The Installation Art Podcast

Anastasia Parmson
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A new resource for all things installation art is here! Join host Anastasia Parmson – an artist herself — as she uncovers stories, challenges, and lessons from behind the scenes. The show brings you in-depth conversations with internationally renowned artists and arts professionals who have exhibited installation art on the global stage. In each episode, you will hear about the creative process and the personal journeys of these exceptional artists. We will gain insights into the unique joys and challenges; as well as the logistical and financial aspects of working with installation art. Join us every fortnight as we shine a light on this underserved field, helping artists feel less alone in their studios and providing a platform for community building and knowledge sharing. Subscribe to The Installation Art Podcast on your favourite podcast app and follow us on Instagram @installationartpodcast to stay updated and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Website: https://installationartpodcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/installationartpodcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/installationartsociety/

  1. Under the Pavement: Tanja Smeets on Materials, Collaboration & Growth

    APR 7

    Under the Pavement: Tanja Smeets on Materials, Collaboration & Growth

    I made a 3-minute listener survey to help shape the podcast's future. What's working? What's not? Who should I interview next? Your feedback genuinely matters. Fill out here: https://forms.gle/qqHJrMXpsC9UYu2m7 Get 15% off your .art domain name: https://get.art/?refdotart=art5044n9z17m promo code: ART5044N9Z17M A conversation with Dutch artist Tanja Smeets, whose site-specific installations employ diverse and industrial materials (concrete spacers, leaf catchers, textiles, ceramics and 3D-printed steel) to create large scale works that appear to grow organically from architecture and cityscapes. Guided by her catchphrase “Under the pavement the roots are whirling,” Tanja's practice reveals what it takes to work at the intersection of art, craft, technology and collaboration. Key insights from this episode: • Why art school felt like failure • Finding and transforming unusual materials • Residencies at TextielLab and European Ceramic Work Center: pushing porcelain through frying sieves, learning embroidery and more • The volcano eruption: teaching an assistant to knot lentils into lycra via Zoom when flights were grounded • Miami airport interrogation: five suitcases, a letter and threatening border patrol agents with a lecture on art Tanja Smeets is a Dutch artist based in Utrecht. Her work has been exhibited internationally including Manifesta and Museum Boijmans van Beuningen. See her work in person at Westerpark, Amsterdam (permanent public sculpture) and Centraal Museum, Utrecht (permanent installation in historic staircase). 03:24 Favorite Quote – Under the Pavement the Roots Are Whirling 09:35 The Iceland Trip That Changed Everything 15:49 From Painting to Installation – When Everything Clicked 20:10 A Government Building Commission – Dripping Through Multiple Floors 22:50 How the Opportunities Started Coming 29:24 TextielLab – Combining Felt with Leaf Catchers 33:09 European Ceramic Work Center Residency 47:47 When the White Cube Doesn’t Work 48:52 Manifesta Barcelona – Installing on 5th-Century Graves 51:17 Building Solo vs Working with Teams 56:33 The Commercial Question – “I’m Always Disappearing into Big Installations” 01:02:10 Miami Airport – Five Suitcases and the Threat of a Lecture 01:06:56 MX3D Collaboration – 3D-Printed Stainless Steel 01:11:43 Finding Technical Collaborators and Pushing Boundaries 01:17:09 Dream Project 01:20:00 Advice for Emerging Artists Opening of solo exhibition and launch of new publication and film about Tanja’s work: 11 April 2026 at the Utrecht in Leeuwarden. The book can be ordered via studiotanjasmeets@gmail.com You can find out more about her work at https://www.tanjasmeets.nl/ and follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/studiotanjasmeets/ Also mentioned in this episode: Dyckman Farmhouse Museum: https://dyckmanfarmhouse.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/dyckmanfarmhouse | @dyckmanfarmhousemuseum8502 Museum Boijmans van Beuningen: https://www.boijmans.nl/en | https://www.instagram.com/boijmans/ TextielMuseum: https://textielmuseum.nl/en | https://www.instagram.com/textielmuseum/ TextielLab: https://textiellab.nl/en European Ceramic Work Centre: https://ekwc.nl/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/ekwc_oisterwijk/ @sundaymorningekwc6951 David Lynch: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Lynch Eraserhead: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074486/ Blue Velvet: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090756/ Kunsthal KAdE: https://www.kunsthalkade.nl/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/kunsthal_kade_amersfoort | https://www.youtube.com/user/KUNSTHALKADE Manifesta: https://manifesta.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/manifestabiennial/ | @Manifesta_foundation Mondriaan Fund: https://www.mondriaanfonds.nl/en/homepage-2/ | https://www.instagram.com/mondriaanfonds/ Museum of Arts And Design: https://madmuseum.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/madmuseum | @madmuseum Museum Vizcaya: https://vizcaya.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/vizcaya_museum/ | @VizcayaMuseum Westerpark: https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/explore/neighbourhoods/westerpark | https://www.instagram.com/iamsterdam MX3D: https://mx3d.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/mx3d.metal.printing/ | @officialMX3D Centraal Museum Utrecht: https://www.centraalmuseum.nl/en | https://www.instagram.com/centraalmuseum The Installation Art Podcast is a show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive. 🔔 Hit subscribe or follow wherever you’re listening to never miss a new episode. 📢 Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/installationartpodcast/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@installationartpodcast 📚 More information about the show and previous episodes: www.installationartpodcast.com Your host Anastasia Parmson: www.anastasiaparmson.art https://www.instagram.com/anastasiaparmson.art/ Mentioned in this episode: Get your .art domain name https://get.art/?refdotart=art5044n9z17m promo code: ART5044N9Z17M

