In this episode of The Installation Art Podcast, we sit down with accomplished Belgian artist Hans Op de Beeck to explore his multifaceted career spanning installation art, sculpture, theater, and film. Dive into a thoughtful conversation about balancing personal life with creating monumental installations. Key takeaways include:

• Hans’s reflections on work-life balance and not having the fear of missing out.

• Insights into the logistics of transporting and installing large-scale artworks from small studio beginnings to international exhibitions.

• His approach to learning on the job and his philosophy of infusing the essence of reality into art.

• Reflections on the longevity of large scale installation art and the financial realities of creating it.

This episode offers a deeply personal look into Hans Op de Beeck's career milestones, creative process, and future ambitions, emphasising his warm personality and dedication to his craft and his family. Perfect for artists, curators, and fans of contemporary art looking for behind-the-scenes stories of the art world.

07:01 Childhood and Early Influences

10:07 Artistic Philosophy and Pandemic Reflections

11:05 Project-Based Creativity and Deadlines

27:46 First Museum Show and Large-Scale Installations

33:00 The Authenticity of Fake

43:14 Learning by Doing

46:08 Sea of Tranquility Project

48:55 Social Commentary Through Art

54:12 Logistical Challenges of Large-Scale Art

57:07 Permanent Installations and Future Prospects

59:44 Interactive Art and Public Engagement

01:07:51 Funding and Financial Realities

01:15:04 Studio Life and Team Dynamics

01:19:36 Navigating the Art World and Personal Reflections

01:33:14 Future Ambitions and Dream Projects

01:41:32 Current Projects and Collaborations

Hans op de Beeck ins based in Brussels, Belgium. You can find out more about his work on his website hansopdebeeck.com and on his Instagram @hans_op_de_beeck https://www.instagram.com/hans_op_de_beeck/

He is represented by:

Galleria Continua https://www.galleriacontinua.com/artists/hans-op-de-beeck-53

Galerie Krinzinger https://galerie-krinzinger.at/artists/hans-op-de-beeck/

Ron Mandos gallery https://ronmandos.nl/artist/hans-op-de-beeck/

Templon New York https://www.templon.com/exhibitions/whispered-tales/

Pilevnely gallery https://www.pilevneli.com/artists/32-hans-op-de-beeck/overview/

You can see his work in person at Templon Gallery in NYC, November 7 - December 21, 2024.

Also mentioned in this episode:

Art Basel: https://www.artbasel.com/?lang=en | https://www.instagram.com/artbasel | @artbasel


Documenta: https://www.documenta.de/en/about | https://www.instagram.com/documentafifteen/


Venice Biennale: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024 | https://www.instagram.com/labiennale/ | @BiennaleChannel


Nordic Watercolor Museum: https://www.akvarellmuseet.org/en | https://www.instagram.com/nordiskaakvarellmuseet/ | @NordiskaAkvarellmuseet


Anselm Kiefer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anselm_Kiefer | https://www.instagram.com/anselm_kiefer/


Schauspiel Frankfurt: https://www.schauspielfrankfurt.de/international/ | https://www.instagram.com/schauspiel_frankfurt/


Tate Modern: https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern | https://www.instagram.com/tate | @Tate 


Coen brothers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coen_brothers
Raymond Carver: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_Carver


Peter Doig: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Doig | https://www.instagram.com/PeterDoig/


Peter Jackson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Jackson | @PeterJackson 


The Humanity Museum in the Hague: https://www.museumofhumanity.nl/https://www.instagram.com/museumofhumanity | @museumofhumanity8967


Gemeentemuseum: https://www.kunstmuseum.nl/en | https://www.instagram.com/kunstmuseum.nl/ | @KunstmuseumDenHaag


Roel Arkesteijn: https://hisk.edu/lecturers/roel.arkesteijn


La Biennale de Lyon: https://www.labiennaledelyon.com/en | https://www.instagram.com/biennaledelyon/ | @Labiennaledelyonart


Amos Rex Museum: https://amosrex.fi/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/amoskonst/ | @amosrexartmuseum


Towada Art Center: https://towadaartcenter.com/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/towadaartcenter/


Andrei Tarkovsky: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrei_Tarkovsky


Pixar: https://www.pixar.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/pixar/ | @pixar
Rijksakademie: https://www.rijksakademie.nl/ | https://www.instagram.com/rijksakademie/


Opera House of Stuttgart: https://www.staatsoper-stuttgart.de/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/staatsoperstuttgart/ | @StaatsoperStuttgart


Metropolis by Fritz Lang: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolis_(1927_film)


Mori Art Museum: https://www.mori.art.museum/en/


Fumio Nanjo: https://nanjo.com/en/about-ceo/ | https://www.instagram.com/n_and_a_art/ | @NA_nanjo 


Tony Cragg: https://www.tony-cragg.com/


Kunstpalast Düsseldorf: https://www.kunstpalast.de/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/kunstpalast/ | @museumkunstpalast


Kröller-Müller Museum: https://krollermuller.nl/en | https://www.instagram.com/krollermullermuseum/


Mark Manders: https://www.markmanders.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/mark.manders/


Bunraku: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunraku


Ursula Krinzinger: https://galerie-krinzinger.at/ | https://www.instagram.com/galeriekrinzinger

Photos used in this episode courtesy of Hans op de Beeck.

The Installation Art Podcast is a bi-weekly show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. 

The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

Follow or subscribe wherever you’re listening to this podcast to never miss a show.

Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/installationartpodcast/

More information about the show and previous episodes: www.installationartpodcast.com

Your host Anastasia Parmson: www.anastasiaparmson.art | https://www.instagram.com/anastasiaparmson.art/

In this episode, we dive deep into the life and career of Estonian artist Edith Karlson, who is the mastermind behind the incredibly detailed and immersive Estonian Pavilion at Venice Art Biennale 2024. Key takeaways from this engaging interview:

• Edith discusses the serendipitous path that led her to study sculpture and the challenges she faced after art school.

• Insights into her techniques and materials, including her preference for unconventional choices and making her own clay.

• The extensive logistics and process behind her monumental Venice Biennale project. Listen to learn many surprising details from behind the scenes.

• The impact of motherhood on her career and the challenges of being a female artist in Estonia.

• Her plans for the future and advice for aspiring sculptors.

This episode offers a detailed look at Edith's creative process, her thoughts on artist life, and her future aspirations. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes perspective on one of contemporary art’s rising stars.

02:05 Introduction and Icebreaker Questions

05:47 Early Influences and Artistic Awakening

07:42 Choosing Art School and Sculpture

11:31 Developing a Unique Sculpting Style

16:28 First Solo Show and Early Career Challenges

31:42 Venice Biennale Project: The Journey Begins

37:41 The Creative Process Behind Estonian Pavilion

39:04 Custom Creations and Logistics

40:22 Community Contributions and Home-Made Clay

43:16 Post-Exhibition Plans and Reflections

52:36 Balancing Art and Parenthood

56:22 Challenges and Hard Lessons as an Artist

59:22 Studio Rituals and Artistic Persistence

01:01:12 Future Projects and Musical Endeavors

01:02:40 Advice for Aspiring Sculptors

01:06:26 Final Thoughts and Calls to Action

Edith Karlson is based in Tallinn, Estonia. You can find out more about her work in the Estonian Centre for Cotemporary Art database: https://cca.ee/en/artists-database/edith-karlson and on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edith_karlson/

Karlson is represented by Temnikova & Kasela Gallery: https://temnikova.ee/

She is also in a band called VANA, you can purchase their digital album here: https://sadfun.bandcamp.com/album/vana-viimne-ratsu 

Also mentioned in this episode:

Estonian Art Academy: https://www.artun.ee/en/home/ | https://www.instagram.com/eka_estonian_academy_of_arts/ | @EKAEstonianAcademyofArts

Venice Biennale: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024 | https://www.instagram.com/labiennale/ | @BiennaleChannel

Estonian Pavilion 2024: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/estonia 

Temikova & Kasela Gallery: https://temnikova.ee/ | https://www.instagram.com/temnikovakaselagallery/ 

Liste Art Fair: https://www.liste.ch/en/home.html | https://www.instagram.com/liste_art_fair_basel | @listeartfairbasel1726

Flo Kasearu: http://www.flokasearu.eu/ | https://www.instagram.com/flokasearu

Launch Pad residency: https://launchpadart.org/lab/about/ | https://www.instagram.com/launchpadart/ 

Olga Temnikova: https://www.instagram.com/temnikovaaglo/ 

Estonian Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA): https://cca.ee/en | https://www.instagram.com/ccaestonia/ 

Episode art photo by: Alan Proosa https://www.facebook.com/AlanProosaPhotography/ 

The Installation Art Podcast is a bi-weekly show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. 

The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

Follow or subscribe wherever you’re listening to this podcast to never miss a show.

Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/installationartpodcast/

More information about the show and previous episodes: www.installationartpodcast.com

Your host Anastasia Parmson: www.anastasiaparmson.art | https://www.instagram.com/anastasiaparmson.art/

In part two of this fascinating discussion, renowned artist and sculptor Alex Chinneck, delves into his evolution as a creative practitioner and shares his perspectives on public art, the creative process, and the evolution of his stellar career.

In this episode we will hear:

• How and why Chinneck’s distinctive work, characterized by large installations that appear to manipulate the physical properties of materials, are linked to his philosophy of “facilitation over fabrication” 
• About the balance between naively ambitious ideas and pragmatism 
• Of the importance of stamina, adaptability
• About the battle between the digital and physical art creation
• Chinneck’s view on what makes for good public art and a surprising detail in his public commission agreements

01:24 The Top Skill for Success

03:16 Versatility and Adaptability

05:58 The Challenges and Rewards of Ambition and Risk

07:04 The Struggle with Digital vs Physical Art

13:31 The Role of Stamina in Overcoming Challenges

19:56 The Evolution of Artistic Approach

26:18 What Happens to The Works

29:10 The Journey to Mastering Public Art

30:15 Why Permanent Art Should Not be Permanent

32:23 The Role of Developers

34:03 Current and Upcoming Works

36:14 The Proudest Moments

47:11 The Importance of Collaboration

Alex Chinneck (1984) is based in Kent, UK. Go check out his work on his website https://www.alexchinneck.com/ and follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexchinneck/

Also mentioned in this episode:

Milan Design Week: https://www.salonemilano.it/en | https://instagram.com/isaloniofficial/ 

Anish Kapoor: https://anishkapoor.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/dirty_corner

Antony Gormley: https://www.antonygormley.com/ 

Richard Serra: https://gagosian.com/artists/richard-serra/

Michael Heizer: https://gagosian.com/artists/michael-heizer/

Thom Yorke: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9BJwi8Q2AiLtLHdGlWqsrQ | https://www.instagram.com/thomyorke/

Richard Nutborne Scenic Studio: https://rnscenicstudio.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/rnscenicstudio

Where to see Alex's permanent public sculptures:

• The inverted pylon "A Bullet From A Shooting Star" on Ordnance Crescent, Greenwich peninsula, London. 

• The cracked facade titled "Six Pins And Half A Dozen Needles" at 77 Fulham Palace Road in Hammersmith, London.

• The exploding staircase "A Spring in Your Step" in Circus Street, Brighton.

• Series of "Group Hug" sculptures on buildings in Nancy, France.

This episode is also available in video format on YouTube, with some images of the work: https://youtu.be/yZVJLSChiBM

The Installation Art Podcast is a bi-weekly show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. 

The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

Follow or subscribe wherever you’re listening to this podcast to never miss a show.

Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/installationartpodcast/

More information about the show and previous episodes: www.installationartpodcast.com

Your host Anastasia Parmson: www.anastasiaparmson.art | https://www.instagram.com/anastasiaparmson.art/

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Join the conversation in our private Facebook group The Installation Art Society, where we can connect with like-minded people and exchange ideas: https://www.facebook.com/groups/installationartsociety

In part one of this fascinating discussion, renowned artist and sculptor Alex Chinneck delves into his evolution as a creative practitioner, from his time at the Chelsea College of Art to his globally recognized large-scale installations. Chinneck shares his perspectives on public art, the creative process, and the evolution of his career.

In this episode:

• Chinneck shares his journey to success and the gruelling process behind creating some of his most renowned pieces
• We discuss his philosophy and belief in making art accessible and easy to understand, as well as the importance of good design and collaboration
• The artist shares the toll his quick rise to success took on his mental health, leading to burnout and a necessary shift in his approach towards art creation
• What role facilitation plays in Chinneck’s work and what it means to him

02:17 Introduction and Warm Up Questions

06:24 Early Life and Art School Experience

11:42 First Major Art Project: The Sliding House

14:47 The Impact of the Sliding House and Subsequent Projects

19:58 The Challenges of Creating Large-Scale Art

24:27 The Importance of Collaboration in Art

29:18 The Success of the Hovering Building

35:07 The Struggles of Overworking and Burnout

40:58 Recovery and a New Approach to Art

48:30 The Creation of Smaller Works and Future Plans

53:33 Exploring Knots as Signature Look

55:21 Material Sourcing

56:55 The Art of Facilitation in Sculpture

53:07 Developing Cast Iron Lampposts

53:52 The Role of Function in Public Art

57:33 The Importance of Collaboration in Art Creation

Alex Chinneck (1984) is based in Kent, UK. Go check out his work on his website https://www.alexchinneck.com/ and follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexchinneck/

Where to see Alex's permanent public sculptures:

• The inverted pylon "A Bullet From A Shooting Star" on Ordnance Crescent, Greenwich peninsula, London.

• The cracked facade titled "Six Pins And Half A Dozen Needles" at 77 Fulham Palace Road in Hammersmith, London.

• The exploding staircase "A Spring in Your Step" in Circus Street, Brighton.

• Series of "Group Hug" sculptures on buildings in Nancy, France.

Also mentioned in this episode:

Chelsea College of Arts: https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/chelsea-college-of-arts | https://www.instagram.com/unioftheartslondon/ 

Tate Britain: https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-britain | https://www.instagram.com/tate 

Conrad Shawcross: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conrad_Shawcross | https://www.instagram.com/conradshawcross/?hl=en

David Murphy: https://www.davidmurphystudio.co.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/_davidmurphystudio/

Ibstock Brick: https://www.ibstock.co.uk/ibstock-brick | https://www.instagram.com/ibstock.official/

Smith And Wallwork Engineers: https://www.smithandwallwork.com/who-are-we/ | https://www.instagram.com/smithandwallwork/

English Heritage: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/ | https://instagram.com/englishheritage

Arts Council England: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/aceagrams 

Frank Gehry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Gehry

Rachel Whiteread: https://gagosian.com/artists/rachel-whiteread/ | https://www.instagram.com/rachelwhitereadofficial

Richard Wilson: https://www.richardwilsonsculptor.com/ 

Gordon Matta-Clark: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Matta-Clark

Covent Garden: https://www.coventgarden.london/ | https://www.instagram.com/coventgardenldn

Illuminate Productions: https://www.illuminateproductions.co.uk/ | http://instagram.com/illuminating_arts

The Darent Wax Company: https://www.darentwax.com/ | https://uk.linkedin.com/company/the-darent-wax-company-ltd

Anselm Kiefer: Remembering the Future: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4212634/ | Watch here: https://youtu.be/FUQuhoqTKtg?si=JYiPNUgjV_oG9HZR

Alan Yentob: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Yentob | https://www.instagram.com/ayentob1/

Millimetre: https://millimetre.uk.net/ | https://www.instagram.com/millimetremakes/ 

This episode is also available in video format on YouTube, with some images of the work: https://youtu.be/njfmsS8AiY4

The Installation Art Podcast is a bi-weekly show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. 

Host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

Follow or subscribe wherever you’re listening to this podcast to never miss a show.

Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/installationartpodcast/

More information about the show and previous episodes: www.installationartpodcast.com

Your host Anastasia Parmson: www.anastasiaparmson.art | https://www.instagram.com/anastasiaparmson.art/

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Join the conversation in our private Facebook group The Installation Art Society, where we can connect with like-minded people and exchange ideas: https://www.facebook.com/groups/installationartsociety

Visual artist Won Ju Lim shares her life, inspirations, challenges and triumphs as an installation artist. Born in South Korea, and raised in Los Angeles, Lim talks about her early rebellion, a fascination with fantastical places to her explorations into architecture and art. 

In this episode, we will:

• Dive into Won Ju’s creative processes and how she manipulates materials and concepts to construct her installations
• Discuss the ups and downs that come with navigating the art world, from handling the pressures of exhibiting work, dealing with the unpredictability of art sales, managing relationships with curators and art dealers, to her stratagems for pre-opening relaxation
• Hear some jaw-dropping behind-the-scenes stories and how someone once fell on top of Lim’s works, ending up in the emergency room
• Gain great insights about the blue chip art world, along with advice for young artists

You can find out more about Won Ju Lim's work on her website www.wonjulim.com and on her Instagram @wonjulimstudio https://www.instagram.com/wonjulimstudio/

If you’re in Los Angeles, you can see her exhibition at Council Street Gallery (3019 Council St) that opens on March 30th, 2024.

00:00 Introduction

00:59 Early Life and Rebellion

01:56 Career Aspirations and Studying Architecture

04:20 Transition to Art and First Major Projects

09:04 Opportunities in the Art World

38:20 What Happens After A Show

39:24 Choice of Materials in a Project

40:04 Selling Installations

42:04 Audience Interaction and Damage to Art

49:44 Commercial Aspect

57:27 Lessons and Advice For Artists

01:04:56 Upcoming and Dream Projects

Also mentioned in this episode:

Connie Chung: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connie_Chung

ArtCenter College of Design: https://www.artcenter.edu/ | https://www.instagram.com/artcenteredu/

Künstlerhaus Bethanien: https://www.bethanien.de/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/kuenstlerhaus.bethanien/

Hammer Museum: https://hammer.ucla.edu/ | https://instagram.com/hammer_museum 

Galerie Max Hetzler: https://www.maxhetzler.com/ | https://instagram.com/galeriemaxhetzler/ 

Gwangju Biennale: https://www.gwangjubiennale.org/en/index.do | https://www.instagram.com/gwangjubiennale/

Patrick Painter: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Painter | https://www.instagram.com/patrickpainterinc_/?hl=en 

Fuerteventura island: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuerteventura

Eva Hesse: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eva_Hesse 

Charlotte Posenenske: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte_Posenenske 

Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami: https://www.mocanomi.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/mocanomi/

San José Museum of Art: https://sjmusart.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/sanjosemuseumofart/ 

Washington University in St. Louis: https://wustl.edu/ | https://www.instagram.com/washu/ 

University of California: https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/ | https://www.instagram.com/uofcalifornia 

Boston University: https://www.bu.edu/ | https://www.instagram.com/bostonu/ 

UC Riverside: https://www.ucr.edu/ | https://www.instagram.com/ucriversideofficial 

UC San Diego: https://ucsd.edu/ | https://www.instagram.com/ucsandiego/ 

Bewitched: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bewitched 

Timeshare artist run space: https://www.instagram.com/t_i_m_e_s_h_a_r_e/ 

Council St: https://www.councilst.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/council_st

Taschen: https://www.taschen.com/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/taschen/ 

The Installation Art Podcast is a bi-weekly show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. 

