An imperfect podcast about art, technology and culture by Rafael Rozendaal and Jeremy Bailey.
Jeremy Bailey & Rafaël Rozendaal
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The Good Point Podcast is an absolute gem that deserves far more recognition than it currently receives. As someone who has recently discovered this podcast, I am thoroughly impressed by the brilliant discussions and chemistry between hosts Rafael and Jeremy. It feels like I have stumbled upon my tribe of two, despite finding it eight months after they stopped making new episodes. Nonetheless, I am binge-listening to every episode and each one leaves me pondering for days. This podcast covers a vast range of topics including art, technology, business, science, and so much more.
The best aspect of The Good Point Podcast is undoubtedly the dynamic between Rafael and Jeremy. Their banter and ability to riff off each other creates a comforting and enjoyable listening experience. I find myself constantly learning new things while feeling like I'm eavesdropping on an intriguing conversation between friends. Additionally, the fact that they provide links to all the references mentioned in each episode is truly commendable. It offers listeners an incredible insight into the minds of these two talented artists.
One potential downside of this podcast is its lack of trending popularity in the Top 10 podcasts lists. It's baffling how such a brilliant show hasn't gained more recognition. However, as an avid listener, I appreciate the somewhat underground nature of this podcast as it gives it a unique appeal. Another minor drawback could be the unstructured format of the discussions. While I personally enjoy this natural conversational flow with varying asides, some listeners may prefer a more segmented approach with clearer structure.
In conclusion, The Good Point Podcast is an intellectually stimulating yet accessible show that caters to individuals interested in art, technology, sociology, and their intersections. Rafael and Jeremy's relaxed conversations create an authentic listening experience that keeps you engaged throughout each episode. The diversity of topics covered provides listeners with valuable insights and references relevant to various professions or interests. Although there are minor areas for improvement such as structuring discussions or gaining more mainstream attention, this podcast remains an incredible source of knowledge and entertainment.
Jeremy walks through the Calgary snow to get coffee https://www.tiktok.com/@famousnewmediaartist
202 - Live From Minneapolis Airport by Jeremy Bailey & Rafaël Rozendaal
This week, a question from Hans Verhaegen https://www.hansup.be Fin de carrière It might be a taboo, but any thoughts on how artists in the last stage of their career can stay relevant? It's something a lot of young and mid-career artists, probably don't (or want to) realize: what to do when you still have 20 or 30 years to go, but your art and/or vision have become ‘less relevant' and you find yourself slipping away in the background and falling off stage everywhere. A friend artist announced officially the end of his career some years ago, but now is even more desperately trying to get back in a spotlight. So that's seems not a good Idea. Pretend to be still young mostly results also in very cringe situations and so to be avoided. What could be some of the more elegant and wise moves for the older artist to at least have a slight feeling she's still part of the art scene/world? How to age gracefully as an artist? Any examples? I love that picture of Matisse in his bed playing with pieces of colored paper. In summary: How to age gracefully as an artist (fin de carrière)? And maybe do fantasize how you both would like to imagine yourself as a 80 year old artist? + a field recording from Jeremy of Grandpa Earnie.
Lily Zlotover asks: "What advice or tips would you have for an Artist fresh in a new city?"
Linda Loh asks: I am curious for you to dig more deeply into what Jeremy said recently about being averse to video art being projected, that it was a no no for that medium, because presumably it "belongs" on a screen. https://lindaloh.com/
This week, we talk about everything. + a field recording by Kai Udema https://kaiudema.com/
2 questions: Ariel Baron-Robbins asks: I've been debating what to call contemporary art that incorporates technology like computers, internet, blockchain, AI, software, and apps. Some artists prefer simply “contemporary art”, questioning the need to distinguish it from other forms. Yet, we differentiate between paintings, sculptures, drawings, and videos without issue….which brings me back to square one. https://www.instagram.com/arielbaronrobbinsart/ Pyry Qvick asks: I recently won a poetry competition and now my book will be published. That has prompted some questions in my mind, since I have assumptions of my own on what people think of poets. Have you folks encountered unconfortable presumptios on being an artist? How do you deal with the possible stereotypes attach to you in terms of being an artist. https://www.instagram.com/pilkulleen/ + a field recording by Christina Latina https://www.christinalatina.com/
It's the end of summer! This episode we catch up because it's been a while.