    1h 29m
  2. Bonus: I Went to Helsinki Biennale So You Don't Have To (But You Should)

    MAR 31 ·  BONUS

    Bonus: I Went to Helsinki Biennale So You Don't Have To (But You Should)

    Take the listener survey: https://forms.gle/r2EN8w9C7wisUxJe7 Help shape the future of the podcast! Your feedback matters. A bonus solo episode about my last minute art trip to Helsinki: what I saw at Helsinki Biennale on Vallisaari island, three must-visit museums (Kiasma, Amos Rex, HAM), and why sometimes the best art experiences require a little effort to reach. Last August, I hopped a ferry from Estonia to catch the closing days of Helsinki Biennale. In a day and a half, I discovered why island biennales create magic, why Nordic countries do art infrastructure better and what Australia can learn from Finland's approach to supporting artists and making contemporary art accessible to everyone. This isn't a comprehensive review, it’s my honest impressions, favorite discoveries and a few rants. What I cover in this episode: • Why the ferry journey to Vallisaari island matters (hello, Cockatoo Island nostalgia) • The challenge of installing art outdoors: scale, setting and competing with historic buildings • Standout works: Sara Bjärland's bronze "inflatable" sculptures, Tania Candiani's immersive bunker installation, Ana Teresa Barboza's woven bark forest • Three essential Helsinki museums: Kiasma (timeless favorite), Amos Rex (new obsession), HAM (Biennale HQ) • Gushing about Helsinki Central Library (Oodi): free recording studios, 3D printing, instrument hire – everything Sydney libraries lack… • Free museum days and artist benefits: how my Australian NAVA card got me free entry in Finland (but not in Sydney... explain that) 00:00 Why I Went To Helsinki Biennale 01:20 Getting to Vallisaari 03:31 Island Setting and Challenges 07:06 Scent Art Surprise 08:46 Standout Works 13:14 Lesson About Rushing 15:28 Rainy Day Museum Crawl: Kiasma 16:32 Amos Rex and HAM 21:44 Finland Artist Perks 23:37 Wrap Up and Listener Poll Resources: Listener survey - help shape this podcast! https://forms.gle/r2EN8w9C7wisUxJe7 Send a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/installationartpodcast Write an email: https://installationartpodcast.com/contact Also mentioned in this episode: Helsinki Biennale: https://helsinkibiennaali.fi/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/helsinkibiennial/ Vallisaari: https://vallisaari.fi/en_US | https://www.instagram.com/vallisaari.fi Biennale of Sydney: https://www.biennaleofsydney.art/ | https://www.instagram.com/biennalesydney/ | @biennaleofsydney Cockatoo Island: https://www.cockatooisland.gov.au/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/harbourtrust/ | @HarbourTrust2088 Olafur Eliasson: https://olafureliasson.net/ | https://www.instagram.com/studioolafureliasson/ Raimo Saarinen: https://www.raimosaarinen.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/raimosaarinen/ Sara Bjarland: https://sarabjarland.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/sbjarland/ Tania Candiani: https://taniacandiani.com/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/tcandiani/ Ana Teresa Barboza: https://www.anateresabarboza.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/anateresa.barbozagubo/ Nabbteeri: https://www.nabbteeri.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/maria_birkhuhn/ | https://www.instagram.com/nabbage/ Kiasma: https://kiasma.fi/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/kiasmamuseum Amos Rex: https://amosrex.fi/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/amoskonst/ Anna Estarriola: https://www.annaestarriola.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/annaestarriola/ HAM: https://www.hamhelsinki.fi/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/hamhelsinki/ Oodi: https://oodihelsinki.fi/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/oodihelsinki/ NAVA: https://visualarts.net.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/nava_visualarts/

