The Boston Art Podcast

Blood Antiquities: How Douglas Latchford Profited from the Cambodian Genocide

In which Brian & Theo discuss the Cambodian Genocide, the smuggling of antiquities, and the criminal accusations against famed art dealer Douglas Latchford who died in 2019 before standing trial for smuggling, conspiracy, and wire fraud.Content Warning: In this episode we discuss genocide, war, and describe cases of extreme violence in some detail.

What we learned from failing to start a business

In which Theo & Brian take a ride down to Plymouth while discussing a complicated business venture, Brian's 100 artist painting, and much more.

Fanfare of Clouds Opening - Yolanda He Yang & Cameron Boyce

In which Brian & Theo meet up with artists Yolanda He Yang and Cameron Boyce to discuss their new show, "Fanfare of Clouds Opening," another great curatorial work by Yolanda featuring a 47 foot mural by Cameron, plus a collection of wonderful artworks from Gateway Arts in Brookline, MA. See the show before March 1st 2023 on the corner of Linden st. and Mass ave. in Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Shauna Dean Cokeland

In which Theo & Brian hop on the phone with emerging singer songwriter and influencer, Shauna Dean Cokeland. __Spotify Bio: my name is shauna dean cokeland! i’m a singer/songwriter who time traveled here from the 2000s to write weird acoustic stuff about my friends, drugs, being online too young, small towns, and being in a relationship with my car!SDC is from cape st. claire, maryland. in 2020, she got grounded, so she started making a tiktok every day sharing her music (because being famous sounds a lot better than being grounded). she gained a cult following online for her witty lyrics and unique 2000’s style.SDC dropped her first single, ‘Moving in Place’ in october 2021, then self-produced two singles, ‘Last Best Pop Stars’ and ‘Andrew.’ she went on a successful tour of the east and west coast in summer 2023, and is getting ready for a tour of the southeast/midwestern US. SDC is planning to continue to release singles, and is self-producing a full-length mixtape. xoxoSDC☆☆photo creds to Madalyn Schaller (photos 1, 4, 6), Mallory Turner (2, 5, 7, 8, 9), and Hot Creative (3)

What is a transcendent experience? (Winter Solstice at Mount Auburn Cemetery)

In which Theo & Brian attend Mount Auburn Cemetery's annual Winter Solstice Event. Discussions include antique photos, greif, spirituality, and the meaning of a transcendant experience. *This is not a review or critical commentary. We just enjoyed the event and recorded our reflections during and afterward. Thank you to Mount Auburn and their people for putting on such a great event. SOLSTICE: Reflections on Winter Light is an annual event at Mount Auburn Cemetery that includes an outdoor journey through large-scale light and sound artworks, and an indoor experience with live music and candle lighting. Guests are invited to walk through the light-filled landscape and explore the Winter Solstice atmosphere, and to reflect on moments of change as the year ends and a new cycle begins. Connect to a landscape of exceptional beauty, consider an intention for the new year, or commemorate the memory of a loved one. Let the Solstice light your way as you encounter the unique spirit of Mount Auburn. https://www.mountauburnsolstice.org/

Should you let your art kill you? (We’re back!!!)

In which Brian & Theo return from their hiatus to discuss the ins and outs of trying to be a successful artist without destroying yourself.

Meth lab Style Artist

In which Theo and Brian discuss Halloween, college, art, and the future of the podcast.

What is Conceptual Art? What does that actually mean?

In which Theo & Brian discuss and debate the meaning, role, and significance of conceptual art for the millionth time.

Mark Liam Smith: Uplifting Others with TikTok Art Tutorials

Mark Liam Smith is a painter and TikToker with 2.5 million followers. His content is meant to empower artists of any skill level to enjoy creation and artistic expression. He does this by creating clear, helpful art tutorials that anyone can understand. By doing this, Mark has cultivated a dedicated following of art lovers and those looking to learn. Listen to learn more about Mark's background, theories, and techniques. ___Artist bio from https://www.markliamsmith.com/bioMark Liam Smith (b. 1973, Middlesbrough, England) is a Toronto-based oil painter interested in art-historic tropes, myth, and narrative. He views his colour-blindness as a strength rather than a weakness by accentuating the use of non-local colours in his work.Smith’s work has been exhibited in galleries in Montreal, Toronto, London, and New York, and at art fairs such as SCOPE Basel, Art Seattle, Art Toronto, Papier in Montreal, and Toronto Edition. He has been granted the Emerging Artist Award by the Federation of Canadian Artists and two Ontario Arts Council grants. His art has been featured in The Jealous Curator, the Toronto Star, the CBC, Hi-Fructose, Booooooom, Create! Magazine, and Bizarre Beyond Belief Magazine, among others.Mark exhibits with Treat Gallery in NYC and is represented by 19 Karen Contemporary Artspace in the Gold Coast, Australia.Mark is a grateful recipient of the Emerging Visual Artist grant and the Exhibition Assistance grant by the Ontario Arts Council.

Rediscovering Music & Conceptual Art

In which Theo & Brian discuss art, life, our current affairs, the bullpup tour, and conceptual art.