Not Real Art
294 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsThe NOT REAL ART podcast celebrates creative culture and the artists who make it. NOT REAL ART is fresh, fun and inspiring. It contains material not suitable for pretentious art snobs. Guests include the world-class artists, designers and creatives who drive the $2T creative economy.
NOT REAL ART is hosted by L.A. based art world insiders Man One and Sourdough who bring their devil-may-care attitude to discussing their mutual love — and hate — for the contemporary art world, creative culture, and everything in between.
If you're an an arts professional or creative culture enthusiast, NOT REAL ART is for you!
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Dr. Ashfaq Ishaq: Harnessing Creativity for Positive Social Change
July 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBWhat’s the best way to spark meaningful social transformation? Today’s guest, Dr. Ashfaq Ishaq, believes he has an answer: “If you are looking at social justice or equity or the environment, [creativity and empathy are important for all of these things],” he says. “Through the arts, we can cultivate creativity and grow mutual empathy.” On today’s podcast episode, host and NOT REAL ART founder Scott “Sourdough” Power sits down with Dr. Ashfaq Ishaq to discuss his role as founder and executi...
NOT REAL ART 2022 Grant Winner Jo-Ann Morgan: The Fiber Artist Paying Tribute to Victims of Violence
July 04, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBSome artists are rebels at heart. Today’s guest, Jo-Ann Morgan, found her inner iconoclast as professor emeritus of African American studies and art history at Western Illinois University. Jo-Ann is also a professional fiber artist and one among six winners of NOT REAL ART’s 2022 artist grant. Established in 2019, the grant is awarded annually to six working artists who push the boundaries of what’s possible in the art world. Today, host and NOT REAL ART founder Scott “Sourdough” Power sits ...
Badir McCleary: The Consultant Creating Opportunities for Artists To Be Seen
June 27, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBSome people are problem-solvers by nature. With 15 years of experience in the tech industry and a background in art business, today’s guest, Badir McCleary, knows how to fix nearly any problem the art world throws at him. On today’s podcast, host Scott “Sourdough” Power sits down with Badir—a longtime friend of NOT REAL ART—to discuss how the entrepreneur’s problem-solving skills helped him forge a unique, multifaceted career in the arts. Growing up, Badir was “really good at taking things ...
Mary Lai: What It Means To Unlock Your Dreams
June 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBPablo Picasso once said, “Everything you can imagine is real.” While the imagination is a powerful—and necessary—tool for artists, today’s guest believes success takes more than simply having a dream; it requires a solid game plan to become a reality. “The key to manifesting a dream is by daily actions,” says Los Angeles designer Mary Lai, who joins host Scott “Sourdough” Power on today’s podcast episode to discuss her two-decades-long career in the arts. A tireless source of positive energ...
Michael Massenburg: Artists are the Voice of the People
June 13, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutes - 81 MBIf you’re a regular listener of the Not Real Art Podcast, you’ll likely agree that art has the ability to educate, entertain, provoke thought, and illicit a wide range of emotions. Today’s guest believes that, as long as you can make a viewer feel something, you’re on the right path! Joining us is Michael Massenburg, an African American teaching artist and community organizer. Born in San Diego, raised in South Central Los Angeles, and based in Inglewood, Micheal says that he began his caree...
NOT REAL ART 2022 Grant Winner Ellamaria Foley-Ray: ‘Come Home’ to Your Creativity
June 06, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBOne essential trait that differentiates us from animals is creativity—you could say it’s what makes us human. Today’s podcast guest believes creativity not only cultivates connection, better health, and critical thinking but can also “help humanity save itself.” In today’s episode, host and NOT REAL ART founder Scott “Sourdough” Power introduces 2022 NOT REAL ART grant winner Ellamaria Foley-Ray, a visionary artist who combines ceramics, literature, anthropology, and quilt-making to magica...
10 Reasons Why I’m an Artist (and You Might Be Too)
May 30, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBIs the term “artist” simply assigned to those who paint, draw, or cook? Or is there more to being an artist than owning a great easel or a luxe set of oil paints? “Guess what? You don’t have to go to art school to be an artist,” says NOT REAL ART founder Scott “Sourdough” Power in this month’s auditorial episode, which poses the question: “What does it really mean to be an artist?” along with its inevitable follow-up: “How do you know if you are one?” In today’s episode, Scott weighs in on...
