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Artwork for Edge of Reason
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This is a show that asks renowned artists to contemplate their own work. In season 3, we explore the idea that art is not fixed in time but reverberates—echoing and reimagining itself across past, present, and future. Tune in as groundbreaking contemporary artists discuss the concepts that define their artistic outlook in all-new episodes from Hauser & Wirth and Atlantic Re:think, the creative mar... more

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Artwork for Edge of Reason

Latest Episodes

Firelei Báez and novelist Danticat discuss resistance as care and creativity, reflecting on how art reshapes struggle into resilience, reframes scarcity as abundance, and reclaims erased histories.

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María Berrío and journalist Siddhartha Mitter reflect on Soliloquy of the Wounded Earth, tracing how myth, memory, and resilience converge in Berrío's first New York exhibition in nearly a decade.

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Anj Smith and curator Zoé Whitley frame the world within as a space of ambiguity and imagination, where art resists certainty, asks for patience, and nurtures deeper forms of reflection and connection.

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Uman and novelist Nicole Dennis-Benn explore metamorphosis as a journey of becoming—confronting fear, loss, and resilience while revealing how painting and writing open space for reinvention and self-discovery.

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Firelei Baez
Dominican-born New York-based artist known for her large-scale paintings and installations.
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Episode: Firelei Báez and Edwidge Danticat on "Resistance"
Edwidge Danticat
Acclaimed author and essayist whose work explores migration and the nuances of identity.
Columbia University
Episode: Firelei Báez and Edwidge Danticat on "Resistance"
Nicole Dennis-Benn
Two-time Lambda Award-winning author known for her novels that explore themes of transformation through migration, identity, and self-discovery.
Episode: Uman and Nicole Dennis-Benn on "Metamorphosis"
Camille Henrot
An artist whose work explores themes of individuality and systemic power.
Hauser & Wirth
Episode: Attachment & Power
Melissa Febos
Author known for her incisive explorations of human connections and power structures.
Episode: Attachment & Power
Mika Rottenberg
An artist known for her work in video sculpture and installation, transforming everyday objects into something remarkable.
Episode: Magic in the Mundane
Dr. Felix Flicker
A theoretical physicist who studies how ordinary materials around us hold extraordinary properties.
Bristol University
Episode: Magic in the Mundane
Charles Gaines
A pioneer in conceptual art who uses systems and algorithms to challenge perceptions of reality.
Episode: Perception vs. Truth
Grace Wales Bonner
An acclaimed fashion designer and visual artist blending Afro-Atlantic aesthetics with European traditions.
Episode: Perception vs. Truth

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Jeff Chang
Host known for exploring artistic experiences and societal narratives through conversations with contemporary artists.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
  • Amy + Annie

    I loved the artist talk with Amy Sherald + Annie Leibovitz. Great questions! Smart answers! My friend Shelley just introduced me to these podcasts. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    whiteyblack
    United States10 months ago
  • So glad this is back!

    Loved the first season! Thrilled to have more episodes. (Maybe make these more than once a year…?)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SAHains
    United Statesa year ago
  • More please!

    Wow! Who would have thought that an audio-only podcast about visual art could be so captivating? I love these unexpected pairings of contemporary artists and academics/authors/poets. It really demonstrates the universality of art. Please make more of these!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blyby
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent

    Democracy and Western values are worth fighting for!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TeoGeogreGrah
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great Dig

    I really like the digging into these themes. I hope (even though it’s a limited series) that we can get more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mJw511
    United States2 years ago

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There is eagerness for more episodes, with audiences expressing a strong interest in the deeper insights made possible through these artistic conversations.
The podcast is well-regarded for its unique pairings of artists with intellectuals across diverse fields, providing fascinating perspectives.
Listeners appreciate the captivating nature of discussions about visual art, noting how the series unexpectedly marries artistry with intellectual inquiry.

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Firelei Báez and Edwidge Danticat on "Resistance"
Q: How do you build a life around bearing witness and sparking imagination?
Renew your faith in humanity and your ability to survive and produce work that resonates in the community.
Firelei Báez and Edwidge Danticat on "Resistance"
Q: How has your personal experience as a migrant and as an American shaped your voice as a writer?
Resistance is a lineage for us, as it is deeply intertwined with our identities, and it's embedded in acts of survival.
Firelei Báez and Edwidge Danticat on "Resistance"
Q: When you reflect on the word resistance, what comes up for you?
I think of resistance as a tool within our arsenal for navigating alignment or misalignment with the world around us.
Anj Smith and Zoé Whitley on "The World Within"
Q: What do you see as the importance of ambiguity in the moment?
It opens discussion and refuses to settle on certainty, which is crucial in contemporary discourse.
Anj Smith and Zoé Whitley on "The World Within"
Q: Was there a moment in which you decided to take that inward turn?
Growing up with two cancelling cultures taught me that there are many viewpoints, which is essential for my artistic process.

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Exploring the evolving nature of art, this series invites prominent contemporary artists to contemplate their own work and the surrounding societal narratives that shape their perspectives. Conversations dive deep into artistic processes, personal experiences, and the interplay between art and broader cultural themes such as memory, identity, and power dynamics. This podcast uniquely blends discussions of visual arts with intellectual discourse, making connections between creativity and various fields including psychology, science, and literature.

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2. Edwidge Danticat
3. Nicole Dennis-Benn
4. Camille Henrot
5. Melissa Febos
6. Mika Rottenberg
7. Dr. Felix Flicker
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