Brain Fuzz

Sustainability – both in the sense of materials and in maintaining an art practice – was a central topic when Justin Rabideau joined Joe and Matthew for Brain Fuzz episode 13. Joe spotted the connection with Gordon Matta-Clark’s work. Matthew recalled a studio visit and the challenges of scale. With Rabideau’s accomplishments in multiple aspects of […] The post Gilding the Lily with Justin Rabideau | Episode 13 appeared first on Brain Fuzz.

Joe and Matthew join Michi Meko at his studio as he prepares for not one, but two exhibitions in the same week. The creative struggle and permanence versus impermanence in art are discussed. Sun Ra however is the catalyst for this gathering. And Sun Ra leads to an examination of Afrofuturism, altered destiny, jazz, and […] The post The Ultimate Game of Chess with Michi Meko | Episode 12 appeared first on Brain Fuzz.

Joe and Matthew take a few moments for a full accounting of their art speak red flags list. And, armed with some game show sound effects, they plot a path forward for policing art speak in conversation. In this episode, you will benefit from insights into such art speak terms as liminal, ontological, phenomenology, and […] The post Art Speak Red Flags | Episode 11 appeared first on Brain Fuzz.

In a special fake news edition of the Brain Fuzz arts and culture podcast, Joe and Matthew myth bust caffeine in espresso versus drip coffee. Speaking of needing caffeine, Woody Allen’s Crisis in Six Scenes is discussed, and a related film recommendation is made. Joe and Matthew also reflect on a conversation with curator Daniel Fuller, […] The post A Special Fake News Edition | Episode 10 appeared first on Brain Fuzz.

Daniel Fuller joins Joe and Matthew at Joe’s studio for a lively discussion. Topics range from what it means to be a curator to the beauty of cheap baseball tickets. Just back from a road trip, Daniel shares his aggressive itinerary including a signless restaurant. The Artspeak Red Flags list is revisited with an addition from […] The post Distillation with Daniel Fuller | Episode 9 appeared first on Brain Fuzz.

Back at Joe’s Atlanta Contemporary studio, Matthew offers an update on his effort to make his vinyl collection great again. Following up on an earlier discussion regarding the cleaning of vinyl records with wood glue, the Spin-Clean record cleaning system is reviewed. The Rolling Stones’ Goats Head Soup is rediscovered. The origin story behind the […] The post On Clean Grooves and Male Virility | Episode 8 appeared first on Brain Fuzz.

On a Brain Fuzz Deep Dive in Lexington, KY, Joe and Matthew are joined by Stuart Horodner. Recorded live from an Airbnb, the three start by discussing the sharing economy and its impact on how we experience travel. In this thoughtful discussion, Stuart shares unique insights from years of observation and curation. Topics include Félix González-Torres, […] The post Meta Moments with Stuart Horodner | Episode 7 appeared first on Brain Fuzz.

Joe and Matthew begin their discussion in episode 6 with a continuation of the seagull curation idea from episode 5. Beware of Seagull Criticism Seagull criticism happens when an art critic flies into an environment and quickly judges the exhibition and/or locals. He or she then quickly flies away, leaving a mess of feathers and poop. Making a Vinyl Collection […] The post Making Vinyl Great Again (With or Without Wood Glue) | Episode 6 appeared first on Brain Fuzz.

Joe and Matthew’s conversation continues at Joe’s studio on the campus of Atlanta Contemporary. Art stops in Denver are recommended. Another stop – a Mexican restaurant with a dive show – is described and deemed a must-see. The accompanying images should whet your appetite (note that no food is pictured). A term is added to […] The post Flight of the Seagull | Episode 5 appeared first on Brain Fuzz.

Episode 4 of the Brain Fuzz arts podcast begins mid-conversation: Joe and Matthew are discussing social media and the real value of social proof in the arts. The importance of authenticity is highlighted. A Tom Waits anecdote is brought to mind. The two then dig into the topic of artist-run spaces, requiring an espresso for Joe. Some pros […] The post I’m Gonna Make An Espresso For This | Episode 4 appeared first on Brain Fuzz.

It’s now 2016 and almost one year since their last recording. Joe and Matthew scout a couple of locations for acoustics. Still, they settle back into Joe’s studio at Atlanta Contemporary for the day’s conversation. They catch up on the state of his studio and how a studio becomes a home. In other events, Matthew’s recent trip […] The post So What Have You Been Up To? | Episode 3 appeared first on Brain Fuzz.

It’s late 2015. Joe and Matthew are still thinking about doing a podcast. One of the first issues to tackle is bumper music of course. Joe and Matthew discuss other podcasts and Mark Maron‘s approach specifically. The conversation soon turns to social media and how visual artists leverage social media. They discuss the rise of […] The post So We’re Still Thinking About Doing a Podcast . . . | Episode 2 appeared first on Brain Fuzz.

In the first episode of the Brain Fuzz podcast, Joe and Matthew consider doing a podcast. They discuss a potential space for recording – live in Joe’s artist studio at Atlanta Contemporary. The Atlanta Contemporary space has its peculiarities which leads them down several conversational paths. Discussion of studio life ensues, including the separation of studio […] The post So We’re Thinking About Doing a Podcast . . . | Episode 1 appeared first on Brain Fuzz.