2 listener questions this week: - What's your view on subscription services like Patreon or Instagram Subscriptions? How do you predict this field might change in the coming years? Do you subscribe to any online creators? Hope all is well, Jonas Ersland (from Norway, currently living in Berlin) https://jonasersland.net - Did you ever think what you do with your art after you die? What do other artists do? What do families of dead artists do? https://floramiranda.com + a field recording of a church in Raahe in Finland from Pyry Qvick https://www.instagram.com/pyryqvick/
3 listener questions this week: Jack Rieger: What makes art good? https://jackrieger.com Kristian Hjorth Berge: Are you collectors? What do you collect and why? https://studiobergini.eu/ (also, a field recording by Kristian at the end of the episode) Nels Nelson: What are all your lists? Any favorite lists? Dark side to lists? https://nels.city/
Question for the pod: What is your folder Structure? Warmly, Sam Ghantous https://samtous.wtf/ + a field recording by Mark Rabo https://www.markrabo.com/
This week we discuss the Artist Website… are they still relevant? What should they do? Some of the websites we visit: https://www.jeremybailey.net/ http://sblcommunications.com/jbd/ https://www.newrafael.com/ http://www.jodi.org http://art.teleportacia.org/ https://coryarcangel.com/ https://austinlee.net/ http://www.legowelt.org/ https://olafureliasson.net/artworks/ https://archive.org/details/rgbbyrafaelrozendaal https://www.zwirner.com/ https://www.davidzwirner.com/ https://www.taylorswift.com/ http://www.thomashirschhorn.com/
This week, 2 questions merged into one episode: Kris Meeusen https://www.lab101.be/ “When I work on something there is always this big tension between feeling excited or annoyed. The excitement usually comes from seeing something from a new angle which results in something that looks fresh and exciting to me. I get annoyed when the opposite happens, my explorations turn out to be boring or obvious. When this happens it's really difficult to stop working on it and let it rest , which I think is the best solution... Do you experience the same? Mark Rabo https://www.markrabo.com/ How do you think about time in your projects? Do you have an amount in mind when you start, or do you give things space? I find time to be one of the strongest influences on a project, good and bad. It can focus but also stress. With enough time, we change as people which changes the project. In my own experience, I started a project with a plan to be done in 6 months – I'm still working on it 7 years later. It's cliche to say I wouldn't have started if I'd known that, but I'm sure glad i did. I'd love to hear your thoughts on time as related to creative or meaningful work. Field recording from Jonathan Lewis https://www.jonathanlewisartist.com/ A suburban New Jersey sound: Our neighbor's daughter calling for our other neighbor's daughter (Lara) to come out and play. When Terry Gross asked in 1992 if the show's early low ratings were demoralizing, he responded, “If the show got canceled, it didn't make a difference to either one of us.” - Larry David
2 listener questions this week: Sean Batchelor asks "can you talk about the difference between art & design?" https://www.seanbatchelor.com Jesper Nørbæk suggests the topic of artist interviews. https://www.instagram.com/hektttt
this week, we try to not talk about money or power
This week Jack Rieger asks: Have you done a proper episode on burnout? + a field recording by Nadine Treister https://www.jackrieger.com/ https://www.nadinetreister.com/
This week we talk about freedom. We keep talking about it until the word loses all meaning. Field recording by Nadine Treister: Saturday morning summertime in Melbourne, Australia. www.nadinetreister.com
This week we freestyle... but we end up talking about AI of course... and a special remix audio mashup via holly.plus
This week Jesper Nørbæk asks us: What role does fun play in choosing what work you do? Will you change how you work to have more fun? Is having fun while working a goal in itself for you? https://www.instagram.com/hjesper/?hl=en
This week we talk about taste... bad taste... aesthetic taboos... + a field recording by Jesper Nørbæk of a Danish bird. https://www.instagram.com/hjesper
This week's topic comes from Flora Miranda: ... how you choose which programmer fits for which project. Rafaël, you work with the same person for most of your works, but work with 2 more as you told in the last episode. How do you select these people? Regarding skillset, do you even know enough about the skills/technology to be able to judge if they are the right fit? Regarding past work, do you judge if they have worked with artist before or would you also work with a programmer who is totally new to the creative world? Personal level, how do you have to click with them personally, do you judge according to 'would I have coffee with this person'? And same question to Jeremy, of course. I think in your organisational experience, you must have seen things happening daily. And also when installing AR exhibitions... Furthermore, I would love to hear stories of when things went wonderfully fruitful with programmers, how programmers have inspired your thinking. But also, when the knowledge was far apart from each other, you picked the 'wrong person' or just any other failed operations. Also, where can one find programmers for art projects? Is it even possible to pay them, as there might be a big wage gap between artists and programmers? What about yourselves? Do you program? If not, have you not naturally picked up some code-thinking over the years? Let's demystify the 'programmer'! :) Flora Miranda https://floramiranda.com/
3 listener questions around the topic of "the perfect museum". Eva van Ooijen https://www.evavanooijen.nl Intton Godelg https://www.intton.com Pyry Qvick https://www.instagram.com/pilkulleen
We're back! Jeremy tells us about his health challenge and recovery, and further updates on life and travel.