The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

Follow / subscribe wherever you’re listening so you never miss a new dose of installation art.

Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/installationartpodcast/

More information about the show and previous episodes: www.installationartpodcast.com

Your host Anastasia Parmson: www.anastasiaparmson.art | https://www.instagram.com/anastasiaparmson.art/

Join the conversation in our private Facebook group The Installation Art Society, where we can connect with like-minded people and exchange ideas: https://www.facebook.com/groups/installationartsociety

Visual artist Lisa Kellner shares the process behind her unique silk installations and why she moved away from making them.

In this episode we delve into:

• Lisa’s experiences with the art world and the most difficult decision she had to make to preserve her artistic integrity
• The challenges of creating large scale textile work
• What compelled Kellner to move away from making awe inspiring installations and into deconstructed painting
• Vulnerable moments that became turning points in her life
• Thoughtful advice for fellow artists and why getting what we want may not be what we need after all

Tune in to hear some jaw dropping stories! Food for thought guaranteed – for artists, curators and art lovers alike.

00:00 Lisa’s favourite quote

01:07 Introduction

01:23 Early Life and Travels

02:39 Childhood Interests and Aspirations

05:25 Transitioning from Finance to Art

06:52 The Mural Painting Business

08:11 Master's Degree and Artistic Exploration

10:10 The Shift to Installation Work

12:23 Challenges and Opportunities in Installation Art

14:55 The Evolution of Silk Works

31:43 Perception of Textile Art

34:24 The Tactile Nature of Lisa’s work

35:24 The Challenges of Shipping Art

40:51 About Artists Advocating for Themselves

48:06 The Transition Away from Installation Art

54:22 The Importance of Tenacity

56:56 Current Projects and Future Plans

Lisa Kellner is based in Maine. You can find out more about her past and present work on her website https://www.lisakellner.com/ and follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lisakellnerstudio/

She is represented by:

Artemis Gallery in Maine: https://www.artemisgalleryme.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/artemisgalleryme/

Artspace in New York: https://www.artspace.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/artspace/

Cambell Collective in South Carolina: https://campbellcollective.co/ | https://www.instagram.com/thecampbellcollective/

Carver Hill Gallery in Maine: https://www.carverhillgallery.com/ | https://instagram.com/carver_hill_gallery/

Liza Pruitt in Virginia: https://www.lizapruitt.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/liza.pruitt/

SJ Art Consulting in Massachusetts: https://sjartconsulting.com/gallery | http://instagram.com/sj_artconsulting

You can buy her art here: https://orange-tambourine-elfl.squarespace.com/available-artwork

Also mentioned in this episode:

Boston University: https://www.bu.edu/

Lesley University: https://lesley.edu/ | https://www.instagram.com/lesleyuniversity/

Washington Project for the Arts: https://wpadc.org/ | https://instagram.com/wpadc/

Transformer DC: https://www.transformerdc.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/transformerdc/?hl=en 

Home Depot: http://www.homedepot.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/homedepot

Hey Sailor: https://www.heysailorhey.com/ | http://instagram.com/heysailorhey 

Quote by: H. W. L. Poonja, aka Papaji https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._W._L._Poonja

The Installation Art Podcast is a bi-weekly show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. 

The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

Follow or subscribe wherever you’re listening to this podcast to never miss a show.

Find us on Instagram @installationartpodcast https://www.instagram.com/installationartpodcast/

More information about the show and previous episodes: www.installationartpodcast.com

Your host Anastasia Parmson: www.anastasiaparmson.art | @anastasiaparmson.art

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Join the conversation in our private Facebook group The Installation Art Society, where we can connect with like-minded people and exchange ideas: https://www.facebook.com/groups/installationartsociety

An in-depth conversation with independent installation artist Jason Peters. In this episode we delve into the challenges of creating large scale public art.

Jason Peters shares his experience:

• From upbringing in Germany to his art education in the United States 
• The process and philosophies that drive Peters’ large-scale art installations
• About using common and easily accessible materials like chairs or buckets
• The importance of site specificity, adaptability, and considering audience’s reactions in his works 
• The struggles and uncertainties artists face
• About budgeting and his dream projects

Join us for an in-depth dive behind the scenes of thrifting art materials and dealing with last minute technical challenges.

00:00 Introduction and Early Life

00:48 Journey to Becoming an Artist

01:55 Artistic Influences and Early Experiences

04:24 Transition to Large Sculptures and Installations

08:54 Exploring Artistic Techniques and Materials

11:09 Public Exhibitions and Opportunities

16:38 Incorporating Light into Installations

17:54 Material Sourcing and Sustainability in Art

24:51 Site-Specific Installations and Community Engagement

31:26 An Unexpected Last Minute Challenge

33:28 The Aftermath of an Exhibition

33:50 The Value and Disposal of Artworks

35:25 Funding for Large Scale Sculptures and Installations

37:07 The Challenges of Public Art

41:21 The Audience's Role in Art

47:41 The Commercial Aspect of Art

53:08 How to Recharge Creativity

55:47 The Dream Project

57:27 Current Projects and Future Plans

Jason K Peters is an independent artist based in New York. You can see more of his work, purchase smaller pieces or a book about his work through his Instagram @jasonpetersart https://www.instagram.com/jasonpetersart/ and on his website www.jasonpeters.com

Also mentioned in this episode:

Maryland Institude College of Art: https://www.mica.edu/ | @marylandinstitutecollegeofart

Andy Goldsworthy: https://andygoldsworthystudio.com/

Gabriel Orozco: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_Orozco | @_gabrrriel.orozco_ ??

Center for Contemporary Arts, Santa Fe: https://ccasantafe.org/ | @ccasantafe

Sto: https://www.stocorp.com/ | @sto_us

Mattress Factory: https://mattress.org/ | @mattressfactory

Pulitzer Arts Foundation: https://pulitzerarts.org/ | @pulitzerarts

Crystal Wagner: https://crystalwagner.com/installations/ | @artistcrystalwagner

Richard Serra: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Serra

Mark di Suvero: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_di_Suvero

Governor’s Island: https://www.govisland.com/ | @governorsisland

Oklahoma City Museum: https://www.okcmoa.com/ | @okcmoa

Roden Crater: https://rodencrater.com/ | @rodencrater

Donald Judd: https://juddfoundation.org/ | 

Jeff Koons: https://jeffkoons.com/artwork/inflatables | @jeffkoons

Drake Hotel, Canada: https://www.thedrake.ca/thedrakehotel/ | @thedrake

Gustavo Dudamel: https://www.gustavodudamel.com/ | @gustavodudamel

Andy Goldsworthy: https://andygoldsworthystudio.com/ 

The Installation Art Podcast is a bi-weekly show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. 

The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

Follow or subscribe wherever you’re listening to this podcast to never miss a show.

Find us on Instagram @installationartpodcast https://www.instagram.com/installationartpodcast/

More information about the show and previous episodes: www.installationartpodcast.com

Your host is Anastasia Parmson: www.anastasiaparmson.art @anastasiaparmson.art https://www.instagram.com/anastasiaparmson.art/

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This in-depth conversation with American artist Anne Patterson explores how she went from set design to large-scale textile art installations. 

She discusses how a residency at San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral led to her first fabric installation that involved filling the cathedral with miles of suspended ribbon. 

Patterson shares her approach to filling large spaces, the challenges of sourcing her materials, and handling installation issues. 

We also discuss her collaborative work process and the importance of audience engagement for her works.

Anne also provides some practical advice for artists starting their journey in creating large works, emphasizing perseverance and taking initiative. 

This interview unveils the intricacies of her artistic process and offers a glimpse into her upcoming major project — an experiential museum show in collaboration with a composer in Sarasota, Florida.

00:00 Introduction

00:36 First Visual Art Project: The Grace Cathedral Residence

01:37 Sourcing and Manufacturing Ribbons

04:09 Challenges and Solutions in Art Installations

07:52 The Importance of Being Present During Installations

08:39 The Role of Collaboration in Artistic Process

14:34 The Durability and Maintenance of Fabric Art

23:16 The Role of Audience in Art

26:23 Logistics and Challenges of International Projects

36:22 Funding Large Scale Art Projects

38:42 The Role of Art Consultants and Galleries

41:13 The Fate of Artworks Post-Exhibition

43:16 The Artist's Studio

44:51 The Struggles of an Artist: Downtime and Uncertainty

54:01 The Hard Lesson

59:13 Advice for Aspiring Artists

01:01:22 Dream Projects and Future Plans

Anne Patterson is based in Brooklyn, NY and Rhode Island. You can learn more about her work and buy some pieces on her website https://www.annepatterson.com/ and see what she’s up to on her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/annepattersonstudio/ @annepattersonstudio 

Also mentioned in this episode:

Yale University: https://www.yale.edu/ | @yale

Slade School of Art: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/slade/ @sladeschool

Grace Cathedral in San Francisco: https://gracecathedral.org/ | @gracecathedral

Capital One @capitalone

Lion Ribbon https://lionribbon.bwweb.net/ | @lionribbon

Kina Park https://www.kinapark.com/bio | @kinapark

Robert Spano https://www.robertspanomusic.com/ 

The Cathedral Church of St John the Divine https://www.stjohndivine.org/ | @stjohndivinenyc

Zegna https://www.zegna.com/ | @zegnaofficial

Alessandro Sartori @alessandrosartoriofficial

Bayeux Tapestry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayeux_Tapestry

The Unicorn Tapestroes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Unicorn_Tapestries

Aggie Gund: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnes_Gund

Dale Lanzone https://www.linkedin.com/in/dale-lanzone-997a3a2a/ | @dalelanzone

Marlborough Gallery: https://www.marlboroughgallery.com/ | @marlborough_gallery

Beverly Pepper: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beverly_Pepper

Jessica Hagen Gallery: https://www.jessicahagen.com/ | @jessicahagenfineart

Alfstad& Contemporary: http://www.alfstadand.com/ 

Dillon Gallery: http://www.dillongallery.com/ | @dillonpluslee

Materials for the Arts NYC: https://www.nyc.gov/content/mfta/pages/receive-receiving-materials | @materialsforthearts

A Movable Feast by Ernest Hemingway: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Moveable_Feast

Eric Larson https://eriklarsonbooks.com/ | @exlarson

Patrick Harlin: https://www.patrickharlin.com/ | @pharlz

Sharon McMahon Book Club: https://www.sharonmcmahon.com/book-club

The Artist's Way: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Artist's_Way

Rockefeller Center @rockefellercenter

Creative Capital @creative_capital

Earthrise https://www.patrickharlin.com/earthrise 

Ringling Museum: https://www.ringling.org/ | @theringling

The Venetian: https://www.venetianlasvegas.com/ | @venetianvegas

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Award winning Australian artist Catherine O'Donnell discusses her journey as an artist, the different mediums and techniques she uses in her work, and the inspirations behind it. 

She started with formal art training later in life, initially working as a laboratory technician before transitioning to art while raising her four children. 

In this in-depth interview, we learn about O’Donnells’ process, experiences that impacted her artistic practice and how she began exploring installation. Catherine candidly shares the hard truths she has had to learn in her art career and the importance of staying true to one's unique perspective.

We also touch on the practical logistics that come with creating installation works, such as transportation and storage considerations and learn some details about her dream art project.

Links:

Cathreine O’Donnell:

https://www.catherineodonnell.com.au/

https://www.instagram.com/catherine_odo/

Represented by Dominic Mersch Gallery:

https://dominikmerschgallery.com/

https://www.instagram.com/dominikmerschgallery

Exhibition at Draw Space in Sydney, March 2024:

https://drawspace.org/

https://www.instagram.com/drawspacesydney

Also mentioned in this episode:

Art Gallery of New South Wales | https://www.instagram.com/artgalleryofnsw/

Anne Ryan (curator at AGNSW) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-ryan-4830824/?originalSubdomain=au

Beauty and the Beast musical | https://www.instagram.com/beautymusicalau

Carriageworks | https://www.instagram.com/carriageworks/

Grafton Regional Gallery | https://www.instagram.com/grafton_regional_gallery

Napean TAFE | https://www.instagram.com/tafensw/

National Art School | https://www.instagram.com/nas_au/ 

Orange Regional art gallery | https://www.instagram.com/orangeregionalgallery

Cité internationale des arts residency in Paris | https://www.instagram.com/citedesartsparis

Parramatta Artist Studios | https://www.instagram.com/parramattaartistsstudios

Powerhouse Museum | https://www.instagram.com/powerhousemuseum

Sol LeWitt | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sol_LeWitt

University of Western Sydney | https://www.instagram.com/westernsydneyu/

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This interview with internationally renowned Estonian-Hungarian artist Denes Farkas, provides an in-depth exploration of his fascinating journey as an artist. Denes reveals how he went from organ building in Hungary to studying printmaking and photography at Estonian Art Academy.

He shares valuable insights about his process of creating installation works, his interest in the limitations of translation and understanding between individuals, and the challenges of producing an installation for an international event of epic proportions such as the Venice Biennale.

You can find out more about Denes Farkas’ work on his website: http://denesfarkas.com/

And on Instagram: @denes_k_farkas | http://instagram.com/denes_k_farkas

Denes is represented by: 

Ani Molnár Gallery https://molnaranigaleria.hu/ | http://instagram.com/animolnargallery

Alarcon Criado Gallery https://www.alarconcriado.com/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/alarcon_criado/

Also mentioned in this episode:

• Estonian Art Academy @eka_estonian_academy_of_arts | https://www.artun.ee/

• Bruce Duffy

• Ludwig Wittgenstein

• Reina Sofia Museum @museoreinasofia | https://www.museoreinasofia.es/en

• Traci Brimhall @OurLadyOfNod

• Wolfgang Tillmans @wolfgang_tillmans | https://tillmans.co.uk/ 

• Jan Kaila https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-kaila-0b5b9126/?originalSubdomain=fi

• Adam Budak

• KuMu Art Museum https://kumu.ekm.ee/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/kumukunstimuuseum/

• Estonian Centre For Contemporary Art https://cca.ee/en

• 55th Venice Biennale https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2013 | https://www.instagram.com/labiennale/

This episode was recorded at Estonian Art Academy, courtesy of Sander Põldsaar https://sonarpulsar.bandcamp.com/

You can find and contact us on:

https://www.instagram.com/installationartpodcast

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00:00 Introduction

00:29 Initial Interest in Music and Organ building

02:02 Transition to Architecture and Art

03:49 Parents' Reaction to Artistic Career

05:06 Transition from Printmaking to Photography

08:10 Artistic Process and Inspiration

21:21 Decision to Quit Art

25:17 Participation in Venice Biennale

26:51 Challenges of International Collaboration

31:40 The Complexities of Transporting and Installing Art

40:13 The Impact of the Venice Exhibition on the Artist's Career

55:24 The Artist's Current Projects and Future Plans

57:15 Advice for Aspiring Artists

Installation artist Jeila Gueramian discusses the unique challenges faced by installation artists, such as a lack of guidelines and resources. We find out how she navigates her work's site-specific and tactile nature, why she chose to work largely with textiles, and the way the space informs the final piece. We will learn how she sources her materials, why thrifting and upcycling is important to Jeila and how the community is involved in her work process.

Gueramian also discusses her upbringing and her roundabout journey into the art world. The conversation delves into practical issues and some unexpected challenges she has faced at the eleventh hour during her installation process.

You can see more of Jeila Gueramian’s art on her website: http://www.jeila.com/

And on Instagram: @jeila.art | https://www.instagram.com/jeila.art/

Also mentioned in this episode:

• Wassaic Project: @wassaicproject | https://www.wassaicproject.org/

• Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art: @crystalbridgesmuseum | https://crystalbridges.org/

• Children’s Museum of the Arts: @cmainnyc | https://www.cmany.org/

• MOCA LA: @moca | https://www.moca.org/ 

This episode was recorded at City of Sydney Creative Studios

You can find and contact us at:

https://www.instagram.com/installationartpodcast

https://installationartpodcast.com/

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Introduction to the Installation Art Podcast: the Number One Podcast about Installation Art

The host of this show Anastasia Parmson is a Sydney-based installation artist who has been struggling to find resources and community related to her artistic medium. Her intention is to utilise this podcast as a platform for connection and discussion with nationally and internationally recognised artists, providing listeners with an insight into their unique journeys, their creative processes, and challenges that are specific to installation art.

Through fortnightly episodes, this show aims to build a supportive network for artists, arts professionals and contemporary art enthusiasts alike.

Subscribe today!

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Your host Anastasia Parmson: https://www.anastasiaparmson.art/

https://www.instagram.com/anastasiaparmson.art/

In this episode, host Anastasia Parmson interviews celebrated American artist Beth Lipman. The conversation is rich with insights and learning moments, highlighting Lipman's artistic journey, processes, and challenges. 

Key takeaways include:

• The influence of Lipman's creative family, and how growing up surrounded by folk art shaped her practice. 

• Her shift to creating large-scale glass installations, which often take years to complete.

• The collaborative nature of her work, involving other skilled professionals and leveraging residencies and institutional resources.

• Exploring themes of temporality, memento mori, and the human condition through her intricate compositions.