    31 min
  3. Drawing in Space: Monika Grzymala on Tape, Ephemeral Art & Intuition

    MAR 17

    Drawing in Space: Monika Grzymala on Tape, Ephemeral Art & Intuition

    Get up to 40% off your Hostinger plan: https://hostinger.com?REFERRALCODE=INSTALLATIONART A philosophical conversation with Berlin-based artist Monika Grzymala, whose spatial drawings transform architecture with nothing but kilometers of black tape, intuition and intense physical labor. Monika's practice is deceptively simple: she works alone, without assistants, using adhesive tape to create immersive three-dimensional drawings that respond to each unique space. But beneath that simplicity we discuss profound questions about ephemerality, energy, presence and what remains when a work only exists for weeks before disappearing… From training as a stone sculptor to making her first site-specific drawing on ice at a Hamburg skating rink, from dumping all her figurative work after one transformative conversation with her professor to developing custom tape formulas with German manufacturers—Monika's journey reveals how radical simplicity can be the most powerful artistic choice. Key insights from this episode: • How one professor's comment changed everything • The longevity of tape installations: 2-3 months before they fall apart (and why that's intentional) • Documentation philosophy: why time-lapse videos don't capture the real process • Living inside an installation: the collector who surrounded herself with Monika's work • Advice for emerging artists: you don't need funding or large studios—just do it Monika Grzymala is a Polish artist based in Berlin. You can find out more about her work on her website: http://www.t-r-a-n-s-i-t.net/ and follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monika.grzymala/ Monika’s publications: https://www.betterworldbooks.com/search/results?q=monika grzymala She is represented by Galerie CRONE: https://www.galeriecrone.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/galerie_crone/ BERG Contemporary: https://www.bergcontemporary.is/en | https://www.instagram.com/bergcontemporary/ SECCI Gallery: https://www.seccigallery.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/secci_gallery/ 03:20 Studio Rituals 03:48 Berlin Life And Process 05:44 Origins And Training 08:01 Finding The Line 13:25 Ephemeral Tape Philosophy 31:24 Hunting For The Perfect Tape 32:21 Liquid Drawing Mindset 36:14 Funding Ephemeral Installations 38:06 Energy, Memory And Reality 41:31 Logistics And Documentation 56:15 Advice For Young Artists Also mentioned in this episode: MoMA: https://www.moma.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/themuseumofmodernart | @themuseumofmodernart The Drawing Center: https://drawingcenter.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/drawingcenter/ Biennale of Sydney: https://www.biennaleofsydney.art/ | https://www.instagram.com/biennalesydney/ | @biennaleofsydney Tokyo Art Museum: https://www.tobikan.jp/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/tokyometropolitanartmuseum/ | @tokyometropolitanartmuseum7280 Louise Bourgeois: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louise_Bourgeois | https://www.instagram.com/artistelouisebourgeois/ Documenta: https://documenta.de/en | https://www.instagram.com/documenta_official | @documenta_official Bogomir Ecker: https://www.artforum.com/events/bogomir-ecker-2-226647/ Olafur Eliasson: https://olafureliasson.net/ | https://www.instagram.com/studioolafureliasson/ Dian Woodner: https://patronview.com/patrons/dian-woodner Frac Lorraine: https://www.fraclorraine.org/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/fraclorraine/ | @49nord6est-fraclorraine Kunstlerhaus Dortmund: https://www.kh-do.de/ | https://www.instagram.com/kuenstlerinnenhaus_dortmund | @kunstlerhausdortmund2577 Kunstmuseum Basel: https://kunstmuseumbasel.ch/ | https://www.instagram.com/kunstmuseumbasel/ | @kumubasel The Installation Art Podcast is a show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive. 🔔 Hit subscribe or follow wherever you’re listening to never miss a new episode. 📢 Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/installationartpodcast/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@installationartpodcast 📚 More information about the show and previous episodes: www.installationartpodcast.com Your host Anastasia Parmson: www.anastasiaparmson.art https://www.instagram.com/anastasiaparmson.art/