Michael Hawley: The Collector Who Believes ‘Art Is For Everyone’
May 23, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MB“Anybody can be a collector of beautiful things,” says Michael Hawley, who heads the Getty Museum Photographs Council (GMPC), a donors’ group that helps the museum acquire work from underrepresented artists. The world of art collection and custodianship is historically elitist, so it’s no wonder many people find the idea of simply entering a gallery intimidating. An established collector himself, Michael reassures would-be collectors that art is for everyone and anyone can be a collector wit...
James L Hussey: The Director Questioning Roy Lichtenstein’s ‘Art of Appropriation’
May 16, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBWas the iconic Roy Lichtenstein a great artist, a thief, or both? This is the question posed by Whaam! Blam! Roy Lichtenstein and the Art of Appropriation, a documentary film directed and produced by today’s podcast guest, James L Hussey. “When I set out to make [the film], I viewed it as a very straightforward, intellectual, technical film about appropriation,” says James, who released the film in November 2022. “When is it OK? When is it not OK? What surprised me and surprised audiences i...
NOT REAL ART 2022 Grant Winner Y Hope Osborn: The Photographer Transcending Trauma Through Play
May 09, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MB“My art has become my way to play,” says photographer Y Hope Osborn, who “never had any art education” but grew up with a camera in her hand. In today’s podcast episode, the 2022 NOT REAL ART grant winner sits down with our host, Scott “Sourdough” Power, to talk about the healing power of art, writing, and play. “As a child, I was so stifled by abuse that I didn’t know how to play,” Hope says. “I didn’t know how to be a child. You’d put these toys in front of me and I’m like, ‘They’re just...
Ezra Brown: The Painter Playing a Long Game
May 02, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MBIt’s no revelation that success is the sum of preparation and opportunity, yet it’s always inspiring to witness the philosophy in action. On today’s podcast episode, San Diego-based painter Ezra Brown joins host and NOT REAL ART founder Scott “Sourdough” Power to chat about the power of perseverance in an oversaturated industry. “I’m a late bloomer,” says Ezra, who dropped his day job during the pandemic to focus on a career in fine art. “I’ve been [painting] for such a long time, and I ha...
Why Saturday Night Live Is a Brilliant Creative Institution
April 25, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 49 MBFor 48 years, the quick-witted comedians, writers, and actors of Saturday Night Live (SNL) have inspired both belly laughs and giddy tears. Whether broadcasting John Belushi’s cartwheels, Will Ferrell’s cowbell routine, or Tina Fey’s biting commentary on Weekend Update, the long-running show has guided multiple generations through cultural changes with humor and professionalism. In today’s auditorial episode, host and NOT REAL ART founder Scott “Sourdough” Power recounts a recent, once-in-...
NOT REAL ART First Friday Exhibitions: An Exclusive Sneak Peek
April 18, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBThis year at NOT REAL ART, we’re introducing a brand new exhibition series designed to inspire you with the artwork and artists we love. For this week’s special podcast episode, host Scott “Sourdough” Power sits down with NOT REAL ART Editor-in-Chief Morgan Laurens, who sheds some light on our 2023 First Friday Exhibitions program. Opening on the first Friday of every month, the series explores contemporary ideas and issues with innovative works from leading lights in the creative industry...
Taiji Terasaki: The Artist-Activist Fighting Food Insecurity and Climate Change
April 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBFood and the environment are inextricably linked—everything we eat has a footprint. Since the 1950s, industrialized food production and modern-day overconsumption have contributed to climate change, environmental degradation, and economic depression. Still, many innovators are working to find sustainable ways to feed the world's population. Food as a means to create positive change has long inspired Taiji Terasaki, a Japanese American artist and activist based in Hawaii. Raised in a family...
Theresa Hubbard of Fractured Atlas: The CEO Empowering Artists To Become Entrepreneurs
April 04, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBWhile not all artists feel like entrepreneurs, many creatives would jump at the chance to earn a paycheck from their passion. Despite the benefits of a bigger payday, few artists invest in a basic business skill set. While budding entrepreneurs have a seemingly endless array of tools and resources at their fingertips, very few support systems are designed for the specific challenges that artists face today. Enter nonprofit Fractured Atlas. On today’s podcast episode, host and NOT REAL ART ...