• Lipman's perspective on the conceptual impact of failure and destruction within her work.

Tune in to discover how Beth Lipman choreographs the intricate dance of creating immersive, thought-provoking glass installations.

Beth Lipman is based in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. You can find out more about her work on her website https://www.bethlipman.com/ and on her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beth_lipman_artist/

02:18 Introduction and Fun Questions

08:50 Childhood Influences and Early Creativity

16:38 Art Education and Material Exploration

25:53 The Process and Philosophy of Glass Art

31:18 Collaborations and Working with Other Artists

41:57 Storage Challenges for Large Works

43:30 Transporting and Assembling Glass Art

45:30 Behind The Scenes Malfunction Story

49:26 Reuse and Reincarnation of Artworks

51:28 Viewer Interaction and the Challenges of Creating Immersive Art

01:06:30 Funding of The Work

01:14:28 Advice for Aspiring Artists

01:15:00 Upcoming Projects

Also mentioned in this episode:

The Daily, NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/column/the-daily |

The Bulwark Podcasts: https://www.thebulwark.com/listen

The New Yorker Radio Hour: https://www.newyorker.com/podcast/the-new-yorker-radio-hour | https://instagram.com/newyorkermag/

How I Built This With Guy Raz: https://wondery.com/shows/how-i-built-this/ | https://www.instagram.com/guy.raz/

Topo Chico: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topo_Chico

New York Gift Fair aka NY NOW: https://nynow.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/ny_now/

Metropolitan Museum of Art: https://www.metmuseum.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/metmuseum/

Philadelphia Museum of Art: https://philamuseum.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/philamuseum/

Baltimore Museum of Art: https://artbma.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/baltimoremuseumofart/

Smithsonian Museums: https://www.si.edu/visit/hours | https://instagram.com/smithsonian

MassArt: https://massart.edu/

Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University: https://tyler.temple.edu/ | https://www.instagram.com/tyler_artandarchitecture/

Magdalena Abakanowicz: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdalena_Abakanowicz

Brooklyn Museum: https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/ | https://instagram.com/brooklynmuseum

Severin Roesen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Severin_Roesen

Blown Away on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80215147 | https://www.instagram.com/blownawayseries/

Marina Abramovic: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Abramović | https://www.instagram.com/abramovicinstitute/?hl=en

Matt Crane: http://www.silvercranellc.com/

Jordan Smith: https://jordan-smith-glass.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/sandsmithglass/

RISD Museum: https://www.risd.edu/academics/campus-resources/risd-museum | https://www.instagram.com/risd1877/

Museum of Arts and Design: https://madmuseum.org/ | http://instagram.com/madmuseum

Iowa State University: https://www.iastate.edu/ | https://www.instagram.com/iowastateu/

Muskegon Museum of Art: https://muskegonartmuseum.org/| https://www.instagram.com/muskegonartmuseum/

Nohra Haime Gallery: https://nhg.squarespace.com/beth-lipman | https://www.instagram.com/nohrahaimegallery/

John Michael Kohler Arts Center: https://www.jmkac.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/jmkac/

Eva Hesse: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eva_Hesse

Toledo Museum of Art: https://toledomuseum.org/ | http://instagram.com/ToledoMuseum

Ferrin Contemporary: https://ferrincontemporary.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/ferrincontemporary

Cade Tompkins Projects: https://www.cadetompkinsprojects.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/cadetompkinsprojects/

Mark Moore Fine Art: https://www.markmoorefineart.com | https://www.instagram.com/markmoorefineart/

The Installation Art Podcast is a bi-weekly show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. 

The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

Follow or subscribe wherever you’re listening to this podcast to never miss a show.

Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/installationartpodcast/

More information about the show and previous episodes: www.installationartpodcast.com

Your host Anastasia Parmson: www.anastasiaparmson.art | https://www.instagram.com/anastasiaparmson.art/

In this engaging episode, Mareo, a former architect turned installation artist, dives into his creative process and the challenges of becoming a professional artist. He discusses how his architectural background provided valuable skills that complement his artistic practice.

We will hear about: 


• The impact of his upbringing in Mexico City and Medellín on his work and the influence of natural forces on his art

• The difficulties he has faced in his career, from getting started in the art world to being bullied and copied by other artists.

• His philosophy when it comes to making art as a calling and how social media played a crucial role in his breakthrough.

We also delve into his unique creative process and the importance of staying true to one's vision. Discover Mareo's thoughts on the evolving art world, the use of contemporary tools like AI in the creative process, and his aspirations for future projects in nature.

02:56 From Architecture to Art: A Journey of Self-Discovery

04:36 Early Influences and Inspirations

09:13 Challenges and Breakthroughs in the Art Career

14:51 Creating and Collaborating: The Art of Installations

32:16 The Importance of Vision

32:35 The Role of Technology in Modern Art

35:33 Human Interaction in Installation Art

39:08 Challenges and Ethics in the Art World

54:50 Future Aspirations and Favourite Tools

Mareo Rodriguez is based in Barcelona. You can find out more and enquire about his work on his website https://www.studiomareo.com/ and follow him on Instagram: http://instagram.com/studiomareo

Also mentioned in this episode:

Thom Yorke: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thom_Yorke | https://www.instagram.com/thomyorke/

E3 Arte Contemporanea Gallery: https://www.e3artecontemporanea.com/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/e3artecontemporanea/

International Istanbul Triennial: https://www.uluslararasiistanbultrienali.com/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/istanbultrienali/

Times Art Museum, Beijing: http://www.timesartmuseum.com/cn/

Alex Chinneck: https://www.alexchinneck.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/alexchinneck/ | Alex Chinneck on The Installation Art Podcast: https://installationartpodcast.com/alex-chinneck-009

David Spriggs: https://davidspriggs.art/ | https://www.instagram.com/david_spriggs/

Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival: https://sharjahevents.ae/en/event/sharjah-islamic-arts-festival-2/

Joanie Lemercier: https://joanielemercier.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/joanielemercier/

Angela Glajcar: https://www.glajcar.de/ | https://www.instagram.com/angelaglajcar/

Superblue Miami: https://www.superblue.com/miami | https://www.instagram.com/superblue.art/

Pipilotti Rist: https://pipilottirist.net/ | https://www.instagram.com/pipilotti_rist_studio/

The Installation Art Podcast is a bi-weekly show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. 

The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

Follow or subscribe wherever you’re listening to this podcast to never miss a show.

Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/installationartpodcast/

More information about the show and previous episodes: www.installationartpodcast.com

Your host Anastasia Parmson: www.anastasiaparmson.art | https://www.instagram.com/anastasiaparmson.art/

In this episode, multidisciplinary artist Emma Fielden shares her roundabout career path and the evolution of her artistic practice. Starting with her early passion for music, Fielden transitioned into jewellery and drawing, eventually focusing on installation art and performance.

Emma opens up about:

• Life-changing experiences, such as her residency at Art Omi in New York and being a finalist in the NSW Visual Arts Emerging Fellowship at Artspace in Sydney and how these experiences shaped her work.

• The conceptual and material aspects of her work and how much thought and research goes into each detail, highlighting the importance of the transformative moments in her installations.

• The financial realities and challenges of sustaining an art career and creating ephemeral work.

Tune in to hear her take on incorporating science and research into her artistic practice, her take on belonging in the art world and her upcoming big projects.

02:38 Emma's Early Life and Musical Journey

04:11 Transition from Music to Other Careers

05:54 Discovering Jewelry and Object Design

06:53 From Jewelry to Installation Art

08:11 Residency and Fellowship Experiences

14:58 Site-Specific Art and Material Choices

17:47 The Importance of Libraries and Research

23:49 Challenges and Learning from Failures

27:35 Ephemeral Nature of Installation

29:43 Turning to Performance Art

31:28 Funding Artistic Projects

33:28 Documenting Your Work

39:27 Transformative Experience

47:49 Challenges of Sustaining an Art Career

50:57 The Concept of Belonging in the Art World

53:33 Upcoming Projects

Emma Fielden is based in Sydney, Australia. You can find out more about her work and see the videos of her performance works on her website https://www.emmafielden.com/ and follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmafielden/

Also mentioned in this episode:

Sydney Youth Orchestra: https://thesyo.com.au/ 

Sydney Conservatorium of Music: https://www.sydney.edu.au/music/ | https://www.instagram.com/sydney_uni/ 

TAFE NSW Design Centre Enmore: https://www.tafensw.edu.au/design-centre-enmore https://instagram.com/tafensw/ 

Create NSW Emerging Arts Fellowship: https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/visual-arts-fellowship-emerging-2023/24 

Artspace: https://www.artspace.org.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/artspacesydney/ 

Parramatta Artist Studios: https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/pas | https://www.instagram.com/cityofparramatta/  

Art Omi Artists Residency: https://artomi.org/residencies/ | https://www.instagram.com/art_omi 

Blacktown Arts Centre: https://blacktownarts.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/BlacktownArts/ 

Abdullah M.I. Syed: http://abdullahmisyed.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/abdullahmisyed/ 

Merran Esson: https://merranesson.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/merran_esson/?hl=en 

Axis Mundi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axis_mundi 

Bodhi tree: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhi_Tree 

The Dewey Decimal system: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dewey_Decimal_Classification 

UNSW Art and Design: https://www.unsw.edu.au/arts-design-architecture/our-schools/art-design | https://www.instagram.com/unsw 

Carolee Schneemann: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carolee_Schneemann

Dominik Mersch: https://dominikmerschgallery.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/dominikmerschgallery 

Dobell Drawing Biennial 2024: https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/dobell-australian-drawing-biennial-2024/ | https://www.instagram.com/artgalleryofnsw/ 

Hanae Utamura: https://www.hanaeutamura.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/hanae_utamura/

Paul Howard: https://www.instagram.com/paulrhoward/ 

Gallery Funaki: https://galleryfunaki.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/funakigallery/

Passage Gallery: https://www.passagegallery.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/passagegallery/ 

Tarik Ahlip: http://www.tarikahlip.com/ 

Orkhan Huseynov: https://www.orkhanhuseynov.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/_orkhan_huseynov/ 

Jean Siméon Chardin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Siméon_Chardin

Sustainable Fashion: https://www.sustainablefashion.com.au/ | https://instagram.com/sustainable_fashion 

Margaret West: http://www.margaretwest.com.au/ 

The Installation Art Podcast is a bi-weekly show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. 

The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

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In this special bonus episode, host Anastasia Parmson takes us through the 60th Venice Art Biennale. Recorded live on location, we get:

• A detailed, candid overview of each day's experiences in Biennale’s Giardini, Arsenale and other locations.

• Some spicy and maybe even thought-provoking critiques of exhibitions and national pavilions.

• A peek at the logistical challenges while navigating Venice and the Biennale.

• A sense of the emotional and physical toll of attending such a large-scale art event.

Key highlights include an analysis of the host’s favourite pavilions, why she was “in a confused rage” at one of the exhibitions and an ode to site-specific installation. The episode also delves into the less glamorous aspects such as disappointing moments, crowded tourist areas, ticketing and planning fails. It's an honest, enthusiastic, and often funny account that art aficionados and curious listeners alike will find enlightening.

02:43 Day 1: arriving to the Biennale

04:36 60th International Art Exhibition

11:21 Exploring Giardini

22:24 Day 2: Navigating Venice & The Pavilions

31:24 Exploring Arsenale

44:38 Rant on Contemporary Art

47:19 Day 3: Back for More in Arsenale

54:14 Performances at German Pavilion

01:00:38 Ode To Site-Specific Installation

01:09:52 Art And Context From Giardini

01:17:51 Day 4: A Fail

Mentioned in this episode:

Biennale Arte 2024: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024 | https://www.instagram.com/labiennale/

From 20 April to 24 November 2024

Finnish Pavilion: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/finland

Omar Mismar: http://www.omarmismar.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/omarmismar

The Museum of The Old Colony by Pablo Delano: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/nucleo-contemporaneo/pablo-delano#:~:text=

Gabrielle Goliath: https://www.gabriellegoliath.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/gabriellegoliath

60th International Art Exhibition, titled Stranieri Ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere: https://www.labiennale.org/en/news/biennale-arte-2024-stranieri-ovunque-foreigners-everywhere

Adriano Pedrosa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adriano_Pedrosa | https://www.instagram.com/adrianopedrosa/

Czech Pavilion / Eva Koťátková: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/czech-republic | https://www.instagram.com/evakotatkova/

Uruguay Pavilion / Eduardo Cardozo: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/uruguay | https://www.eduardocardozo.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/cardozobenia/

Australian Pavilion / Archie Moore: https://www.labiennale.org/en/australia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archie_Moore_(artist) | https://www.instagram.com/kithandkin_2024

French Pavilion / Julien Creuzet: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/france | https://www.juliencreuzet.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/julien.creuzet/

Japanese Pavilion / : https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/japan | https://mohrizm.net/ | https://www.instagram.com/mo_hrizm

German Pavilion: https://www.labiennale.org/en/germany |

Yael Bartana: https://www.yaelbartana.com/ https://www.instagram.com/yaelbartana

Ersan Mondtag: https://mondtag.com/en | https://www.instagram.com/ersanmondtag/

Estonian Pavilion / Edith Karlson: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/estonia | https://cca.ee/en/artists-database/edith-karlson | https://www.instagram.com/edith_karlson/

Lithuanian Pavilion / Pakui Hardware: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/lithuania | https://www.pakuihardware.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/pakui_hardware

Joshua Serafin: https://www.joshuaserafin.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/joshudoser

Ukrainian Pavilion: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/ukraine | https://www.instagram.com/ukrainianpavilioninvenice/

Latvian Pavilion / : https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/latvia | https://www.amandaziemele.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/amandaziemele/

Pierre Huyghe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Huyghe

Pinault Collection: https://www.pinaultcollection.com/en | https://www.instagram.com/palazzo_grassi

Ilya & Emilia Kabakov: http://www.kabakov.net/

Banksy: https://www.banksy.co.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/banksy

Chinese Pavilion: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/china-people’s-republic

Vincent Cassel: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001993/ | https://www.instagram.com/vincentcassel

Albanian Pavilion / Iva Lulashi: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/albania | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iva_Lulashi | https://www.instagram.com/ivalulashi/

Benin Pavilion: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/benin-republic

Chloé Quenum: https://www.instagram.com/chloequenum/

Jerry Gogosian: https://gogosian.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/jerrygogosian 

Kosovo Pavilion | Doruntina Kastrati: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/kosovo-republic | https://www.instagram.com/doruntinakastrati_/ | https://www.instagram.com/kosovopavilion24

Serbian Pavilion / Aleksandar Denić: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/serbia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleksandar_Denić | https://www.instagram.com/aleksandar_denic_

Egypt Pavilion: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/egypt

Poland Pavilion: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/poland

United States of America Pavilion / Jeffrey Gibson: https://www.labiennale.org/en/united-states-america | https://www.jeffreygibson.net/ | https://www.instagram.com/jeffrune

The Halluci Nation soundtrack: https://thehallucination.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/thehallucination

Nordic Countries Pavilion: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/nordic-countries-sweden-finland-norway

Danish Pavilion: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/denmark

Switzerland Pavilion / Guerreiro do Divino Amor: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/switzerland | https://www.guerreirododivinoamor.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/guerreirododivinoamor/

Ernest Pignon Ernest: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Pignon-Ernest

Espace Louis Vuitton Venezia: https://eu.louisvuitton.com/eng-e1/magazine/articles/espace-louis-vuitton-venezia

Sideways (2004) reference: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375063/ | https://youtu.be/CgQfyYmP0TI?si=6asTXsswm_xtUPmO

The Installation Art Podcast is a bi-weekly show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. 

The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

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Short intermission while a Venice adventure awaits.

Podcast host Anastasia Parmson announces a temporary break in our regular scheduling while she is going on a trip to the Venice Biennale, the Mecca of contemporary art. 

Anastasia pledges to attempt gathering bonus content about her Venice experiences and acknowledges the effort required to produce each podcast episode, promising the return of the show with exciting future content, including interviews with more internationally renowned artists. 

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The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

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In this in-depth conversation, Nicolas Rupcich shares his experience as a multidisciplinary artist transitioning from his native in Chile to restarting a career in Germany. He delves into the essence of his work, emphasizing the importance of place, adventure, and technology in the creation of his video and installation art.

In this episode you will hear about:

• Rupcich’s experience growing up in Chile and the influence of nature on his work

• his creative process, including the importance of photography and note taking

• the struggle to restart an artistic career in a new country

• the artist’s adventurous residencies in remote locations like Patagonia and the Arctic Circle

The conversation also touches on the complexities of selling video art, the importance of audience feedback, the logistical challenges of exhibiting video installations and the artist's dream projects. We conclude with details about upcoming exhibitions and advice for emerging artists.

05:59 Artistic Inspirations and the Role of Nature

08:25 Journey Through Education and Moving Abroad

11:46 Exploring Installation Art and Video Work

22:47 The Evolution of Artistic Process and Technique

29:53 Engaging with Audiences and the Impact of Feedback

34:30 Navigating the Art World: Opportunities and Challenges

42:03 Navigating Installation Challenges and Improvisation

45:06 Future Proofing Video Art

46:45 The Business Side of Video Art

49:57 Online Presence and Sharing Video Art

52:00 Residencies: From Patagonia to the Arctic

01:02:05 The Hard Truths

01:05:15 Advice for Emerging Video Artists

01:07:49 Dream Projects and Future Aspirations

01:09:33 Upcoming Exhibitions

Nicolas Rupcich is based in Berlin. You can check out his work on his website https://nicolasrupcich.com/ and follow his updates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rupcich/

Also mentioned in this episode:

Universidad Finis Terrae: https://uft.cl/ |  @UFinisterrae

Universidad de Chile: https://uchile.cl/ | https://www.instagram.com/udechileoficial

Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst: https://www.hgb-leipzig.de/ | https://www.instagram.com/hgbleipzig/

Dusseldorf School of Photography: https://www.tate.org.uk/art/art-terms/dusseldorf-school-photography

TouchDesigner: https://derivative.ca/ | https://www.instagram.com/TouchDesigner/

Unreal Engine: https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US | http://instagram.com/UnrealEngine

CAB residency in Tierra del Fuego: https://alotrolado.cl/portfolio-item/cab/?lang=en

The Arctic Circle residency: https://thearcticcircle.org/safari/ |

Arabia Saudita aka The Line: https://www.neom.com/en-us/regions/theline

Brixen Water Light Festival: https://www.brixen.org/waterlight/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/visitbrixen

Galleria Doris Ghetta: https://www.dorisghetta.com/oanafarcas-eng | https://www.instagram.com/galleriadorisghetta/

B-LA-M festival: https://www.b-la-m.org/schedule | https://www.instagram.com/b_la_m_/?hl=en

The Installation Art Podcast is a bi-weekly show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. 

