Joe and Matthew begin their discussion in episode 6 with a continuation of the seagull curation idea from episode 5. Beware of Seagull Criticism Seagull criticism happens when an art critic flies into an environment and quickly judges the exhibition and/or locals. He or she then quickly flies away, leaving a mess of feathers and poop. Making a Vinyl Collection […]
Episodes
Flight of the Seagull | Episode 5
Joe and Matthew’s conversation continues at Joe’s studio on the campus of Atlanta Contemporary. Art stops in Denver are recommended. Another stop – a Mexican restaurant with a dive show – is described and deemed a must-see. The accompanying images should whet your appetite (note that no food is pictured). A term is added to […]
I’m Gonna Make An Espresso For This | Episode 4
Episode 4 of the Brain Fuzz arts podcast begins mid-conversation: Joe and Matthew are discussing social media and the real value of social proof in the arts. The importance of authenticity is highlighted. A Tom Waits anecdote is brought to mind. The two then dig into the topic of artist-run spaces, requiring an espresso for Joe. Some pros […]
So What Have You Been Up To? | Episode 3
It’s now 2016 and almost one year since their last recording. Joe and Matthew scout a couple of locations for acoustics. Still, they settle back into Joe’s studio at Atlanta Contemporary for the day’s conversation. They catch up on the state of his studio and how a studio becomes a home. In other events, Matthew’s recent trip […]
So We’re Still Thinking About Doing a Podcast . . . | Episode 2
It’s late 2015. Joe and Matthew are still thinking about doing a podcast. One of the first issues to tackle is bumper music of course. Joe and Matthew discuss other podcasts and Mark Maron‘s approach specifically. The conversation soon turns to social media and how visual artists leverage social media. They discuss the rise of […]
So We’re Thinking About Doing a Podcast . . . | Episode 1
In the first episode of the Brain Fuzz podcast, Joe and Matthew consider doing a podcast. They discuss a potential space for recording – live in Joe’s artist studio at Atlanta Contemporary. The Atlanta Contemporary space has its peculiarities which leads them down several conversational paths. Discussion of studio life ensues, including the separation of studio […]