Best Digital Void Podcasts (2024)

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Art in Permacrisis #4: Yazan Khalili and the Crisis Economy 1:36:51

2d ago1:36:51

1:36:51

This is the fourth episode of Art in Permacrisis, a podcast on the organization of art workers in the face of the ever-growing stack of crises. How can artists make a living without selling their souls? Can we imagine and practice a sustainable art economy beyond precarity? How should we transform the circulation of artworks, the curriculum of art …

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Art in Permacrisis #3: Katja Praznik and Art Work 1:37:23

22d ago1:37:23

1:37:23

This is the third episode of Art in Permacrisis, a podcast on the organization of art workers in the face of the ever-growing stack of crises. How can artists make a living without selling their souls? Can we imagine and practice a sustainable art economy beyond precarity? How should we transform the circulation of artworks, the curriculum of art a…

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Art in Permacrisis #2: Emanuele Braga and Art for UBI 1:24:45

17d ago1:24:45

1:24:45

This is the second episode of Art in Permacrisis, a podcast on the organization of art workers in the face of the ever-growing stack of crises. How can artists make a living without selling their souls? Can we imagine and practice a sustainable art economy beyond precarity? How should we transform the circulation of artworks, the curriculum of art …

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Art in Permacrisis #1: Kuba Szreder and the Projectariat 1:28:44

2M ago1:28:44

1:28:44

This is the first episode in the mini-series Art in Permacrisis, a podcast on the organization of art workers in the face of the ever-growing stack of crises. How can artists make a living without selling their souls? Can we imagine and practice a sustainable art economy beyond precarity? How should we transform the circulation of artworks, the cur…

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THE VOID PopUp Studio x REMIX Fest: Intro 30:24

3M ago30:24

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THE VOID PopUp Studio x REMIX Fest: Intro by Institute of Network CulturesBy Institute of Network Cultures

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THE VOID PopUp Studio x REMIX Fest: Archival Consciousness 34:38

3M ago34:38

34:38

THE VOID PopUp Studio x REMIX Fest: Archival Consciousness by Institute of Network CulturesBy Institute of Network Cultures

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THE VOID PopUp Studio x REMIX Fest: Visual Methodologies Collective 33:36

3M ago33:36

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THE VOID PopUp Studio x REMIX Fest: Visual Methodologies Collective by Institute of Network CulturesBy Institute of Network Cultures

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THE VOID PopUp Studio x REMIX Fest: antiwarcoaltion.art 53:13

3M ago53:13

53:13

THE VOID PopUp Studio x REMIX Fest: antiwarcoaltion.art by Institute of Network CulturesBy Institute of Network Cultures

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THE VOID PopUp Studio x REMIX Fest: Typologies of Delusion 56:31

3M ago56:31

56:31

THE VOID PopUp Studio x REMIX Fest: Typologies of Delusion by Institute of Network CulturesBy Institute of Network Cultures

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THE VOID PopUp Studio x REMIX Fest: belit sağ 48:19

3M ago48:19

48:19

THE VOID PopUp Studio x REMIX Fest: belit sağ by Institute of Network CulturesBy Institute of Network Cultures

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In Conversation with Positive Creator, Chris Dyer 47:18

3M ago47:18

47:18

Multimedia artist Chris Dyer is a dynamic innovator, treating skateboards, linen, the street, NFTs and traditional canvas all as surfaces to transform. Join our hosts as they talk to Dyer about his art, his desire to paint universal truths, his experiences with entheogenic medicines, and his pursuit of personal growth.…

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Leaping into the Void with Yves Klein 41:12

3M ago41:12

41:12

Known for his avant-garde, conceptual art and patented ultramarine blue, Yves Klein created work during the late 1950s and early '60s that push boundaries and provoke passionately varied responses from viewers. Join our hosts as they outline Klein's most influential art and performances from two very different perspectives.…

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Why are YouTube Influencers Negging Audiences Into Taking Lifestyle Advice? w/ Steffi Cao 19:59

4M ago19:59

19:59

How do YouTube influencers neg their audiences into taking lifestyle advice? Internet culture writer Steffi Cao joins Jamie to discuss how influencers undermine audiences with video titles that are not what they seem. The two discuss authenticity on social media platforms, why clickbait titles still reign supreme, and if there’s anything positive t…