The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

Follow or subscribe wherever you’re listening to this podcast to never miss a show.

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Episode 11 features an engaging conversation with the award-winning artist Nika Neelova, discussing her artistic career, process, and projects.

In this in-depth interview:

• Neelova shares insights into her nomadic childhood, work-life balance, and her nature as a workaholic.

• we delve into the challenges and physical demands of working with large-scale, site-specific art installations.

• Nika discusses her passion for working with found and reclaimed materials and the significance of material and historical context in her work

• the conversation also covers her collaborations with other artists and professionals, her approach to site-specific projects in remote locations, and the significant influence of literature and philosophy in her practice.

• Neelova gives examples of creating her own opportunities, and the continuous learning that comes with each project.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:22 Navigating Work-Life Balance

02:05 The Fascination with Archaeology and Historical References

02:43 Unconventional Interests: From Shark Teeth to Staircases

03:38 Exploring Roots: A Nomadic Childhood and Multilingualism

06:19 The Journey into Art: Education and Early Projects

07:17 The Evolution of Artistic Practice: Installation and Materiality

11:10 Collaboration and Learning in Artistic Production

17:17 The Role of Reclaimed Materials in Art

27:19 The Process of Creating Site-Specific Art

38:21 The Artistic Process: From Concept to Creation

39:12 Exploring the Depths of Material and Time

41:34 Embracing Serendipity

51:01 The Role of Research and Literature in Art

58:27 The Challenges and Rewards of Large-Scale Art

01:09:07 Creating Your Own Path in the Art World

01:11:38 Looking Ahead: Future Projects and Aspirations

Nika Neelova is based in London. You can check out her work on her website www.nikaneelova.com and on her Instagram @nikaneelova https://www.instagram.com/nikaneelova/

She works with:

Noire Gallery in Italy: https://www.noiregallery.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/noiregallery/

NIKA Project Space in UAE: https://www.nika-projects.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/nika.projectspace/

Parafin in the UK: https://www.parafin.co.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/parafinlondon/

Also mentioned in this episode:

The Harris Matrix: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harris_matrix

Royal Academy of Art, The Hague: https://www.kabk.nl/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/royalacademyofart.thehague/

Slade School of Fine Art: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/slade/ | https://instagram.com/sladeschool/

Whitechapel Bell Foundry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitechapel_Bell_Foundry

Piazza Castello: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piazza_Castello,_Turin

Gorgons: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorgons

Perseo Triumfante: https://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/collezioni/musei/museo-pio-clementino/Cortile-Ottagono/perseo-trionfante.html

Medusa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medusa

The Metropolitan Museum of Art: https://www.metmuseum.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/metmuseum/

Arts Council England: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/aceagrams

Undercover Softness, essay: https://www.scribd.com/document/134491812/Undercover-Softness-Architecture-and-Politics-of-Oecay-By-Reza-Negarestani

Reza Negarestani: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reza_Negarestani

Brighton CCA: https://brightoncca.art/ | https://www.instagram.com/brightoncca/

Sophie Williamson: https://www.williamsonwords.net/ | https://www.instagram.com/williamsonwords/

Daria Khan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daria-khan-4616a7181/?originalSubdomain=uk

Mimosa House: https://www.mimosahouse.co.uk/ | http://instagram.com/mimosahouselondon

Ron Mandos Gallery: https://ronmandos.nl/ | https://www.instagram.com/galerieronmandos/

Franz Kafka: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Kafka

Noire Gallery: https://www.noiregallery.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/noiregallery/

Virginia Woolf: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Woolf

The Installation Art Podcast is a bi-weekly show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. 

The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

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In Episode 10 of The Installation Art Podcast, we delve into the world of site-specific installation with award-winning artist Olga Lah. Prepare to be inspired as we uncover the intriguing life and work of this Korean-American artist based in Los Angeles, celebrated for her immersive, site-specific installations that redefine space and perception.

• Learn how Olga's path diverged from conventional norms, as she unveils her surprising trajectory from giving up her spot at Harvard, to attending Seminary and then deciding to become an artist.

• Take a peek at Lah’s early inspirations, secret hobbies and her childhood dream job.

• Reflect on the personal tragedies that profoundly shaped Olga's artistic identity, particularly the sudden loss of her mother, igniting a transformative journey towards self-expression and healing through art.

• Gain insight into Lah’s unique artistic process, where commonplace materials are transformed into immersive installations, and explore the challenges and triumphs of crafting site-specific artworks.

• Delve into the financial aspects of art-making, Lah’s experience with residencies, and her dream of creating a large-scale installation in a major museum.

The discussion also touches on the realities of being an independent artist and the importance of perseverance and adaptability in the art world.

Olga Lah is based in LA. You can check out her work on her website olgalah.com and on her Instagram @olgalah_studio https://www.instagram.com/olgalah_studio 

If you are in St Paul, Minnesota, you can see Olga’s work in person at Olson Gallery in Bethel University, until April 21st, 2024.

00:00 Welcoming the Guest and Light-hearted Questions

02:31 Discovering the Artist's Childhood and Inspirations

05:10 The Impact of Personal Tragedy on Artistic Path

08:30 Transitioning to Art from Seminary Studies

12:04 Exploring Installation Art and Material Choices

20:45 Navigating the Challenges of Installation Art

30:20 Funding and Managing Large-Scale Art Projects

35:18 Reflecting on Residencies and the Journey Ahead

36:01 Exploring Art Residencies and Collaborative Projects

37:21 Navigating the Costs and Benefits of Art Residencies

38:18 The Challenge of Balancing Art and Daily Responsibilities

39:06 Highlighting a Major Installation Opportunity

42:51 Engaging Audiences with Tactile Art Experiences

43:58 The Dynamics of Installation Day

46:00 Adapting to Unplanned Installation Challenges

49:27 Balancing Motherhood and Artistic Pursuits

51:48 Project-Based Work and Future Aspirations

59:54 Dream Projects and the Value of Community Feedback

01:01:27 Advice for Emerging Installation Artists

Also mentioned in this episode:

Singles Inferno: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16283666/

Queer Eye: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7259746/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 | https://www.instagram.com/queereye

The Crown: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4786824/

Emily Dickinson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_Dickinson

Connie Chung: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connie_Chung

Harvard: https://www.harvard.edu/ | https://www.instagram.com/harvard/

Los Angeles County Museum of Art: https://www.lacma.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/lacma/

Do Ho Suh: https://www.instagram.com/dohosuhstudio/?hl=en

Choi Jeong Hwa: http://choijeonghwa.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/choijeonghwa_official/

Richard Serra: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Serra

Tara Donovan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tara_Donovan | https://www.instagram.com/tadodonovan/

Byron Kim: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byron_Kim | https://www.instagram.com/skybluekite/

Jean Shin: https://jeanshin.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/jean.shin

John Wayne Airport: https://www.ocair.com/ | http://instagram.com/johnwayneair

Olson Gallery: https://www.bethel.edu/events/arts/galleries/exhibits/2024/the-widening-hold

Bethel University: https://www.bethel.edu/ | https://www.instagram.com/bethelumn

The Installation Art Podcast is a bi-weekly show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. 

The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

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Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/installationartpodcast/

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In episode 20, we sit down with renowned Australian artist and activist Elizabeth Day. Known for her inventive use of materials such as unraveled textiles, grass casts, and even chewing gum, Elizabeth shares her meandering career path from traditional painting, to working with inmates, to large-scale installations that address themes of migration, trauma, and social change.

Tune in to hear about:

• Her unique approach to textile-based installations

• Public art projects addressing Indigenous histories and social issues

• Transforming everyday materials into impactful works

• Processing personal and collective trauma through art

• Upcoming projects, including a retrospective exhibition

This conversation offers a deep dive into Day’s artistic philosophy, her commitment to activism through art, and her advice to emerging artists. Perfect for anyone seeking insights into socially engaged art practices and innovative material use.

Elizabeth Day is based in Sydney, Australia. You can find out more about her work on her website https://elizabethday.art/ and on her Instagram @elizabethday28 https://www.instagram.com/elizabethday28/

02:42 Migration and Family Background

05:05 Art Education and Early Influences

06:14 Exploring Installation Art

09:54 Life in London and Artistic Awakening

11:39 Return to Australia and First Installations

16:26 Prisons and Social Issues

21:51 Unravelling and Textile Art

23:22 Chewing Gum Paintings and Activism

26:28 Site-Specific Art and Public Spaces

27:27 Material Choices and Sustainability

28:13 Textile Art in the Contemporary Scene

31:49 Grass Casts: A Unique Medium

33:48 Liverpool, Liverpool: A Tale of Two Cities

37:51 Studio Spaces: The Struggle for Artists

44:51 Processing Trauma Through Art

49:21 Current Projects and Future Aspirations

Elizabeth is exhibited by Mais Wright gallery: https://www.maiswright.com/artists/elizabeth-day/

You san see her work in person in “Dreams Nursed in Darkness” at Woollongong Art Gallery until 24 November 2024: https://wollongongartgallery.au/wag-exhibitions/dreams-nursed-in-darkness

Also mentioned in this episode:

Cementa Festival: https://cementa.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/cementafestival/ 

Anton Holzner: https://www.artnet.com/artists/anton-holzner/

Greenham Common: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenham_Common_Women's_Peace_Camp

Sydney College of the Arts: https://www.sydney.edu.au/arts/schools/sydney-college-of-the-arts.html | https://www.instagram.com/artss_sydney/

Rose Ann McGreevy: http://roseannmcgreevy.blogspot.com/ 

Barbara Halnan: https://www.articulateprojectspace.org/project/22-03-W 

Robert Smithson: https://www.theartstory.org/artist/smithson-robert/ 

Long Bay Correctional Centre: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Bay_Correctional_Centre 

Dreams Nursed in Darkness exhibition: https://wollongongartgallery.au/wag-exhibitions/dreams-nursed-in-darkness

Claire Taylor: https://imaginaries.wordpress.com/ 

Karla Dickens: https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/collection/artists/dickens-karla/ | https://www.instagram.com/karla_dickens/

Leanne Tobin: https://www.facebook.com/p/Tobin-Art-100063743792327/ 

Megan Cope: https://www.megancope.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/nutmegandhoney/

Fred Williams: https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/collection/artists/williams-fred/

Conny Dietzschold Gallery: https://www.connydietzscholdgallery.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/connydietzscholdgallery/

Mais Wright gallery: https://www.maiswright.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/maiswright.gallery 

Paul Howard: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Howard_(artist_curator)

Waverley Artist Studios: https://www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/recreation/arts_and_culture/creative_opportunities/waverley_artist_studios

Clothing Factory at Carriageworks: https://carriageworks.com.au/events/the-clothing-store-artist-studios/ | https://www.instagram.com/carriageworks/ 

The National: https://www.the-national.com.au/

Fauvette Loureiro Memorial Scolarship: https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2024/09/26/fauvette-loureiro-memorial-scholarship-2024-recipients-announced.html

The Longford Project: https://longfordproject.com/ 

Anna Gibbs: https://westernsydney.academia.edu/AnnaGibbs 

Julie Gough: https://juliegough.net/ | https://www.instagram.com/julietasmania  

Noelene Lucas: https://noelenelucas.com/ 

Australia Council (now Creative Australia: https://creative.gov.au/ 

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery: https://bathurstart.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/bathurstregionalartgallery/

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In this episode, we sit down with internationally renowned artist David Spriggs to explore his unique approach to installation art through the use of layered transparent sheets. David shares his career path from early artistic experiments in England and Canada, to his education at prestigious institutions like Central Saint Martins. 

Key learning moments include:

• Insights into David’s technique of transparent layering to create spatial, multidimensional works that transform with audience interaction.
• Reflections on his upbringing and how his family has influenced his career.
• A deep dive into his notable projects and how context, time, and space shape his installations.
• The logistical challenges of creating and transporting large-scale installations, particularly during the COVID-19 lockdowns.

This episode provides a compelling look at how transparency, space, and viewer perception play a pivotal role in David Spriggs’ work, offering valuable insights for artists, curators, and contemporary art enthusiasts alike.

David Spriggs is based on Vancouver Island, Canada. You can find out more about his work on his website https://davidspriggs.art and on his Instagram @david_spriggs https://www.instagram.com/david_spriggs/ 

03:03 Family influence and becoming an artist

06:09 Academic Pursuits and Global Experiences

07:15 Discovering his innovative installation technique

13:06 The Role of Context and Audience in Art

32:07 Reflecting on the impact of COVID-19

33:37 Creating the First Wave installation

40:37 The importance of scale and color

52:26 Lighting vs transparency

55:24 Dream projects and future aspirations

Also mentioned in this episode:

Emily Carr University in Vancouver: https://www.ecuad.ca | https://www.instagram.com/emilycarru/

Central Saint Martins:  https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/central-saint-martins | https://www.instagram.com/csm_news/  

Concordia University: https://www.concordia.ca/ | https://www.instagram.com/concordiauniversity/

Bauhaus University: https://www.uni-weimar.de/en/university/start/ | https://www.instagram.com/bauhaus_uni/ 

Sharjah Biennial: https://sharjahart.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/sharjahart/

Messums Whiltshire: https://www.messums.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/messumswest 

The New York Stock Exchange Pediment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Stock_Exchange_Building 

Pittura infamante: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittura_infamante

Caspar David Friedrich: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caspar_David_Friedrich 

Gestalt psychology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gestalt_psychology

Oku-Noto Triennale: https://www.oku-noto.jp/ja/index_en.html | https://www.instagram.com/okunotojp/ 

Great Wave by Hokusai: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Wave_off_Kanagawa 

Ian Spriggs: https://ianspriggs.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/ianspriggs/ 

Noor Ryadh: https://riyadhart.sa/en/noor-riyadh/ | https://instagram.com/noorriyadhfestival

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REPLAY: As a one-year podcast anniversary celebration we are re-relasing this fascinating interview that was originally published in two parts.

In this in-depth discussion, renowned UK artist Alex Chinneck delves into his evolution as a creative practitioner, from his time at Chelsea College of Art to his viral architectural interventions and public art projects.

In this episode we will hear:

• Exactly how Alex bootstrapped huge projects with no budget.

• Why he suffered from severe burnout and what changes had to be made in his process

• About the importance of facilitation over fabrication

• His experiences regarding the challenges of permanent and temporary public art projects

• About collaborations whose role has been instrumental in realizing Chinneck’s ambitious vision

Alex Chinneck is based in Kent, UK. Check out his work on his website https://www.alexchinneck.com/ and give him a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexchinneck/

Where to see Alex's permanent public sculptures:

• The inverted pylon "A Bullet From A Shooting Star" on Ordnance Crescent, Greenwich peninsula, London.

• The cracked facade titled "Six Pins And Half A Dozen Needles" at 77 Fulham Palace Road in Hammersmith, London.

• The exploding staircase "A Spring in Your Step" in Circus Street, Brighton.

• Series of "Group Hug" sculptures on buildings in Nancy, France.

Also mentioned in this episode:

Chelsea College of Arts: https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/chelsea-college-of-arts | https://www.instagram.com/unioftheartslondon/

Tate Britain: https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-britain | https://www.instagram.com/tate

Conrad Shawcross: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conrad_Shawcross | https://www.instagram.com/conradshawcross/?hl=en

David Murphy: https://www.davidmurphystudio.co.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/_davidmurphystudio/

Ibstock Brick: https://www.ibstock.co.uk/ibstock-brick | https://www.instagram.com/ibstock.official/

Smith And Wallwork Engineers: https://www.smithandwallwork.com/who-are-we/ | https://www.instagram.com/smithandwallwork/

English Heritage: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/ | https://instagram.com/englishheritage

Arts Council England: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/aceagrams

Frank Gehry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Gehry

Rachel Whiteread: https://gagosian.com/artists/rachel-whiteread/ | https://www.instagram.com/rachelwhitereadofficial

Richard Wilson: https://www.richardwilsonsculptor.com/

Gordon Matta-Clark: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Matta-Clark

Covent Garden: https://www.coventgarden.london/ | https://www.instagram.com/coventgardenldn

Illuminate Productions: https://www.illuminateproductions.co.uk/ | http://instagram.com/illuminating_arts

The Darent Wax Company: https://www.darentwax.com/ | https://uk.linkedin.com/company/the-darent-wax-company-ltd

Anselm Kiefer: Remembering the Future: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4212634/ | Watch here: https://youtu.be/FUQuhoqTKtg?si=JYiPNUgjV_oG9HZR

Alan Yentob: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Yentob | https://www.instagram.com/ayentob1/

Millimetre: https://millimetre.uk.net/ | https://www.instagram.com/millimetremakes/

Milan Design Week: https://www.salonemilano.it/en | https://instagram.com/isaloniofficial/

Anish Kapoor: https://anishkapoor.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/dirty_corner

Antony Gormley: https://www.antonygormley.com/

Richard Serra: https://gagosian.com/artists/richard-serra/

Michael Heizer: https://gagosian.com/artists/michael-heizer/

Thom Yorke: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9BJwi8Q2AiLtLHdGlWqsrQ | https://www.instagram.com/thomyorke/

Richard Nutborne Scenic Studio: https://rnscenicstudio.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/rnscenicstudio

Photographs courtesy of the artist by: James Champion, Stephen O'Flaherty, Chris Tubbs, Jeff Moore, Angie Dixon, It's Nice That, Marc Wilmot, Charles Emerson.

