2025 in Review

2025 in Review

Author: Jesse Fortune & Erik Ringman February 11, 2026 Duration: 1:34:33

Introducing the Total Orbit Documentation System,™ likely the world's first complete rotary interview apparatus deployed in such a manner. Our immersive, gyratory video capture facility is fully designed and fabricated in-house resulting in a pioneering full-circle experience engine that is not state of the art: it redefines the art. This absolute whirligig platform makes its world premiere with Season 4 of the Location 1980 Gallery & Studio Podcast. After surviving a wild year the studio stands tall, locked & loaded for a thrilling 2026, kicking off immediately with Napa & Michelle's FRACTURE & FORM on February 21st. For the first time ever, we have taken our pod taping beyond the borders and into a new world: 1984. Catch the guys as they say say good riddance to 2025, find fondness for its good parts, and welcome 2026 with open arms - with a never before seen perspective. We're glad you're listening, but trust us: you want the video for this one.


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Fortune co-founded Location 1980 over fifteen years ago and practices his own form of impressionism, with a special passion for plein air painting.

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Ringman has been an artist at Location 1980 for over five years and enjoys communicating through humor in art, with his primary media being neon and steel

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Step inside the world famous Location 1980 Art Collective, where the champagne toasts and the paint-stained realities of a creative life exist side by side. On the Location 1980 Podcast, hosts Jesse Fortune and Erik Ringman pull up a stool in the studio for conversations that move seamlessly from the business of art to the absurdities of the scene. This isn't a distant, theoretical discussion; it's boots-on-the-ground perspective, fueled by genuine curiosity and a shared laugh. Each episode brings a guest artist into the mix, leading to talks that are as much about entrepreneurial hustle and visual craft as they are about the unexpected comedy found in gallery openings and daily studio struggles. You'll hear the unvarnished stories behind the work-the grit required to build something lasting, alongside the genuine thrill of a successful gala. Fortune and Ringman have a knack for drawing out the specific details and broader themes that matter to makers and enthusiasts alike. Tune in for a podcast that captures the full spectrum, from the practical challenges of running an art practice to the pure joy of creation, all filtered through the unique energy of a collective that's lived it. It’s a direct line to the conversations happening after the lights go down in the exhibition space.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 24

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A Life Lived in Many Media - Alicia Long [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:00
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By Flesh and Wall: The Relentless Drive to Make Art with Nick Stiles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:44
Tonight the guys sit down with Nick Stiles, a longtime enthusiast and participant at the studio. Nick is an immensely skilled painter who works strongly in the domains of fantasy, darkness, and imagination. Especially no…
Scholar to Studio: Academic Turned Artist with Dr. Bridget R. Cooks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:24
Tonight's guest Dr. Bridget R. Cooks is the most well-read person we've had on the show. With a Ph.D. in Art History, Visual and Cultural Studies, she is a published author, has written in dozens of exhibition catalogues…
Paint Beyond the Picture - Scott Ludwig [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:35
Tonight's guest, Scott Ludwig, has been in the game for some thirty years. To simply address his works as "abstract" would be to miss the deeper layers of process that go on. Beyond depicting designed scenes, Scott's wor…
The Meandering Path with Dan Felchner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:49:16
The guys sit down with Daniel Felchner, multidisciplinarian, muralist, liquid light practitioner, and outdoorsman, and discuss the shifting, emergent path that artists find themselves traveling. As always, our journey is…
2024 in Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:10:40
The guys do the annual Year in Review episode, looking at the triumphs and tribulations of last year while also what's exciting in 2025. It's been a year of great change at the gallery, especially in the last few months.…
From Corporate to Creator: Natasha Patel's Bold Art Evolution [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:19
After doing time as an employee, Natasha realized no path to success lay there: the only option is to take the reins in your own hands and chart a novel course. She produced flow art for a while that was a pleasing initi…
Common Threads: Cultural Connection Via Film, Music, and Beer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:42:43
Get ready for a banger: Rishi is a broadly talented artist with a litany of tales to share, and we only touch a segment of his life story on today's episode. From a childhood in Queens, NY, back and forth to ports in Ame…
Bass Beyond Borders: DJ Reign [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:36
Today we sit down with Reign Maka, who months away from his thirtieth birthday is already traveling the world for shows and events. Closer to his SoCal home, he is helping to launch a new desert event - The Chronic of Gn…