Shawn Kolodny: The Installation Artist Creating Spheres of Influence
March 28, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MB“When you take weird risks and opportunities, weird shit presents itself,” says Shawn Kolodny, whose large-scale installations are strange in all the right ways. Using polished steel as his primary medium, the Miami artist is known for his “balls,” reflective sculptures that exist somewhere between the realms of art, science, and magic. On this week’s podcast episode, host and NOT REAL ART founder Scott “Sourdough” Power sits down with Shawn to discuss the artist’s winding journey from bus...
Joan Cox: Winner of our 2022 NOT REAL ART Grant for Artists
March 14, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutes - 79 MBIf you’re an avid listener of the NOT REAL ART podcast, you already know art has the ability to connect people across cultures and express ideas that words can’t. Art, in all its forms, has immense power to shape our beliefs. Authentic representation can break down social barriers, open minds, and even become a source of inspiration. On today’s episode, host Scott “Sourdough” Power sits down with figurative painter and NOT REAL ART grant winner Joan Cox to discuss the power of representati...
Joey Flores and Jonathan Neil of Inversion Art: Offering Community, Connection, and Capital
March 07, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBArtists have always sought unconventional ways to express their creative principles, which means they’re often at the forefront of innovation. On the business side of the art world, however, artists have long been confined to stale institutions like museums, auction houses, and white cube galleries. While we've seen some transformation when it comes to digital commerce for artists, options for career development are limited; artists are in desperate need of new platforms to learn, share, and...
Switcheroo: The Scott 'Sourdough' Power Interview
February 28, 2023 08:30 - 49 minutes - 113 MBThe contemporary art establishment isn’t exactly known for its accessibility. In fact, the industry is far more notorious as a toxic purveyor of snobbery and pretentiousness than anything else. This exclusionary mindset discourages artists, art lovers, and buyers alike from ever venturing into the art world to discover their favorite works or develop their creative passions. On today’s podcast episode, NOT REAL ART digital strategist Juergen Berkessel hops into the interviewer’s seat for t...
Street Art in Nepal, Pt. 2: The Unifying Power of Public Art
February 21, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBWelcome back to part two of our very special series on the Nepal Street Art Project, a collaborative endeavor between Nepali artists and Crewest Studio co-founder Man One. If you missed part one, head to last week’s episode to catch up on the project’s impact on historic Nepali cities Janakpur and Kathmandu. In today’s episode, NOT REAL ART founder and host Scott “Sourdough” Power sits down with three key players of the Nepal Street Art Project to discuss how government exchange programs ca...
Street Art in Nepal, Pt. 1: Art as a Tool for Social Change
February 14, 2023 08:30 - 43 minutes - 60 MBLate in 2022 street artist extraordinaire Man One traveled to Nepal to participate in a cultural exchange program designed to celebrate the voices of Nepali minorities. Over a two week period, the California-based muralist—who also serves as co-founder of NOT REAL ART parent company, Crewest Studio—collaborated with Nepali artists on a unique public mural project promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality. In today’s podcast episode, NOT REAL ART founder and host Scott “Sourdough” Power ...
Justin Anthony of Artwork Archive: The Co-Founder Helping Artists Get Organized
February 07, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 51.2 MBOrganization and management are important skills in a professional artist’s toolkit. In fact, organization is such an important part of being a successful artist that today’s guest has built an entire career around it. On today’s podcast episode, NOT REAL ART founder and host Scott “Sourdough” Power sits down with Artwork Archive co-founder Justin Anthony to discuss the platform’s mission to give artists, collectors, and organizations a better way to manage their art. Now over a decade str...
What Is an Artist's Time Worth?
January 31, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MBBy most measures, time is priceless. But as mere mortals, we still need to take practical matters into consideration when it comes to selling our time, managing expectations, and paying bills. On today’s podcast, NOT REAL ART founder and host Scott “Sourdough” Power is back to weigh in on the value of time in an artist’s life. “From a spiritual perspective, time is priceless and it’s precious and we need to honor it and guard it,” he says. “It’s sacred. We shouldn’t waste it. This notion of...
Sherita Herring: The Philanthropist Following Her Creative Instincts
January 24, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBHave you ever felt compelled to put your artistic calling on hold when there are bills to pay and mouths to feed? Sometimes life’s day-to-day responsibilities keep us from realizing our true creative potential. That was the case for Sherita Herring, an artist, philanthropist, and single mother who pushed her artistic dreams to the back burner in order to raise her two sons. Today, host and NOT REAL ART founder Scott “Sourdough” Power sits down with Sherita and her son Crushow Herring, aka S...
