Joe and Matthew discuss the work of Lonnie Holley and recent guests Justin Rabideau and Michi Meko. Trends in art making and distribution are examined within the framework of John Berger’s Ways of Seeing, David Salle’s How To See, and selected criticism: No Paintings for Old Men: I’m Done with Amy Feldman (Art F City) […]
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Lost Episode 12 1/2: Speaking of Authenticity and Geekdom
In Lost Episode 12 1/2, Joe and Matthew explore the nature of authenticity. Geekdom lurks just behind. Encounters with Authenticity Following up on an earlier promise to report, Matthew recounts a Blind Boys of Alabama show and submits a very positive review. A recent visit to Brooklyn’s Rough Trade record shop yields a signed copy of Brian […]
Art Speak Red Flags | Episode 11
Joe and Matthew take a few moments for a full accounting of their art speak red flags list. And, armed with some game show sound effects, they plot a path forward for policing art speak in conversation. In this episode, you will benefit from insights into such art speak terms as liminal, ontological, phenomenology, and […]
On Clean Grooves and Male Virility | Episode 8
Back at Joe’s Atlanta Contemporary studio, Matthew offers an update on his effort to make his vinyl collection great again. Following up on an earlier discussion regarding the cleaning of vinyl records with wood glue, the Spin-Clean record cleaning system is reviewed. The Rolling Stones’ Goats Head Soup is rediscovered. The origin story behind the […]
Making Vinyl Great Again (With or Without Wood Glue) | Episode 6
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 […]
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