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In this special bonus episode of 'The Installation Art Podcast,' we celebrate a milestone by revisiting an insightful interview with the renowned artist Alex Chinneck, which can be found here: https://installationartpodcast.com/alex-chinneck-021 

Key takeaways include:

• Chinneck's innovative approach to large-scale sculptures and public installations.

• His creative methods for securing materials and collaborations through sheer perseverance and inventive resourcefulness.

• The necessity of allowing public art to evolve or be removed over time, embracing its impermanence.

• Overcoming rejection and the value of naivete in the art world.

• The dichotomy between commercial and public art.

This recap episodes not only celebrates Chinneck’s extraordinary projects but also offers lessons and food for thought for artists and contemporary art enthusiasts.

Homework: 

Anselm (2023) – the documentary Chinneck loved and recommended: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x910krc

Anselm Kiefer: Remembering The Future – another documentary available to watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUQuhoqTKtg and on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/112053965 

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00:48 Celebrating One Year of the Podcast

01:22 Revisiting the Alex Chinneck Interview

04:04 Alex Chinneck's Journey into Art

10:03 The Mindset of Alex Chinneck

14:41 Facilitation Over Fabrication 

16:00 Maintaining Naivety and Ambition

17:24 Facing Rejection and Perseverance

19:45 The Struggle with Self-Sufficiency

25:03 The Complexity of Public Art

28:00 Homework and Final Thoughts

The Installation Art Podcast is a show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

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In episode 23 of The Installation Art Podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant duo behind 404.zero, Kristina and Alex. Renowned for their groundbreaking work at the intersection of visuals, sound, and technology, 404.zero crafts mesmerizing large-scale installations and modular soundscapes that explore big philosophical questions around death, the unknown, and the cosmos.

From self-taught programming to custom-built tools and hardware, 404.zero push the boundaries of what’s possible in audio-visual art. In our conversation, they share their journey, creative process, and insights into the challenges and joys of working on ambitious international projects.

We also discuss:

• Their successful venture into modular music production.

• How the self-taught duo's use of modular synthesizers has redefined their approach to art-making.

• From remote installations to visa issues, Kristina and Alex share some of the logistical hurdles they have been facing.

• Their belief that installations should invite profound personal reflection and interaction.

00:00 Introduction and Quick Questions

01:24 Early Influences and Career Beginnings

06:57 Meeting and Collaborating

09:01 First Major Projects

20:41 Innovative Installations and Techniques

31:46 Installation in Unique Venues

33:05 Creating Site-Specific Soundscapes

34:11 Challenges and Outsourcing

34:44 Audience Interaction and Impact

48:00 Visa Issues and Future Aspirations

404.zero’s work has been showcased at major festivals like Dark Mofo, MUTEK, GAMMA and more. Learn more about their projects on their website: https://www.404zero.com/ & check out the visuals on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@404zero and follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/404.zero 

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Also mentioned in this episode:

Mariinsky Theater: https://www.mariinsky.ru/en/

Multimedia Art Museum (MAMM): https://mamm-mdf.ru/en/

Touchdesigner: https://derivative.ca/ | https://www.instagram.com/TouchDesigner/

Moscow Planetarium: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moscow_Planetarium 

Xology: https://www.xology.com/hardware-design 

Kinect tracking: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinect 

Greenhouse Studios: https://www.greenhouse.is/ | https://www.instagram.com/greenhouse.studios/ 

Bedroom Community: https://bedroomcommunity.net/ | https://www.instagram.com/bedroom_community/

Dark Mofo: https://darkmofo.net.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/dark_mofo 

MONA: https://mona.net.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/monamuseum/

Art Gallery of NSW: https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/artgalleryofnsw/

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In Episode 24, we delve into the artistic journey and career insights of acclaimed Australian artist Alex Seton. This fascinating conversation covers:

• The logistics and insider info about creating large-scale marble sculptures and installations.

• Alex's unique creative process, from childhood influences to professional milestones.

• Insightful anecdotes about public art commissions and navigating institutional complexities.

• Tips for emerging artists on studio space, residencies, and entering the commercial gallery scene.

Tune in for an engaging blend of career advice, fun anecdotes, and practical experiences from a mid-career artist.

02:43 Introduction and Work-Life Balance

04:27 Early Life and Background

08:13 Art Education and Career Beginnings

21:52 Path To Professional Success

30:22 Art and Mental Health Challenges

42:22 Physical Toll of Sculpture

47:43 Public Art Stories and Disasters

55:23 The Australian Flag and War Memorial Commissions

01:02:21 Logistics and Challenges of Heavy Sculptures

01:08:24 Navigating Relationships With Galleries

01:23:06 Residencies and Their Impact

01:33:17 Sustainability in Sculpture

01:40:16 Dream Project

Alex Seton is based in Sydney. You can find out more about his work on his website http://www.alexseton.com/ and on his Instagram alexseton_

He is represented by Sullivan+Strumpf gallery: https://www.sullivanstrumpf.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/sullivanstrumpf/

Also mentioned in this episode:

Edna St Vincent Millay: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/edna-st-vincent-millay 

Abdel Nasser: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamal_Abdel_Nasser 

CSIRO: https://www.csiro.au/en/

Walden by Thoreau: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walden 

St Ignatius College: https://www.riverview.nsw.edu.au/ | 

NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art): https://www.nida.edu.au/ 

UNSW Art & Design (formerly College of Fine Arts): https://www.unsw.edu.au/arts-design-architecture/our-schools/art-design | https://www.instagram.com/unsw/

Brian O’Dwyer: https://www.mutualart.com/Artist/Brian-O-dwyer/AAA0DDC26E101929 

Alexie Glass-Kantor: https://creative.gov.au/news/biographies/alexie-glass-kantor/ | https://www.instagram.com/alexieglass/ 

Russell Storer: https://artasiapacific.com/news/m-names-new-senior-curator-and-head-of-curatorial-affairs 

Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro: https://claireandsean.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/clairehealyandseancordeiro/ 

Liam Gillick: https://liamgillick.info/ 

Wombeyan Caves: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/wombeyan-karst-conservation-reserve 

Maunsell Wickes: https://maunsellwickes.com/home/ | https://www.instagram.com/maunsellwickesgallery/ 

Art Gallery of NSW: https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/artgalleryofnsw/

Ben Quilty: https://benquilty.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/benquilty/ 

Claire Milliedge: https://claremilledge.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/claremilledge/ 

Michael Reid: https://michaelreid.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/michaelreidsydney/ 

S. H. Ervin Gallery: https://www.shervingallery.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/shervingallery/ 

Pigpen: https://www.peanuts.com/about/pigpen 

Mitchell Ferrie: https://nandahobbs.com/artist/mitchell-ferrie | https://www.instagram.com/mitchellferrie/ 

Nanda\Hobbs: https://nandahobbs.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nandahobbs 

Joel Elenberg: https://www.aasd.com.au/artist/93-joel-elenberg/works-in-past-sales/?page=3  

Anna Schwartz: https://annaschwartzgallery.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/annaschwartzgallery/ 

Sculpture By The Sea: https://sculpturebythesea.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/sculpturebythesea

Newcastle University: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/uni_newcastle

Ken Unsworth: https://artistprofile.com.au/ken-unsworth/ 

Australian Museum: https://australian.museum/ 

Ron Robertson Swann: https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/collection/artists/robertson-swann-ron/ 

Australian War Memorial: https://www.awm.gov.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/awmemorial

Museums of History NSW: https://mhnsw.au/ 

Hyde Park Barracks: https://mhnsw.au/visit-us/hyde-park-barracks/ 

Jennifer Turpin: https://turpincrawfordstudio.com.au/

Arts Law: https://www.artslaw.com.au/ |

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In this episode, host Anastasia welcomes legendary American installation artist Sandy Skoglund for a fascinating dialogue about her life's work, creative process, and the challenges she has faced.

Key insights from this episode:

• How some of her childhood experiences formed her perspective as an artist.

• The genesis of her first major installation, “Radioactive Cats” and the evolution of her work from photography to sculpture.

• The intricate process and materials involved in creating her installations, from found objects to experimental ephemeral media like Cheez Doodles and marmalade.

• Challenges with material durability and unexpected issues like insect infestations in food-based art.

• The importance of learning new skills from scratch to produce her projects.

• Insightful anecdotes about storage, transportation, and installation of large-scale art pieces.

Sandy also reflects on the financial and logistical aspects of sustaining a career in the arts. This episode is an inspiring look into the dedication, creativity, and adaptability required in contemporary installation art, from the perspective of a very influential artist.

03:45 Early Life and Artistic Beginnings

08:28 First Installations and Influences

10:04 Radioactive Cats and Alternative Spaces

12:34 Material Choices and Fresh Hybrid

15:45 Challenges with Unusual Materials

48:25 The Saw Incident in Manhattan

49:33 Advice for Installation Artists

50:34 Documenting and Installing Art

51:46 Creating Walking On Eggshells

57:25 Funding and Financial Aspects of Art

01:00:29 Challenges and Rewards

01:09:30 The Loft Scene and Working Spaces

01:17:41 New Work and Upcoming Projects

Sandy Skoglund is based in Jersey City, New Jersey. You can find out more about her work on her website sandyskoglund.com and on her Instagram http://instagram.com/sandyskoglundart/. 

She works with Holden Luntz Gallery: https://www.holdenluntz.com/artists/sandy-skoglund/

Also mentioned in this episode:

The Jealous Curator: https://thejealouscurator.substack.com/about | https://www.instagram.com/thejealouscurator/ 

Art For Your Ear Podcast, interview with Sandy Skoglund: https://thejealouscurator.libsyn.com/sandy-skoglund-believe-you-have-to-do-it

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sandy-skoglund-believe-you-have-to-do-it/id996338562?i=1000547949009 

Howdy Doody: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howdy_Doody 

George Segal: https://www.theartstory.org/artist/segal-george/ 

Edward Kienholz: https://www.theartstory.org/artist/kienholz-edward/ 

Nancy Reddin Kienholz: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Reddin_Kienholz 

Real Art Ways: https://www.realartways.org/ | http://instagram.com/realartways 

Cheez Doodles: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheez_Doodles 

Janet Borden Inc.: https://janetbordeninc.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/janetbordeninc/ 

Marcel Duchamp: https://www.theartstory.org/artist/duchamp-marcel/ 

Adobe Photoshop: https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html | https://www.instagram.com/adobe/ 

Dieu Donné: https://www.dieudonne.org/ | http://instagram.com/dieudonnepaper | @DieuDonnePaperMill

McNay Art Museum: https://www.mcnayart.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/mcnayart | @mcnayartmuseum2403 

Rule Gallery: https://rulegallery.com/ | https://instagram.com/rulegallery/ 

The Chinati Foundation: https://chinati.org/ | https://instagram.com/chinatifoundation/ 

Donald Judd: https://www.theartstory.org/artist/judd-donald/ 

Rutgers University: https://www.rutgers.edu/ | https://www.instagram.com/rutgersu | @RutgersU

The Installation Art Podcast is a show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

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In this bonus episode of The Installation Art Podcast, host Anastasia Parmson delves into the question: “What is installation art?” through a personal lens.

We explore the historical roots and evolution of the medium, significant artists and works, and discuss foundational concepts, such as site-specificity, scale and accumulation, and how those differentiate installation from other contemporary art mediums.

We take a look at notable artists and their historic contributions, as well as some of the guests previously featured on the show. This episode offers examples and personal observations inviting listeners to share their own perspectives and experiences.

00:00 Introduction and Listener Message

01:53 Defining Installation Art: A Personal Interpretation

02:50 Early Pioneers: Duchamp and Schwitters

05:06 Mid-20th Century Innovations

07:10 Assemblage and Accumulation

08:45 Site Specificity and Scale

17:15 Video and Multimedia Installations

18:46 Public Art and Murals

21:32 Conclusion and Listener Engagement

Mentioned in this episode:

Marcel Duchamp: https://www.theartstory.org/artist/duchamp-marcel/

Bicycle wheel,1913

Porte 11 Rue Larrey,1927

1200 Coal Sacks,1938

Air de Paris,1919

Kurt Schwitters: https://www.theartstory.org/artist/schwitters-kurt/

Merzbau, 1923-1937: https://www.tate.org.uk/research/tate-papers/08/kurt-schwitters-reconstructions-of-the-merzbau

Joseph Beuys: https://www.theartstory.org/artist/beuys-joseph/

Yves Klein: https://www.theartstory.org/artist/klein-yves/

Le Vide, 1958: https://www.littleartnecdotes.com/le-vide-1958/

Iris Clert Gallery: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iris_Clert_Gallery

Arman: https://www.theartstory.org/artist/arman/

Poubelles: https://www.armanstudio.com/artworks/poubelles

Le Plein, 1960

Daniel Spoerri: https://www.theartstory.org/artist/spoerri-daniel/

Barry Le Va: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Le_Va

Christo & Jeanne Claude: https://www.theartstory.org/artist/christo-and-jean-claude/

Robert Smithson: https://www.theartstory.org/artist/smithson-robert/

Installation Art: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6467162-installation-art?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=jnQ7mtEYpb&rank=4

Emma Fielden: https://www.emmafielden.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/emmafielden/

Do Ho Suh: https://www.instagram.com/dohosuhstudio/

Nika Neelova: https://www.nikaneelova.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/nikaneelova/?hl=en

Korakrit Arunanondchai: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korakrit_Arunanondchai | https://www.instagram.com/kritbangkok/?hl=en

Pipilotti Rist: https://pipilottirist.net/ | https://www.instagram.com/pipilotti_rist_studio/

Nicolas Rupcich: https://nicolasrupcich.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/rupcich/

Barbara Kruger: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Kruger

Antony Gormley: https://www.antonygormley.com/

Ai Weiwei: https://www.aiweiwei.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/aiww/

Felix Gonzales Torres: https://www.theartstory.org/artist/gonzalez-torres-felix/

 Wolfgang Laib: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfgang_Laib

Denes Farkas: https://denesfarkas.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/denes_k_farkas/

Anne Patterson: https://www.annepatterson.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/annepattersonstudio/?hl=en

Jason Peters: https://www.jasonpeters.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/jasonpetersart/

Olga Lah: https://www.olgalah.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/olgalah_studio/

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Episode 28 features an in-depth conversation with Australian-American artist Natasha Johns Messenger, renowned for her architectural interventions, site-determined work and public art commissions.

Key insights from this interview include:

• How her educational journey shifted her from figurative painting to abstraction and then installation art and filmmaking.

• The distinct creative and logistical differences between public art and to museum installations.

• Behind-the-scenes stories of unexpected technical issues and the importance of the right collaborators in her creative process.

• The impact of her filmmaking studies on her artistic career and the dream projects she envisions for the future.

00:00 Quick Fire Questions

03:38 Early Artistic Influences

07:23 Art School Journey

12:48 First Exhibitions and Installations

16:19 Expanding Horizons: New York and Beyond

37:13 Public Art vs. Installation Art

42:17 Public Perception of Art

45:30 Challenges in Public Art Installations

48:23 Unexpected Installation Issues

55:10 Career Decisions and Filmmaking

59:09 Significant Opportunities

01:04:11 Dream Projects and Future Plans

01:05:55 Meeting the Queen of Holland

01:09:06 Current and Upcoming Projects

01:15:15 Public Artworks to Visit

Find out more about her work on her website: https://www.natashajohnsmessenger.com/  Follow her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natashajohnsmessenger

Also mentioned in this episode:

Robert Irwin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Irwin_(artist)

RMIT: https://www.rmit.edu.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/rmituniversity/ | @rmit

Gertrude Contemporary: https://gertrude.org.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/gertrudecontemporary/ 
Bala Starr: https://weareuntold.org/2024-women-of-gold/bala-starr

Kate Shaw: https://www.kateshaw.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/kateshawart/

Bus Projects: https://busprojects.org.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/busprojects/

The Museum of Dirt: http://www.artdes.monash.edu.au/globe/issue9/mdtitle.html

Max Delaney: https://www.instagram.com/maxdelany/

Australian Centre for Contemporary Art: https://acca.melbourne/ | https://www.instagram.com/acca_melbourne/

MCA: https://www.mca.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/mca_australia | @mcaaustralia

Centre for Contemporary Photography: https://ccp.org.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/ccp_australia/

ACP: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Centre_for_Photography

Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts: https://pica.org.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/pica_perth/

International Studio & Curatorial Program: https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-studio-&-curatorial-program-iscp-/ | https://www.instagram.com/iscp_nyc/

Creative Australia (formerly Australia Council): https://creative.gov.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/creative.australia/

Sara Reisman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-reisman/ | https://www.instagram.com/reismansara/

Station Gallery: https://stationgallery.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/stationgalleryaustralia/

A Streetcar Named Desire: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Streetcar_Named_Desire

BAM: https://www.bam.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/bam_brooklyn | @BAMorg

Cate Blanchett: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000949/ | https://www.instagram.com/cate_blanchettofficial/

Bowness Photography Prize: https://maph.org.au/bowness-photography-prize/ https://www.instagram.com/maph_photography/

Strange Engine: https://www.strangeengine.org/

John Wardle Architect: https://wardle.studio/ | https://www.instagram.com/wardle.studio/

Jacaranda Industries: https://www.jacarandaindustries.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/jacarandaindustries/

European Museum Technology: https://europeanmuseum.tech/ | @europeanmuseumtech

Monash University: https://www.monash.edu/ | https://www.instagram.com/monash_uni

Bluebottle: https://bb3.net.au/#/ | https://www.instagram.com/bluebottle3/

Brian Scales: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-scales-01566745/?originalSubdomain=au

On Beam Engineering: https://onbeam.com.au/

Derek John: https://djprojects.net/ | https://www.instagram.com/julie_derek_djprojects

Vault by Rob Robertson Swann: https://acca.melbourne/education/resources/public-art/melbourne-public-art-trail/1-ron-robertson-swann-vault-1980/

Richard Serra: https://www.guggenheim.org/artwork/artist/richard-serra

Public Art for Public Schools: http://nycsca.org/Community/Public-Art-for-Public-Schools/About-Us 
Percent For Art NYC: https://dcla-percent-for-art-nyc.hub.arcgis.com/

Columbia University: https://www.columbia.edu/ | https://www.instagram.com/columbia/ | @columbia

Heide Museum of Modern Art: https://www.heide.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/heidemoma

Escher Museum: https://www.escherinhetpaleis.nl/ | https://www.instagram.com/escherinpaleis/

No Longer Empty: https://www.nyc-arts.org/organizations/no-longer-empty/ | https://www.instagram.com/nolongerempty/

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In this bonus episode, I recap my recent conversation with legendary artist Sandy Skoglund. Key topics include:

• Sandy’s belief about needing a NYC loft to be a “real artist”
• Her relentless pursuit of new skills like sculpting, bronze casting, and 3D modeling
• The longevity of art and advocating for it after you’re gone

The episode also explores Sandy's innovative approaches to storage issues and her strategies for making long-lasting, transportable art. Additionally, I share some personal challenges and inspirations gained from the interview, and tease insights available in the full conversation.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:31 Listener Feedback and Appreciation

03:10 Challenges of Studio Spaces for Artists

04:14 Sandy's Relentless Pursuit of New Skills

10:24 Managing Storage and Donations

13:01 Thoughts on Posthumous Legacy

14:39 Material Challenges and Preservation

18:38 Final Reflections and Call to Action

Also mentioned in this episode:

Episode 26: Exploring Unconventional Materials with Installation Art Pioneer Sandy Skoglund: https://installationartpodcast.com/sandy-skoglund-026 

Art For Your Ear Podcast, interview with Sandy Skoglund: https://thejealouscurator.libsyn.com/sandy-skoglund-believe-you-have-to-do-it

On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sandy-skoglund-believe-you-have-to-do-it/id996338562?i=1000547949009 

The Jealous Curator: https://thejealouscurator.substack.com/about | https://www.instagram.com/thejealouscurator/

Sandy Skoglund: https://www.sandyskoglund.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/sandyskoglundart/ 

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In this episode, we sit down with Belgian artist Lawrence Malstaf, whose innovative work exists at the fascinating intersection of visual art, performance, and theatrical experience. Based in Tromsø, Norway, Malstaf has earned international acclaim for his immersive installations that transform viewers into active participants.

