Explain Me
Explain Me
Paddy Johnson and William Powhida
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Love it
This podcast makes me feel normal….like my instincts about the current art world aren’t off base. It’s also very informative and interesting, full of details that I would never know - being an artist working in the Midwest. “Fresh” is the word that comes to mind.
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Great ... but a little classist and sexist
Truly appreciate this podcasts and deeply respect the hosts — but I would like to challenge some of the old fashioned, patriarchal vocabulary used in the critiques. Classist, sexist, and “Greenbergian”language, particularly around “kitsch”, is just tired.
Heart-Heart-Heart-1-2-3
Real talk and I’m here for it
I love love love this podcast that takes the NYC artworld and breaks it downnnn. The hosts are candid, funny and thoughtful and they often relish poking fun at some of the ridiculous Emperors New Clothes-yness of the NY art market. It’s delightfully “Inside Baseball” too which I love. Don’t miss an episode!
Amy Talluto
Yes Please
Paddy is the best. I’ll attend carefully to anything she produces. We are lucky to have her. There’s so little actual criticism in the art world now, it’s a breath of fresh air to get real opinions by people w good brains and lots of experience. I’m listening to the art fair episode now. Oh yeah. A++
slice clooney
Excellent
Currently listening to the mid-career artist show and felt compelled to write a review because I realized how much I missed this show. So refreshing to hear an honest discussion of the business and politics of art today. Thank you! Keep going
Laarubh
The Best Contemporary Art Podcast in Existence
There ain’t much competition, but these two really bring it. Opinionated and well-informed, Paddy and Bill are your point of access to the New York “art world” regardless of where you are in the world. Listen, learn, laugh, and do other things that begin with “L.”
Grin Gogh
Great stuff
I have been listening to many of the fine interview art podcasts out there, but this is serving another slot that has been missing. Great back and forth between the hosts and covers many topics from an angle I might not always agree with, but makes a good case for other viewpoints, and that aint easy to get right. A strong start, and I look forward to it evolving
Gamelan and on
It's about time!
As an artist and an avid podcast listener, I've been waiting for a podcast of this caliber about art for a long time- and here it is folks. Paddy and William provide an intelligent, funny, and very human perspective on the art world. They've done a great job translating the visual art world into a audible format. I'd love to see visual companion posts on the Artfcity blog with names and images of artists/galleries/shows discussed on the podcast.
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Marion Gast
Explain Me!
Essential listening for artists, critics, and audiences interested in what’s happening in the art world(s) and beyond.
Fullmer
Good editor needed
The content here is interesting but much too wordy. An hour is too long for a podcast. Invest in a qualified editor and your show will thank you.
Silasroy
A welcome new podcast...
Two smart and engaging voices in art talking about current issues. A much needed podcast for those interested in contemporary art!
paintchanger