DC Chit Chats

DC Chit Chats

Author: Dallas Contemporary Language: English Episodes: 3
Step inside the vibrant, sometimes chaotic, world of contemporary art without leaving your headphones. DC Chit Chats, from the team at Dallas Contemporary, pulls back the curtain on what it really means to run a museum dedicated solely to new and challenging ideas. This isn't a formal lecture series; it's a collection of candid conversations that mirror the institution's own dynamic spirit. You'll hear the voices behind the exhibitions-curators wrestling with installations, artists explaining the provocations in their work, and educators designing programs that truly connect with a community. Each episode delves into the questions and conversations sparked by the rotating roster of regional, national, and international artists featured at the museum. The discussions are grounded in the real work of engaging the public, exploring not just the "what" of an artwork but the "how" and "why" behind bringing it to life in Dallas. Tune into this podcast for an authentic, behind-the-scenes look at the risks, revelations, and relentless curiosity required to present art that matters now. It’s for anyone who believes art is a living dialogue, not a static object on a wall.
Episodes
FriendsWithYou, The Dance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:24
The musical track that accompanied the January 2020 FriendsWithYou exhibition, The Dance, at Dallas Contemporary.
Chit Chat with John Currin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:41
American painter, John Currin, discusses his Dallas Contemporary exhibition "My Life As a Man." Adjunct Curator, Alison Gingeras, moderates the discussion.
Chit Chat with Alicja Kwade [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:06
Polish-German contemporary artist, Alicja Kwade, discusses her Dallas Contemporary exhibition, "Moving in Glances." Adjunct Curator, Pedro Alonzo, moderates the discussion.