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The Conversation Art Podcast

Michael Shaw
Art Market
Cancel Culture
Instagram
Social Media
Art World
Louis CK
Contemporary Art
Thieves
AI In Art
Zombie Formalism
Debt Aesthetics
Seattle
Ceramic Figurines
New York City
Galleries
Cai Guo-Qiang
Artillery Magazine
Art Basel
Nan Goldin
Miami Art Week

A podcast featuring both one-on-one and three-way roundtable conversations with contemporary artists, dealers, curators, and collectors--based in Los Angeles, but reaching nationally and internationally.

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Latest Episodes

Pasadena-based artist Linnéa Gabriella Spransy talks about:

Growing up between Wisconsin and a commune in Oregon, the latter which she describes as a complete commitment more than an experiment (the town was Wildeville, Cape Junction being the clos... more

Camilla Taylor, Los Angeles artist, and curator of “My House Burned Down” (at Track16 Gallery), talks about:

Her childhood with complicated religious origins, between her Mormon LDS father and her mother who branched off to start her own organizati... more

Brooklyn-based artist and sometimes New Yorker magazine cartoonist Guy Richards Smit returns to the podcast eight years after his first visit to talk about:

His admitted high self-regard, paired with self-awareness, which we identify as being rar... more

In Episode 376, Alex and Theo Gribaudi-Plytas talk about:

Their location in rural France, at the southern end of the Champagne region, where there are tons of vineyards, many of which they take friends from out of town to, and how even in their min... more

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Recent Guests

Linnea Spransy
Pasadena-based artist and co-founder of Gallery Bridge Projects.
Gallery Bridge Projects
Episode: Episode 379- artist Linnéa Gabriella Spransy – growing up in a commune, Yale grad school, working as a living artist in Kansas City, and co-founding the gallery Bridge Projects
Alex Gribaudi-Plytas
An artist living and working in Champagne, France along with her partner Theo.
Episode: Episode 376: Merging art & life and leaving the city for the country: artist couple and collaborators Gribaudi-Plytas.
Theo Gribaudi-Plytas
An artist based in the Champagne region of France, collaborates with Alex.
Episode: Episode 376: Merging art & life and leaving the city for the country: artist couple and collaborators Gribaudi-Plytas.
Marcie Begleiter
Artist living and working in Los Osos, California.
Episode: Episode 375: Marcie Begleiter on artist residencies, working with nature, leaving big cities, and much more
Claire Witteveen
An artist living in Amsterdam who works with painting and photography.
Episode: Painting, photography, and hard but necessary decisions: Claire Witteveen, an artist in Amsterdam
Alexis Hubshman
Founder of Scope Art Show and experienced figure in the art fair scene
Scope Art Show
Episode: Epis. 370: Bullish on Miami 2024- SCOPE Art Show founder Alexis Hubshman
Gabrielle De La Puente
Art and Culture Critics Duo, The White Pub
The White Pub
Episode: Epis.#369: Cancel Culture Part 2 (Louis C.K.) and getting Stickered and Nan Goldin’s Gagosian show
Orlando Whitfield
Author of "All That Glitters, A Story of Friendship, Fraud, and Fine Art," and former art dealer
Episode: Epis. 363- Friendship and Fraud in the Art World, with author and former art dealer Orlando Whitfield
Debra Broz
Seattle-based artist known for her work with ceramic figurines
Episode: Epis. 357- Seattle artist Debra Broz on her studio routines, love of work as well as successfully navigating "the feel bad machine" that is Instagram

Host

Michael Shaw
Host of The Conversation Art Podcast, engaging in deep, thoughtful dialogues about contemporary art and societal issues with a variety of guests.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 348 ratings
  • Great podcast!

    This is a great podcast for anyone interested in the art world, behind the scenes of galleries, curators, museums, and artists and their creative process and journey.

    The one on one interviews are engaging, insightful and Michael has a gift for conversation. I thoroughly enjoy his efforts to share the art world and hope he has much success with the podcast and his art as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mosaic96749
    United States3 months ago
  • My favorite

    The Conversation is my favorite of the art oriented podcasts that I listen to. The interviewer is genuine and genuinely interested in learning about those that he’s talking with. Really informative and of-the-moment. On the other hand, the conversation doesn’t come off as trendy...in a good way. The episodes are varied and unbiased with artists coming from different walks of life. They’re not all from the same school for example. Talking about how artists afford life lately is an important topic... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    worthyette
    United Statesa year ago
  • Beware of “Practice” Bleeps

    The censoring of the word “practice” is done so loudly that I literally almost lost control of my car when changing lanes one time. I have stopped listening to the podcast because it became unsafe while driving. The guests are great, but seriously, this is about art, you don’t need to censor a word you don’t like. Let people express themselves and use the words they want and let us be the judge as to whether it was “academic” or not. So dumb.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Deexz
    United States2 years ago
  • Another great conversation

    A wonderful conversation with author of the book “ The Death of the Artist”; I only wish it had been longer! So much food for thought. Michael hits on many topics that are important to artists trying to navigate the ever-changing art world. I will definitely read this book.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mobylino
    United States3 years ago
  • Great art podcast

    I am not an artist, I just enjoy art. Michael brings on a variety of thoughtful guests who have some fascinating insights into the art world. I look forward to hearing more! For those starting out, the Hannah Wohl episodes are incredible!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jibbliediggs
    United States3 years ago

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Many value the practical insights provided by artists and art world professionals on navigating their careers.
The host is recognized for his engaging style and ability to address difficult questions.
Listeners appreciate the diverse range of guests and insightful conversations about the art world.
There are mixed feelings about the host's approach, with some finding it refreshing while others perceive it as condescending.

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Episode 368: Tulsa Kinney on her 18 years running Artillery magazine and her complicated relationship with the art world
Q: Was there a combination of things that led to your selling the magazine?
It was a combination of feeling isolated after my husband's death, growing tired of the magazine, and experiencing the corporate feel of the evolving art world.
Epis. 357- Seattle artist Debra Broz on her studio routines, love of work as well as successfully navigating "the feel bad machine" that is Instagram
Q: How did you manage to find an affordable studio that's essentially near downtown?
There are lots of studio buildings that have been divided up into studio spaces.
Epis. 363- Friendship and Fraud in the Art World, with author and former art dealer Orlando Whitfield
Q: If your feelings about the relationship have changed or evolved even further since writing the book?
Orlando expresses a sense of being spent by discussing it but feels he provided a fair portrayal of Inigo, despite some negative reactions from him.

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Conversations often center around the multifaceted experiences of contemporary artists, curators, and art dealers, highlighting the complexities and nuances of navigating the art world. Guests frequently discuss their artistic journeys, the impact of socio-economic factors on creative pursuits, and the intersection of personal narratives with professional practices. Noteworthy themes include the challenges of sustaining an artistic career, relationships within the art community, and discussions about pressing societal issues as they relate to art. This podcast is particularly unique in its candid exploration of how artists deal with financial realities, creative pressures, and societal expectations, offering listeners significant insights i... more

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1. Linnea Spransy
2. Alex Gribaudi-Plytas
3. Theo Gribaudi-Plytas
4. Marcie Begleiter
5. Claire Witteveen
6. Alexis Hubshman
7. Gabrielle De La Puente
8. Orlando Whitfield

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