Art Problems

Paddy Johnson
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Art Problems Podcast

Art Problems provides support to mid-career artists who want to grow their careers. Episodes include thoughts and insights on the challenges artists face, easy to understand, step by step education, from industry experts that you can apply to your practice, and behind the scenes stories from artists and other professionals so you know you’re not alone.

  1. 18 HR AGO

    EP 72: Do You Need a Gallery?

    There was a time when I couldn't imagine even asking this question. Of course, you need a gallery. How else will you sell your work to collectors? But now, in the age of Instagram, substack, and websites, maybe it's not as urgent a need. You can connect with buyers on your own. Even galleries don't always think they need galleries. Many have closed and become advisory firms. Many have become advisory firms and then returned to the brick-and-mortar space! In this episode of Art Problems, I talk about this new world — how to manage gallery closures and what you need to make a go of it on your own.

    12 min

  2. 20 SEPT

    EP 71: Your Residency is a Feminist Act

    Is it possible to leave your family for a couple of months to make art on a residency and not feel guilty for doing it? For many of us, probably not, which is why on this podcast, I speak with artist Danielle Mysliwiec about why her experience at Surf Point, The Tides Institute, and Long Meadow Art Residency is worth any guilt incurred in the process.  Put yourself and your career first whenever possible. In this podcast, we talk about residencies, networking, feminism, and even the new Miranda July book All Fours.   Relevant links: https://longmeadowartresidency.com/ https://www.surfpoint.me/ https://www.tidesinstitute.org/studioworks-artist-in-residence-program/ https://www.daniellemysliwiec.com/

    49 min

  3. 11 SEPT

    EP 70: Is There a Dead Body Trend in Art?

    What's with the dead bodies? Yes, that's an actual question from the New York fairs. This week on the podcast, I invited the artist William Powhida on to the show ostensibly to discuss what we saw last week. The discussion, though, ended up going far deeper. On the podcast, we talk about: What we want from art in an increasingly tumultuous world What landscapes, florals, and a dead body trend at the fair say about the world. The shifting landscape of art, which includes many new faces and names Plus, we talk about all the work in the shows that sparked thought!   Relevant links: Armory The Armory Show | New York's Art Fair Lydia Pettit at Dinner Gallery Rodrigo Valenzuela at Asya Geisberg Gallery  CHIFFON THOMAS at Michael Kohn Gallery  Derrick Adams and Jeffrey Gibson at Tandem Press Rafael Lozano-Hemmer SPURS Gallery Jeanne Silverthorne at Marc Straus Gallery David Scher and Ward Shelley at Pierogi Gallery  Simonette Quamina at Praxis Art  Manuel López at Charlie James Gallery (cjamesgallery.com) Paige K.B.’s installation Of Course, You Realize, This Means War at Blade Study CURRO (galeriacurro.mx) Alejandro Almanza Pereda at Galeria CURRO David Hammons at Jack Tilton Gallery Tamarind Institute (unm.edu) Eva Koťátková at hunt kastner gallery William Kentridge and Ai Weiwei at Whitechapel Gallery Matt Bollinger Katinka Lampe at Gallerie Ron Mandos  The Library Collective out of Baltimore Caro Jost  Jennifer Bartlett at Locks Gallery Grayson Perry at Paragon (paragonpress.co.uk) Kathris Linkersdorff, Zoe Walk, and Sarah Anne Johnson at Yossi Milo Broadway (broadwaygallery.nyc) Theo Pinto at Nature Morte Whitestone Gallery (whitestone-gallery.com) 1301SW Sim Smith (sim-smith.com) Nicodim Gallery Tschabalala Self at Two Palms Michael Berryhill at DIMIN Emily Weiner at MILES McENERY GALLERY I Gusti Ayu Kadek Murniasih at Gajah Gallery Andy Dixon at The Hole   Spring Break SPRING/BREAK Art Show - About (springbreakartshow.com) Jac Lahav and Michele Maslow’s Monster with artists Caitlin McCormack, Taylor Lee Nicholson, and Charles Clary Stuart Lantry, Post It Notes Stina Puotinen, "Two Fishes"  “All’s Fair in love and Lore” curated by Harsh Collective, featuring Laura Benson, Lucinda Gold, and Gabriel Kramer Gary Gissler at Anita Rogers Gallery Robert Jamora in “Everything is Fine” Peter Dayton Marianna Peragallo Eric Diehl  54 | Bobby Anspach Studios Foundation  ACE LEHNER (ace-lehner.com)’s The Barbershop: The Art of Queer Failure

