Art Affairs

On this special two year anniversary episode, i talk with, one of my personal favorite artists and friend, Esao Andrews. We discuss how he first started doing covers for Circa Survive , his unique blending of haunted mystery and tender warmth, his more recent entrance onto the mural scene, and a whole lot more. I hope you enjoy this extra special edition, with one of Mesa's finest. Also mentioned...

On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Caitlin Hackett. We discuss her childhood growing up in the woods of Northern California, her love of magic and mythology, her focus on humanity's somewhat problematic relationship with animals and the natural world, and so much more. Also mentioned in this episode: Laurie Lipton , Jeremy Hush , Brian Serway , Dark Art Emporium , The People's Pr...

On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Tiffany Bozic. We discuss her childhood experience growing up on a farm in rural Arkansas, how she first started getting work into galleries, her recent book project with Simon & Schuster, and a whole lot more! Literally the most guest-requested artist to date, on Art Affairs 48. Also mentioned in this episode: Zoe Keller , Christina Mrozik , Ja...

On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, owner of Spoke Art, Hashimoto Contemporary, and man of many hats, Ken Harman Hashimoto. We discuss how he first got into the gallery business, their expansion into print and book publishing, the new location opening in L.A., and a whole lot more! Another great gallerist and wonderful presence in the community, on Art Affairs 47. Also mentioned in this e...

On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, paper artist, Huntz Liu. We discuss his early years doing web design, how he first got started making cut-paper works, his latest solo show at Thinkspace , and a whole lot more! Also mentioned in this episode: Muriel Guépin Gallery , GR2 Gallery , Pow! Wow! Antelope Valley , Vertical Gallery , and Saelee Oh . Follow Huntz: Website: huntzliu.com Instagra...

On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Hebru Brantley. We discuss growing up painting graffiti in the streets of Chicago, his desire to create characters that are more representative of and relatable to the black community, his upcoming solo show at Ross-Sutton Gallery , and a ton more! A legit Chicago legend, on Art Affairs 45. Also mentioned in this episode: Little Black Pearl , Th...

On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Linnea Strid. We discuss how she first got started showing her art at the age of 16, her heavy focus on painting strong emotions and water, what she's been working on lately, and a whole lot more! Also mentioned in this episode: Thinkspace Projects , GR2 Gallery , Cactus Gallery , Dark Art Emporium , Gristle Gallery , and Jana Brike . Follow Lin...

On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Arinze Stanley. We discuss his experience growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, his strong desire to make art that gives a voice to the voiceless, his upcoming show at Corridor Contemporary , and a whole lot more! Also mentioned in this episode: Ken Nwadiogbu , Kelvin Okafor , Omenka Gallery , Marcel Katz Art , Jonathan Levine Projects , Corey Helford G...

On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Lauren YS. We discuss how they first got started in the mural scene, the incredible activist work they've been doing in support of the LGBTQ, BIPOC, and AAPI communities ( @squidtropica ), their upcoming solo show at Heron Arts , and a whole lot more. We're taking it to the streets, once again, on Art Affairs 42 (the answer to life, the universe...

On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with the owner of Giant Robot, Eric Nakamura. We discuss how Giant Robot first got started in the mid-90s, the evolution of Eric's career to include store owner and gallerist, how he and the Giant Robot operation evolved in response to covid, and a whole lot more! Talking with a genuine cultural influencer on Art Affairs 41. Also mentioned in this episode: Ma...

We discuss her lifelong love of fairytales, her ability to weave strong social commentary into very personal works, her upcoming solo show, "Obsidian Butterfly"*, at KP Projects , and a whole lot more! Join us on this journey down the rabbit hole, on Art Affairs 40. Also mentioned in this episode: Mark Ryden , La Luz de Jesus Gallery , ohGr , Ryan Heshka , and Marcel Dzama . *Since recording, Cami...

On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Renee French. We discuss how she first got into making alternative comics, her transition into gallery work and learning to paint, her recent exploration into printmaking, and a whole lot more! Also mentioned in this episode: Penn Jillette , Françoise Mouly , Scott Teplin , Adam Baumgold Fine Art , La Luz de Jesus Gallery , Beinart Gallery , Nao...

