EPISODE 20 of 'All About Art': MTArt: Being an Artist, with artist duo Walter & Zoniel

In this episode, I sat down with Walter and Zoniel, an artist duo represented by MTArt Agency. We talked about their art, which involves a multidisciplinary approach and often results in interactive and socially engaging installations. A central theme in their work is the sublime, but also the human condition through questioning our relationship with our surroundings. They work with different mediums by using nature or other tools such as handmade cameras or innovative printing techniques, which is also something we talk a bit more about later in this episode. Public art and accessibility are important themes for the duo, as they believe art is for everybody, so they enjoy creating pieces for the public domain.

This episode is part of a special partnership with MTArt Agency, a certified B Corp® award-winning talent agency for the most exciting up and coming visual artists worldwide, and a creative agency that delivers exciting art-driven projects for brands, public bodies, and cultural organizations. While the art industry typically concentrates on selling art on walls, MTArt’s visionary approach focuses on investing in and supporting the people behind it.

Thank you Walter and Zoniel for sitting down with me, and to MTArt Agency for this collaboration. This is the second in a series of monthly episodes with MTArt, so listeners, do give me and MTArt Agency a follow, and turn on notifications for All About Art to stay updated on the next episodes.

You can find out more about the agency here: https://mtart.agency/

and give them a follow here: https://www.instagram.com/mtartagency/

Read more about Walter and Zoniel here: https://mtart.agency/artists/walter-zoniel/

and follow the artist duo on social media here: https://www.instagram.com/walterandzoniel/

ABOUT THE HOST:

I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London and my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, University of London. My specializations include contemporary art, specifically feminism and artificial intelligence in artistic practice, as well as museum policies and arts engagement.

Here are links to my social media, feel free to reach out:

'All About Art' Logo Design: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser www.liser-art.com

EPISODE 19 of ‘All About Art’: July-October Art News Analysis

This episode covers various developments in the arts that took place between the months of July and October 2021! Listen in for stories on the UK government cutting funding in arts education, updates on the repatriation of Benin Bronzes, astounding auction records, and more. 

Articles discussed:

The Fourth Plinth: 

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2021/jul/05/faces-of-850-trans-people-to-follow-anticolonial-rebel-on-fourth-plinth

Funding Cuts in the Arts: 

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2021/jul/28/cuts-to-art-subjects-funding-walk-us-back-60-years-says-artist-helen-cammock

Helen Cammock and Art on the Underground: 

https://art.tfl.gov.uk/projects/helencammock/ 

Tate, Francis Bacon, and Barry Joule: 

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2021/sep/27/francis-bacon-estate-implies-artists-friend-created-parts-of-tate-collection

https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2021/10/13/buy-one-gift-one-why-collectors-acquire-two-works-and-give-one-away

Sotheby's and the Macklowe Collection:

https://www.artnews.com/art-news/market/macklowe-sale-announcement-1234603163/

Banksy and other Auction Records:

https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2021/10/15/banksy-record-leads-a-smash-hit-sothebys-auction-which-sees-young-artists-soar-to-extraordinary-heights

Repatriation of the Benin Bronzes:

https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2021/10/28/cambridge-university-college-becomes-first-uk-institution-to-return-looted-benin-bronze-to-nigeria

ABOUT THE HOST:

I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London and my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, University of London. My specializations include contemporary art, specifically feminism and artificial intelligence in artistic practice, as well as museum policies and arts engagement.

Here are links to my social media, feel free to reach out:

COVER ART: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser www.liser-art.com

Edited by James Dalton from JDMR Studios 

EPISODE 18 of 'All About Art': MTArt: The Story, with Marine Tanguy

In this episode, I sat down with the founder and CEO of MTArt Agency, Marine Tanguy. We talked about how she started MTArt, what it means to be represented by a talent agency in the visual sector, and how the company is disrupting the industry. We also talked about what the day in the life of a CEO looks like, what attributes she looks for in potential collaborators, her vision for the company, and so much more.

This episode is part of a special partnership with MTArt Agency, a certified B Corp® award-winning talent agency for the most exciting up and coming visual artists worldwide, and a creative agency that delivers exciting art-driven projects for brands, public bodies, and cultural organizations. While the art industry typically concentrates on selling art on walls, MTArt’s visionary approach focuses on investing in and supporting the people behind it. 

This is the first of a series of monthly episodes with MTArt, so listeners, do give me and MTArt Agency a follow and turn on notifications for All About Art to stay updated on the next episodes.

