The Boston Art Podcast

This week we bring you an amazing interview with artist & photographer, Michael Joseph. You may know him from his photos of traveling folk, train kids, & the like, or his project, ‘Wild West of the East,’ a polaroid street portrait series set in Provincetown, MA. Michael’s photos have been featured in VICE, CNN, & Inked Magazine. https://www.michaeljosephphotographics.com/ https://www....

Join Brian & Theo for a classic car ride discussion as they debrief from the Touching Roots series, discuss what they've learned, and gear up for future episodes.

What you’re about to listen to is the final segment in our seven part interview series we recorded this fall about an exhibition that is currently on view at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. This week’s installment is with Jamaican born, Boston artist & professor, Bryan Mcfarlane who had work featured in the Touching Roots exhibition. Bryan is a very accomplished artist who is represented by t...

This week’s installment is with Touching Roots Curator and Professor of African American studies at Emory University, Kyrah Malika Daniels. Kyrah’s research interest is on comparative religion, art history and material culture, and ritual healing traditions in the Black Atlantic, with focus on sacred arts and ritual healing practices among Haitian and Congolese communities. We had a really interes...

Hey guys, Theo and Brian here to provide some quick context for the upcoming episode. What you’re about to listen to is the fifth segment in a seven part interview series we recorded this fall about an exhibition that is currently on view at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The exhibition is titled “Touching Roots, Black Ancestral Legacies in the Americas”, and it is located on the third floor of...

Hey guys, Theo and Brian here to provide some quick context for the upcoming episode. What you’re about to listen to is the fourth segment in a seven part interview series we recorded this fall about an exhibition that is currently on view at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The exhibition is titled “Touching Roots, Black Ancestral Legacies in the Americas”, and it is located on the third floor of...

Karen Hampton is the first artist we will be meeting with for this project. She is a renowned and accomplished weaver and award winning artist. Her piece in the exhibition is titled, “Memories,” made in 1990. It is a beautiful strip woven, double weave cotton abstract piece. In her own words, Karen says, “As an artist of color, I have made a life long commitment to creating artwork that responds t...

In which Theo & Brian sit down with independent curator, Chenoa Baker to discuss her work on, "Touching Roots: Black Ancestral Legacies in the Americas," now on view at the MFA, Boston. "Chenoa Baker (she/her) is an empathetic curator, wordsmith, and descendant of self-emancipators. She has worked with many institutions including the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Museum of Fine Arts,...

In which Theo & Brian interview curator, Martina Tanga, about, "Touching Roots: Black Ancestral Legacies in the Americas." The exhibition is titled “Touching Roots, Black Ancestral Legacies in the Americas”, and it is located on the third floor of the Art of the Americas wing in the MFA. This exhibition is included with general admission, so there is no extra cost to see it, and we highly reco...

In which Theo & Brian go for a drive, grab some food, and catch up. Big announcement at the end. Episode artwork by friend of the show, Ed Nute. https://www.bostonartpodcast.com/

In which Brian & Theo sit down with artist, Alison Darrow. https://www.bostonartpodcast.com/

In which Theo & Brian talk about professionalism, promotion, social media, and their new website. https://www.bostonartpodcast.com/

In which Theo & Brian sit down with frontman of acclaimed emo band, Bullpup, to discuss their new single, "The MC." Out on all platforms now. Episode artwork by Brian Huntress. Made for Bullpup's release of "The MC." https://www.instagram.com/bullpupband/ https://www.bostonartpodcast.com/

In which Theo & Brian sit down with photographer, Ed Nute. https://nutephotography.com/ https://www.instagram.com/enutephoto/?hl=en https://www.bostonartpodcast.com/

In which Theo & Brian discuss Salvador Dali and the idea of separating the art from the artist. Is it possible? Is it useful? Should you do it? Episode Artwork by Philippe Halsman https://www.bostonartpodcast.com/

In which Theo takes us out for a walk and Brian complains & behaves terribly the entire time. https://www.bostonartpodcast.com/

In which Theo & Brian discuss the Obama portraits, (Barrack's by Kehinde Wiley, & Michelle's by artist Amy Sherald) among other presidential portraits including Nelson Shanks' depiction of Bill Clinton. For part two, Theo & Brian discuss an insurance exclusion called, "Inherent Vice," commonly used in the insuring of artworks and how that relates to artists, collectors, and art dealers...

In which Theo & Brian discuss stickers, DALL-E mini (cryaion), ADHD, books, podcasts, bad coping strategies, and how to get by when you're in a tough situation with your community or your friends. https://www.bostonartpodcast.com/

In which Theo & Brian talk with Boston artist, Frankie Symonds about her upcoming solo show at the Distillery Gallery in South Boston. This is Frankie's second appearance on the show and gives even more depth into her background, inspirations, and insights about life, art, Catholicism, and the world as we know it. See Frankie's show, "Gate of Heaven," July 23, 2022 - August 23 2022 at the Dist...

In which Brian & Theo relax in bed while Theo recovers from a migraine. https://www.bostonartpodcast.com/ Episode art by Theo @earthwurms

In which Theo & Brian discuss the differences between artists operating online and ones operating in the gallery or museum world as well as how social media use effects an artist's career. https://www.bostonartpodcast.com/

In which Theo & Brian discuss the many ways an artist can learn how to promote events or network in their industry. https://www.bostonartpodcast.com/

In which Theo & Brian discuss podcasting, what makes a good interview, and how to make guests comfortable. After a short break, the discussion turns toward 'DIY Ethic.' What does it mean? What is DIY? Does it belong to the music scene? What is the music scene? Are we framing it all wrong, and should we be thinking about this differently? https://www.bostonartpodcast.com/

In which Theo & Brian sit down with journalist, Joey Wolongevicz, to talk about art for an article published by the Boston Hassle. Read the full piece & more at the link below: https://bostonhassle.com/the-city-versus-creativity-a-conversation-on-the-boston-art-scene-with-brian-huntress-and-theodora-earthwurms/ https://www.bostonartpodcast.com/

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