Explore every episode of the podcast ON THE COUCH
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Daniel Arsham - âAn Invitation to Rethink Your Position in Timeâ | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:31:35 | |
Daniel Arsham is one of the most commercially and conceptually ambitious artists alive, whose work asks a question that will stop you in your tracks: how will today be viewed a thousand years in the future? His work, often exploring decay and fictional archaeology, utilizes materials like crystal and volcanic ash to make modern objects appear ancient. His new book, Future Relic, is unlike anything you'll read this year: part memoir, part business manual for artists, built from decades of moving between gallery walls and global brand collaborations to personal projects, like his new cafe in Dubai. In this episode, he and host Alexandra Fairweather sit down on one of John Chamberlain's couches for a conversation that invites you to rethink your position in time. Follow our host: https://www.instagram.com/alexandrafairweather/ Follow our guest: https://www.instagram.com/danielarsham/?hl=en Stay up-to-date with the John Chamberlain Estate:
Tune in to episodes of ON THE COUCH via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, YouTube, or wherever you prefer to stream. --------------- Timestamps: 00:27 Introductions 01:33 How Daniel got into art 02:20 Chamberlainâs photography 03:47 Growing up in Miami 04:54 Moving to NYC and attending art school 05:35 Navigating your art career post-grad 06:15 Danielâs first international gallery show 08:10 Working in stage design 12:43 Mentorship and writing a book 13:32 Navigating the business side of art 17:06 Danielâs recent projects and travels 18:37 How Daniel got into motorsports 19:07 Letting the art speak for itself + leaving a legacy 21:11 Collaborating with athletes 22:40 Danielâs Saturday morning ritual 24:32 Origin story of Danielâs Bonsai speaker 25:20 Using AI in the artistic process 26:16 Danielâs cafe in Dubai 28:20 Chamberlainâs stolen artwork 28:50 Danielâs new obsession with golf 30:47 Lightning-round begins 31:17 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jon Gray - âThe Plate is a Passportâ | 19 May 2026 | 00:48:53 | |
ON THE COUCH's first-ever guest is Jon Gray â co-founder of Ghetto Gastro, the Bronx-born collective that uses food to spark conversations about culture, race, power, and belonging. Jon calls himself âthe dishwasher,â but his work has moved from the block to the museum to the boardroom, merging food, art, fashion, design, and music into a cultural movement. What many people donât realize is that Jon doesnât think of food as his product â he sees it as his medium, using it to tell stories that will make you rethink every meal you've ever eaten. In this episode, heâs seated on a foam couch by John Chamberlain â the perfect setting for a conversation about making art from everyday materials. Follow our host: https://www.instagram.com/alexandrafairweather/ Follow our guest: https://www.instagram.com/ghettogray/ Stay up-to-date with the John Chamberlain Estate:
--------------- Timestamps: 00:20 Introductions 1:51 Origin story of Chamberlainâs Shelter Island studio 2:51 Jonâs early discovery of art 4:32 Jonâs dream place to live 7:20 G SPOT, Jonâs new gallery project 9:29 How to make museums more accessible 11:17 Jon reflects on his residency at The Met 13:38 How Ghetto Gastro came to be 17:54 Whatâs next for Ghetto Gastro? 18:21 The Bronx in three words 19:26 Jonâs riskiest early-career moves 22:23 How the matriarchs of his family influence Jonâs work 24:57 Chamberlain's work as a hairdresser in the Motown era 26:48 Jon on being honored by the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit 28:00 Little-known stories from Chamberlainâs early life 29:07 The best meal of Jonâs life 32:53 The unique history of gumbo 35:03 The legacy Jon wants to leave 39:51 Chamberlainâs restaurant on Shelter Island 40:47 Jon teases his new concept on sushi 41:32 The best piece of advice Jon received in his youth 42:08 Making art thatâs hard to define 45:52 Bringing back play 47:00 Lightning round questions  48:35 Outro & Credits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Coming Soon - ON THE COUCH | 11 May 2026 | 00:00:38 | |
