The Boston Art Podcast

In which Brian and Theo rethink their approach to the podcast.

In which Brian & Theo have a long & interesting conversation about cats, ancestry, & many other things. Settle in for a long one & enjoy the ride as the Boston Art Podcast heads to Louisiana.

Episode Artwork is a close up photo of X's etched into the grave of Marie Laveau, a practitioner of Voodoo, herbalist and midwife who was renowned in New Orleans.

In which Theo intros the episode with some personal updates and then the two discuss the Barbie movie. Also, a lot of water spills on the floor of Theo's car.

In which Theo & Brian talk about things while playing Minecraft & Tetris.

In which Theo & Brian talk about an array of these things while driving around.

In which Brian & Theo discuss the ways people keep together in the face of crushing dread, oppression, and financial insecurity.

Stream the new single:

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In which Theo and Brian discuss the Seaport of Boston, Artist Organizations, and the closing of Theo's show & curatorial debut, "Holding Space: Meditations on Queer Experience," plus, a deep dive conversation on one's mental health as an artist and professional.

https://www.bostonartpodcast.com/

In which Theo & Brian discuss artificial intelligence and then Brian reacts to a college lecture by the artist Vincent Desiderio.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apYz3W4-v8o&ab_channel=BrianHuntress

In which Brian & Theo sit down with artist, photographer, and former SMFA Tufts professor, Robert Siegelman in his Boston art studio. Robert is well known for his expressive drawings and figurative photography, as well being an excellent professor.

Robert Siegelman Artist Statement:

"My work asks questions about who is being photographed and what is being exposed. Is it a portrait of the model or the photographer? What is the balance of power and agency in these sessions, which frequently involve models who are younger, of different races, ethnicities and gender-identities. The images explore desire, intimacy, consent and the nature of being touched from a queer perspective.

While these images can potentially be seen as problematic, the photographs are about connection and consent. There is a gray area, to be sure, but one that is rich and revealing. The models are fully engaged in the process and their input is encouraged and respected.

The pictures also speak to the process of aging. Older queer men often feel invisible and undesirable in a culture where youth is valued quite highly. This work is a layered portrayal of coming-to-terms with aging, body image and my own struggle with body positivity.

The reflected images in the mirrors reveal fracturing, repetition and the dichotomies that are inherent in the work. Sometimes the model or I can be seen more than once in an image, sometimes only the fragment of a body can be seen. The relationship between model and photographer is an exploration of what is revealed and what is being concealed. Do we ever truly see ourselves in what's reflected in a mirror? Our feelings are powerful, elliptical and ephemeral. We catch a glimpse of who we are and then we are gone."

https://robertsiegelman.com/statement.php

https://www.instagram.com/robertsiegelman/?hl=en

In which Theo & Brian answer a series of a very stupid questions.