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Dharboreal Trailer 1:01

4M ago1:01

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The Dharboreal podcast in a nutshell... sort of.By dharboreal

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Sam Gilliam: Exuberant Color, Unfurling Canvas 36:28

4M ago36:28

36:28

Heralded by many as one of the most innovative contemporary abstract painters, Sam Gilliam created art over decades and decades that challenges the parameters of painting and sculpture, encouraging his viewers to reexamine their relationship to space and object. Join our hosts as they talk about this celebrated artist from their signature different…

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Why has OpenAI's Sora Scared Hollywood? w/ Reed Berkowitz 30:35

4M ago30:35

30:35

What is the true potential of AI text-to-video generation? Director of Curiouser Institute and award-winning AI games designer Reed Berkowitz discusses OpenAI's Sora, an AI text-to-image model that will soon be made available to the public. As Hollywood rolls back studio investments and executives project up to 90% loss in animation jobs, how can w…

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Maurice Sendak: The Wildest Thing of All 33:06

4M ago33:06

33:06

Maurice Sendak, award-winning writer and illustrator of children's books, is a ubiquitous staple of so many people's imaginations and memories. He illustrated over 150 books, including one of the most beloved children's books of all-time: "Where the Wild Things Are." Join our hosts as they discuss the importance of Sendak's work, and unravel the da…

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If it ain't Baroque, it ain't Bernini 37:10

4M ago37:10

37:10

Propelled by the Catholic Church and the Counter-Reformation, 17th century Baroque art was pious, dramatic, theatrical and emotionally intense. Gian Lorenzo Bernini's sculptures typify these ideals, and showcase their maker's poetic mastery of material. Join our hosts as they discuss Bernini's sordid biography, and the key works he sculpted that wi…

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Under the Covers with Hanksy aka Adam Lucas aka Adam Himebauch 37:34

5M ago37:34

37:34

Contemporary artist, Adam Himebauch, has lived a lot of lives. He peppered the streets of Lower Manhattan with punny street art for years under the moniker Hanksy, painted colorful, pulsating murals and canvases as Adam Lucas and, now as Adam Himebauch, is tackling his most conceptual, trenchant era to date. Join our hosts as they discuss Himebauch…

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Lady Pink: First Lady of Graffiti 27:17

5M ago27:17

27:17

Lady Pink, born Sandra Fabara, was a prominent figure in 1980s graffiti culture, and continues to be a trailblazing woman in the field. Although the world of graffiti was heavily male-dominated and physically dangerous, Lady Pink was undeterred, painting on subway cars, trainyards and walls right alongside the men. Join our hosts as they celebrate …

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Are Creators and Platforms Ready for the Decline of Journalism Jobs? 26:25

5M ago26:25

26:25

How will creators and tech companies grapple with the decline of journalism? On this week's episode, Jamie and Josh discuss the relationship between creators, platforms, and journalists, the ongoing shift from legacy news sources to platforms like TikTok and YouTube for news consumption, and how venture-backed outlets built on the promise of digita…

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AI Copy-right or Copy-wrong? 37:29

5M ago37:29

37:29

AI technology is starting to transform every area of life, including the process of making art. Artists are using AI more and more in their work, some as a tool and others as an entirely new conceptual practice. Either way, art made partially, or entirely, by a program is proving to be an uncharted territory when it comes to legality and copyright …

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AI Games: Hype or Hallucination? w/ Reed Berkowitz 44:43

6M ago44:43

44:43

How can we separate hype from hallucination in AI games? Award-winning games designer and Director of Curiouser Institute Reed Berkowitz discusses why it's so difficult for mid-to-large studios to create AI NPCs, the brand safety risks associated with AI in games, and why AI games might require more writers rather than fewer. 🕹️ You can play Grilli…

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Grant Wood, An American(a) Icon 30:36

5M ago30:36

30:36

Grant Wood's 1930 painting "American Gothic" is one of the most recognizable images in art. Quoted, satired and parodied, this painting's legacy is undeniably enduring, but what exactly is the painting saying to its viewers? Join our hosts as they deep dive into this ubiquitous work, and others, to sort through Wood's complicated, often disparate, …

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Cindy Sherman, the Original Selfie? 34:19