Episode Highlights:

• Lawrence shares his journey from studying industrial design (rather than fine art at his parents' suggestion) to discovering how this technical background gave him invaluable skills in working with contemporary materials.

• We discuss Malstaf’s famous vacuum piece "Shrink" (1995), where participants are sealed between plastic sheets while air is slowly removed, creating both a striking visual image and physical experience that differs dramatically for viewers versus participants.

• His recent focus on sustainable art practices and an innovative project creating "hotels" for endangered kittiwake seagulls in Tromsø, transforming an urban nuisance into an interspecies art project.

02:44 Quick Questions

05:27 Childhood and Early Influences

07:51 Industrial Design and Artistic Beginnings

09:46 Theater and Installation Art

16:41 Creating Opportunities and Multidisciplinary Spaces

21:50 Sustainable Art and Seagull Project

25:16 Audience Interaction and Physical Experience

29:19 Behind The Scenes Challenges

32:48 Artistic Evolution and Viral Fame

38:22 Sustainable Art Practices

41:48 Income From Art

44:27 Proudest Moments and Career Reflections

47:42 Advice for Emerging Artists

49:44 Internship Opportunity

51:48 Dream Projects

58:46 Where to Find More Information

Lawrence Malstaf (b. 1972, Bruges, Belgium) is based in Tromsø, Norway. He creates installation and performance art that exists at the borderline between visual arts and theatrical experience. With a focus on movement, coincidence, order and chaos, he develops immersive sensorial environments that often position visitors as co-actors in the artwork. His background in industrial design informs his technical approach to materials and mechanisms, while his experience in scenography for dance and theater influences the performative aspects of his installations.

You can find out more about his work on his website: https://www.lawrencemalstaf.com/ and get the latest updates on his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawrencemalstaf/ 

Malstaf is represented by Tallieu Art Office: https://www.artoffice.be/artists/lawrence-malstaf/ 

All images courtesy of the artist.

Also mentioned in this episode:

Ischa Tallieu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ischatallieu/?originalSubdomain=be 

Tailleu Art Office:  https://www.artoffice.be/ | https://www.instagram.com/tallieu_art 

Bains Connective in Brussels: https://www.artfactories.net/Les-Bains-Connective-Bruxelles.html 

Frankfurter Kunstverein: https://www.fkv.de/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/frankfurterkunstverein/ | @FrankfurterKunstverein

FILE Festival for Electronic Languages: https://file.org.br/ https://www.instagram.com/filefestival/ 

Paola Perissinotto: https://digitalartarchive.at/database/artist/1340/

Delphin Ruché: https://www.rissa-cs.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/rissa_citizen_science/ 

The Installation Art Podcast is a show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

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In this episode, we speak with Elizabeth Lewis, Public Art Division Manager at Tilt Industrial Design, who offers a fascinating insider's perspective on how large-scale public artworks are engineered, managed, and brought to life. Elizabeth reveals the complex ecosystem of stakeholders involved in creating public art and shares invaluable advice for artists looking to break into this challenging but rewarding medium.

What you will learn:

• How industrial designers like Elizabeth act as "translators" between artists' creative visions and the technical requirements needed to bring monumental works to life

• The truth about public art budgets and practices

• Practical advice for artists wanting to venture into public art, including starting with temporary installations and test sites

• How indigenous artists are bringing multidisciplinary approaches to public art that may reshape the entire field

About Elizabeth Lewis:

Elizabeth Lewis is the Public Art Division Manager at Tilt Industrial Design, an Australian firm specialising in technically complex and ambitious public art projects. With a background in industrial design, she has overseen numerous large-scale installations throughout Australia, working with established artists, emerging creators, and First Nations storytellers to translate artistic visions into enduring public works.

03:17 Early Life and Inspirations

04:39 Educational Journey

05:39 First Job Experiences

08:01 Transition to Tilt

14:58 Challenges in Public Art

18:29 Skills and Learning

33:50 Project Timelines

35:55 The Lifespan of Public Art

45:49 The Role of Public Art Curators

48:01 Building Networks and Identifying Artists

50:49 First Nations and Indigenous Art

53:01 The Growth of Public Art in Sydney

59:09 Convincing Developers to Invest in Art

01:05:08 Advice for Emerging Public Artists

01:24:53 Current and Upcoming Projects

01:26:08 Where to Find More Information

Tilt Industrial Design: https://tilt-industrialdesign.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/tiltindustrialdesign 

Also mentioned in this episode:

ResMed: https://shop.resmed.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/resmedanz/ | @resmedanz5242 

BOC: https://www.boc.com.au/shop/en/au/home | @boclimited 

Tim Phillips: https://tilt-industrialdesign.com/news-media/media/tilts-tim-phillips-managing-director-featured-in-boutique-developer/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/timphillipsdesigns/ 

Ateliers Jean Nouvel: https://www.jeannouvel.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/ateliersjeannouvel/ 

Yann Kersale: https://yannkersale.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/yannkersale/ | @studioyannkersale 

Reko Rennie: https://rekorennie.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/rekorennie/ 

Barbara Flynn: https://barbaraflynn.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/barbaraflynnptyltd/ 

Test Sites: https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/public-art-test-sites-program | https://www.instagram.com/publicartmelbourne/   

Sculpture By The Sea: https://sculpturebythesea.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/sculpturebythesea | @sculpturebythesea

Vivid Sydney: https://www.vividsydney.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/vividsydney/ | @vividsydney

Placemaking NSW: https://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/about-us/our-work/placemaking-nsw 

Art And About: https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/art-about | https://www.instagram.com/cityofsydney | @CityofSydney

Kilometre of Sculpture: https://www.facebook.com/KilometreofSculpture/?profile_tab_item_selected=mentions&_rdr 

NAVA: https://visualarts.net.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/nava_visualarts/  

Janet Laurence: https://www.janetlaurence.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/janetlaurence/ 

ASPECT Studios: https://www.aspect-studios.com/au/ | https://www.instagram.com/aspectstudios 

Warren Langley: https://www.warrenlangley.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/warren_langley_artist/ 

Jacob Nash: https://www.jacobnashdesign.com/

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In this bonus episode of the Installation Art podcast, curator and art consultant Carrie Scott joins me to delve into the ongoing controversy surrounding the Venice Biennale Australian Pavilion.

Together we discuss:

• How artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino were appointed to represent Australia at the 2026 Venice Biennale and then abruptly cancelled

• The procedural, political, and social dimensions of the decision made by Creative Australia, its impact on the local and international art scene, and what it means for artistic freedom

• How the Australian arts community is responding to the shock decision

• Carrie shares her personal experiences and insights, offering a poignant perspective on the value of art that challenges and provokes.

We also touch on recent tragic news that affects the Biennale more broadly and raises questions about who has the authority to decide what kind of art is “acceptable” or what art is about.

05:02 The Australian Pavilion Controversy: An Overview

06:51 Selection Process for the Australian Pavilion

10:46 Creative Australia's Decision and Backlash

12:10 Senate Hearing and Further Repercussions

17:36 Personal Reflections on the Controversy

38:40 National Pavilions and Curator's Theme

39:09 Tragic Passing of Koyo Kouoh

42:38 Journalist's Role and Agenda

45:16 Art and Political Sensitivities

48:14 Personal Reflections on 9/11

53:16 Curatorial Challenges and Responses

58:59 Speculations and Broader Implications

Carrie Scott is a curator and art consultant based in London: https://www.carrie-scott.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/carriescottcurates/ 


SEEN is a next-generation art consultancy, shining a light on the opaque world of galleries, auction houses and dealers: https://www.seen.art/ | https://www.instagram.com/watchseenart/ | @watchseenart

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If you want to help the Sabsabi-Dagostino project in Venice, go to this website: https://khaledsabsabi.com/support-the-venice-biennale-2026-exhibition-by-khaled-sabsabi-curated-by-michael-dagostino/

Or purchase a unique artwork by Sabsabi to help raise funds: https://unvanishedsabsabi.myshopify.com/

Khaled Sabsabi speaks: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-art-show/khaled-sabsabi-speaks/105050484

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2025/apr/01/exclusive-khaled-sabsabi-speaks-on-the-damage-of-being-dumped-from-the-venice-biennale-full-story-podcast

Also mentioned in this episode:

Khaled Sabsabi: https://khaledsabsabi.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/peacefender/

Michael Dagostino: https://www.sydney.edu.au/museum/about-us/our-people.html 

Creative Australia: https://creative.gov.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/creative.australia/ 

Venice Biennale: https://www.labiennale.org/en | https://www.instagram.com/labiennale/ | @BiennaleChannel

Adrian Collette: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-collette-31a192ba/?originalSubdomain=au 

The Australian article “Your Taxpayer Dollars At Work: Arts Council takes Creative Approach to Racism” https://www.theaustralian.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=TAWEB_WRE170_a_GGL&dest=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/margin-call/arts-council-takes-creative-approach-to-racism/news-story/00e630f4d43423d15892ead5cfadaf8d&memtype=anonymous&mode=premium&v21=HIGH-Segment-2-SCORE&V21spcbehaviour=appendend

Memo: https://www.memoreview.net/ | https://www.instagram.com/memo_review/ 

MCA Sydney: https://www.mca.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/mca_australia | @mcaaustralia 

Liz-Ann McGregor op-ed: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/feb/18/australia-venice-biennale-sabsabi-dumped-former-museum-contemporary-art-head-says-ntwnfb 

Thank You Very Much, 2006: https://khaledsabsabi.com/work/thank-you-very-much/ 

Monash University Museum of Art: https://www.monash.edu/muma/home | https://www.instagram.com/mumamonash 

Lindy Lee: https://www.lindylee.net/ | https://www.instagram.com/lindylee.13/ 

Simon Mordant: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Mordant 

Koyo Kouoh: https://curatorsintl.org/about/collaborators/5322-koyo-kouoh | https://www.instagram.com/madamekoyo/ 

Interview with Koyo Kouoh: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-art-world-what-if/id1203133627?i=1000649955901

Hank Willis Thomas: https://hankwillisthomas.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/hankwillisthomas/ 

Lubaina Himid: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lubaina_Himid | https://www.instagram.com/lubainapics/  

Josh Milani: https://milanigallery.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/milanigallery 

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Episode 32 features an unforgettable conversation with acclaimed New York-based sculptor and installation artist Petah Coyne. Known for her intricate, large-scale works crafted from an extraordinary range of materials – from dead fish and shredded trailers to wax, taxidermy, and black sand. Coyne’s career spans decades and her works are in major museum collections, including MoMA, the Whitney, the Met, and the Guggenheim. 

In this candid, in-depth interview, she shares not only her creative evolution and technical processes but also the personal stories, risks, and moments of doubt behind her monumental career.

Key takeaways from this interview include:

• The wild true story of how 5,000 dead fish played a role in launching her art career.

• How Petah developed her own patented wax formula and the extreme logistics behind shipping large-scale works across the world.

• A behind-the-scenes account of her first major institutional installation and the unexpected accident that helped get it reviewed by The New York Times.

• Her perspective on rejection, persistence, and why she applied for grants every year for a decade before getting one.

• Thoughtful reflections on time, mortality, and the pressure artists feel to keep creating.

From poetic anecdotes to hard-earned wisdom, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a successful and deeply generous artist whose work, like great literature, lingers long after the first encounter.

03:52 The Dead Fish Prank

07:36 Early Life and Artistic Beginnings

14:40 How To Avoid School

16:00 Moving to New York

22:22 First Big Break and Installation Art

41:34 The Importance of Archival Quality

46:22 Finding and Working with Assistants

48:53 Fragility and Tactility of Artworks

51:09 The Stolen Sculpture Incident

54:36 Selling Large Sculptures to Collectors

01:07:04 Navigating the Art World

01:09:52 The Importance of Feedback

01:24:56 Funding Art Projects

01:31:01 Experimenting with New Mediums

01:37:43 Final Thoughts and Advice To Artists

Petah Coyne is based in New York and is represented by Galerie Lelong & Co., New York: https://galerielelong.com/artists/11-petah-coyne/ 

and Nunu Fine Art, Taiwan: https://www.nunufineart.com/petah-coyne

You can find out more about her work on her website: https://www.petahcoyne.org/

And follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petahcoyne

Also mentioned in this episode:

The Jealous Curator: https://thejealouscurator.substack.com/about | https://www.instagram.com/thejealouscurator/ 

Art For Your Ear Podcast, interview with Petah Coyne: https://www.thejealouscurator.com/blog/2020/11/20/just-be-wonderful/ 

Herron School of Art and Design: https://herron.indianapolis.iu.edu/ 

Art Academy of Cincinnati: https://www.artacademy.edu/ | https://www.instagram.com/artacademyofcincinnati/ | @artacademycincinnati 

Columbia University: https://www.columbia.edu/ | https://www.instagram.com/columbia/ | @columbia 

Jody Pinto: https://www.jodypinto.com/

Alice Acock: https://www.aaycock.com/ 

Donna Dennis: https://www.donnadennisart.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/donnadennisstudio/ 

Judy Pfaff: https://www.judypfaffstudio.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/judy.pfaff/ 

Holly Solomon: https://www.bonhams.com/stories/39878/works-from-the-collection-of-holly-solomon/ 

Sculpture Center: https://www.sculpture-center.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/sculpturecenter/# 

Marian Griffiths: https://www.artforum.com/news/marian-griffiths-1922-2008-189230/ 

Leo Castelli: https://www.castelligallery.com/about/leo-castelli | https://www.instagram.com/castelligallery 

Adam Gopnick: https://www.adamgopnik.com/bio | https://x.com/adamgopnik 

Chazen Museum of Art: https://chazen.wisc.edu/ 

Eva Hesse: https://www.theartstory.org/artist/hesse-eva/ 

Sol LeWitt: https://www.theartstory.org/artist/lewitt-sol/ 

Mary Sabbatino: https://www.cpal-info.com/mary-sabbatino | https://www.instagram.com/mary_sabbatino/ 

Gallery Lelong: https://galerielelong.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/galerielelong 

Guerilla Girls: https://www.guerrillagirls.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/guerrillagirls/ | @GUERRILLAGIRLS

Iréne Hultman: https://tdps.yale.edu/profile/irene-hultman-monti | https://www.instagram.com/irenehultmanmonti/

The Installation Art Podcast is a show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

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An enlightening conversation with celebrated Danish artist Uffe Isolotto. Discover his journey from growing up in a remote town in Denmark to being selected to represent his country at the prestigious Venice Biennale.

Learn how Uffe balances work and life, the nuances of his collaborative process, and his unique approach to installation art.

Key insights include:

• The role of music and collaboration in his creative process.

• Uffe’s early inspirations and how he evolved from poetry to visual art.

• The logistics and challenges of creating large-scale immersive installations and collaborating with other artists and craftsmen.

• Behind-the-scenes about preparing for the Venice Biennale and the unexpected aftermath.

• Future projects and Uffe’s interest in film and world-building as part of his artistic practice.

Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of Isolotto’s process and his innovative approach to contemporary installation art.

You can follow Uffe on Instagram at @uffeisolotto https://www.instagram.com/uffeisolotto/ and learn more about his installation for the Danish Pavilion at Venice Biennale at @wewalkedtheearth https://www.instagram.com/wewalkedtheearth

04:47 Journey into Art and Education

10:07 First Major Projects and Public Art

12:34 Venice Biennale Experience

15:57 Collaborations and Challenges

18:19 Creative Process and World Building

28:04 Skills and People Management

30:49 Exploring Hyperrealistic Sculpture

31:30 Post-Venice Reflections

33:14 Venturing into Filmmaking

37:40 Artistic Practice and Longevity

44:49 Funding and Challenges

54:52 Advice for Young Artists

58:04 Current Projects and Future Plans

PS: We ran into a few technical issues during the recording of this episode, which means a small section of the conversation didn’t make it into the final cut and the audio isn’t perfect throughout. We appreciate your understanding.

