The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 77

The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 77

Author: Timmy Black May 10, 2020 Duration: 13:35

Timmy reassesses the sober solipsism of a faded French art star and is strangely reassured.


Timmy Black Presents: The Lives of Contemporary Artists offers a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the people who shape today's visual culture. Host Timmy Black engages with painters, sculptors, installation creators, and digital pioneers, moving beyond the polished gallery openings and critical reviews to find the real stories. This podcast delves into the messy, unpredictable, and profoundly human side of making art. Conversations explore the practical struggles of finding studio space, the emotional weight of creative blocks, and the complex relationship between commercial success and personal vision. You'll hear firsthand accounts of the moments of breakthrough and the periods of doubt, all told with an unflinching honesty. It’s a series dedicated to the unvarnished tales from the art world, as the original description promises, providing a direct line to the thoughts and experiences of working artists. Each episode feels like an intimate studio visit, a chance to understand not just the finished work, but the life that fuels it. For anyone curious about the process, the pressure, and the personality behind contemporary art, this podcast serves as an essential and revealing document. Tune in for genuine dialogues that illuminate the often unseen journey of artistic creation.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Timmy Black Presents: The Lives of Contemporary Artists
Podcast Episodes
The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 121 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:21
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!)
The Lives of Contemporary Artists: Episode 120 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:08
Imagine Pablo Picasso, Faun Roberts, Harold Bloom, Orestia Shestov and Timmy Black entering a bar and together conspire to rewrite the history of Modernism.