Unartistik

Art Beef Podcast

Arts EN ↓ 10 episodes

The Art Beef Podcast is about 3 things. 1. Talk/Think About ART (mostly visual, but all arts apply)2. Cultivating Community 3. Addressing the challenges that come with the first two thingsMy guests and I discuss all the nuances and complexities within these seemingly simple ideas, to connect and build relation to the same audiences we aspire to reach with our creative practices. Join us for some laughs, some serious moments, some sticky situations, and for the love of art!

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Episodes

Episode 10: What is Black Art 06.02.2026 21:08

This Episode is a recording of a lecture given in an African American Art History course. a dialogue between myself and a couple of students about what Black art is and what it means to make it. Let us know what you think about the subject!

Art Beef Episode 9: A museum show 09.01.2026 7:46

Episode 9 is a quick reflection on the art world and museum culture. Specifically The difficulty for artists to get access to the opportunities and institutions that uphold the art world. What can emerging artists do to build the resume

Episode 8: 2026 Unvarnished 01.01.2026 13:34

Happy New year to Everyone from Art Beef! 2025 has been a really transformative year for creatives having to adapt in this chaotic society. Despite that we have been able to drop 7 episodes and opened the door for so much more to come! This would not be happening without the community that supports art beef and the artist that inspire new ideas everyday! Thank you and looking forward to seeing you...

Art Beef Ep 7: YaYa Fairley 25.10.2025 1:05:31

Episode 7 introduces guest Yaya Fairley, a multihyphenated artist working primarily in the dance scene. Yaya is also a PhD student learning and traversing the world of art through the lens of philosophy. Tune in with us for discussions about Art, Dance, Philosophy, Blackness and Representation.

Art Beef Ep 6: Titling the Work 19.09.2025 41:18

Episode 6 is a conversation between Kenvolio and I about the work of his master's thesis exhibition. Listen in as we walk through the work and get deeper into the process of giving an artwork a title. Let us know in the comments what you think about the process of titling your work as an artist.

Art Beef Ep. 5 10.09.2025 53:00

In Episode 5 Kenno and I celebrate the accomplishment of his Master of Fine Arts Graduation Ceremony. We dig a little bit into his journey through grad school and navigate a bit of what it means to earn an MFA, as well as having and gaining contemporaries.

Episode 4: Critique 11.08.2025 1:06:53

Me and our guest, Kenvolio (@i_am_artiztik), discuss critiques and the many challenges and opportunities the artist faces when in the realm and practice of critique. If you have any interesting experiences with critique, drop something in the comments, and don't forget to subscribe!

Ep 3. What is the Beef? 25.07.2025 39:05

This episode covers the missions and goals of the Art Beef Podcast, as well as dig a little deeper into Mattius as an artist and the journey up until this point. This is the first one on one of the podcast so please share your thoughts, topics, concerns, and beef! m

Art Beef Ep 2: HBCU Vs PWI Art School Edition 18.07.2025 1:08:50

Episode 2 features two guest. TeArra Stewart who we met in episode 1, and a new guest, Amanei Johnson AKA the artist JHIN. We discuss our personal experiences as Black art students navigating both the HBCU environments and the predominanlty white institutions that we all attended post Undergrad. We talk about discovering self, developing support systems, recognizing the lack and abundance between...

Art Beef Ep. 1: Is He a Thief? 16.07.2025 49:13

Episode 1 of the Art Beef Pod, our guest is TeArra Stewart, Artist and arts educator. Listen to our conversation as we go in depth into her work and she airs out the details of her recent art beef! make sure you follow her on all socials and check out her website. Instagram: @artbytsteewllcTikTok: @tsteewWebsite: https://bio.site/TeArraStewART