You can follow the agency here: https://www.instagram.com/mtartagency/

ABOUT THE HOST:

I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London and my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, University of London. My specializations include contemporary art, specifically feminism and artificial intelligence in artistic practice, as well as museum policies and arts engagement.

Here are links to my social media, feel free to reach out:

'All About Art' Logo Design: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser www.liser-art.com

EPISODE 17 of 'All About Art': Artist Interview with April Marten

In this episode, I chat to American artist April Marten about her work but also her life experiences, her family, consumerism, living in New York as an artist during covid, and so much more. April uses art as a channel for connection and critical thought. She analyzes how we form cultural identity through social pressures such as what we purchase, consume, and digest — whether they be material goods or ideas. Through the creation of art experiences and collectible works of art, April invites audiences to celebrate the spirit of sacred individuality that makes us human and ties us together. You can find out more about April through her website or her Instagram. 

This episode is in collaboration with ARTPOWHER Contemporary, a collaborative art project initiative that places focus on female-identifying and non-binary creatives in the arts. The CEO, Anna Maurrasse, founded ARTPOWHER with the aim of raising awareness about gender stereotypes and gender inequality while inspiring change through creativity and collaborations.

Find out more here: https://artpowher.com/

ABOUT ME:

I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London and my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, University of London. My specializations include contemporary art, specifically feminism and artificial intelligence in artistic practice, as well as museum policies and arts engagement.

My social media, contact me whenever

COVER ART: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser www.liser-art.com

Episode 16 of 'All About Art': Art Fairs - First Time at PARALLEL Vienna

If you follow me on social media, you will know that at the beginning of September 2021, I traveled to Vienna to co-curate a room in one of the city's biggest art fairs PARALLEL Vienna. In this episode, I describe my experience taking part in an art fair for the first time while talking about all the fun parts but also about the logistics, learning curves, and other things that come with the experience.

More about the art fair: https://parallelvienna.com/ 

More about the exhibition 'Sexualisierung & Selbstbestimmung': https://www.c-20.art/archive-1

Check out Julia Bugram along with Gloria Dimmel, the two wonderful Austrian artists who exhibited with us at PARALLEL.

You can also check out Paula Marschalek, Austrian art historian and cultural manager

and here is Galerie Sophia Vonier, mentioned in this episode: https://www.galerievonier.com/

ABOUT ME:

I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London and my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, University of London. My specializations include contemporary art, specifically feminism and artificial intelligence in artistic practice, as well as museum policies and arts engagement.

My social media, contact me whenever

COVER ART: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser www.liser-art.com

EPISODE 15 of 'All About Art': Art Censorship 

In this episode, I chat about the act of censorship in public spaces with a particular example that involves the US, the UK, Germany and Austria. The case study I use is of the "100 Years and Still Too Daring?" ad campaign by the Vienna Tourist Board for the Viennese Modernism retrospective with works by Austrian artist Egon Schiele.

My Sources:

-  Ann Binlot, ‘After His Death, Egon Schiele’s Nudes Still Provoke Controversy’ in Forbes (2018) https://www.forbes.com/sites/abinlot/2018/07/31/a-century-after-his-death-egon-schieles-nudes-still-provoke-controversy/

-  Kimberly Bradley, ‘Egon Schiele Is Still Too Racy for Some, Nearly 100 Years After His Death’ in The New York Times (2017) https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/10/arts/design/egon-shiele-ads-london-tube.html

-  Elle Hunt, ‘Repulsive to children and adults: how explicit should public art get?’ in The Guardian (2018) https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2018/oct/08/repulsive-to-children-and-adults-how-explicit-should-public-art-get

-  Jane Kallir, ‘Egon Schiele was not a sex offender’ in The Art Newspaper (2018) https://www.theartnewspaper.com/comment/egon-schiele-was-not-a-sex-offender

-  Freedom of Expression – Guidance (Arts Council England; no date) https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/advice-and-guidance-library/freedom-expression-guidance

-  MTA Advertising Policy (Metropolitan Transportation Authority; 2018) https://new.mta.info/document/5101

-  TfL Advertising Policy (Transport for London; 2019) http://content.tfl.gov.uk/tfl-advertising-policy-250219.pdf

-  Themen Kunst und Kultur (Bundesministerium Kunst, Kultur, öffentlicher Dienst und Sport; no date) https://www.bmkoes.gv.at/Kunst-und-Kultur.html

-  To Art Its Freedom published by Wien Nord (2018) https://vimeo.com/261456016

-  100 Years Old and Still too Daring? (Wiener Tourismusverband; 2018) https://modernism.vienna.info/de/articles/daring-arts

ABOUT ME

I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London, and am currently continuing my education at Goldsmiths University with an MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy. My specializations include contemporary art, specifically feminism, technology, and artificial intelligence in artistic practice.

