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The Wise Fool Art Podcast

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Learning how the contemporary visual art world works, one conversation at a time. How does the visual art world work? I don’t know either, so I will ask the people that work in the industry and try to learn how the contemporary visual art world functions and hopefully be able to take their insight and experiences and learn how we can make a living in the artworld.

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Episodes

  1. Zero-sum game: The autonomous artist vs community values @ destructura

    Contemporary artists have raised the question of what authorship means … The post Zero-sum game: The autonomous artist vs community values @ destructura first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  2. BTS of building a National Museum

    I had the pleasure of talking with Stina Högkvist, Director … The post BTS of building a National Museum first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  3. Arts Education? @ destructura

    We discussed: what is wrong with the current academic model, … The post Arts Education? @ destructura first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  4. Art world titans: the role and responsibility of well-established, highly regarded institutions @ destructura

    Museums, art centres, theatres and the like establish and guard … The post Art world titans: the role and responsibility of well-established, highly regarded institutions @ destructura first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  5. Post-Contemporary Divine: the relevance of art in a disrupted world @ destructura

    Increasing political, environmental and technological disruption requires a vision of … The post Post-Contemporary Divine: the relevance of art in a disrupted world @ destructura first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  6. Art Funds: Who funds them and how do they fund us? @ destructura

    Public and private funding institutions address the gap between the … The post Art Funds: Who funds them and how do they fund us? @ destructura first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  7. Arts expanded: cross pollination between sectors @ destructura

    Artists can partner with scientists to promote environmental justice and … The post Arts expanded: cross pollination between sectors @ destructura first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  8. Thameur Mejri – Painter, Film Maker + Installation Artist (Tunisia)

    With Special guest co-host Dr. Amanda Maples, we discussed: career … The post Thameur Mejri – Painter, Film Maker + Installation Artist (Tunisia) first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  9. What Art does in Times of Crisis - Panel Discussion @ destructura

    What are the effects of crisis on artists? Are they … The post What Art does in Times of Crisis – Panel Discussion @ destructura first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  10. The Role of Art in Crisis – Panel Discussion @ destructura

    What is the role of art during times of crisis? … The post The Role of Art in Crisis – Panel Discussion @ destructura first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  11. BTS @ LIAF – Francesco Urbano Ragazzi, Curators

    We discussed: Curating a bienniale art festival, government funded arts, … The post BTS @ LIAF – Francesco Urbano Ragazzi, Curators first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  12. BTS @ LIAF – Tomaso De Luca, Sculptor + Installation Artist (Italy + Germany)

    We discussed: Artist Visas, arts education, politics in art, criticism, … The post BTS @ LIAF – Tomaso De Luca, Sculptor + Installation Artist (Italy + Germany) first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  13. BTS @ LIAF – Haroon Mirza, Conceptual Artist

    We discussed: nepotism, the economic utility of Art, democracy, competition … The post BTS @ LIAF – Haroon Mirza, Conceptual Artist first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  14. BTS @ LIAF – Marianne Hultman, Director of the North Norwegian Art Centre (NNKS)

    We discussed: running an Art Centre, cultural politics, artist residencies, … The post BTS @ LIAF – Marianne Hultman, Director of the North Norwegian Art Centre (NNKS) first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  15. BTS @ LIAF – Hans Christian Skovholt, Technical Producer

    We discussed: working on long term projects, the importance of … The post BTS @ LIAF – Hans Christian Skovholt, Technical Producer first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  16. BTS @ LIAF – Berte Ynnesdal, Festival Producer

    We discussed: producing an Art Festival in a remote location, … The post BTS @ LIAF – Berte Ynnesdal, Festival Producer first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  17. Ahmed Umar, Multidisciplinary Artist (Norway + Sudan)

    We discussed: being raised Muslim, Corporal punishment, being a refugee, … The post Ahmed Umar, Multidisciplinary Artist (Norway + Sudan) first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  18. Pia Eikaas, Conceptual Artist (Norway)