    59 min
  4. Behind the Scenes of the Art World: Carrie Scott on Fees, Access & Support

    FEB 24

    Behind the Scenes of the Art World: Carrie Scott on Fees, Access & Support

    Get 15% off your .art domain name: https://get.art/?refdotart=art5044n9z17m promo code: ART5044N9Z17M Get Carrie's Artist Inventory Template here: https://www.seen.art/store/p/artist-inventory-template A refreshingly candid conversation with Carrie Scott: curator, art consultant, broadcaster and founder of Seen, a media platform connecting the art world to the real world. This is our most unfiltered episode yet, where we tackle topics that might "get us in trouble": what consultants actually charge, why artists should have elevator pitches (despite what famous curators say), whether museums should pay artists a percentage of ticket sales, and how galleries claim they'll "find you" while rejecting all submissions. Carrie's career spans working with major galleries in Seattle and New York, collaborating with Nick Knight for a decade, launching groundbreaking exhibitions and now building a consultancy that refuses to be motivated purely by commission. She is opinionated, pragmatic and genuinely invested in making the art world less intimidating and more transparent. Key insights from this episode: • The real numbers: what art consultants charge • Why Carrie is building an art consultancy that is not centered around transaction • The controversial debate: should artists have an elevator pitch? • What galleries mean when they say "don't contact us" (and should you ignore it)? • Creative health as the third pillar of wellness alongside physical and mental health • Practical advice for ambitious artists and where to find helpful resources Carrie Scott is a curator, art historian, consultant and broadcaster based in London. She is the founder of Seen, a media platform and consultancy dedicated to connecting the art world to the real world. You can find out more about her work at https://www.seen.art/ and follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carriescottcurates/ 00:34 Carrie's Favorite Quote 03:34 Background and Early Life 07:13 Journey into Art and Education 09:58 First Job and Early Career Challenges 21:26 Transition to Consulting and Launching Her Own Business 40:24 The Value of Installation Art 43:48 Challenges in Monetizing Installation Art 45:35 Artist-Museum Revenue Sharing 52:05 Curating and Supporting Artists 56:26 Advice for Emerging Artists 01:09:45 Dream Projects and Future Plans Also mentioned in this episode: Brothers And Keepers by John Edgar Wideman: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50891912-brothers-and-keepers Overherd oat milk: https://overherd.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/overherd.uk The Wallace Collection: https://www.wallacecollection.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/wallacemuseum | @TheWallacecollection Jean-Honoré Fragonard: https://www.wikiart.org/en/jean-honore-fragonard Dickinson College: https://www.dickinson.edu/ | https://www.instagram.com/dickinsoncollege | @dsoncollege Conde Nast: https://www.condenast.com/ University of Washington: https://www.washington.edu/ | https://www.instagram.com/uofwa/ | @universityofwashington Seattle Magazine: https://seattlemag.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/seattlemag/ The Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/seattletimes/ Seattle University: https://www.seattleu.edu/ | https://www.instagram.com/seattleu/ | @seattleuniversity The Stranger: https://www.thestranger.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/thestrangerseattle/ James Harris: https://jamesharrisgallery.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/jamesharrisgallery/ Rashid Johnson: https://www.hauserwirth.com/artists/2830-rashid-johnson/ | https://www.instagram.com/rashidjohnson/ Nicole Klagsburn: https://www.nicoleklagsbrun.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/nicole_klagsbrun_inc/ Matt Day Jackson: https://www.hauserwirth.com/viewing-room/matthew-day-jackson/ https://www.instagram.com/matthewdayjackson/ Mika Rottenberg: https://www.hauserwirth.com/artists/23390-mika-rottenberg/ | https://www.instagram.com/mikarottenberg/ Jimmy Moffat: https://www.instagram.com/jimmymoff/ Art + Commerce: https://artandcommerce.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/artandcommerce/ Annie Leibovitz: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Leibovitz | https://www.instagram.com/annieleibovitz/ Steven Meisel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Meisel | https://www.instagram.com/stevenmeiselofficial/ Nick Knight: https://www.nickknight.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/nick_knight/ 180 Studios: https://www.180studios.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/180.studios/ The Art Show on Sky Arts: https://www.carrie-scott.com/theartshoq | https://www.instagram.com/artshowtv/ | @theartshow791 Simonette Quamina: https://www.simonettequamina.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/simonette_quamina/ John Pawson: a href="https://www.johnpawson.com/" rel="noopener...