Buena Johnson: 2022 Winner of the NOT REAL ART Grant for Artists
January 17, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBEvery year NOT REAL ART chooses six artists who push the boundaries of what’s possible in the art world. Those artists are awarded our annual grant for open-ended use. Established in 2019, the grant is designed to empower contemporary artists through financial backing and creative support. In today’s podcast episode, our host and founder Scott “Sourdough” Power sits down with 2022 NOT REAL ART grant winner Buena Johnson to discuss the artist’s philosophy on art and positivity. Based in Los...
Zack Norman: The Actor-Producer Who Finds Enduring Joy in Art
January 10, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBHappy New Year, creative brothers and sisters! To help you ease out of holiday mode, we have a very special guest joining us for the first episode of the NOT REAL ART podcast in 2023. Today, host and founder Scott “Sourdough” Power sits down with Renaissance man Zack Norman. Zack is a true creative legend, working not only as an actor, director, producer, writer, and comedian but also as a musician, painter, art collector, and real estate developer. As a painter, he is known as Zack Zuker ...
DesignerCon 2022: An Exclusive Look at the Annual Art and Design Event
December 20, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBLove design in all its forms? Then you’ll want to join us for today’s episode, which features an in-depth look at DesignerCon (DCON), an annual art and design convention in Anaheim, California. Combining collectible toys and designer goods with underground art, this year’s convention included over 700 vendors, custom art shows, and live demonstrations galore. At booth 1221, NOT REAL ART’s parent organization, Crewest Studio, took part in the festivities, joined by longtime friends Man One,...
NFTs, Web3, and Crypto: How Artists Can Thrive Using New Technologies
December 13, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBNo matter where you turn these days, you’re likely to encounter some form of discourse about the impact of Web3, NFTs, and blockchain technology. Of course, art and tech comprise exciting new frontiers for making and selling art, but what do artists need to know about these new media? Do they represent a real and fundamental shift in the art market, or are they simply new tools for artists and art lovers to enjoy? By now, you’ve probably heard us mention smARTtalks, a series of intimate lea...
Author Katie Love: The Comedian Turning Heartbreak Into Humor
December 06, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBA longtime friend and creative collaborator with NOT REAL ART, today’s guest has a name that matches her unique style. As you’ll discover in this episode, Katie Love writes, performs, and creates from the heart. Based in Los Angeles, Katie is a comedian, writing coach, producer, and the author of three books. Her latest title, Two Tickets To Paradise: From Cult to Comedy, was recently published by NOT REAL ART parent company Crewest Studio to critical acclaim. Katie’s personal memoir tells...
The Creative Economy: Knowing Your Worth in Today’s Financial Ecosystem
November 29, 2022 07:00 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBHere’s something you may not know: artists and creative entrepreneurs form part of a nearly 2 billion dollar segment of the global economy. For those who want to negotiate their place in this complex financial ecosystem, understanding an artist’s true economic value is absolutely critical. In today’s podcast episode, brought to you by your ever-faithful host and founder, Scott “Sourdough” Power, you’ll learn to appreciate (and evaluate) the unique value you have to offer the world. “When yo...
Trauma and Creativity: How Artists Can Bounce Back From COVID-19
November 22, 2022 07:00 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MBWhether we realize it or not, most of us have experienced some level of trauma over the past few years as we learned to navigate the fallout of COVID-19. As a result, we are changed people (and artists)—but what have we learned? How do we begin to process the impact of the pandemic? And where do we go from here? By now, you’ve probably heard us mention smARTtalks, a series of intimate learning sessions covering relevant topics for artists and creatives working in the 21st century. On Septe...
Lorne Buchman of ArtCenter: Moving ‘From Spaces of Uncertainty to Creative Discovery’
November 15, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBCreativity is rarely a “lightbulb moment.” In fact it usually arrives through a winding and non-linear process that involves self-understanding, improvisation, and a whole lot of uncertainty. That’s the belief of today’s guest, Lorne Buchman, president emeritus of the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California. ArtCenter is known as a world-class leader in art and design education, with some even referring to it as the Harvard of art, design, and creativity. When Lorne took office...