    We discussed: Public Art, queer icons, religious sects, living in … The post Pia Eikaas, Conceptual Artist (Norway) first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  19. Oslo Art Scene – Petter Morken + Kari Ane Golf (Norway)

    We discussed: Oslo Art District, engaging more people in art, … The post Oslo Art Scene – Petter Morken + Kari Ane Golf (Norway) first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  20. Creating an Exhibition – Kristine Wessel + Jarle Strømodden (Norway)

    We discussed: open calls, being impactful, how juries think, classical … The post Creating an Exhibition – Kristine Wessel + Jarle Strømodden (Norway) first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  21. Public Art in Norway – Vibeke Christensen + Kristine Wessel, Mesen (Norway)

    We discussed: public art funding, the need for a vision, … The post Public Art in Norway – Vibeke Christensen + Kristine Wessel, Mesen (Norway) first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  22. Jarle Strømodden, Museum Director, The Vigeland Museum (Norway)

    We discussed: accidental career paths, single artist museums, museum funding, … The post Jarle Strømodden, Museum Director, The Vigeland Museum (Norway) first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  23. Katrin Inga Jonsdottir Hjordisardottir, Multimedia Artist (Iceland)

    We discussed: finding yourself, creating yourself, arts education, the need … The post Katrin Inga Jonsdottir Hjordisardottir, Multimedia Artist (Iceland) first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  24. Martynas Petreikis, SÍM Residency Project Manager + Curator (Iceland)

    We discussed: Artist residencies, politic and the arts, global warming, … The post Martynas Petreikis, SÍM Residency Project Manager + Curator (Iceland) first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  25. Þórhildur Tinna Sigurðardóttir, Project Manager, Icelandic Pavilion at Venice Biennale (Iceland)

    We discussed: coordinating a biennale pavilion, biennialization, grassroots vs institutions, … The post Þórhildur Tinna Sigurðardóttir, Project Manager, Icelandic Pavilion at Venice Biennale (Iceland) first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  26. Sayed Sattar Hasan, Process-Based Artist (UK + Norway)

    We discussed: emerging artists, career paths, the need for transparency, … The post Sayed Sattar Hasan, Process-Based Artist (UK + Norway) first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  27. STEiNUNN, Fashion Designer + String Artist (Iceland)

    We discussed: the benefit of making mistakes, the importance of … The post STEiNUNN, Fashion Designer + String Artist (Iceland) first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  28. Nína Óskarsdóttir, Conceptual Ceramic Artist (Iceland)

    We discussed: craft, Iceland traditions, marketing, gender specific art forms … The post Nína Óskarsdóttir, Conceptual Ceramic Artist (Iceland) first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  29. Ingunn Fjóla Ingþórsdóttir, Conceptual Artist (Iceland)

    We discussed: educational systems, artist salary, side hustles, art scene … The post Ingunn Fjóla Ingþórsdóttir, Conceptual Artist (Iceland) first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  30. Helga Lilja Magnúsdóttir – Clothing Designer, Helicopter (Iceland)

    We discussed: sexism, family names, fashion bitch, street wear, learning … The post Helga Lilja Magnúsdóttir – Clothing Designer, Helicopter (Iceland) first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  31. Pari Stave, Director of Skaftfell (Iceland)

    We discussed: Icelandic art, career changes, small town charm, arts … The post Pari Stave, Director of Skaftfell (Iceland) first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  32. Cecily Chambers + Collier Grimm, Artist Representatives, Form Artists (USA)

    We discussed:the role of an artist agent, career strategies, how … The post Cecily Chambers + Collier Grimm, Artist Representatives, Form Artists (USA) first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  33. Mike Carroll – Gallerist + Artist, The Schoolhouse Gallery (USA)

    We discussed: Parental support, the Boston Art scene, the need … The post Mike Carroll – Gallerist + Artist, The Schoolhouse Gallery (USA) first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  34. Retrospective: Outtakes