    1h 23m

  4. 5 AUG

    EP 69: How to Take a Break Without Feeling Guilty

    Raise your hand if you feel guilty taking time off. 🙋‍♀️ You are not alone, I promise you. This is a challenge I struggle with as well, so if you've said you struggle to maintain a life-work balance this podcast is for you. Today, I'm here to walk you through what causes guilt around taking vacations and some of the mindshifts involved in giving yourself the space to take a break—what that meant for me, and what it might mean for you.

    14 min

  5. 25 JUL

    EP 68: Behind the Scenes of Zero Art Fair with Artists Jennifer Dalton and William Powhida

    Is there a scenario in which giving your work away for free is preferable to storing it? For more than 80 artists, the answer to this question is called the Zero Art Fair. (In other words, if the storage fees become too high, then yes, free is better than the trash.) The fair, which took place last weekend at Upstate Art Weekend, helped artists place more than 200 works and close to half a million dollars in art. Today on the Art Problems Podcast I talk to the artists behind the fair, Jennifer Dalton and William Powhida. Let's get the skinny direct from the source!     Relevant links: https://www.zeroartfair.com/home http://www.jenniferdalton.com/ https://williampowhida.com/

    39 min

  6. 19 JUL

    EP 67: Meet Artist John Sproul

    I'd like to introduce you to artist John Sproul. Over the last three years, his career has completely transformed. John is a Netvvrk member, and like so many of us, he's putting the work in. But is he doing anything different than you? In this episode of Art Problems, John talks about his path; exactly what he did, how he did it, and how Netvvrk helped. Every artist path to success will be different, but I love this conversation with John because he shows just how much is possible when you dive into the work! Relevant links: John Sproul Join Netvvrk

    21 min

  7. 12 JUL

    EP 66: How to Put Together a Competitive Guggenheim Application

    The Guggenheim Fellowship application goes live mid-August, Have you been wondering whether you should apply for a Guggenheim fellowship? Let me help you answer that question. In this episode of the Art Problems Podcast, I discuss the biases of the grant, what you need to make a competitive application, and give you tips on how to avoid getting bogged down by anxiety. If you've so much as had a passing thought about the award, this podcast is the one to listen to. And if you like it, be sure to share it with friends you know are applying. Helping them will only help you in the long run.   Relevant links: How to Get Bigger and Better Shows - the Free Masterclass Guggenheim Fellowship

    13 min

  8. 5 JUL

    EP 65: Do You Need to be a Bad Person to be a Good Artist?

    How selfish can you be without turning into a jerk no one wants to be around? And is being a jerk an acceptable price if the result is getting what you want? I like to think the answer to that question is no, but I dive into this topic on today's episode of Art Problems because we all know artists who aren't all that generous but have a good deal of success. And it's at least worth exploring why we have to deal with so many means yet successful people in our lives! Relevant links: Does it take a bad person to be a good athlete https://aeon.co/essays/does-it-take-a-bad-person-to-be-a-good-athlete Roger Federer's Convocation Speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqWUuYTcG-o

    15 min
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Art Problems provides support to mid-career artists who want to grow their careers. Episodes include thoughts and insights on the challenges artists face, easy to understand, step by step education, from industry experts that you can apply to your practice, and behind the scenes stories from artists and other professionals so you know you’re not alone.

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  • Creator
    Paddy Johnson
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2022 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Art Problems

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