Also mentioned in this episode:

NTS Radio: https://www.nts.live/ | https://www.instagram.com/nts_radio/ | @NTSLIVEUK

Danish Art Foundation: https://www.kunst.dk/english/about-us | https://www.instagram.com/statenskunstfond/

Thomas Foldberg: https://thomasfoldberg.dk/ | https://www.instagram.com/thomas_foldberg_studio/

Lars Von Trier: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001885/ | https://www.instagram.com/larsvontrier_/

Soft Baroque: https://softbaroque.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/soft_baroque/

Anne Sofie Madsen: https://www.instagram.com/annesofiemadsenstudio/

Carlsberg Foundation: https://www.carlsbergfondet.dk/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/carlsbergfondet/ | @Carlsbergfondet1876

Simon Starling: https://www.contemporaryartlibrary.org/artist/simon-starling-14184

Den Frie: https://denfrie.dk/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/denfrie.cph/

Holstebro Kunstmuseum: https://en.holstebrokunstmuseum.dk/ | https://www.instagram.com/holstebrokunstmuseum/

The Installation Art Podcast is a show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

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A refreshingly candid conversation with Carrie Scott: curator, art consultant, broadcaster and founder of Seen, a media platform connecting the art world to the real world.

This is our most unfiltered episode yet, where we tackle topics that might "get us in trouble": what consultants actually charge, why artists should have elevator pitches (despite what famous curators say), whether museums should pay artists a percentage of ticket sales, and how galleries claim they'll "find you" while rejecting all submissions.

Carrie's career spans working with major galleries in Seattle and New York, collaborating with Nick Knight for a decade, launching groundbreaking exhibitions and now building a consultancy that refuses to be motivated purely by commission. She is opinionated, pragmatic and genuinely invested in making the art world less intimidating and more transparent.

Key insights from this episode:

• The real numbers: what art consultants charge

• Why Carrie is building an art consultancy that is not centered around transaction

• The controversial debate: should artists have an elevator pitch?

• What galleries mean when they say "don't contact us" (and should you ignore it)?

• Creative health as the third pillar of wellness alongside physical and mental health

• Practical advice for ambitious artists and where to find helpful resources

Carrie Scott is a curator, art historian, consultant and broadcaster based in London. She is the founder of Seen, a media platform and consultancy dedicated to connecting the art world to the real world.

You can find out more about her work at https://www.seen.art/ and follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carriescottcurates/

00:34 Carrie's Favorite Quote

03:34 Background and Early Life

07:13 Journey into Art and Education

09:58 First Job and Early Career Challenges

21:26 Transition to Consulting and Launching Her Own Business

40:24 The Value of Installation Art

43:48 Challenges in Monetizing Installation Art

45:35 Artist-Museum Revenue Sharing

52:05 Curating and Supporting Artists

56:26 Advice for Emerging Artists

01:09:45 Dream Projects and Future Plans

Also mentioned in this episode:

Brothers And Keepers by John Edgar Wideman: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50891912-brothers-and-keepers

Overherd oat milk: https://overherd.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/overherd.uk

The Wallace Collection: https://www.wallacecollection.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/wallacemuseum | @TheWallacecollection

Jean-Honoré Fragonard: https://www.wikiart.org/en/jean-honore-fragonard

Dickinson College: https://www.dickinson.edu/ | https://www.instagram.com/dickinsoncollege | @dsoncollege

Conde Nast: https://www.condenast.com/

University of Washington: https://www.washington.edu/ | https://www.instagram.com/uofwa/ | @universityofwashington

Seattle Magazine: https://seattlemag.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/seattlemag/

The Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/seattletimes/

Seattle University: https://www.seattleu.edu/ | https://www.instagram.com/seattleu/ | @seattleuniversity

The Stranger: https://www.thestranger.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/thestrangerseattle/

James Harris: https://jamesharrisgallery.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/jamesharrisgallery/

Rashid Johnson: https://www.hauserwirth.com/artists/2830-rashid-johnson/ | https://www.instagram.com/rashidjohnson/

Nicole Klagsburn: https://www.nicoleklagsbrun.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/nicole_klagsbrun_inc/

Matt Day Jackson: https://www.hauserwirth.com/viewing-room/matthew-day-jackson/ https://www.instagram.com/matthewdayjackson/

Mika Rottenberg: https://www.hauserwirth.com/artists/23390-mika-rottenberg/ | https://www.instagram.com/mikarottenberg/

Jimmy Moffat: https://www.instagram.com/jimmymoff/

Art + Commerce: https://artandcommerce.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/artandcommerce/

Annie Leibovitz: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Leibovitz | https://www.instagram.com/annieleibovitz/

Steven Meisel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Meisel | https://www.instagram.com/stevenmeiselofficial/

Nick Knight: https://www.nickknight.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/nick_knight/

180 Studios: https://www.180studios.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/180.studios/

The Art Show on Sky Arts: https://www.carrie-scott.com/theartshoq | https://www.instagram.com/artshowtv/ | @theartshow791

Simonette Quamina: https://www.simonettequamina.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/simonette_quamina/

John Pawson:

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An extraordinary conversation with Nicolas de Oliveira and Nicola Oxley, the writer-curator duo who literally wrote the books on installation art and founded the Museum of Installation in London. For nearly 40 years, they've been chroniclers, producers, curators, and advocates for a medium that barely had a name when they first started.

From publishing the definitive Installation Art books (1994, 2003) and commissioning hundreds of new works to building an extensive archive – Nicolas and Nicola have been at the coalface of installation art's evolution.

In this wide-ranging discussion, they share what it was like convincing galleries that installation art even existed, why good documentation became their mission, and how they've sustained independent curatorial practice for four decades on "absolute shoestring budgets."

Key insights from this episode:

• How installation art emerged and why galleries insisted it was "just sculpture"

• Coining the term "immersive" in their 2003 book (before it became ubiquitous)

• Their philosophy of curating as co-production

• The economics of independent spaces: how friendships sustain what funding cannot

• Why they turned down a massive London space and turned to making books

• The difference between installation art and the "entertainment industry" of immersive experiences

• Advice for emerging artists: practice comes first, outcomes come later

Nicolas de Oliveira and Nicola Oxley are based in London and run SE8 Gallery in Deptford. Their books Installation Art (1994) and Installation Art in the New Millennium (2003) remain foundational texts in the field.

They publish artist books under their imprint Mulberry Tree Press and continue to curate exhibitions internationally while maintaining one of the most extensive archives of installation art documentation in the world.

00:26 Discovering Installation Art

01:50 Early Influences and Inspirations

06:24 Founding Unit 7 Gallery

07:30 The Role of Documentation

14:45 Museum of Installation

18:30 SE8 Gallery and International Projects

20:05 Challenges of Space and Real Estate

24:10 Curatorial Practices and Artist Relationships

36:09 Writing Process and Collaboration

43:02 Funding and Sustainability

47:06 Installation Art and the Art Market

01:05:08 Supporting Artists Through Time and Commitment

01:07:36 Advice for Emerging Installation Practitioners

01:17:58 Curating Shows in Different Countries

01:24:09 Documenting and Archiving Installations

01:43:44 Defining Installation Art and Its Future

SE8 Gallery: https://se8.gallery/ | https://www.instagram.com/nicode.oliveira?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Installation Art (1996): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12208566-installation-art

Installation Art in the New Millennium (2003): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1972215.Installation_Art_in_the_New_Millennium

Our interview with Hans op de Beeck: https://installationartpodcast.com/hans-op-de-beeck-018

Bonus episode: What is Installation Art: https://installationartpodcast.com/bonus-025

Bonus episode: Why This 2026 Venice Biennale Scandal is Splitting the Art World: https://installationartpodcast.com/bonus-031

Also mentioned in this episode:

Goldsmith’s University: https://www.gold.ac.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/goldsmithsuol/ | @GoldsmithsUoL

Arte Povera: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arte_Povera

Yves Klein: https://www.yvesklein.com/en/yves-klein/ |

Allan Kaprow: http://www.allankaprow.com/

Dan Graham: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Graham

Rachel Whiteread: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_Whiteread | https://www.instagram.com/rachelwhitereadofficial/

Bruce Nauman: https://www.moma.org/artists/4243-bruce-nauman | https://www.instagram.com/brucenaumanart/

Edward Woodman: https://jhg.art/events/space-light-and-time-edward-woodman-a-retrospective/

Helen Chadwick: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Chadwick

Thames & Hudson: https://www.thamesandhudson.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/thamesandhudson

ICA London: https://www.ica.art/ https://www.instagram.com/icalondon/

Whitechapel Gallery: https://www.whitechapelgallery.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/whitechapelgallery | @whitechapelgallery

Camden Art Centre: https://camdenartcentre.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/camdenartcentre/ | @camden-art-centre

Museum of Installation: https://www.moca.london/moi.html | https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/museum-of-installation-archive

New Museum: https://www.newmuseum.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/newmuseum/ | @newmuseum

Phyllida Barlow: https://www.hauserwirth.com/artists/2826-phyllida-barlow/

KW Institute for Contemporary Art: https://www.kw-berlin.de/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/kwinstitutefcontemporaryart/

Boris Groys: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boris_Groys

Goshka Macuga: https://www.moma.org/artists/131293-goshka-macuga | https://www.instagram.com/gonogo.space/?hl=en

Hans op de Beeck: https://hansopdebeeck.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/hans_op_de_beeck/

Dave Hickey: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Hickey

Stefan Brüggemann: http://www.stefanbruggemann.com/ |

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An in-depth conversation with award-winning sculptor and installation artist Zadok Ben-David, whose practice spans delicate miniature work to large-scale public installations. From his early beginnings in Yemen and Israel to representing his country at the Venice Biennale, Zadok shares the philosophical and practical journey behind his internationally acclaimed work. Discover how he transforms metal into poetic metaphors exploring human nature, evolution, and our relationship with the natural world (and how one installation changed a stranger's life forever).

Key insights from this episode:

• The path from abstract expressionism at St Martin's School of Art to creating massive figurative installations

• How 30,000 hand-painted flowers became one of the world's most travelled installations and the team of assistants who helped create them

• Behind the scenes of installing work across five continents, from prisoners in Germany to 70 assistants in Uzbekistan

• The commercial strategy that funds large-scale installations through smaller original works

• Why Zadok turned down a $1 million public art commission to maintain artistic integrity

• The profound moment when his Blackfield installation helped a Holocaust survivor find hope again

Zadok Ben-David is based in London and Portugal. You can find out more about his work on his website https://www.zadokbendavid.com/ and follow him on Instagram @zadokstudio https://www.instagram.com/zadokstudio/

Exhibition “FLOWERS. Art from the Renaissance to Artificial Intelligence” in Rome until 22 February 2026: https://www.chiostrodelbramante.it/post_mostra/flowers-flowers-art/

03:27 Work-Life Balance Insights

06:15 Journey to Art and Family Influence

09:17 Art School Challenges and Triumphs

10:19 Moving to London and Early Struggles

15:15 Discovering Sculpture and Teaching

21:06 First Installations

25:17 Animal Metaphors in Art

34:25 Global Exhibitions and Unique Experiences

38:23 Commercial Aspects of Art

40:33 People I Saw, But Never Met

44:58 Art Installations Around the World

48:58 The Other Side of Midnight

54:44 Challenges in Art Installations

01:04:37 The Healing Power of Art

01:11:40 Upcoming Exhibitions and Contact Information

Also mentioned in this episode:

Anish Kapoor: https://anishkapoor.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/dirty_corner/

Jerusalem Art Academy: https://www.bezalel.ac.il/en | https://www.instagram.com/bezalel_academy | @bezalelacademyofartanddesi1460

University of Reading: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/uniofreading/ | @UniofReading

Chelsea College of Arts: https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/chelsea-college-of-arts | https://www.instagram.com/unioftheartslondon/ | @UniversityoftheArtsLondon

Central Saint Martins: https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/central-saint-martins | https://www.instagram.com/unioftheartslondon/ | @UniversityoftheArtsLondon

Anthony Caro: https://www.anthonycaro.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/anthonycarocentre/

Aesop: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aesop's_Fables

Krylov: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Krylov's_fables

Kröller-Müller Museum: https://krollermuller.nl/en | https://www.instagram.com/krollermullermuseum/

Kunsthal Rotterdam: https://www.kunsthal.nl/en/#tijdlijn-2026-03 | https://www.instagram.com/kunsthal/ | @KunsthalRotterdam

Art Gallery of Uzbekistan: https://uzbekistan1.com/art-gallery-of-uzbekistan/

Neanderthal Museum: https://neanderthal.de/en | https://www.instagram.com/neanderthalmuseum/ |@NeanderthalMuseum

Sculpture by the Sea: https://sculpturebythesea.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/sculpturebythesea | @sculpturebythesea

National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan: https://nmrk.kz/en/ | @qazaqstanrespyblkasynynult9862

Annandale Galleries: https://annandalegalleries.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/annandalegalleries/

Ploshchad Mira Museum Center: https://mira1.ru/about | @na_mira1

Krasnoyarsk Museum Biennale: https://biennale.ru/

Joseph Beuys: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Beuys

GYRE: https://gyre-omotesando.com/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/gyre_omotesando/ | @gyreTV

Chiostro del Bramante: https://www.chiostrodelbramante.it/post_mostra/flowers-flowers-art/ | https://www.instagram.com/chiostrodelbramante_roma | @chiostrodelbramante

Andreas Gursky: https://www.andreasgursky.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/andreasgursky_official

Ai Weiwei: https://www.aiweiwei.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/aiww/

The Installation Art Podcast is a show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

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In this bonus episode, host Anastasia Parmson explores what it really means to approach residencies as an installation artist. Beyond the logistics of time, space, and materials, we dive into bigger questions that shape the medium:

• How to make large-scale, site-specific work in short timeframes and unfamiliar contexts?

• What happens when you choose temporary or fragile materials instead of archival ones?

• Is the value of installation art in the object, the process or the audience experience?

• Could installation art be considered disposable or should we always aim for permanence?

Drawing from a recent experimental residency at DRAW Space in Sydney, Anastasia reflects on the challenges of working fast, improvising with cardboard and collaborating with others. But more importantly, you’ll be invited to consider your own approach to residencies, materials, and the long-term value of installation art.

Whether you’re an installation artist or simply curious about how these questions play out in practice, this episode offers insights and provocations designed to spark discussion.

00:00 Introduction and Listener Review

01:54 Invitation to Draw Space Residency

03:47 Challenges and Initial Thoughts

06:10 Execution and Community Involvement

08:21 Building the Installation

12:01 Final Touches and Open Day

15:43 Reflections on the Experiment

24:49 Conclusion and Future Plans

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DRAW Space: https://drawspace.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/drawspacesydney

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A philosophical conversation with Berlin-based artist Monika Grzymala, whose spatial drawings transform architecture with nothing but kilometers of black tape, intuition and intense physical labor.

Monika's practice is deceptively simple: she works alone, without assistants, using adhesive tape to create immersive three-dimensional drawings that respond to each unique space. But beneath that simplicity we discuss profound questions about ephemerality, energy, presence and what remains when a work only exists for weeks before disappearing…

From training as a stone sculptor to making her first site-specific drawing on ice at a Hamburg skating rink, from dumping all her figurative work after one transformative conversation with her professor to developing custom tape formulas with German manufacturers—Monika's journey reveals how radical simplicity can be the most powerful artistic choice.

Key insights from this episode:

• How one professor's comment changed everything

• The longevity of tape installations: 2-3 months before they fall apart (and why that's intentional)

• Documentation philosophy: why time-lapse videos don't capture the real process

• Living inside an installation: the collector who surrounded herself with Monika's work

• Advice for emerging artists: you don't need funding or large studios—just do it

Monika Grzymala is a Polish artist based in Berlin. You can find out more about her work on her website: http://www.t-r-a-n-s-i-t.net/ and follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monika.grzymala/

Monika’s publications: https://www.betterworldbooks.com/search/results?q=monika grzymala

She is represented by

Galerie CRONE: https://www.galeriecrone.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/galerie_crone/

BERG Contemporary: https://www.bergcontemporary.is/en | https://www.instagram.com/bergcontemporary/

SECCI Gallery: https://www.seccigallery.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/secci_gallery/

03:20 Studio Rituals

03:48 Berlin Life And Process

05:44 Origins And Training

08:01 Finding The Line

13:25 Ephemeral Tape Philosophy

31:24 Hunting For The Perfect Tape

32:21 Liquid Drawing Mindset

36:14 Funding Ephemeral Installations

38:06 Energy, Memory And Reality

41:31 Logistics And Documentation

56:15 Advice For Young Artists

Also mentioned in this episode:

MoMA: https://www.moma.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/themuseumofmodernart | @themuseumofmodernart

The Drawing Center: https://drawingcenter.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/drawingcenter/

Biennale of Sydney: https://www.biennaleofsydney.art/ | https://www.instagram.com/biennalesydney/ | @biennaleofsydney

Tokyo Art Museum: https://www.tobikan.jp/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/tokyometropolitanartmuseum/ | @tokyometropolitanartmuseum7280

Louise Bourgeois: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louise_Bourgeois | https://www.instagram.com/artistelouisebourgeois/

Documenta: https://documenta.de/en | https://www.instagram.com/documenta_official | @documenta_official

Bogomir Ecker: https://www.artforum.com/events/bogomir-ecker-2-226647/

Olafur Eliasson: https://olafureliasson.net/ | https://www.instagram.com/studioolafureliasson/ Dian Woodner: https://patronview.com/patrons/dian-woodner

Frac Lorraine: https://www.fraclorraine.org/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/fraclorraine/ | @49nord6est-fraclorraine

Kunstlerhaus Dortmund: https://www.kh-do.de/ | https://www.instagram.com/kuenstlerinnenhaus_dortmund | @kunstlerhausdortmund2577

Kunstmuseum Basel: https://kunstmuseumbasel.ch/ | https://www.instagram.com/kunstmuseumbasel/ | @kumubasel

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A bonus solo episode about my last minute art trip to Helsinki: what I saw at Helsinki Biennale on Vallisaari island, three must-visit museums (Kiasma, Amos Rex, HAM), and why sometimes the best art experiences require a little effort to reach.

Last August, I hopped a ferry from Estonia to catch the closing days of Helsinki Biennale. In a day and a half, I discovered why island biennales create magic, why Nordic countries do art infrastructure better and what Australia can learn from Finland's approach to supporting artists and making contemporary art accessible to everyone.

