Andrew Hosner of Thinkspace Gallery is back on the podcast to discuss their new location and shares tons of tips for aspiring artists. We cover every aspect of how to properly conduct an exhibition, from approaching a gallery, the proper amount of work, marketing the show, and when you’ll get paid.

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Dave Kinsey - Artist

Dave got his start in the skate industry working with illustration and design in the early nineties in Atlanta before moving to Southern California in '94. A few years later he moved on to found BLK/MRKT design studio and gallery, ultimately leaving his commercial career behind in 2009 to focus on his fine art. We speak with Dave about his 30 year + career and how to stay inspired.

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Philip Colbert - The Lobster

We speak w/ Philip, whose been called the Godson of Andy Warhol, about this work and the significance of the Lobster character.

We also discuss his recent exhibition and how he's stayed busy creating during the pandemic.

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Crocodile Jackson and Wizard Of Barge We talk about the duo's recent exhibition "The Good Saloon" in Los Angeles California, working during the pandemic, and how the pair got their names

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Neil Wright - Head of Collaborations and Experimental for Complex

Neil stops by to discuss ComplexLand - an open world shopping destination opening December 7th. Matt's new book, American Terror, will be available during Complexland.

Lindsay Hearts - owner of the fashion brands FoxBlood, My Violet, and BlackWell Los Angeles

Lindsay shares what it takes to start and run a successful fashion brand. We also learn the reasons most brands fail from the start, and what you can do to avoid that. 

Duncan and Griffin Cock Foster - the creators of NiftyGateWay.com

We speak to Duncan and Griffin about their website, which is a premier marketplace to buy and sell NFT's - or digital goods. Our host Matt Gondek gives details about his first ever digital artwork release, done through their website.

Ricardo “It’s a Living” stops by to discuss his latest projects including a mural exhibition in his home town and a fine art exhibition in Tokyo, all done during the pandemic.

We learn how he developed his style and advice to young artists looking to do the same.

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Matty Mo creates headlines, murals, and artwork under the name “The Most Famous Artist”

We talk with Matty about transitioning from the tech world to art, how he began gaining traction so quickly, and his new venture - an online database of resources and coaching for artists.

This week’s guest is Balloonski - a balloon artist, performer, and street artist based out of Los Angeles

What started as a gig making balloon art in restaurants has grown to huge art installations all over the world. Matt talks with Balloonski about transitioning his craft into fine art, taking his artwork to mural festivals, and how he got started