ArtLife with Avery Andon Podcast

Episode Overview: In this episode of The Art Life Podcast , Avery and PJ explore the world of exotic cars and luxury watches, delving into the unique aspects of each as investments and collector's items. PJ shares his journey into watch trading and exotic car ownership, offering insights into the market's evolution and what drives demand in these high-end luxury sectors. Timestamps & Key Topic...

Episode Overview : In this episode, we sit down with David Packouz, the real-life figure behind the movie War Dogs . He shares insights into his past as an arms dealer, how his life has changed, and his ventures into entrepreneurship. David talks about his unique experiences, from government contracting to music technology, and his journey as a multi-faceted entrepreneur. Timestamps & Key Topi...

In this episode of the Art Life Podcast , we welcome Mister E, a renowned and enigmatic artist known for his thought-provoking, money-themed artwork. Mister E dives into his journey as a professional artist, beginning with portraiture and evolving into large-scale representations of currency that have caught the eye of some of the world's most influential people. From early collaborations with...

From Battlefield to Canine Training: A Veteran's Journey Into Entrepreneurship and Public Safety Special Operations combat veteran, EricK Innis, shares his enriching journey that starts with his service in Iraq and Afghanistan, including the training process, moving between warzones, and the reality of combat. He also details his transition from military service to training military dogs, foun...

Art, Tornado Chasing, and Gambling: A Diverse Discussion In this conversation, Avery Andon and his guest Bob Menery check out Miami Art Basel and discuss their experiences with art and the commercialization of art fairs, revealing insider insights about the art world. In particular, they rate the Miami Art Basel and Basel, Switzerland, experiences. They also discuss their interactions with celebri...

Avery Andon sits down with NYC Socialite and Art World Impresario Libbie Mugrabi.  Libbie discusses the launch of her new clothing and life-style brand LIBBIE and gives insider tips she learned from The Mugrabi family  on collecting art at the highest level, including the inside scoop on artists she is investing in right now including Kenny Scharf and Tracy Emin!  This was the first episode Avery...

ArtLife host Avery Andon caught up with iconic Singer / Songwriter and Painter Brandon Boyd, the lead singer for rock band INCUBUS along with tastemaker and marketing impresario Nicky Ade. The conversation took place in June in the heart of the first lockdown and covers a wide range of topics from the state of the Music Industry in the state of the pandemic, to Brandon's own original art and...

Iconic Artist and Art Industry insider Brian Clarke chats with Avery to discuss his favorite artists, the state of the art market during COVID and shares incredible stories about his life of friendship with Francis Bacon and Zaha Hadid, and the task of being Executor to both of their prominent estates. An insightful conversation for art lovers! 

Avery Andon catches up with iconic Street Artist and Raconteur Marquis "RETNA" Lewis for a deep dive into the street art world, Los Angeles during the pandemic and colorful thoughts on various contemporary artists. One of the only long form interviews RETNA has done in years! 

Avery Andon and legendary publicist/founder of 5WPR Ronn Torossian discuss New York City during the pandemic, and how brands can survive and still get their message heard during these unique and challenging times.

Gregory Siff was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1977. Gregory lives and works in Los Angeles. His artworks are included in Swizz Beatz’s Dean Collection, Deitch Projects, Santa Monica Museum of Art, Moscow Museum of Modern Art, Soho House New York and the Google HQ, to name a few. Siff’s exhibitions include "When You Were Little You Used to Color," 287 Gallery (2018), “Happiness Dealer,”...

Avery Andon sits down with Art Journalist, Dealer and Impresario Kenny Schachter to discuss the state of the art world during the COVID-19 pandemic and predictions for the future!

Paint the Town gets a behind-the-scenes tour of Dutch Artist Joseph Klibansky’s impressive Studio and Bronze Foundry, and hears the history behind Joseph’s now-iconic giant 60 foot “Leap of Faith” Sculpture!  Paint the Town’s host Avery Andon and Joseph share their experiences working closely with family, and Joseph reveals that his brother, both his parents and even his sister-in-law are all acti...

Saïd Taghmaoui (born July 19, 1973) is a French-American actor and screenwriter of Moroccan descent. One of his major screen roles was that of Saïd in the 1995 French film La Haine , directed by Mathieu Kassovitz . Taghmaoui has also appeared in a number of English-language films, with roles such as Captain Said in Three Kings (1999) and Sameer in Wonder Woman (2017). In today's episode, Said...

Avery Andon hosts a funny and lighthearted roundtable discussion with his fiance Nathalie Sorensen and youngest brother Arlis Andon. The conversation ranges from America’s  obsession with toiler paper to predictions for the future of the coronavirus pandemic.

Photographers are facing massive challenges like everyone else in industries around the world. In the inaugural episode of Paint the Town, Tyler Shields joins the show to discuss what life has been like for a photographer since the devastating outbreak of COVID-19. Recognized as “Hollywood’s Favorite Photographer”, LA-based contemporary photographer and filmmaker Tyler Shields is no stranger to co...