On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Michelle Avery Konczyk. We discuss the role social media has played in her career, her experience growing up in a family of super creative people, how she creates her custom shaped panels, and a whole lot more! We've returned to Philly for Art Affairs 38. Also mentioned in this episode: Andrew M Kish III , Arch Enemy Arts , Rebecca Reeves , Copr...

On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist and Gallery Director, Ken Flewellyn. We discuss the hand injury that kept him from painting for years, his artistic focus on the intersection of cultures, the work he does as Gallery Director at Thinkspace , and so much more! Busting out the boombox for this one, guys; let's jam. Also mentioned in this episode: Erik Mark Sandberg , Alex Gross , L...

On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Alex Garant. We discuss how she completely refocused her life after recovering from a heart attack, the evolution of her figurative op art style, her upcoming solo show at Beinart Gallery , and a whole lot more! Grab your glasses; we're seeing double, on Art Affairs 36. Also mentioned in this episode: Thinkspace Projects , Spoke Art , Arch Enemy...

On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Josie Morway. We discuss her early graphic design and sign-painting work, depicting the majesty of nature, her new solo show at Roq La Rue , and a whole lot more! Audi pro magis notitia... Also mentioned in this episode: Scott Listfield , Giant Robot , Thinkspace Projects , StolenSpace Gallery , PangeaSeed , Pow! Wow! Worldwide , Beinart Gallery...

On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Johnny "KMNDZ" Rodriguez. We discuss his incredible career in non-traditional corporate marketing, his transition into painting gallery work, his upcoming solo show at KP Projects , and a whole lot more! #artisresistance Also mentioned in this episode: Greg "Craola" Simkins , Alex Lieu , 42 Entertainment , Nine Inch Nails , Thomas Han , Thinkspa...

On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Ken Nwadiogbu. We discuss how he first discovered his passion for creating while working towards an Engineering degree, how important it is to him that he tells his story and the Nigerian experience through his work, his upcoming show and U.S. Solo debut at Thinkspace , and so much more! Also mentioned in this episode: Kelvin Okafor , Tafeta , O...

On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Dulk. We discuss how he first got started painting in the streets, the effect that in-person field research has had on the nature of his work, his upcoming solo show in New York with Spoke Art and Thinkspace , and a whole lot more! Step into the ephemeral dream world of Dulk on Art Affairs 32. Also mentioned in this episode: Galleria Varsi , Liq...

On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Travis Louie. We discuss his early love of 1950s sci-fi and horror films, his strong focus on character development, his years teaching art at SVA, and a whole lot more! Come along on this walk through a world of curious beasts, human oddities, and fantastical otherworldly creatures (each with their own rich background). Also mentioned in this e...

On this episode of Art Affairs, Andrew Hosner of Thinkspace returns for a special 2020 year-end wrap-up. We talk about how the gallery adapted for covid-times, the opening of their brand new space, what the 2021 line-up looks like so far, and a whole lot more! A new year's conversation with one of the community's finest, on Art Affairs 30. Wishing you all a safe and happy 2021! Also mentioned in t...

On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Stephanie Buer. We discuss the decade she spent exploring Detroit, her passion for abandoned spaces, the work she's putting towards an MFA, and a whole lot more! Exploring the remnants and decay of industry with Stephanie Buer. Also mentioned in this episode: Thinkspace Projects , Mary Iverson , Birdman , and Salman Toor Follow Stephanie: Websit...

On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Jon Ching. We discuss his path from Mechanical Engineer to concert photography to painter, his focus on symbiosis and the interconnectedness of nature, his upcoming solo show at Haven Gallery , and a whole lot more! Come stroll with us through the post-Anthropocene on Art Affairs 28. Also mentioned in this episode: 111 Minna Gallery , Beinart Ga...

With the show now over a year old, what a perfect time to release a trailer… Oof.  But anyway, if you're listening to this, you probably want to know more about this podcast. Which, first of all, thank you. That's amazing, and i really appreciate you checking it out. With that said, i'm michael, and this is Art Affairs. Art Affairs was born out of a desire to share some of the stories from the man...

On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Michael Reeder. We discuss how he fell in love with graffiti culture in Dallas, his passion for materials and experimental surfaces, his latest solo show at Hashimoto Contemporary , and a whole lot more! Also mentioned in this episode: Red Bull Arts Detroit , Matt Eaton , Ian Kuali'i , Drew Merritt , Hidari Zingaro , ComplexCon , and Baldur Helg...