ON THE COUCH invites you into the inspiring worlds of todayâs cultural leaders. Join host Alexandra Fairweather as she sits down with guests on one of artist John Chamberlainâs iconic foam couches to discuss all aspects of creative life. In the debut season, youâll hear from bold thinkers and creative polymaths like artists Daniel Arsham and David Salle; designers Misha Kahn, Sasha Bikoff, and Fernando Mastrangelo; fashion designer Alexander Wang; architect Annabelle Selldorf; and Jon Gray, Co-Founder of Ghetto Gastro. Each conversation sheds different light on how bold, original, and even seemingly impossible ideas come to life â and If youâve ever wondered how legacy is truly built, this series is for you. Tune in to episodes of ON THE COUCH via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, YouTube, or wherever you prefer to stream. New episodes drop every other Tuesday starting May 19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Misha Kahn - âCurious Person at the Party Energyâ | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:38:32 | |
Artist and designer Misha Kahnâs furniture and lighting feel less like objects you own and more like creatures you coexist with â and once you've seen them, you'll never look at a chair the same way again. What most people don't know about Misha: he was given a sewing machine at age five, and started making clothes. That instinct to fabricate something from nothing, using whatever material is at hand â foam, fiberglass, glass, metalwork, cement, textiles â has driven him from that childhood bedroom all the way to the Whitney, the Walker Art Center, and the Dallas Museum of Art. In this episode, Misha joins host Alexandra Fairweather on one of John Chamberlain's foam couches â and if you've ever wondered whether the things around you could hold more beauty and more meaning, this conversation is for you. Follow our host: https://www.instagram.com/alexandrafairweather/ Follow our guest: https://www.instagram.com/mishakahn/ Stay up-to-date with the John Chamberlain Estate:
Tune in to episodes of ON THE COUCH via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, YouTube, or wherever you prefer to stream. --------------- Timestamps: 00:27 Introductions 02:37 Growing up in Minnesota 05:13 Creating playgrounds 7:07 The âparallel wonderlandâ of Mishaâs work 9:49 Mishaâs greatest virtue and vice 10:34 Avoiding labels and boxes in your art 14:19 The personality of Mishaâs work 15:33 Lessons learned from collaboration 17:35 Upcoming projects 20:06 Using robots in the studio 24:37 Post-apocalyptic art 28:37 The chaos inside Mishaâs studio 29:57 Legacy and posthumous impact 33:54 Whatâs too much for Misha? 36:25 Lightning round begins 38:15 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sasha Bikoff - âIf You Canât Find It, Create Itâ | 30 Jun 2026 | 00:29:50 | |
Sasha Bikoffâs rooms don't just look extraordinary â they make you feel as if you've stepped out into a dream. What most people don't know about Sasha is that before she ever touched a floor plan, she was working the desk at Gagosian Gallery â one of the most competitive rooms in the art world. That training in how serious collectors see art and experience space is felt throughout all of the interiors she creates. She studied fine art and art history in Washington and Paris, and her projects now span Milan, Marrakech, Palm Beach, and her beloved New York. In this episode, she joins host Alexndra Fairweather on one of John Chamberlain's couches for a conversation that feels exactly like one of her rooms: one you won't want to leave. Follow our host: https://www.instagram.com/alexandrafairweather/Â Follow our guest: https://www.instagram.com/sashabikoff/Â Sashaâs book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/784194/high-vibe-design-by-sasha-bikoff/Â Stay up-to-date with the John Chamberlain Estate:
Tune in to episodes of ON THE COUCH via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, YouTube, or wherever you prefer to stream. --------------- Timestamps: Timestamps: 00:26 Introductions 01:24 How Sasha got into interior design 03:41 Sashaâs first client: her mom 06:45 Discovering a clientâs tastes 08:05 Decorating within a budget 10:23 How to make color work for you 12:38 Gardening and nature as inspiration 13:55 The role of an interior designer in a project 14:51 Sashaâs favorite designers in history 18:11 How to find furniture that feels like an art piece 21:22 Sashaâs experience in product design 23:37 How formal education influences art 26:19 Sasha teases her upcoming book 27:07 Lightning round begins 29:32 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||