    1h 21m
  5. What Installation Artists Need: Nicolas de Oliveira & Nicola Oxley

    FEB 3

    What Installation Artists Need: Nicolas de Oliveira & Nicola Oxley

    Get 15% off your .art domain name: https://get.art/?refdotart=art5044n9z17m promo code: ART5044N9Z17M Try Hostinger: https://hostinger.com?REFERRALCODE=INSTALLATIONART An extraordinary conversation with Nicolas de Oliveira and Nicola Oxley, the writer-curator duo who literally wrote the books on installation art and founded the Museum of Installation in London. For nearly 40 years, they've been chroniclers, producers, curators, and advocates for a medium that barely had a name when they first started. From publishing the definitive Installation Art books (1994, 2003) and commissioning hundreds of new works to building an extensive archive – Nicolas and Nicola have been at the coalface of installation art's evolution. In this wide-ranging discussion, they share what it was like convincing galleries that installation art even existed, why good documentation became their mission, and how they've sustained independent curatorial practice for four decades on "absolute shoestring budgets." Key insights from this episode: • How installation art emerged and why galleries insisted it was "just sculpture" • Coining the term "immersive" in their 2003 book (before it became ubiquitous) • Their philosophy of curating as co-production • The economics of independent spaces: how friendships sustain what funding cannot • Why they turned down a massive London space and turned to making books • The difference between installation art and the "entertainment industry" of immersive experiences • Advice for emerging artists: practice comes first, outcomes come later Nicolas de Oliveira and Nicola Oxley are based in London and run SE8 Gallery in Deptford. Their books Installation Art (1994) and Installation Art in the New Millennium (2003) remain foundational texts in the field. They publish artist books under their imprint Mulberry Tree Press and continue to curate exhibitions internationally while maintaining one of the most extensive archives of installation art documentation in the world. 00:26 Discovering Installation Art 01:50 Early Influences and Inspirations 06:24 Founding Unit 7 Gallery 07:30 The Role of Documentation 14:45 Museum of Installation 18:30 SE8 Gallery and International Projects 20:05 Challenges of Space and Real Estate 24:10 Curatorial Practices and Artist Relationships 36:09 Writing Process and Collaboration 43:02 Funding and Sustainability 47:06 Installation Art and the Art Market 01:05:08 Supporting Artists Through Time and Commitment 01:07:36 Advice for Emerging Installation Practitioners 01:17:58 Curating Shows in Different Countries 01:24:09 Documenting and Archiving Installations 01:43:44 Defining Installation Art and Its Future SE8 Gallery: https://se8.gallery/ | https://www.instagram.com/nicode.oliveira?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Installation Art (1996): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12208566-installation-art Installation Art in the New Millennium (2003): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1972215.Installation_Art_in_the_New_Millennium Our interview with Hans op de Beeck: https://installationartpodcast.com/hans-op-de-beeck-018 Bonus episode: What is Installation Art: https://installationartpodcast.com/bonus-025 Bonus episode: Why This 2026 Venice Biennale Scandal is Splitting the Art World: https://installationartpodcast.com/bonus-031 Also mentioned in this episode: Goldsmith’s University: https://www.gold.ac.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/goldsmithsuol/ | @GoldsmithsUoL Arte Povera: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arte_Povera Yves Klein: https://www.yvesklein.com/en/yves-klein/ | Allan Kaprow: http://www.allankaprow.com/ Dan Graham: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Graham Rachel Whiteread: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_Whiteread | https://www.instagram.com/rachelwhitereadofficial/ Bruce Nauman: https://www.moma.org/artists/4243-bruce-nauman | https://www.instagram.com/brucenaumanart/ Edward Woodman: https://jhg.art/events/space-light-and-time-edward-woodman-a-retrospective/ Helen Chadwick: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Chadwick Thames & Hudson: https://www.thamesandhudson.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/thamesandhudson ICA London: https://www.ica.art/ https://www.instagram.com/icalondon/ Whitechapel Gallery: https://www.whitechapelgallery.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/whitechapelgallery | @whitechapelgallery Camden Art Centre: https://camdenartcentre.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/camdenartcentre/ | @camden-art-centre Museum of Installation: https://www.moca.london/moi.html | https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/museum-of-installation-archive New Museum: https://www.newmuseum.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/newmuseum/ | @newmuseum Phyllida Barlow: https://www.hauserwirth.com/artists/2826-phyllida-barlow/ KW Institute for Contemporary Art: https://www.kw-berlin.de/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/kwinstitutefcontemporaryart/ Boris Groys: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boris_Groys Goshka Macuga: https://www.moma.org/artists/131293-goshka-macuga | https://www.instagram.com/gonogo.space/?hl=en Hans op de Beeck: https://hansopdebeeck.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/hans_op_de_beeck/ Dave Hickey: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Hickey Stefan Brüggemann: http://www.stefanbruggemann.com/ | a...