Hey Raf & Jeremy, Here's a field recording – a sprinkler tapping away, a countdown to the end of summer. Jack www.jackrieger.com
this week we discuss corporate speak, language, art speak, myth building, the words
This week, Nadine Treister asks us about art theory & art history, is it helpful, how to absorb it, or ignore it.
This week Jesper Nørbæk asks us about "Routines". https://www.instagram.com/hjesper/?hl=en What routines have you tried that didn't work for you? What do you routinely avoid doing? What value does routine have to you if any? What function does routine have in your practice? At what point do you make a conscious effort to break a routine? What differences do you see between routines of experienced vs. inexperienced artists? and a field recording by Nick Bontrager https://www.nickbontrager.com/
Hi Jeremy and Rafaël! I liked how in your last podcast you made a distinction between fear and joy and the questions you get about it. So I send you two questions, one for fear and one for joy. - Intton Godelg. https://www.instagram.com/intton/
This week Alex Fisher asks about Resistance/Persistence/Dall-E/AI https://artofalexfischer.com and a field recording from Linda Loh https://lindaloh.com
This week we talk about the Venice Biennial & Twitter's influence Field recording by Christina Latina https://www.christinalatina.com/
This week we talk about startup culture and how the remote-office-life changed it all Field recording by Flora Miranda https://floramiranda.com/
We talk about issues: War… Art… NFT… Dayjobs… Thank you to Rebecca Edwards www.arebyte.com & Anonymous for your questions Field recording by Momo www.momoshowpalace.com
Linda Loh asks: Are there any artists out there who DON'T think about sales? Can artists still work like that without being labelled "privileged"? Is work with sales in mind the best work? How do we disentangle good art from what sells? - https://lindaloh.com
Francesco Ameglio asks: “Is it never too late to be, or at least trying to be an artist? Does aging have anything to do with being relevant as an artist? And what's your relationship with the new generation of artists?” https://francescoamegliosound.com/
This week, some thoughts on scale, focus, ambition, growth, confidence, the usual! Check out Jeremy's latest NFT: https://foundation.app/@jeremybailey/~/128709
Jesper Nørbæk writes: Hi Rafael and Jeremy, To answer your question from the podcast: Please don't be more "professional", it's impossible to concentrate on what a polished voice is actually saying. And you are definitely not talking too much about NFTs given how big of a shift it is. My question is about piles of files: How do you keep track of your piles of files and compare the versions of a time based work when it develops? With stills I have no challenge since it is easy to open 5 different instances and compare them, but with a time based work it quickly gets complicated. So have you come up with any strategies for managing versions of time based work? What strategies, systems, naming schemes or organizing principles have you found helpful? Rafael once mentioned that a new work he shared actually was a 6 year old sketch, which makes me think, how the hell do you find a 6 year old sketch in your piles of files? I have attached a field recording of trying to help a fly escape through a window. Thanks for doing the podcast, it has helped me a lot! Jesper https://soundcloud.com/codewalk
This week we talk about (mis)management. And check out this great podcast hosted by Ben Fino-Radin: Art & Obsolescence https://www.artandobsolescence.com/
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