Timmy Black Presents: The Lives of Contemporary Artists

The necessity of networking for artists is made clear in this important episode. The how's and why's are surprisingly simple and easily applicable. This is required listening for all ambitious artists.

Join Timmy Black as he takes a college tour at one of the country's most prestigious art schools.

With the recent publication of Micah Carpentier's Song of Songs, Los Angeles artist Dahlia Danton shares with Timmy her insights on Carpentier's life and work.

Often misunderstood, almost always under appreciated, art critics serve a vital role in the cultural community. Timmy attempts to correct this injustice.

Sometimes our prejudices taint our aesthetic judgments. In this episode Timmy has some tips on how to avoid jumping to conclusions.

Some surprising summer reading recommendations from a slow and selective reader

See why Timmy Black id a household name within his household!

Timmy reflects upon the meaning of an artist's life and the beautiful implications of the creative impulse. (Including some terrific career advice for those just starting out!) 

Imagine Pablo Picasso, Faun Roberts, Harold Bloom, Orestia Shestov and Timmy Black entering a bar and together conspire to rewrite the history of Modernism.

An update from the fabulous 2022 Venice Biennale!

Timmy toys with biblical studies in a tirade that trades in jeremiads.

The internet and social media have been maligned for too long. It's time to offer a clear rebuttal. 

It's who you know, not necessarily what you do. In this episode, Timmy explains the fine art of networking.

Art as a form of mysticism has a new and unusual advocate as Timmy Black addresses the most comfortable environments for reading.

"Nothing is more disfiguring than insecurity"

Timmy finds a Los Angeles artist who doesn't have a driver's license.

Timmy Black would like you to know that he is sincerely sorry.

Timmy meets an old and dear friend. They go to a bar to have a drink. The old friend talks about art. Timmy stops and thinks ... but not for too long.

Artists need to set good examples for impressionable children. Unfortunately, podcaster Timmy Black is doing just the opposite.

Educators may be underpaid but that doesn't mean they're unsupervised. This episode looks into the rapidly changing teaching landscape. Two plus two has become a subjective hot button issue but leave it to Timmy to sort it all out. 

How to impersonate a smart person is one indispensable skill in our age of relentless self-invention. In this episode, Timmy offers tips on how to punch above one's weight

 It's almost impossible to keep up with the warp-speed developments in the world of contemporary art. In this episode Timmy takes a breath and reflects on a few of the exciting newly new trendy trends.

FINALLY!!! Timmy Black is sharing his professional secrets! Learn how to craft the perfect Artist Statement. 5 easy steps that can change your career!

The exciting rebound of the international art world is dominating the discourse in every corner of the mended world. In this fabulous preview, Timmy Black presents a few remarkable talents to look out for.

However difficult it is to be an artist it is infinitely more difficult admitting that you are not. A few essential career tips from Timmy Black.