    2h 2m
  6. 30,000 Flowers and Lives Changed – Zadok Ben-David on Installation Art at Scale

    JAN 6

    30,000 Flowers and Lives Changed – Zadok Ben-David on Installation Art at Scale

    Try Descript: https://get.descript.com/s8kjemvu79fz An in-depth conversation with award-winning sculptor and installation artist Zadok Ben-David, whose practice spans delicate miniature work to large-scale public installations. From his early beginnings in Yemen and Israel to representing his country at the Venice Biennale, Zadok shares the philosophical and practical journey behind his internationally acclaimed work. Discover how he transforms metal into poetic metaphors exploring human nature, evolution, and our relationship with the natural world (and how one installation changed a stranger's life forever). Key insights from this episode: • The path from abstract expressionism at St Martin's School of Art to creating massive figurative installations • How 30,000 hand-painted flowers became one of the world's most travelled installations and the team of assistants who helped create them • Behind the scenes of installing work across five continents, from prisoners in Germany to 70 assistants in Uzbekistan • The commercial strategy that funds large-scale installations through smaller original works • Why Zadok turned down a $1 million public art commission to maintain artistic integrity • The profound moment when his Blackfield installation helped a Holocaust survivor find hope again Zadok Ben-David is based in London and Portugal. You can find out more about his work on his website https://www.zadokbendavid.com/ and follow him on Instagram @zadokstudio https://www.instagram.com/zadokstudio/ Exhibition “FLOWERS. Art from the Renaissance to Artificial Intelligence” in Rome until 22 February 2026: https://www.chiostrodelbramante.it/post_mostra/flowers-flowers-art/ 03:27 Work-Life Balance Insights 06:15 Journey to Art and Family Influence 09:17 Art School Challenges and Triumphs 10:19 Moving to London and Early Struggles 15:15 Discovering Sculpture and Teaching 21:06 First Installations 25:17 Animal Metaphors in Art 34:25 Global Exhibitions and Unique Experiences 38:23 Commercial Aspects of Art 40:33 People I Saw, But Never Met 44:58 Art Installations Around the World 48:58 The Other Side of Midnight 54:44 Challenges in Art Installations 01:04:37 The Healing Power of Art 01:11:40 Upcoming Exhibitions and Contact Information Also mentioned in this episode: Anish Kapoor: https://anishkapoor.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/dirty_corner/ Jerusalem Art Academy: https://www.bezalel.ac.il/en | https://www.instagram.com/bezalel_academy | @bezalelacademyofartanddesi1460 University of Reading: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/uniofreading/ | @UniofReading Chelsea College of Arts: https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/chelsea-college-of-arts | https://www.instagram.com/unioftheartslondon/ | @UniversityoftheArtsLondon Central Saint Martins: https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/central-saint-martins | https://www.instagram.com/unioftheartslondon/ | @UniversityoftheArtsLondon Anthony Caro: https://www.anthonycaro.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/anthonycarocentre/ Aesop: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aesop's_Fables Krylov: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Krylov's_fables Kröller-Müller Museum: https://krollermuller.nl/en | https://www.instagram.com/krollermullermuseum/ Kunsthal Rotterdam: https://www.kunsthal.nl/en/#tijdlijn-2026-03 | https://www.instagram.com/kunsthal/ | @KunsthalRotterdam Art Gallery of Uzbekistan: https://uzbekistan1.com/art-gallery-of-uzbekistan/ Neanderthal Museum: https://neanderthal.de/en | https://www.instagram.com/neanderthalmuseum/ |@NeanderthalMuseum Sculpture by the Sea: https://sculpturebythesea.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/sculpturebythesea | @sculpturebythesea National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan: https://nmrk.kz/en/ | @qazaqstanrespyblkasynynult9862 Annandale Galleries: https://annandalegalleries.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/annandalegalleries/ Ploshchad Mira Museum Center: https://mira1.ru/about | @na_mira1 Krasnoyarsk Museum Biennale: https://biennale.ru/ Joseph Beuys: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Beuys GYRE: https://gyre-omotesando.com/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/gyre_omotesando/ | @gyreTV Chiostro del Bramante: https://www.chiostrodelbramante.it/post_mostra/flowers-flowers-art/ | https://www.instagram.com/chiostrodelbramante_roma | @chiostrodelbramante Andreas Gursky: https://www.andreasgursky.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/andreasgursky_official Ai Weiwei: https://www.aiweiwei.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/aiww/ The Installation Art Podcast is a show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive. 🔔 Hit subscribe or follow wherever you’re listening to never miss a new episode. 📢 Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/installationartpodcast/ Tiktok: @installationartpodcast 📚 More information about the show and previous episodes: www.installationartpodcast.com Your host Anastasia Parmson: www.anastasiaparmson.art | https://www.instagram.com/anastasiaparmson.art/ Mentioned in this episode: Try Descript: https://get.descript.com/s8kjemvu79fz

