

The Other Side of The Mirror: Art Spaces in the Age of Online Life
2025-12-30 | 46 min.
Show review: Danielle Brathwaite Shirley, The Delusion, and Petter Doig's House of Music shows at Serpentine Gallery.Our lives are online and so is our art, posted on social media and even made with the help of AI, LMMs, etc. Does being present online affect our presence IRL in galleries, museums and art spaces in general?Two exhibitions stimulated this critique of digital engagement and creativity: Peter Doig's House of Music and Danielle Brathwaite Shirley's The Delusion at the Serpentine gallery.What can we do? Before we visit the two exhibitions, Joana analyses how her work as an art podcaster provides insights into the realities of new technologies, creativity, the social feedback loop and having a sentient body.---Understanding the impact of the internet and AI on contemporary art practices---For further reading: https://joanaprneves.substack.com/p/the-comedy-of-contemporary-artSubscribe to Exhibitionistas. If you want to know more, and dig deeper subscribe to our Substack page. We're allergic to newsletters and passionate about writing. Our episode emails introduce our guests and share their projects, and much more. ✺ Exhibitionistas Files on Substack: https://joanaprneves.substack.com/s/exhibitionistas✤ Joana P. R. Neves on Susbtack (Art Thinkosaurus)https://joanaprneves.substack.comExhibitionistas is a one-woman labour of dedication to bring you fresh and at times provocative ideas about art, and creativity. We're committed to uphold the values of discussion, creations, critical thinking and emotional intelligence. Donating allows us to produce more and better. Think about this: you would not leave a shop, coffee in hand, without paying for it. Compensate the work.So, if a membership is too much, leave us a tip–every donation is a boost! https://buymeacoffee.com/exhibitionistaIf you're interested in a membership and the perks that come with it (such as access to the paywalled page The Curator Motherboard), go to our Substack memberships, where you can also become a Big Supporter and ask for a specific topic to be discussed in the podcast or here as a "thank you".Currently, there is a 50% discount: it is £1.75 / month.https://joanaprneves.substack.com/sub...For more flexible donations:https://exhibitionistaspodcast.com/su...Host & FounderExhibitionistas is hosted by Joana P. R. Neves, a seasoned curator and writer with over 20 years of experience in the contemporary visual art field. She loves demystifying contemporary art by blending art history, theory, and personal reflections to reveal how art can uncover views on today's hottest topics as much as on everlasting existential questions. For collaborations, text commissions and inquiries: [email protected] us on Instagram: @exhibitionistas_podcasthttps://exhibitionistaspodcast.com0:00 Introduction8:50 Art Spaces and Online Spaces Intersect14:35 How Work Online and at Work Creating Content Impacts our Notion of Presence17:23 The Other Side of the Mirror: The Ethics of Creating Art Content Online20:14 Does Less = Nothing? The Impact of Measuring31:47 Two case studies: Peter Doig and Danielle Brathwaite Shirley at the Serpentine Gallery

Sculpting Water: Under the Spell of Roni Horn's Work
2025-11-28 | 27 min.
Art Story is a shorter episode exploring an art work, an artist, an exhibition or even a concept through a proudly subjective narrative. Narrated by: the host, Joana P. R. NevesHave you ever been under the irresistible spell of an art work? Joana explores an aesthetic shock involving a tongue twister and a photography by Roni Horn in a busy art fair. Maybe you’ll jump into the flow, maybe you’ll be touched by Joana's devotion to the art, the feeling, and the inscrutable nature of certain contemporary art attractions.→ To dig deeper into the episode's references and receive little gems, notes, and musings that didn't make it into the episode, SIGN UP: https://joanaprneves.substack.com/s/exhibitionistas→ DONATE: https://exhibitionistaspodcast.com/support-usKey themes: Roni Horn's work; conceptual art art; photography; art installation; art and language; identity and fluidity; androgyny, aesthetic shockSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://joanaprneves.substack.com/subscribeIf you appreciate my work, why not buy me a coffee? It's a nice way to show your appreciation without having to commit to a membership: https://buymeacoffee.com/exhibitionistaFor behind the scenes clips, links to the artists and guests we cover, and visuals of the exhibitions we discuss follow us on Instagram: @exhibitionistas_podcastBluesky: @[email protected]#contemporaryart #immersive #artexhibitions #ronihorn #exhibitionistas #exhibitionistaspodcast #joanaprneves #douglashuebler #contemporarypainting #londonart #museum #londonmuseum #artpodcast #artconversations #arttalk #ralkart #greatwomenartists #exhibitions #exhibitionmaking #curator #artcritic #artreview

