We discuss: working with touring bands, different generations define culture differently, her curatorial approach, essayist curating, commissioning artwork, the need for planning, surrounding yourself with experts, liability insurance, the relationship between text and art, virtual studio visits, competitiveness, learning to give and receive criticism, the importance of knowing how to rebound and recover, seminal exhibitions, the value of time and distance, the increased speed of the art world

 

People + Places mentioned:

Istanbul Biennial - https://www.iksv.org/

Manu Chao

Crown Point Press - https://crownpoint.com/

fig-2 - https://fig2.co.uk/information/

Mark Francis - https://www.artfund.org/get-involved/art-happens/fig-2-publication/interview-with-mark-francis

Gagosian Gallery - https://gagosian.com/

Institute of Contemporary Arts - https://www.ica.art/

Young In Hong - http://younginhong.com

Do Ho Suh - https://art21.org/artist/do-ho-suh/

John Berger - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Berger

Massimiliano Gioni - https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2013/introduction-massimiliano-gioni

Ryan Gander - https://www.instagram.com/ryanjgander

 

http://www.fatosustek.com

 

Hosted by Matthew Dols

http://www.matthewdols.com

 

Transcript available: https://wisefoolpod.com/transcript-for-episode-144-independent-curator-writer-fatos-ustek-london-uk/

We discuss: the benefits of passion projects, building a community, how being a parent changes you perspective on your work, portfolio reviews, virtual portfolio reviews, relationships with galleries, selling unique photo works, selling photographic prints, working in editions, scarcity breeds desire, certificate of authenticity (COA), the desire for a darkroom chemical cologne, hand crafted art work, collaboration, the importance of having a purpose behind the choice of processes, the limitations of cyanotypes, how to write an artist statement, when submitting work follow the instructions, how to give and receive critical and constructive feedback

 

https://bluemitchell.com

https://diffusiontapes.com

https://onetwelvepublishing.com

 

People + Places Mentioned:

Lishui Photography Festival - http://www.lishuiphoto.org

CLICK! Photography Festival - https://clickphotofest.org

Ansel Adams Vs Amateur Snapshots Prank - https://youtu.be/FBPKeb40Qrc

 

Hosted by Matthew Dols

http://www.matthewdols.com

 

Transcript available: https://wisefoolpod.com/transcript-for-episode-143-publisher-photographer-blue-mitchell-one-twelve-publishing-portland-oregon-usa/

We discussed:

the need to challenge artists

failures are great learning experiences

the importance of the process

information is power

the modern day tribe

different types of art collectors

the difference between collaboration and transaction

Legacy development

gentrification

the importance of dialogues

the power of Wasta

 

People + Places mentioned:

ADMAF - Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation - https://admaf.org

Canvas Magazine - https://read.canvasonline.com

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) - https://www.difc.ae

eL Seed - https://elseed-art.com

Alserkal Avenue - https://alserkalavenue.ae

The Flying House - https://universes.art/en/nafas/articles/2008/the-flying-house

Hassan Sharif - https://www.alexandergray.com/artists/hassan-sharif

 

https://tashkeel.org

 

Hosted by Matthew Dols

http://www.matthewdols.com

 

Transcript available: https://wisefoolpod.com/transcript-for-episode-142-deputy-director-of-tashkeel-lisa-ball-lechgar-dubai-uae/

We discussed: Active listening, Jim Stone is actually at University of New Mexico, I was wrong, art education, bardering, print trades, what an artistic director does, less bureaucracy and being able to act fast, the light kiss of a print, prints as protest, life long learning, why to collect art, value based consumerism, certificate of Authenticity, edition sizes, the importance of finding you tribe, limitations breed creativity, process videos on Instagram

 

People and Places mentioned:

Jim Stone - http://www.jimstone.com

Georgia Deal - https://georgiadeal.com

Matthew Barney - https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/matthew-barney-2362

Glen Echo Park - https://glenechopark.org

San Francisco Center for the Book - https://sfcb.org

Hung Liu - http://www.hungliu.com

Joyce J. Scott - https://www.craftinamerica.org/artist/joyce-j-scott

Renee Stout - http://www.hemphillfinearts.com/artists/renee-stout

Certificate of Authenticity & Hologram System - https://www.hahnemuehle.com/en/digital-fineart/my-art-registry/certificate-of-authenticity.html

 

https://www.gretchenschermerhorn.com

https://www.pyramidatlanticartcenter.org

 

Hosted by Matthew Dols

http://www.matthewdols.com

 

Transcript available: https://wisefoolpod.com/transcript-for-episode-141-artistic-director-at-pyramid-atlantic-art-center-gretchen-schermerhorn-hyattsville-md-usa/

We discussed:

being a twin

defining an Icon

how to write an icon

symbolism in iconography

icons should never be signed by the artist

can modern icons be created

Hagiography

price your art so that you feel good about losing the work

where an icon should be displayed

what is the role of an icon

the monetary value of a religious icon

a gentlemans' C

why learning should be more important then grades

 

People + places mentioned:

Claggett - https://www.claggettcenter.org

Irena Beliakova - https://www.printeryhouse.org/artists/irena-beliakova.asp

Professor Marion Montague Junkin - https://www.artprice.com/artist/139300/marionmontague-junkin/biography