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  7. Bonus: How to Do Residencies – And Other Big Questions for Installation Artists

    12/23/2025 ·  BONUS

    Bonus: How to Do Residencies – And Other Big Questions for Installation Artists

    Subscribe to receive new episodes straight to your inbox: https://installationartpodcast.com/subscribe In this bonus episode, host Anastasia Parmson explores what it really means to approach residencies as an installation artist. Beyond the logistics of time, space, and materials, we dive into bigger questions that shape the medium: • How to make large-scale, site-specific work in short timeframes and unfamiliar contexts? • What happens when you choose temporary or fragile materials instead of archival ones? • Is the value of installation art in the object, the process or the audience experience? • Could installation art be considered disposable or should we always aim for permanence? Drawing from a recent experimental residency at DRAW Space in Sydney, Anastasia reflects on the challenges of working fast, improvising with cardboard and collaborating with others. But more importantly, you’ll be invited to consider your own approach to residencies, materials, and the long-term value of installation art. Whether you’re an installation artist or simply curious about how these questions play out in practice, this episode offers insights and provocations designed to spark discussion. 00:00 Introduction and Listener Review 01:54 Invitation to Draw Space Residency 03:47 Challenges and Initial Thoughts 06:10 Execution and Community Involvement 08:21 Building the Installation 12:01 Final Touches and Open Day 15:43 Reflections on the Experiment 24:49 Conclusion and Future Plans Did this episode raise questions or spark ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, stories, or residency experiences: • Leave a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/installationartpodcast • Send a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/installationartpodcast/ • Use the contact form: https://installationartpodcast.com/contact Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/installationartpodcast Also mentioned in this epsisode: DRAW Space: https://drawspace.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/drawspacesydney Mentioned in this episode: Get your .art domain name https://get.art/?refdotart=art5044n9z17m promo code: ART5044N9Z17M

