle for artists today.
This is a podcast you do not want to miss.
Relevant links:
Heather Bhandari
Creative Study
Art/Work
Ruby Lerner
Lynn Hershman Leeson
Friday Apr 19, 2024
EP 55: The 10 Most Common Art World Contradictions
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Doesn't the art world drive you nuts?
There are all these rules of conduct you're supposed to follow, but then you're also supposed to know all the times when those rules don't apply. It's like you need the equivalent of a degree in engineering, just to get your foot in the door. (In reality, that degree is probably more like an MFA from Yale.)
Well, today I break down the 10 most common contradictions and give you an advanced guide on how to navigate them.
You'll recognize that the art world's secrets aren't secrets, so much as confusion due to a lack of clear definitions.
And you'll be able to navigate the world more easily towards greater success.
Which is exactly what we want.
Friday Apr 12, 2024
EP 54: Why A.I. Companies Are The Bullies Taking Artist Lunch Money
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Are artists getting the short end of the A.I. stick? Faced with a loss of potential revenue, many artists are questioning the value of A.I. models that train on their artwork to produce artwork for users at no cost. Zero dollars from your labor isn't a good deal.
In this episode of Art Problems, I discuss the short comings of using licensing to deal with A.I. companies acting like bullies stealing your lunch money.
But, I also talk about which text-based platforms are most useful to artists writing artist statements and show off the results of my testing.
No spoilers here, but I'll say this much: An A.I. platform that makes your statement better exists, and it's not ChatGPT!
Relevant links:
The Verge, The New York Times Is Suing Open AI and Microsoft for Copyright Infringementhttps://www.theverge.com/2023/12/27/24016212/new-york-times-openai-microsoft-lawsuit-copyright-infringement
Hard Fork Podcast, Casey Goes to the Whitehouse + The Copyright Battle Over Artificial Intelligence + ChatGPThttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casey-goes-to-the-white-house-the-copyright-battle/id1528594034?i=1000633573515
The Ezra Klein Show, How Should I be Using A.I. Right Now?https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-should-i-be-using-a-i-right-now/id1548604447?i=1000651164959
Friday Apr 05, 2024
EP53: You're More Than a Label
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
One of the great frustrations with the art world is the nonsense terms you have to interpret and apply to your practice. Are you an emerging, mid-career, or an established artist? NOBODY KNOWS. It's different for every application you fill out.
What if I told you, I had a solution to this problem?
A set of terms where you could easily see your EXACT place within the art world.
Well, whatyaknow! That's the subject of this podcast!
You'll learn the terms and industry sectors we're identifying behind the scenes at Netvvrk and how to apply them to your practice.READ TRANSCRIPT HERE
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
EP 52: Do I Need to Read ArtForum?
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Do I really need to read ArtForum?This and other media-related questions on this episode of Art Problems.We dive into:
The state of the media and how it effects you and your practice.
When you should start thinking about making a catalogue of your work and their purpose.
Whether using paid publications like New American Painting is worth your money.
And let's just get this out of the way right here: don't pay for advertising.It's not worth it.
Monday Mar 11, 2024
"How to Work a Room" (or an Opening) w/ Amy Talluto and Mandy Wilson Rosen
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
In honor of the Whitney Biennial, I'm sharing an episode of Pep Talks for Artists on how to work an opening. In this episode Podcast host and producer Amy Talluto talks with Mandy Wilson Rosen about the book "How to Work a Room" by Susan RoAne to see if it jusssttt might have some helpful tips inside for artists. Spoiler alert: It does. It's chock full of helpful tips for surviving an opening —and Amy even found some cocktail party lounge music for the ep.
All music is licensed from Soundstripe.
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Relevant links:
Buy How to Work a Room on Amazon or Thriftbooks
Print Hoban Press business cards: https://hobanpress.com/ (PS: Amy uses "the Stoic" calling card-so thicc!)
Visit Mandy's website: https://mandolynwilsonrosen.com/home.html
Visit Amy's website: https://www.amytalluto.com/
Visit Pep Talks Instagram: @peptalksforartists
Support Pep Talks on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PepTalksforArtists
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
EP 51: Is the Economic Center of the Art World Shifting?
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
I am back from the LA fairs, hoo boy, do I have some impressions. There was so much to do and see relative to New York’s Frieze week, that I started to wonder if New York would continue to be the economic center for art!In this podcast I discuss the biz, trends, and art so you have all the information you need to know whether participating in the LA Fairs is worth the investment.You’ll also get the skinny on each fair so you get a sense of the flavor of each.By the end, you'll be armed with everything you need to navigate and succeed in the art fair environment.
Read transcript here.Relevant links:
ART MARKET REPORTSArtnet Frieze Los Angeles Is Smaller This Year, but Dealers Are Doing Big Businesshttps://news.artnet.com/market/frieze-los-angeles-is-smaller-this-year-but-dealers-are-doing-big-business-2442125The Art Newspaper, Felix is fun as ever, even as Sales Slow https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/02/29/felix-is-fun-as-ever-even-as-sales-slowFrieze Fair, Felix and more this weekend (paywall) https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2024-02-29/frieze-los-angeles-2024-felix-art-fair
TRENDS Heavily patterned paintings that look like rugs.
Aydee Rodriguez Lopez at Proyectos Monclovahttps://www.proyectosmonclova.com/artists/aydee-rodriguez-lopezLaura Owens at Matthew Marks https://matthewmarks.com/artists/laura-owensJeff Perrone at Corbett vs Dempsey https://corbettvsdempsey.com/exhibitions/felix-art-fair-2024/
SPRING BREAK HIGHLIGHTSSPRING/BREAK ART SHOW https://www.springbreakartshow.com/Fred Fleisher curates Don Porcella https://springbreakartfair.com/collections/spring-break-art-show-la-2024/fred-fleisherCheryl Molnar curates Rachelle Anayansi Mozman Solanohttps://springbreakartfair.com/collections/cheryl-molnar-la-2024Fabiola Gironi and Robert Minervini https://springbreakartfair.com/collections/spring-break-art-show-la-2024/fabiola-gironiMary Henderson curated by Sarah A Gamble https://springbreakartfair.com/collections/spring-break-art-show-la-2024/mary-hendersonMichael Handley curated by Jack Henry https://springbreakartfair.com/collections/spring-break-art-show-la-2024/michael-handley
FRIEZE HIGHLIGHTS Frieze LAhttps://www.frieze.com/tags/frieze-los-angeles-2024Hernan Bas at Victoria Mirohttps://online.victoria-miro.com/frieze-los-angeles-2024-hernan-bas/Jordan Casteel at Casey Kaplan https://caseykaplangallery.com/artists/casteel/
FELIX ART FAIR HIGHLIGHTSFelix Art Fair https://felixfair.com/Kavi Gupta at Felixhttps://kavigupta.com/events/156/overview/Sargent’s Daughters https://www.sargentsdaughters.com/Michael Kirkham at Harkawik Gallery https://galleryplatform.la/galleries/harkawik/exhibitions/felix-art-fair-2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
EP 50: The Answer to Every Art Question Ever
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
I know, I know.
I'm basically promising the answer to life in an eight-minute podcast!
Well, it's not quite that, but this week on the Art Problems Podcast I talk about how understanding your goals and audience can give you the answer to pretty much any question you have about artist statements. And I'll tell you this now: The answers won't stop with statements.
Not to be cryptic or anything, but I'm going to leave you with this teaser: Your audience might not be who you think!