Henri Nouwen - https://henrinouwen.org

About his classes:

https://www.starnewsonline.com/article/NC/20070531/News/605107326/WM

 

Hosted by Matthew Dols

http://www.matthewdols.com

 

Transcript available: https://wisefoolpod.com/transcript-for-episode-140-iconographer-reverend-timothy-dols-wilmington-nc-usa/

We discussed:

the importance of depth in artwork

what attracts him to a work of art

how to create a cohesive collection

Art has stored value

angst driven art

part of the depth of artwork comes with age and wisdom

collecting art is like collecting wine

art patronage

Legacy planning

building relationships with collectors

 

People + Places mentioned:

Guy Coheleach - https://www.guycoheleachart.com

John Audubon - https://www.audubon.org/birds-of-america

Seagrove NC

Penland School of Craft - https://penland.org

Herb Jackson - https://www.herbjackson.com

Anne Brennan - https://wisefoolpod.com/museum-director-anne-brennan-cameron-art-museum-wilmington-nc-usa/

John Beerman - https://www.johnbeerman.com

Richard Fennell - https://www.richardfennellart.com

City Art Gallery - http://www.cityartgreenville.com

Tuttle May - https://nancytuttlemay.com

Art Cellar Gallery - https://www.artcellargallery.com

Dominus Estate Winery - http://www.dominusestate.com

Jack Bruce - http://www.jackbruce.com

Buddy Miles - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddy_Miles

Billy Cox - https://www.experiencehendrixtour.com/artists.php?id=0001

Bruce Cameron album 'Midnight Daydream' - https://www.discogs.com/Bruce-Cameron-Midnight-Daydream/release/3224228

Cameron Art Museum - https://cameronartmuseum.org

Mutual Art - MutualArt.com

Artnet - https://www.artnet.com

Findlay Gallery - https://www.findlaygalleries.com

Jordan parah - http://www.parahdise.com/about-me.html

Welborn E. Alexander, Jr - https://www.blowingrockmuseum.org/board-of-trustees

Elliott Daingerfield - https://www.blowingrockgalleries.com/elliott-daingerfield

 

Hosted by Matthew Dols

http://www.matthewdols.com

While sitting around a fire we discussed:

- balance of fine art versus commercial arts

- being in a small town

- the pressure of being a fine artist

- choosing to not be an artist in New York City

- the choice to be a commercial artist

- working with clients

- never put anything you do not love in front of a client

- working through a creative rut

- stock photography

- technical skills are great but being able to express ideas is better

- the London Symphony Orchestra new branding - https://www.superunion.com/work/london-symphony-orchestra/

- the benefits of being around other creative people

 

Hosted by Matthew Dols

http://www.matthewdols.com

 

Transcript available: https://wisefoolpod.com/transcript-for-episode-138-graphic-designer-multi-media-artist-tim-jones-wilmington-nc-usa/

We discuss:

- why she makes paint

- Brand Ambassadors

- running a business with a special needs child

- how to choose what colors to produce

- being a boutique paint

- creating custom colors

- how to name new colors

- color standardisation / consistency

- making colors vegan

- the difficulties of being an art teacher

- the relationships of art materials

- calligraphy

- stress and burnout

- limited edition paints

- integrity

- using instagram stories

People + place mentioned:

Kremer Pigments - https://shop.kremerpigments.com

Ox Gall - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ox_gall

Hahnemühle Paper - https://www.hahnemuehle.com

 

https://www.stakiwicolours.com

 

Hosted by Matthew Dols

http://www.matthewdols.com

 

Transcript available: https://wisefoolpod.com/transcript-for-episode-137-paint-maker-stacey-dodd-stakiwi-colours-wellsford-new-zealand/

We discuss: the power of your name, architects are problem solvers; artists are problem makers, the difficulty of translating art conversations to applications, bureaucracy, etc, artist residencies and networking, speculative projects, how a Venice Biennale project gets created, amusement parks, an artistic space program, how to be a cultural attaché, how to define quality in the art world, governmental support for the arts in Europe, exhibition design / architecture

 

People + Places mentioned:

The Pro-test Lab – by Nomeda & Gediminas Urbonas - http://www.thedrouth.org/the-pro-test-lab-by-nomeda-gediminas-urbonas/

Lithuanian Space Agency - https://lithuanianspace.agency

Julijonas Urbonas - http://julijonasurbonas.lt/

Sun & Sea (Marina) - https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2019/national-participations/lithuania

La Biennale di Venezia - https://www.labiennale.org

 

https://rupert.lt

 

Hosted by Matthew Dols

http://www.matthewdols.com

We discussed: Exhibition and program timelines, writing grants, artist fees for exhibitions, issues with grant applications and reporting, why here and why now, how to write grant applications, how to present art in a pandemic

 

People + Places mentioned:

Tania Candiani - https://taniacandiani.com

The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts - https://warholfoundation.org

The National Endowment for the Arts - https://www.arts.gov

The Frederick Hammersley Foundation - http://www.hammersleyfoundation.org

 

https://www.516arts.org

 

Hosted by Matthew Dols

http://www.matthewdols.com