Timmy introduces the amazing Athena Vermogen! Perhaps our greatest contemporary performance artist

Going out on a limb, Timmy ventures into a political endorsement

"Do no harm" is fine for physicians but do we really need artists to be so benign? Timmy takes our tinkerers to task.

What else do you have to do this summer besides reading great book? Here are a few of Timmy Black's recommendations

Finally, some really useful, practical advice on how to "make it" as an artist!

Where sadomasochism and the Venice Biennale meet is the focus of this timely diatribe.

Don't worry - Timmy will tell you what to think about Frieze LA 2024!

When it comes to global catastrophes, look no further than to our contemporary artists to find insight and dread.

Cheerfully delivered prophecies of despair close out another banner year for this unusual podcast.

Our producer Bosman Arcadia's annual New Year greeting offers ample evidence as to why we never let him near a microphone,

Timmy tempts fate as he mingles pop tunes with Middle East politics on this timely and tragic episode.

A short meditation on the "intellectuel engagé."

When it comes to education, the customer is always right. Hoe to survive the academy while losing your integrity.

Timmy discusses the Shock of the Ordinary and the aesthetics of negativity with his typical lack of insight.

Is it time to reassess the last reassessment of the canon of art history? Timmy Black might be tired of the question but he still figured out how to make a podcast episode about it.

Where Timmy expresses his abiding love for and belief in Figurative Painting.

The tricky topic of the unreliable brushstroke is imperfectly examined in this important and timely episode.

Some paint pictures. Others call to action. Timmy talks about the artist's impulse to be politically engaged.

Florida textbooks take on Art History while Timmy Black takes on Florida.

A comprehensive appraisal of the Art Fairs of Los Angeles as seen through the perspective of a rap music enthusiast

Could art and technology be the product of an arranged marriage on the verge of annulment? Timmy Black weighs in.

The work of Norwegian artist Sophia Lagrimar inspires a few thoughtful New Year's resolutions.

The greatly anticipated annual Top Ten Artists list for 2022!

Timmy plugs an amazing new t-shirt enterprise, Dead Poets Hard Wear, by interviewing its brilliant CEO. Find it at deadpoetshardwear.com

The necessity of networking for artists is made clear in this important episode. The how's and why's are surprisingly simple and easily applicable. This is required listening for all ambitious artists.

Join Timmy Black as he takes a college tour at one of the country's most prestigious art schools.

With the recent publication of Micah Carpentier's Song of Songs, Los Angeles artist Dahlia Danton shares with Timmy her insights on Carpentier's life and work.

Often misunderstood, almost always under appreciated, art critics serve a vital role in the cultural community. Timmy attempts to correct this injustice.

Sometimes our prejudices taint our aesthetic judgments. In this episode Timmy has some tips on how to avoid jumping to conclusions.

Some surprising summer reading recommendations from a slow and selective reader

See why Timmy Black id a household name within his household!

Timmy reflects upon the meaning of an artist's life and the beautiful implications of the creative impulse. (Including some terrific career advice for those just starting out!)

Imagine Pablo Picasso, Faun Roberts, Harold Bloom, Orestia Shestov and Timmy Black entering a bar and together conspire to rewrite the history of Modernism.

An update from the fabulous 2022 Venice Biennale!

Timmy toys with biblical studies in a tirade that trades in jeremiads.

The internet and social media have been maligned for too long. It's time to offer a clear rebuttal.

It's who you know, not necessarily what you do. In this episode, Timmy explains the fine art of networking.

Art as a form of mysticism has a new and unusual advocate as Timmy Black addresses the most comfortable environments for reading.

"Nothing is more disfiguring than insecurity"

Timmy finds a Los Angeles artist who doesn't have a driver's license.

Timmy Black would like you to know that he is sincerely sorry.

Timmy meets an old and dear friend. They go to a bar to have a drink. The old friend talks about art. Timmy stops and thinks ... but not for too long.

Artists need to set good examples for impressionable children. Unfortunately, podcaster Timmy Black is doing just the opposite.

Educators may be underpaid but that doesn't mean they're unsupervised. This episode looks into the rapidly changing teaching landscape. Two plus two has become a subjective hot button issue but leave it to Timmy to sort it all out.

How to impersonate a smart person is one indispensable skill in our age of relentless self-invention. In this episode, Timmy offers tips on how to punch above one's weight

It's almost impossible to keep up with the warp-speed developments in the world of contemporary art. In this episode Timmy takes a breath and reflects on a few of the exciting newly new trendy trends.

FINALLY!!! Timmy Black is sharing his professional secrets! Learn how to craft the perfect Artist Statement. 5 easy steps that can change your career!

The exciting rebound of the international art world is dominating the discourse in every corner of the mended world. In this fabulous preview, Timmy Black presents a few remarkable talents to look out for.

However difficult it is to be an artist it is infinitely more difficult admitting that you are not. A few essential career tips from Timmy Black.

With the ancient Mosaïc tradition comes great wisdom and worse moods.