My social media, contact me whenever

EPISODE 14 of ‘All About Art’: Artist Interview with Gretchen Andrew

In this episode, I chat to Gretchen about her work but also her experiences in the art world as someone who didn’t obtain a degree in Fine Art or any related subject. We talk about her involvement with artificial intelligence, her experiences in the arts and Silicon Valley, exciting upcoming projects, and more. You can find Gretchen on Instagram or check out her website.

This episode is in collaboration with ARTPOWHER Contemporary, a collaborative art project initiative that places focus on female-identifying and non-binary creatives in the arts. The CEO, Anna Maurrasse, founded ARTPOWHER with the aim of raising awareness about gender stereotypes and gender inequality while inspiring change through creativity and collaborations. Find out more here: https://artpowher.com/

ABOUT ME:

I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London, and am currently continuing my education at Goldsmiths University with an MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy. My specializations include contemporary art, specifically feminism, technology, and artificial intelligence in artistic practice.

My social media, contact me whenever

COVER ART: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser www.liser-art.com

EPISODE 13 of 'All About Art': Viewing Art Online

The covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we've interacted with art in the last year. Online viewing rooms have become the main way to visit an exhibition, visual social media platforms like Instagram remain a popular way to share art on the Web, not to mention the NFT boom that really began to take off in 2021.

In this episode, I talk about how we view art online and what art historical theories there are surrounding the topic, as well as mention contemporary examples of art on the Internet. Here are some links to what I talk about:

Walter Benjamin, 'The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction' (1936) which mentions his theory of the 'aura'

David Joselit, 'After Art' (2013)

NFTs and digital art by Nikos Probst:

NFTs and digital art by Sian Fan:

Article in The Observer: 'Neuroscience Study Asks: Do We Get Less Joy From Art When Viewing It Online?' by Noah Charney

ABOUT ME:

I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London, and am currently continuing my education at Goldsmiths University with an MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy. My specializations include contemporary art, specifically feminism, technology, and artificial intelligence in artistic practice.

My social media, contact me whenever

COVER ART: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser www.liser-art.com

EPISODE 12 of ‘All About Art’: May Art News Analysis

This episode covers various news articles and developments in the arts that took place in May 2021!

Articles discussed:

ABOUT ME:

I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London, and am currently continuing my education at Goldsmiths University with an MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy. My specializations include contemporary art, specifically feminism, technology, and artificial intelligence in artistic practice.

My social media, contact me whenever

COVER ART: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser www.liser-art.com

EPISODE 11 of ‘All About Art’: Artist Interview with Claudia Chanhoi a.k.a. Brain x Eyes

In this episode I sat down to interview illustrator and artist Claudia Chanhoi. I asked her about her artistic practice, how she balances her professional life with her art career, her experiences in the arts as a woman, and more.

Feel free to get in touch with her on her instagram or check out her website, linked here.

This episode is in collaboration with ARTPOWHER Contemporary, an art project initiative that places focus on female-identifying and non-binary creatives in the arts. The CEO, Anna Maurrasse-Tomaiuolo, founded ARTPOWHER with the aim of raising awareness about gender stereotypes and gender inequality while inspiring change through creativity and collaborations. You can find out more through the website or over Instagram.

For International Women’s Day in March 2021, I conducted a written interview with Claudia about her works in the online exhibition “Yin My Way Out”, presented by ARTPOWHER Contemporary which launched on Artsy on May 8th and will be coming to an end on June 10th. Within the scope of the exhibition, I wrote an essay on the art of illustration which covers the history of illustration, how the arts sector views illustration, how the emergence of the digital has had an effect on this, and why there is some friction when it comes to using the labels of “illustrator” and “artist”.

You can read my essay and the interview here: https://artpowher.com/editorial/

ABOUT ME:

I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London, and am currently continuing my education at Goldsmiths University with an MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy. My specializations include contemporary art, specifically feminism, technology, and artificial intelligence in artistic practice.

My social media, contact me whenever

COVER ART: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser www.liser-art.com