Measure Pleasure | Ethics of Feminism in Podcasting about Contemporary Art

Host Joana P. R. Neves, art writer and curator, uncovers new perspectives on contemporary art through the feminist ethos found in podcasting. Joana also shares insights from her attendance at the International Women Podcast Awards, highlighting the non-hierarchical nature of the podcasting community. Looking ahead, she teases new formats and changes for the upcoming season, while opening up about the need for engagement.Did you enjoy the episode? Think about supporting Exhibitionistas by leaving a small donation: https://buymeacoffee.com/exhibitionistaKey Questions Explored:- The podcast celebrates its two-season journey with 33 episodes.- Joana reflects on the two origins and evolution of the podcast.- Podcasting is transitioning into new formats and technologies–Joana reveals how this instills a new energy into art reviewing.- Inclusivity and non-hierarchical structures as essential feminist values intersecting with podcasting.- The role of the art critic is re-assessed and redefined.- Biographical data should be used against the elitism plaguing art in a non-deterministic way.- Museums contribue to elitism with the tools that should counter it.- Engagement and feedback from listeners are learned but necessary behaviours.- Joana sees podcasting as potentially extending the job market for art, provided there is financial sustainability.Sign up for a tiered monthly support: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2624749/monetization/supporter_settings Your contribution keeps us going.Music by Sarturn.Chapters:Intro: 00:00:00The feminism of podcasting: 00:03:24Is the art critic obsolete?: 00:07:46The value of biases: 00:08:48Audience engagement: show your bias!: 00:12:24Biography: 00:14:38Do museums alienate audiences with declarations of greatness?: 00:20:06Insights into art podcasting: 00:29:54Did the episode stir Art Wonderment memories? Share them via text or voice message.Support the showCreated & Hosted by Dr. Joana P. R. Neves, art curator and writer with over 20 years of experience in the contemporary art field. Artistic director of Drawing Now Paris since 2018, she has worked across the industry, from the art market to education. She co-launched the art residency and project space Worlding in 2020. Exhibitionistas’ first year offered exhibition discussions with guest co-host Emily Harding; organically, it grew into a more experimental show exploring art topics, stories and interviews complemented by Joana’s publication Art Thinkosaurus on Substack. She champions ‘Art Wonderment’s’ embrace of complexity against the lure of ready-made opinions. A polyglot, she grew up in Lisbon, studied and lived in Paris, to finally settle in London with her artist husband, four children and two cats. Find us:On Instagram – @exhibitionistas_podcastOn Substack (NEWSLETTER: sign up!): Art Thinkosaurus > Exhibitionistas FilesOnline: www.exhibitionistaspodcast.comDo you want to be a guest on Art Etiquette? Reach out: [email protected]: Joana P. R. Neves, 2024.