Parhaat Contemporary Art Podcastit (2025)

Many well-meaning people ask why does contemporary art offers so little yet costs so much. In this holiday episode, Timmy Black elegantly evades the question.

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 150 11:44

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Timmy introduces the amazing Athena Vermogen! Perhaps our greatest contemporary performance artist

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 149 5:28

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Going out on a limb, Timmy ventures into a political endorsement

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 148 11:14

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"Do no harm" is fine for physicians but do we really need artists to be so benign? Timmy takes our tinkerers to task.

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Scratching The Surface of Corinna Buttons latest exhibition 17:11

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For our premier episode Karen and Graham chat about the current exhibition Scratching the Surface - Breaking Through by Corinna Button at Cupola Contemporary Art. PLEASE NOTE: We made a slight mistake when recording this podcast, Corinna has 3 sisters so she is one of 4, we apologies for this mistake.…

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode #147 9:38

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What else do you have to do this summer besides reading great book? Here are a few of Timmy Black's recommendations

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 146 10:00

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Finally, some really useful, practical advice on how to "make it" as an artist!

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 145 7:34

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Where sadomasochism and the Venice Biennale meet is the focus of this timely diatribe.

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 144 10:47

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Don't worry - Timmy will tell you what to think about Frieze LA 2024!

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 143 11:20

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When it comes to global catastrophes, look no further than to our contemporary artists to find insight and dread.

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 142 9:32

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Cheerfully delivered prophecies of despair close out another banner year for this unusual podcast.

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: New Year 2024 Greeting 1:45

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Our producer Bosman Arcadia's annual New Year greeting offers ample evidence as to why we never let him near a microphone,

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 141 12:45

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Timmy tempts fate as he mingles pop tunes with Middle East politics on this timely and tragic episode.

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 140 7:09

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A short meditation on the "intellectuel engagé."

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 139 13:53

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When it comes to education, the customer is always right. Hoe to survive the academy while losing your integrity.

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode #138 12:40

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Timmy discusses the Shock of the Ordinary and the aesthetics of negativity with his typical lack of insight.

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 137 10:46

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Is it time to reassess the last reassessment of the canon of art history? Timmy Black might be tired of the question but he still figured out how to make a podcast episode about it.

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 136 12:39

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Where Timmy expresses his abiding love for and belief in Figurative Painting.

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists, Episode 135 10:37

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The tricky topic of the unreliable brushstroke is imperfectly examined in this important and timely episode.

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#25 - Wolfgang Laib 51:48

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Wolfgang Laib. German Artist. Medical Student, but then rebelled and went into the arts. Spiritual. Maybe wears Birkenstocks. Collects insane amount of pollen. Melts Beeswax by the sun. But do NOT invite him to be part of a Nature Show. He's a sweet, humble, thoughtful man who makes quietly beautiful work. You can find images from this episode on o…

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 134 12:30

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Some paint pictures. Others call to action. Timmy talks about the artist's impulse to be politically engaged.

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists Episode #133 8:35

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Florida textbooks take on Art History while Timmy Black takes on Florida.

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 132 12:57

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A comprehensive appraisal of the Art Fairs of Los Angeles as seen through the perspective of a rap music enthusiast

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 131 10:58

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Could art and technology be the product of an arranged marriage on the verge of annulment? Timmy Black weighs in.

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 130 10:06

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The work of Norwegian artist Sophia Lagrimar inspires a few thoughtful New Year's resolutions.

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 129 12:57

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The greatly anticipated annual Top Ten Artists list for 2022!

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 128 10:09

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Timmy plugs an amazing new t-shirt enterprise, Dead Poets Hard Wear, by interviewing its brilliant CEO. Find it at deadpoetshardwear.com

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 127 11:40

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The necessity of networking for artists is made clear in this important episode. The how's and why's are surprisingly simple and easily applicable. This is required listening for all ambitious artists.

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 126 11:13

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Join Timmy Black as he takes a college tour at one of the country's most prestigious art schools.

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 125 9:14

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With the recent publication of Micah Carpentier's Song of Songs, Los Angeles artist Dahlia Danton shares with Timmy her insights on Carpentier's life and work.

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 124 8:05

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Often misunderstood, almost always under appreciated, art critics serve a vital role in the cultural community. Timmy attempts to correct this injustice.

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#24 - Keith Haring 2:14:01

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Keith Haring. Muralist and Painter. (You can also find his work on literally any product - usually at Urban Outfitters - which means it's probably illegal). He loves to meet people. He loves kids (but not in a creepy way!). He vibed with Dada. Crack is wack! He was buddies with everyone, including Basquiat, Warhol, and Madonna. He was a voice for c…

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 123 9:13

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Sometimes our prejudices taint our aesthetic judgments. In this episode Timmy has some tips on how to avoid jumping to conclusions.

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 122 10:39

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Some surprising summer reading recommendations from a slow and selective reader

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Teaser for The Lives of Contemporary Artists 2:29

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See why Timmy Black id a household name within his household!

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 121 13:21

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Timmy reflects upon the meaning of an artist's life and the beautiful implications of the creative impulse. (Including some terrific career advice for those just starting out!)

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 120 12:08

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Imagine Pablo Picasso, Faun Roberts, Harold Bloom, Orestia Shestov and Timmy Black entering a bar and together conspire to rewrite the history of Modernism.

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 119 12:13

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An update from the fabulous 2022 Venice Biennale!

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 118 10:30

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Timmy toys with biblical studies in a tirade that trades in jeremiads.

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 117 10:33

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The internet and social media have been maligned for too long. It's time to offer a clear rebuttal.

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 116 9:00

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It's who you know, not necessarily what you do. In this episode, Timmy explains the fine art of networking.

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 115 8:56

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Art as a form of mysticism has a new and unusual advocate as Timmy Black addresses the most comfortable environments for reading.

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#23 - Chris Burden (with Unibrow Curator Becky) 1:25:20

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Good Times with Chris Burden. Known for his Performances, Installations and Sculptures. He crouches in lockers. Asks friends to shoot him and nail his hands to VW Bugs. Possibly throws bricks at things he doesn't like. Loves shooting guns and making people nervous. LA's iconic light installation at LACMA. He's truly amazing and makes everyone feel …

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 114 8:26

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"Nothing is more disfiguring than insecurity"

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The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 113 11:04

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Timmy finds a Los Angeles artist who doesn't have a driver's license.

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#22 - Ai Weiwei 1:06:29

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Ai Weiwei. Chinese conceptual artist. Activist. Dissenting badass. We recorded on his ALLEGED birthday. Smashes Urns. Middle finger to everything (not everyone). He designed a building for the Olympics -- but then he forgot about it! Loves Blackjack and possibly cats. Middlebrow is hosted by Olive Moya and Lindsey Schulz You can find images from th…

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