Michael Facchinello of Altamira: Integrating Art, Community, and Commerce
November 08, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBWhile there are a number of e-commerce platforms available to artists, there are very few—if any—that seek to integrate art and community and enable engagement between artists, buyers, art lovers, and critics too. Today, we’re joined by Michael Facchinello, who is the founder and CEO of Altamira, a unique community-oriented marketplace for artists. Prior to Altamira, Michael spent eight years at Clique Studios, a top national design firm headquartered in Chicago. There, he started as a UX ...
NiNo Alicea: Raising Climate Consciousness Through Art
November 01, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBArt has the power to make people think twice, change their perspectives, and heighten their consciousness around important issues. For Puerto Rican artist NiNo Alicea, the destruction caused by climate change is the most pressing issue of our time. In today’s podcast episode, NiNo chats with host Scott “Sourdough” Power about his mission to raise climate awareness through art. “A lot of my art has become a vessel to create more climate change awareness,” says NiNo, who was deeply affected b...
Art World Horror Stories 2022
October 25, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBHalloween is right around the corner, which means we’re back with our infamous Art World Horror Stories series. We’re not talking about ghosts, ghouls, and goblins though—in today’s podcast episode, you’ll hear some truly terrifying tales from artists who brave the ugly side of the art world. You’ll hear about malicious gallery owners, neglectful shipping companies, and one graffiti artist’s very stinky encounter on the streets of San Francisco. “It could happen to anybody,” muses host Scot...
Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez: How the Street Artist Controls His Creative Narrative
October 18, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBVictor "Marka27" Quiñonez is a phenomenal street artist working at the intersection of graffiti, contemporary art, and design. Blending elements of pop culture with Mexican and Indigenous aesthetics—a style he calls “Neo-Indigenous”—Marka27 creates vinyl toys, large-scale murals, and private commissions for major brands. His award-winning creative agency, Street Theory, activates communities and global brands through experiential marketing, bringing the vibrancy of art and street culture int...
Justin Brookhart of BLINK: How Art Invigorates Cities Culturally and Economically
October 11, 2022 07:00 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBWorld-building is the practice of bringing imagined environments to life, and it’s become a major part of artmaking today. With rapid advancements in emerging technology, artists are now able to create fully immersive artworks that transport viewers to another place. Enter BLINK, the nation’s largest light, art, and projection mapping experience, which returns to downtown Cincinnati this October for the first time since 2019. At the intersection of new technology and innovative art, BLINK ...
Decompressing After Burning Man with Newbie
September 27, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBAs many of you know, your faithful host, Sourdough, has just returned from the Nevada desert, where he and tens of thousands of others experienced all the weird, wild, and wonderful happenings that make up Burning Man. After an event of this scale and magnitude, it’s important to decompress, and there are all sorts of decompression parties and events to help Burners relive the magic of the Burn as they readjust to the Default World. Here, at Not Real Art, we’re speaking to a few of these intr...
Newbie: The Veteran Burner Decompressing From This Year’s Party on the Playa
September 27, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBAs many of you know, your faithful host of the NOT REAL ART podcast, Scott “Sourdough,” Power, has just returned from the Nevada desert, where he and tens of thousands of others experienced all the weird, wild, and wonderful happenings that made Burning Man 2022. After an event of this scale and magnitude, it’s important to decompress. There are all sorts of decompression parties and events to help Burners relive the magic of the Burn as they readjust to the “default world.” On today’s epi...
Burning Man 2022: Waking Dreams
September 20, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBToday, after a week’s hiatus, our founder and podcast host Scott “Sourdough” Power is back from Black Rock with a special treat. That’s right, today’s episode is all about Burning Man: the landscape, the people, the stories, and of course, the art. Scott hops on the mic to talk about his annual trek into the desert and this year’s party on the Playa. You’ll hear about the incredible interactive installations that populated the landscape of northwestern Nevada for a week in late summer. Y...
Why Art is Important
September 13, 2022 07:00 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBToday, we look at one of the art-world’s most fundamental questions: why is art important? It’s not such an easy question to answer, which is why we’re mixing things up this week with a very special episode. In today’s podcast episode, you’ll hear from artists, experts, and art lovers who sound off on why art matters to them. Podcast host Scott “Sourdough” Power shares his perspective on the importance of art in his life. We also hear from Dana Alberson, Kendra Schellenberg, Rebecca Youss...
Morgan Laurens: The Writer Helping Artists Tell Their Stories
September 06, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBStorytelling—whether visual, verbal, or written—is an essential part of the artist’s toolkit. Stories forge connections, evoke emotions, and help people understand different ideas and perspectives. In this week’s podcast episode, NOT REAL ART founder Scott “Sourdough” Power introduces a new member to the crew: Editor-in-Chief Morgan Laurens. With a background in printmaking, pop culture, and classic literature, Morgan is an arts writer from the Midwest who specializes in grant writing and ...