The Gift of Painting–The Dreaming by Emily Kame Kgnwarray: EXHIBITION CHINWAG
2025-11-14 | 1 h 13 min.
Exhibition Chinwag is the original segment of the podcast where Joana invites professionals from other fields to visit and discuss the work of an artist through their solo exhibition. Guest: Emily Harding the OG Exhibitionistas co-host!Surprise Guest: John McDonald, Art Critic.John's Substack.The artist: Emily Kam Kgnwarray at Tate Modern until 11 January, curated by Kelli Cole.What can you paint at the end of your life? How does it change if you come from an Aboriginal culture? + Emily's impressions of the Tate exhibition of the great painter and artist of the Northern Territory!Check out images referred to in the episode here.→ To dig deeper into the episode's references and receive little gems, notes, and musings that didn't make it into the episode, SIGN UP: https://joanaprneves.substack.com/s/exhibitionistas→ DONATE: https://exhibitionistaspodcast.com/support-usKey themes: Painting; children in art; painting the body; the representation of the body, Jenny SavilleSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://joanaprneves.substack.com/subscribeIf you appreciate my work, why not buy me a coffee? It's a nice way to show your appreciation without having to commit to a membership: https://buymeacoffee.com/exhibitionistaFor behind the scenes clips, links to the artists and guests we cover, and visuals of the exhibitions we discuss follow us on Instagram: @exhibitionistas_podcastBluesky: @[email protected]#contemporaryart #immersive #artexhibitions #jennysaville #exhibitionistas #exhibitionistaspodcast #joanaprneves #johnmcdonald #emilyharding #thenationalportraitgallery #painting #contemporarypainting #londonart #museum #londonmuseum #artpodcast #artconversations #arttalk #ralkart #greatwomenartists #emilykamekgnwarray #tatemodern #exhibitions #exhibitionmaking #curator #artcritic #artreview

Ursula K. Le Guin with curator Catherine Li - ART BOOK CLUB
2025-10-31 | 1 h 19 min.
ART BOOK CLUB is a segment where a guest suggests a book which was not written with contemporary art in mind and yet is a source of inspiration, guidance and / or creativity for their work. Hosted by Joana P. R. Neves.Catherine Li chose: Ursula K. Le GuinTHE CARRIER BAG THEORY OF FICTIONIt's a very very short text that can basically change your life. With a simple shift in narrative, Le Guin demonstrates how we can totally change the STORY. But... how does this apply to curating?#curators #artpodcast #artbookTo know more about our guests → SIGN UP TO THE EXHIBITIONISTAS FILES.https://joanaprneves.substack.com/s/exhibitionistas+ backstage information and much much more. All the references in the episode are linked there too. And you get to explore all my published texts.+ you can become a member and support us.What you get from this episode: Curating revelations, unexpected curating methods, lessons in community, art philosophies, ethical art questions.→ DONATE (give it some time for the donorbox window to charge): https://exhibitionistaspodcast.com/support-usIf you appreciate my work, why not buy me a coffee? It's a nice way to show your appreciation without having to commit to a membership: https://buymeacoffee.com/exhibitionistaFor behind the scenes clips, links to the artists and guests we cover, and visuals of the exhibitions we discuss follow us on Instagram: @exhibitionistas_podcastBluesky: @[email protected]:00 Intro 00:05:10 What does a curator do?00:09:57 The book over which Joana and Catherine bonded00:15:29 The Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction00:23:16 An exhibition the size of a lunchbox00:33:22 Ideas and practicalities of curating00:40:49 Le Guin’s critique of the hero-centric story00:45:55 The curator: hero, opinion maker?00:52:09 Feminism, pre-history and curating00:59:49 The curator as a carrier01:07:23 Traditions and experimentations in curating01:16:59 Le Guin’s vision: process rather than conflict#contemporaryart #ursulakleguin #howtomakeart #artexhibitions #catherineli #exhibitionistas #exhibitionistaspodcast #joanaprneves #artbook #artbookclub #bookclub #painting #contemporarypainting #londonart #museum #londonmuseum #artpodcast #artconversations #arttalk #talkart #greatwomenartists #sciencefiction #drawing #museums #artisttalk #artpodcast #artgallery

Artist studio secrets with A. Mercier and M. Roca Díe: MY ART TOOLS
2025-10-03 | 57 min.
In My Art Tools (new segment) we look into 2 artists' tool box: what is their fetish instrument? Artists think with their hands. Let's get technical! The artist's hand will guide you through the passion of following one’s vision, the pleasures of trusting an instinct, and the resilience it takes to work creatively. Hosted by Joana P. R. Neves.The guests: Anouk Mercier (UK + FR) and Marina Roca Díe (SP).In an endearingly geeky manner, the answers reveal fantastic methods and unimaginable stories. A big plus: hilarious little incidents and big misadventures that lead to a breakthrough, or a new possibility.What you get from this episode: Have you ever thought about the stuff art is made of? Wondered how artists make what you see in museums and galleries? How they train their hand, eye, body? Artmaking revelations, art techniques, lessons in resilience, art philosophies, ethical questions.→ SIGN UP TO THE EXHIBITIONISTAS FILES: https://joanaprneves.substack.com/s/exhibitionistasYou'll know all about the artists, backstage information and much much more. All the references in the episode are linked there too. Plus, you get to explore all my published texts.→ DONATE (please leave some time for the donorbox icon to charge) https://exhibitionistaspodcast.com/support-usIf you appreciate my work, why not buy me a coffee? It's a nice way to show your appreciation without having to commit to a membership: https://buymeacoffee.com/exhibitionistaFor behind the scenes clips, links to the artists and guests we cover, and visuals of the exhibitions we discuss follow us on Instagram: @exhibitionistas_podcastBluesky: @[email protected]#contemporaryart #marinarocadie #howtomakeart #artexhibitions #anoukmercier #exhibitionistas #exhibitionistaspodcast #joanaprneves #artbook #artbookclub #bookclub #painting #contemporarypainting #londonart #museum #londonmuseum #artpodcast #artconversations #arttalk #talkart #greatwomenartists #spanishartist #drawing #museums #artisttalk #artpodcast #artgallery



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