This isn't a comprehensive review, it’s my honest impressions, favorite discoveries and a few rants.

What I cover in this episode:

• Why the ferry journey to Vallisaari island matters (hello, Cockatoo Island nostalgia)

• The challenge of installing art outdoors: scale, setting and competing with historic buildings

• Standout works: Sara Bjärland's bronze "inflatable" sculptures, Tania Candiani's immersive bunker installation, Ana Teresa Barboza's woven bark forest

• Three essential Helsinki museums: Kiasma (timeless favorite), Amos Rex (new obsession), HAM (Biennale HQ)

• Gushing about Helsinki Central Library (Oodi): free recording studios, 3D printing, instrument hire – everything Sydney libraries lack…

• Free museum days and artist benefits: how my Australian NAVA card got me free entry in Finland (but not in Sydney... explain that)

00:00 Why I Went To Helsinki Biennale

01:20 Getting to Vallisaari

03:31 Island Setting and Challenges

07:06 Scent Art Surprise

08:46 Standout Works

13:14 Lesson About Rushing

15:28 Rainy Day Museum Crawl: Kiasma

16:32 Amos Rex and HAM

21:44 Finland Artist Perks

23:37 Wrap Up and Listener Poll

Resources:

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Also mentioned in this episode:

Helsinki Biennale: https://helsinkibiennaali.fi/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/helsinkibiennial/

Vallisaari: https://vallisaari.fi/en_US | https://www.instagram.com/vallisaari.fi

Biennale of Sydney: https://www.biennaleofsydney.art/ | https://www.instagram.com/biennalesydney/ | @biennaleofsydney

Cockatoo Island: https://www.cockatooisland.gov.au/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/harbourtrust/ | @HarbourTrust2088

Olafur Eliasson: https://olafureliasson.net/ | https://www.instagram.com/studioolafureliasson/

Raimo Saarinen: https://www.raimosaarinen.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/raimosaarinen/

Sara Bjarland: https://sarabjarland.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/sbjarland/

Tania Candiani: https://taniacandiani.com/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/tcandiani/

Ana Teresa Barboza: https://www.anateresabarboza.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/anateresa.barbozagubo/

Nabbteeri: https://www.nabbteeri.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/maria_birkhuhn/ | https://www.instagram.com/nabbage/

Kiasma: https://kiasma.fi/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/kiasmamuseum

Amos Rex: https://amosrex.fi/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/amoskonst/

Anna Estarriola: https://www.annaestarriola.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/annaestarriola/

HAM: https://www.hamhelsinki.fi/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/hamhelsinki/

Oodi: https://oodihelsinki.fi/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/oodihelsinki/

NAVA: https://visualarts.net.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/nava_visualarts/

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A conversation with New Zealand artist Mike Hewson, recorded inside his monumental installation The Key's Under the Mat at the Art Gallery of New South Wales – a 2,500 square meter underground park complete with working sauna, laundromat, barbecues, DJ booth, recording studio and playground that's broken every visitor record the gallery has ever seen.

Mike's practice straddles the complex lines between art, infrastructure and public liability. He designs playgrounds that councils don't know how to regulate, builds permanent public sculptures that must survive Australian weather conditions and human interference and he takes on legal exposure that would terrify most artists, all while fighting the perception that making functional, interactive work is somehow "beneath" serious art.

Key insights from this episode:

• The Christchurch earthquake moment: barefoot in a broken city, wondering whether he should keep pursuing art

• Project backlash: dealing with public anger, going into debt on his first major commission and lessons learned

• Strategic pivot: setting a new precedent as an artist-engineer

• True scope of the AGNSW project and how he sourced materials for it

• Hard truth and advice: burnout is not a sustainable business model

Mike Hewson is a New Zealand artist based in Sydney. You can find out more about his work on his website https://mikehewson.co.nz/ and follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikehewson

See his work in person:

The Key's Under the Mat at AGNSW Tank (open until August 2026) https://mikehewson.co.nz/2025/10/the-keys-under-the-mat

Coal Loader Palm Grove is a permanent public installation at Sydney Fish Markets: https://mikehewson.co.nz/2026/1/coal-loader-palm-grove

Rocks on Wheels public art playground in Soutbank, Naarm (Melbourne): https://mikehewson.co.nz/2022/11/rocks-on-wheels

Pockets Park in Pioneers Memorial Park, Leichhardt NSW: https://mikehewson.co.nz/2022/2/pockets-park

St Peters Fences at Simpson Park, St Peters NSW: https://mikehewson.co.nz/2020/9/st-peters-fences

Illawarra Placed Landscape at Crown Street Mall, Wollongong NSW: https://mikehewson.co.nz/2017/11/illawarra-placed-landscape

02:55 Work Life Balance Reality

05:35 Growing Up in Rural NZ

08:02 From Painting to Installations

19:40 Building Playgrounds as Art

27:37 Precarious Look Safe Design

32:32 Sourcing Found Materials

40:33 Maintenance and Record Crowds

45:41 Afterlife and Financial Reality

58:51 Geopets Art Fair Hack

01:07:17 Contracts, Insurance and Codes

01:20:51 Hard Truths And Advice

01:25:51 After The Mammoth Show

Also mentioned in this episode:

Christchurch earthquake: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Christchurch_earthquake

JR: https://www.jr-art.net/ | https://www.instagram.com/jr/

Columbia University: https://www.columbia.edu/ | https://www.instagram.com/columbia/ | @columbia

Sarah Sze: https://www.sarahsze.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/sarahszestudio

Lloyd’s: https://www.lloyds.com/australia | https://www.instagram.com/lloydsoflondon/ | @Lloydsinsurance

Infrastructure NSW: https://www.infrastructure.nsw.gov.au/ |

Gumtree: https://www.gumtree.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/gumtreeaus | @gumtreeaustralia

Lett Thomas Gallery: https://lett-thomas.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/michaellett | https://www.instagram.com/lettthomasgallery

Rirkrit Tiravanija: https://www.davidzwirner.com/artists/rirkrit-tiravanija | https://www.instagram.com/rirkrit_team

Sydney Fish Market: https://www.sydneyfishmarket.com.au/

Images courtesy of the artist and Art Gallery of NSW

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A conversation with Dutch artist Tanja Smeets, whose site-specific installations employ diverse and industrial materials (concrete spacers, leaf catchers, textiles, ceramics and 3D-printed steel) to create large scale works that appear to grow organically from architecture and cityscapes.

Guided by her catchphrase “Under the pavement the roots are whirling,” Tanja's practice reveals what it takes to work at the intersection of art, craft, technology and collaboration.

Key insights from this episode:

• Why art school felt like failure

• Finding and transforming unusual materials

• Residencies at TextielLab and European Ceramic Work Center: pushing porcelain through frying sieves, learning embroidery and more

• The volcano eruption: teaching an assistant to knot lentils into lycra via Zoom when flights were grounded

• Miami airport interrogation: five suitcases, a letter and threatening border patrol agents with a lecture on art

Tanja Smeets is a Dutch artist based in Utrecht. Her work has been exhibited internationally including Manifesta and Museum Boijmans van Beuningen. See her work in person at

Westerpark, Amsterdam (permanent public sculpture) and Centraal Museum, Utrecht (permanent installation in historic staircase).

03:24 Favorite Quote – Under the Pavement the Roots Are Whirling

09:35 The Iceland Trip That Changed Everything

15:49 From Painting to Installation – When Everything Clicked

20:10 A Government Building Commission – Dripping Through Multiple Floors

22:50 How the Opportunities Started Coming

29:24 TextielLab – Combining Felt with Leaf Catchers

33:09 European Ceramic Work Center Residency

47:47 When the White Cube Doesn’t Work

48:52 Manifesta Barcelona – Installing on 5th-Century Graves

51:17 Building Solo vs Working with Teams

56:33 The Commercial Question – “I’m Always Disappearing into Big Installations”

01:02:10 Miami Airport – Five Suitcases and the Threat of a Lecture

01:06:56 MX3D Collaboration – 3D-Printed Stainless Steel

01:11:43 Finding Technical Collaborators and Pushing Boundaries

01:17:09 Dream Project

01:20:00 Advice for Emerging Artists

Opening of solo exhibition and launch of new publication and film about Tanja’s work: 11 April 2026 at the Utrecht in Leeuwarden.

The book can be ordered via studiotanjasmeets@gmail.com

You can find out more about her work at https://www.tanjasmeets.nl/ and follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/studiotanjasmeets/

Also mentioned in this episode:

Dyckman Farmhouse Museum: https://dyckmanfarmhouse.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/dyckmanfarmhouse | @dyckmanfarmhousemuseum8502

Museum Boijmans van Beuningen: https://www.boijmans.nl/en | https://www.instagram.com/boijmans/

TextielMuseum: https://textielmuseum.nl/en | https://www.instagram.com/textielmuseum/

TextielLab: https://textiellab.nl/en

European Ceramic Work Centre: https://ekwc.nl/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/ekwc_oisterwijk/ @sundaymorningekwc6951

David Lynch: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Lynch

Eraserhead: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074486/

Blue Velvet: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090756/

Kunsthal KAdE: https://www.kunsthalkade.nl/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/kunsthal_kade_amersfoort | https://www.youtube.com/user/KUNSTHALKADE

Manifesta: https://manifesta.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/manifestabiennial/ | @Manifesta_foundation

Mondriaan Fund: https://www.mondriaanfonds.nl/en/homepage-2/ | https://www.instagram.com/mondriaanfonds/

Museum of Arts And Design: https://madmuseum.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/madmuseum | @madmuseum

Museum Vizcaya: https://vizcaya.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/vizcaya_museum/ | @VizcayaMuseum

Westerpark: https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/explore/neighbourhoods/westerpark | https://www.instagram.com/iamsterdam

MX3D: https://mx3d.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/mx3d.metal.printing/ | @officialMX3D

Centraal Museum Utrecht: https://www.centraalmuseum.nl/en | https://www.instagram.com/centraalmuseum

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A candid review of the 25th Biennale of Sydney, spanning five venues across Greater Sydney: from a regional gallery that got everything right to an old Power Station full of missed opportunities.

I spent 10 hours at the media preview visiting all five venues: Lewers Penrith Regional Gallery, Chau Chak Wing Museum, Campbelltown Arts Centre, Art Gallery of New South Wales and White Bay Power Station. This isn't a comprehensive report, it’s my personal takeaway on what works (and what fails) when it comes to installation art at an international exhibition.

The 25th Biennale of Sydney, titled Rememory and curated by Hoor Al-Qasimi, demonstrates something that's come up again and again on this podcast: you can have prestigious artists, important topics and historic venues, but if the lighting is wrong, if there's nowhere to sit, if the space outshines the art… it doesn't work.

What I cover:

• Why Lewers: Penrith Regional Gallery was the standout venue

• Some highlighted works from each venue

• The 11-minute sound installation no one experiences beyond 15 seconds – and other accessibility challenges

• Documentation vs art – where is the line?

• A moment of comparison: do island Biennales create better experiences?

00:32 Biennale of Sydney Facts

02:57 Penrith Gallery Highlight

05:32 Everyone’s Favorite Installation

08:06 Chau Chak Wing Museum

10:31 Campbelltown Art Centre - Documentary Debate

13:21 Art Gallery of NSW Picks

17:12 White Bay Venue Challenges

22:26 Video Overload Critique

26:32 Installation Missteps

32:48 Final Takeaways

Biennale of Sydney 2026: Rememory is on view until 14 June 2026, free entry

More info: https://www.biennaleofsydney.art/

Review by art critic Christopher Allen: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/culture/worse-than-anticipated-how-the-sydney-biennale-became-a-site-of-mediocrity-and-irrelevance/news-story/efd37fe54c91806748fd89fda76f65f6

Also mentioned in this episode:

Biennale of Sydney: https://www.biennaleofsydney.art/ | https://www.instagram.com/biennalesydney/ | @biennaleofsydney

Venice Biennale episode: https://installationartpodcast.com/bonus-013

Helsinki Biennial episode: https://installationartpodcast.com/bonus-039

Lewers: Pentrith Regional Art Gallery: https://www.penrithregionalgallery.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/penrithregionalgallery/

Nora Adwan: https://noraadwan.com/home.html | https://www.instagram.com/adwan.nora/

Chau Chak Wing Museum: https://www.sydney.edu.au/museum/ | https://www.instagram.com/ccwm_sydney/

Michael Dagostino: https://www.sydney.edu.au/museum/about-us/our-people.html

Ema Shin: https://emashin.org/home.html | https://www.instagram.com/ema.shin/

Tuan Andrew Nguyen: https://www.tuanandrewnguyen.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/tuan.andrew.nguyen/

Cambelltown Arts Centre: https://www.campbelltownartscentre.com.au/Home | https://www.instagram.com/campbelltownartscentre/ | @campbelltownartscentre8258

Hoor Al-Qasimi: https://www.biennaleofsydney.art/hoor-al-qasimi/ | https://www.instagram.com/hooralq/

Joana Hadjithomas & Khalil Joreige: https://hadjithomasjoreige.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/studiohadjithomasjoreige/

Art Gallery of NSW: https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/

Kuba Dorabialski: https://www.kubadorabialski.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/kubadora/

Mia Wasikowska: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1985859/ | https://www.instagram.com/mia_wasikowska_/

Taysir Batniji: https://www.taysirbatniji.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/taysir_batniji/

Kapwani Kiwanga: https://www.kapwanikiwanga.org/

Ron Mueck: https://ropac.net/artists/63-ron-mueck/ | https://www.instagram.com/ronmueckart/

Mike Hewson: https://mikehewson.co.nz/ | https://www.instagram.com/mikehewson/

MCA: https://www.mca.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/mca_australia | @mcaaustralia

White Bay Power Station: https://www.whitebaypowerstation.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/whitebaypowerstation/

Christopher Allen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Allen_(critic)

Cockatoo Island: https://www.cockatooisland.gov.au/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/harbourtrust/ | @HarbourTrust2088

Frank Sweeney: https://franksweeney.art/ | https://www.instagram.com/frankbeee/

Hui Ye: https://yehui.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/huiyeist/

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Donna Dennis is one of the contemporary art pioneers who pushed sculpture toward the domain of architecture in the early 1970s. Her complex sculptural installations draw from overlooked fragments of American vernacular architecture.

This conversation dives into five decades of art-making in New York's evolving art world. We discuss how she taught herself carpentry, pipe bending and electrical work to build pieces based on her body's scale. How Virginia Woolf's "Shakespeare's sister" gave her the drive to make work even if no one ever saw it. How feminism shaped her False Front Hotels as self-portraits when she decided "women's lives were worthy of study." And why she refuses to use the word "practice" to describe her work.

Donna's work is held in collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, the Walker Art Center, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Key moments from this episode:

• From failing at abstract painting in Paris to her first steps toward installation

• SoHo in the 1970s: how big raw loft spaces made it possible for artists to think big

The Holly Solomon Gallery story: from studio visit ("we're buying a country house") to "I'm starting a gallery and I want you to be in it"—then Whitney Biennial within two years

Venice Biennale 1982: realizing in April the show is in June, not 1984—quit your job, six assistants, work doubling in size

• A car roll into the river in slow motion, with Donna’s belongings inside – and how that inspired a public artwork that also suffered a tragic end

• ”A woman made this!?" The comment that captures why size mattered

Donna Dennis is based in Germantown, New York. You can learn more about her work and subscribe to her newsletter on her website: https://www.donnadennisart.com

And follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnadennisstudio

03:00 Hudson Valley Roots

04:07 Rapid Fire Warmup

05:06 Virginia Woolf Feminist Purpose

07:28 Night Studio Rituals

09:40 Early Art Calling

12:36 From Painting to Installations

47:28 Storage Risks

49:58 Hidden Vistas

51:19 Meaning And Mystery

54:34 Audience Boundaries

57:09 Vandalism Tale

01:04:01 Funding Choices and Final Reflections

Books mentioned:

Writing Toward Dawn: Journals 1969-1982: https://www.donnadennisart.com/publications/writing-toward-dawn

Donna Dennis: A Poet in Three Dimensions: https://www.donnadennisart.com/publications/donna-dennis-poet-in-three-dimensions

Also mentioned in this episode:

Petah Coyne: https://www.petahcoyne.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/petahcoyne/

Episode with Petah Coyne: https://installationartpodcast.com/petah-coyne-032

Robert Fulton: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Fulton

Virginia Woolf: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Room_of_One's_Own

Gustave Doré: https://www.wikiart.org/en/gustave-dore

Ben Shahn “The Shape of Content”: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/284780.The_Shape_of_Content

Art Students League: https://www.artstudentsleague.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/aslnyc/ | @ArtStudentsLeagueNY

Martha Diamond: https://marthadiamondtrust.org/ |

Carleton College: https://www.carleton.edu/ | https://www.instagram.com/carletoncollege | @CarletonCollege

Claes Oldenburg: https://www.wikiart.org/en/claes-oldenburg

Jane Bowles “Two Serious Ladies”: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/215262.Two_Serious_Ladies

Deafman Glance by Robert Wilson: https://robertwilson.com/deafman-glance

History of Art by Horst Waldemar Janson: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/2693801-history-of-art

Peter Schjeldahl: https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/peter-schjeldahl

The New Yorker: https://www.newyorker.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/newyorkermag/ | @newyorker

The Poetry Project: https://www.poetryproject.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/poetry_project | @ThePoetryProject

Holly Solomon: https://bonhams.shorthandstories.com/the-collection-of-holly-solomon/

Andy Warhol: https://www.wikiart.org/en/andy-warhol

Denise Green: https://www.denisegreen.net/ |

Judy Pfaff: https://www.judypfaffstudio.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/judy.pfaff/

Whitney Biennial: https://whitney.org/exhibitions/the-biennial | https://www.instagram.com/whitneymuseum/ | @whitney_museum

Venice Biennale: https://www.labiennale.org/en | https://www.instagram.com/labiennale/ | @BiennaleChannel

O’Flaherty’s: https://www.donnadennisart.com/exhibitions/houses-and-hotels | https://www.instagram.com/oflahertys.nyc/

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