How to Think About ‘Exposure Bucks,’ Unpaid Labor, and Freebies
August 30, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBHave you ever been asked to “work for exposure?” We’re betting the answer is a resounding (and irritated) “yes!” If this sounds like you, we’ve got a real treat on deck today. NOT REAL ART founder and publisher Scott “Sourdough” Power hosts this timely podcast episode on “exposure bucks,” or unpaid creative labor, as it’s known to everyone who’s dipped their toes in the freebies pool. Many creatives are regularly asked to work for experience, exposure, or prestige, a practice that’s become ...
Announcing a New Education Series For Creative Professionals: smARTalks 2022
August 23, 2022 07:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MBNetworking. For many in the creative industry, it’s a dirty word. Most of us dread the prospect of hovering around a fountain of thawed shrimp cocktail, waiting for the right moment to ambush a key contact. The wine will give you a headache, and the people you need to meet simply aren’t there. Yet networking is a fairly essential skill for creatives in today’s market, one we think deserves a second look. Since 2019, Crewest Studio’s mission has been to empower the creative community throug...
Heidi Luerra: The Founder of RAW on Showcasing the Independent Creative Community
August 09, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutes - 81 MBWhen Heidi Luerra decided to enter the world of fashion, she quickly found the cards were stacked against her. Disappointed by the lack of support in the creative community, Heidi planned and produced her first fashion, music, and visual arts show with help from her most talented friends. Nearly 20 years into her career, Heidi is still a force to be reckoned with. During recession-era down time, she built and bootstrapped RAW: natural born artists, a platform that provides independent artis...
Merry Karnowsky: The LA Gallerist Creating an Impactful Legacy in the Art World
August 02, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBGalleries play a fundamental role in the art world, encouraging the success of an artist or the growth of a high-quality art collection. However, today’s guest believes there’s often too much emphasis on what gallerists do for artists, and not the other way around. In this week’s episode, legendary gallerist Merry Karnowsky of LA’s KP Projects joins us to talk about her highly influential career in street art and the lowbrow art movement. Merry’s work over the years has helped legitimize t...
Why I Love Buying Art (and You Should Too)
July 26, 2022 07:00 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBEver wanted to start an art collection of your own, but didn’t know where to start? Turns out it’s not as scary as you’d think. Today, we introduce a very special “audiotorial” series from NOT REAL ART founder Scott “Sourdough” Power. This week’s episode, on the ins and outs of art collecting, is the first in a series that aims to celebrate, elevate, and empower artists and art lovers by addressing topical issues and events in the art world. Blue chip art galleries often make art-buying ...
Camille Rose Garcia: The Pop Surrealist Creating a New Reality
July 19, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBCamille Rose Garcia was born into a creative family. The daughter of an activist filmmaker and a muralist, Camille began her artistic journey as a young apprentice to her mother, painting walls throughout the suburbs of Orange County. During this formative time Camille also visited Disneyland and attended punk shows with other disenchanted youth. Drawing from an eclectic range of influences, including authors Philip K. Dick and William S. Burroughs, vintage cartoons, outsider art, and poli...
Ronnie Pirovino: The Collector Embracing the New Creative Economy
July 12, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBEveryone is talking about NFTs—but what do they really mean for artists and art collectors? Today, you’ll hear from Ronnie Pirovino, a widely recognized collector, curator, and appraiser who hails from Denver, Colorado. After his art collection grew to prominence, Ronnie left his successful career in digital advertising to focus on his passion for art. Today, his pursuits encompass a variety of entrepreneurial projects, including NFTs, which he believes are positioned to restructure the cr...
Good Month Labs: The Software Developers Making NFTs a Piece of Cake
July 05, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MBConfused by NFTs? Meet the software developers who are making generative artwork a piece of cake. Today, we’re joined by two cutting-edge innovators: Ashton Owens and Andrew Medearis of Good Month Labs, a software development company that calls itself “the TurboTax of NFT deployment.” In this episode, Ashton and Andrew sit down with NOT REAL ART founder Scott “Sourdough” Power to discuss their recent passion projects in the spheres of cryptocurrency and counterculture. You’ll learn how t...