    32 min
  8. Uffe Isolotto on World-Building, Collaboration and Venice Biennale

    12/09/2025

    Uffe Isolotto on World-Building, Collaboration and Venice Biennale

    Get 15% off your .art domain name: https://get.art/?refdotart=art5044n9z17m promo code: ART5044N9Z17M Great deals from web host Hostinger: https://www.hostinger.com/referral?REFERRALCODE=INSTALLATIONART An enlightening conversation with celebrated Danish artist Uffe Isolotto. Discover his journey from growing up in a remote town in Denmark to being selected to represent his country at the prestigious Venice Biennale. Learn how Uffe balances work and life, the nuances of his collaborative process, and his unique approach to installation art. Key insights include: • The role of music and collaboration in his creative process. • Uffe’s early inspirations and how he evolved from poetry to visual art. • The logistics and challenges of creating large-scale immersive installations and collaborating with other artists and craftsmen. • Behind-the-scenes about preparing for the Venice Biennale and the unexpected aftermath. • Future projects and Uffe’s interest in film and world-building as part of his artistic practice. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of Isolotto’s process and his innovative approach to contemporary installation art. You can follow Uffe on Instagram at @uffeisolotto https://www.instagram.com/uffeisolotto/ and learn more about his installation for the Danish Pavilion at Venice Biennale at @wewalkedtheearth https://www.instagram.com/wewalkedtheearth 04:47 Journey into Art and Education 10:07 First Major Projects and Public Art 12:34 Venice Biennale Experience 15:57 Collaborations and Challenges 18:19 Creative Process and World Building 28:04 Skills and People Management 30:49 Exploring Hyperrealistic Sculpture 31:30 Post-Venice Reflections 33:14 Venturing into Filmmaking 37:40 Artistic Practice and Longevity 44:49 Funding and Challenges 54:52 Advice for Young Artists 58:04 Current Projects and Future Plans PS: We ran into a few technical issues during the recording of this episode, which means a small section of the conversation didn’t make it into the final cut and the audio isn’t perfect throughout. We appreciate your understanding. Also mentioned in this episode: NTS Radio: https://www.nts.live/ | https://www.instagram.com/nts_radio/ | @NTSLIVEUK Danish Art Foundation: https://www.kunst.dk/english/about-us | https://www.instagram.com/statenskunstfond/ Thomas Foldberg: https://thomasfoldberg.dk/ | https://www.instagram.com/thomas_foldberg_studio/ Lars Von Trier: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001885/ | https://www.instagram.com/larsvontrier_/ Soft Baroque: https://softbaroque.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/soft_baroque/ Anne Sofie Madsen: https://www.instagram.com/annesofiemadsenstudio/ Carlsberg Foundation: https://www.carlsbergfondet.dk/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/carlsbergfondet/ | @Carlsbergfondet1876 Simon Starling: https://www.contemporaryartlibrary.org/artist/simon-starling-14184 Den Frie: https://denfrie.dk/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/denfrie.cph/ Holstebro Kunstmuseum: https://en.holstebrokunstmuseum.dk/ | https://www.instagram.com/holstebrokunstmuseum/ The Installation Art Podcast is a show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive. 🔔 Hit subscribe or follow wherever you’re listening to never miss a new episode. 📢 Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/installationartpodcast Tiktok: @installationartpodcast 📚 More information about the show and previous episodes: https://installationartpodcast.com/ Your host Anastasia Parmson: www.anastasiaparmson.art | https://www.instagram.com/anastasiaparmson.art/ 🗣️ Join the conversation in our Linkedin group The Installation Art Society, a space for conversations about installation art and a platform for practitioners to share insights, discuss technical aspects, and exchange behind-the-scenes stories: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14532340/

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A new resource for all things installation art is here! Join host Anastasia Parmson – an artist herself — as she uncovers stories, challenges, and lessons from behind the scenes. The show brings you in-depth conversations with internationally renowned artists and arts professionals who have exhibited installation art on the global stage. In each episode, you will hear about the creative process and the personal journeys of these exceptional artists. We will gain insights into the unique joys and challenges; as well as the logistical and financial aspects of working with installation art. Join us every fortnight as we shine a light on this underserved field, helping artists feel less alone in their studios and providing a platform for community building and knowledge sharing. Subscribe to The Installation Art Podcast on your favourite podcast app and follow us on Instagram @installationartpodcast to stay updated and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Website: https://installationartpodcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/installationartpodcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/installationartsociety/

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  • Creator
    Anastasia Parmson
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
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    © Copyright 2026 Anastasia Parmson
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    The Installation Art Podcast

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