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Artwork for Sound and Vision

Sound and Vision

Brian Alfred
Art
Painting
Music
New York City
Visual Arts
Contemporary Art
Art Education
New York
Los Angeles
Art Community
Abstraction
Creative Process
Golden Artist Colors
Creativity
Skateboarding
Art Exhibitions
Fulcrum Coffee Roasters
Art History
Esteban Jefferson
Columbia University

Brian Alfred sits down with artists and musicians to discuss their process and inspiration in their creative life.

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Episode 536 / Flora Temnouche

Flora Temnouche is an artist who lives and works between Paris and Berlin. She was born and raised in France, studying Modern Literature and Art History in Paris at the Sorbonne, then attending the Kunstakademie Düsseld... more

Episode 535 / Tyreek Morrison

Tyreek Morrison is an Atlanta-based collage artist born in New Jersey and raised in Atlanta. Tyreek works with collage, found materials, paper, paint, and drawing to explore Black American life through memory, identity... more

Episode 534 / Nicole Economides

Nicole Economides (b.1992) is an Athens based artist born in New York. She received her BA/BFA from the Department of Fine Arts and Arts Sciences at the University of Ioannina Greece (2015). She is an MFA Fine Arts gr... more

Episode 533 / Rebecca Bonaci

Rebecca Bonaci is an artist born and based in Malta who graduated with a B.A. (Hons) in Fine Art in 2014, after which she pursued a career in tattooing alongside her visual arts practice. Her work is often shaped by imm... more

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Recent Guests

Nicole Economides
Athens-based artist
Agora Collective (Berlin), Macedonian Museum of Contemp. Art (Greece)
Episode: Nicole Economides
Rebecca Bonaci
Malta-based visual artist and tattooist
Self-employed artist
Episode: Rebecca Bonaci
Jo Dennis
British artist based in London, works across painting, sculpture, photography, and installation
Episode: Jo Dennis
Raul De Lara
Sculptor focusing on wood, with a background in Mexico and New York
Independent artist
Episode: Raul De Lara
Gonçalo Preto
Lisbon-born artist; painter based in New York
Episode: Gonçalo Preto
Marina Adams
Painter, based in New York, Bridgehampton, and Parma
Various galleries including Peter Blum and Miles McHenry Gallery
Episode: Marina Adams
Beverly Fishman
Artist known for pharmaceutical-inspired sculpture and painting
Independent artist
Episode: Beverly Fishman
Erica Westenberger
New Orleans-based interdisciplinary artist
Independent artist
Episode: Erica Westenberger
Xavier Tavera
Photographer focusing on portraiture and Latino diaspora narratives
Episode: Xavier Tavera

Host

Brian Alfred
Host of Sound and Vision

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 423 ratings
  • Focused

    I would love if he asked much more about the artist’s process from start to finish and how they come up with their imagery, and in general what they think about while in the studio. It would be great if he started with that and THEN meandered. As is, sometimes the conversation never leads to substantive studio talk. I also wish he spoke less about himself and focused more on the artists.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    victoya91
    United States10 months ago
  • It’s a joy!

    I am so happy to have stumbled upon this podcast. Host Brian Alfred brings genuine warmth and gentle humour to these compelling, conversations with artists and effortlessly creates an intimate airspace that always leads to something golden (…see what I did there ;) at some point in the dialogue. Alfred gets under the surface of the artwork without pretension which allows the listener to have an often very relatable experience of what it is to be an artist making work today.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Formaleigh
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Amazing

    I love this podcast! The inclusion of music alleviates the focus on purely the visual which could get oppressive. An interesting take. All of the stories and personal histories are wonderful to hear and are inspiring. Occasionally the host’s view towards Christianity gets a bit bitter but he’s otherwise kind, generous, and a funny, delightful interlocutor👏.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erawm
    United States2 years ago
  • Melisgal

    This is without a doubt my favorite contemporary art podcast. I feel like I’m in the same room as Brian & the artists he interviews. Conversations wander in many directions but always include educational influences, stories of growing up & dealing with issues that helped & hindered artistic careers & music. Brian is the ultimate interview. He knows when to just listen & how to draw out ideas from introverted guests. His liberal arts background as well as working artist life style really shines i... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melisgal
    United States3 years ago
  • Mini biographies of bright, interesting artists

    I love learning about how different artists made it work. Brian Alfred gets smart, talented artists on this pod and asks good questions. Fun, informative, and makes creative people feel at home. Perfect for studio listening!! Check it out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Orange Featherrr
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests are consistently engaging and bring deep context to their practice.
The host's warmth and humor create a welcoming, insightful atmosphere.
Warm, intimate conversations that pull you into the artists' studios.
The music integration is a refreshing, distinctive element.
Some listeners wish more focus on the artists' process and less on the host's personal narrative.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#65
United States/Arts/Visual Arts
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#135
Canada/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#236
United Kingdom/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#41
Italy/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#242
Australia/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#249
Germany/Arts/Visual Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Raul De Lara
Q: How did you end up in New York with such a hands-on, material-focused practice?
He details the sequence from graduate school to a pivotal residency, the choice to move to Los Angeles and then to New York, the challenges of finding space during COVID, and the eventual discovery of a studio that could anchor his practice.
Marina Adams
Q: Last question. If you had to pick Blinky Palermo or Anne Truitt, which do you like more?
The guest declines giving a preference in this moment.
Xavier Tavera
Q: How do you balance controlled setups with the serendipity of photography?
There are moments of meticulous planning and moments of spontaneous interaction; both coexist to create images that feel authentic and charged with narrative energy.
Xavier Tavera
Q: What drew you to photograph Dolores Huerta specifically, and what was the experience like?
The opportunity felt monumental; after long efforts and negotiations, being in the room with her and hearing her stories made clear why this work matters and how a single portrait can carry a lifetime of history.
Xavier Tavera
Q: How did sports, music, and community influence your path into photography?
They formed the social and cultural fabric that fed my eye—sports taught timing and movement, music taught rhythm and mood, and community provided the humans and stories that I want to document.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sound and Vision

What is Sound and Vision about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show engages in thoughtful conversations with visual artists about their studio practice, influences, and the intersection of art with music and personal history. Across episodes, listeners get deep dives into process, from initial ideas and materials to the finished work, with attention to mentorship, career navigating, and the art market. Notable strengths include a warm, intimate interview style that helps audiences feel present in the studio, and a willingness to explore diverse media and cross-disciplinary connections, making it compelling for artists, collectors, and creatives seeking practical insights and human stories behind contemporary art.

A standout aspect is the consistent focus on process and context—how artists' backgro... more

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Recent guests on Sound and Vision include:

1. Nicole Economides
2. Rebecca Bonaci
3. Jo Dennis
4. Raul De Lara
5. Gonçalo Preto
6. Marina Adams
7. Beverly Fishman
8. Erica Westenberger

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