    This is an episode of random conversations and outtakes that … The post Retrospective: Outtakes first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  35. Yining He – Curator, Writer + Researcher (China)

    We discussed: Covid in China, censorship, benefits of art competitions, … The post Yining He – Curator, Writer + Researcher (China) first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  36. Retrospective: Next Generation

    This is #10 of a 10 part inquiry into the … The post Retrospective: Next Generation first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  37. Monica Suder, Creative Coach (Germany + USA)

    We discussed: blindspots, the difficulty of being original, conceptual art, … The post Monica Suder, Creative Coach (Germany + USA) first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  38. Retrospective: The Art World Today

    This is #9 of a 10 part inquiry into the … The post Retrospective: The Art World Today first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  39. Laura Noble – Gallerist, Artist, Writer + Curator, L A Noble Gallery (UK)

    We discussed: taking time to reflect, adversity breeds creativity, writing … The post Laura Noble – Gallerist, Artist, Writer + Curator, L A Noble Gallery (UK) first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  40. Retrospective: Tenacity

    This is #8 of a 10 part inquiry into the … The post Retrospective: Tenacity first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  41. Philip Davydov, Iconographer (Russia)

    We discussed: rules in icon writing, gold vs silver, painting … The post Philip Davydov, Iconographer (Russia) first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  42. Retrospective: Family + Balance

    This is #7 of a 10 part inquiry into the … The post Retrospective: Family + Balance first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  43. Helén Petersen, Administrative Director of Artist Residency, Sunnhordland Museum (Norway)

    We discussed: how they choose residency participants, role of an … The post Helén Petersen, Administrative Director of Artist Residency, Sunnhordland Museum (Norway) first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  44. Retrospective: Goals + Success

    This is #6 of a 10 part inquiry into the … The post Retrospective: Goals + Success first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  45. Vanessa Hallett, Worldwide Head of Photographs + Deputy Chairwoman, Americas at Phillips

    We discussed: side hustles, alumni lists, internships, building networks, not … The post Vanessa Hallett, Worldwide Head of Photographs + Deputy Chairwoman, Americas at Phillips first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  46. Retrospective: Building a community

    This is #5 of a 10 part inquiry into the … The post Retrospective: Building a community first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  47. Jennifer Yoffy, Publisher, Yoffy Press (USA)

    We discussed: how to get people to buy art, running … The post Jennifer Yoffy, Publisher, Yoffy Press (USA) first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  48. Retrospective: Career Paths

    This is #4 of a 10 part inquiry into the … The post Retrospective: Career Paths first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  49. Magali Avezou, Curator, archipelago (UK + France)

    We discussed: artistic discipline in the 21st century, curating photography, … The post Magali Avezou, Curator, archipelago (UK + France) first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

  50. Retrospective: Cost of Education

    This is #3 of a 10 part inquiry into the … The post Retrospective: Cost of Education first appeared on The Wise Fool Art Podcast.

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About this show

Learning how the contemporary visual art world works, one conversation at a time. How does the visual art world work? I don’t know either, so I will ask the people that work in the industry and try to learn how the contemporary visual art world functions and hopefully be able to take their insight and experiences and learn how we can make a living in the artworld.

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Fifty14

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Wise Fool Art Podcast have?

The Wise Fool Art Podcast has 300 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 24, 2022.

What is The Wise Fool Art Podcast about?

Learning how the contemporary visual art world works, one conversation at a time. How does the visual art world work? I don’t know either, so I will ask the people that work in the industry and try to learn how the contemporary visual art world functions and hopefully be able to take their insight...

How often does The Wise Fool Art Podcast release new episodes?

The Wise Fool Art Podcast publishes a few times a week, based on its 300 episodes since September 2019.

Who hosts The Wise Fool Art Podcast?

The Wise Fool Art Podcast is created and hosted by Fifty14.
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