6M ago34:19

34:19

Among the most ground-breaking of contemporary photographers, Cindy Sherman explores themes of fantasy, feminism, (art) history, the abject, and the self through her work. Using makeup, costumes and staged scenery to manipulate her appearance and perform as various characters, Sherman is technically the subject of her photographs; however, the Sher…

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The Cancelled-to-Conservative Creator Pipeline w/ Steffi Cao 22:14

6M ago22:14

22:14

Where can creators turn after they’ve been cancelled? Internet culture writer Steffi Cao discusses why cancelled creators turn to right-wing values to grow their businesses, the difficulty audiences have determining authenticity, and why it all matters – from economics to real-world action. 📖 Read Influencers are pandering to conservatives to salva…

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Ushering in Modernity with Manet 42:22

6M ago42:22

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During the mid-19th century, there was a schism among artists between painting in a traditional manner that evoked the past, and disrupting that past and creating something innovative and new. Édouard Manet painted work that perfectly synthesizes this tension between the historical and the contemporary, forging an important path toward modernity. J…

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How Palantir Developed a Meme-Crazy Fanbase w/ Katie Notopoulos 28:42

6M ago28:42

28:42

How did Palantir develop a meme-obsessed fanbase of retail traders — and what does it mean? Business Insider senior correspondent Katie Notopoulos discusses the livestreaming, meme-making community behind Palantir's stock and the company's CEO Alex Karp. 📖 Read How Palantir stock developed a weird, passionate, meme-crazy fan base on Fast Company. A…

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Visions for a Better Internet w/ Kat Tenbarge, Kelsey Russell, Steffi Cao, and Rachel E. Greenspan 32:27

6M ago32:27

32:27

How can we explore visions for a better internet as it undergoes a monumental evolution? Media literacy influencer Kelsey Russell, award-winning journalist Kat Tenbarge, digital culture journalist Steffi Cao, and moderator Rachel E. Greenspan explore the role of surveillance and the rise of panopticontent, the importance of trust and safety on heal…

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Foreverism w/ Grafton Tanner 39:12

7M ago39:12

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How do reboots and IP fueled universes prevent us from ever feeling nostalgia? Author of Foreverism Grafton Tanner discusses how the practice of keeping things alive prevents us from ever feeling nostalgia. 📚 You can order Foreverism by Grafton Tanner now! About Grafton Tanner: Grafton Tanner is the author of Foreverism, The Hours Have Lost Their C…

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Everything About Social Media Is About To Change Again w/ Reed Berkowitz 32:28

11M ago32:28

32:28

How does creative misuse of social media platforms inform the future of social media at large? Director of Curiouser Institute Reed Berkowitz highlights five popular ways people are engaging, interacting, and using social platforms - ranging from Life360 to Roblox - and what it means for how we imagine and create a social media future that enhances…

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Extremely Online w/ Taylor Lorenz 30:15

11M ago30:15

30:15

Washington Post tech columnist and author of Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet Taylor Lorenz explores the social history of the internet. How did Mommy Bloggers shape the creator economy? What is Vine's influence on today's social media ecosystem – and how can its demise be a lesson for creators and pl…

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#Humancore: Does a New Core Promote Surveillance? 13:55

12M ago13:55

13:55

Cores are everywhere. From the film-inspired Barbiecore to Cottagecore – but how does a new core threaten to surveil everyday people? On today’s episode, Jamie provides us with a dispatch about the differences between Cores and aesthetics, the ways Cores present themselves online and offline, and why #humancore should be viewed with a critical eye.…

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Influencer Creep & The Return of Banal Vlogging 10:56

12M ago10:56

10:56

How did an early YouTube vlog style return to popularity after a generation of TikTok and YouTube creators including Emma Chamberlain and Charli D'amelio went mainstream? On today's episode, Jamie and Josh discuss how early YouTube creators like Tyler Oakley pivoted from creating content for family and friends to developing a public personality tha…

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SAG-AFTRA Strike: How will AI, Algorithms, Creators, and Data Shape Hollywood's Future? 23:05

1y ago23:05

23:05

How will AI, algorithms, creators, and data transparency shape the future of Hollywood? On today's episode, Jamie and Josh dive into the key issues behind the SAG-AFTRA strike. How do major studios plan to use AI – and how can they come to an agreement with unions to ensure actors and writers are fairly compensated? How does a lack of data transpar…

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Barbenheimer 20:34

1y ago20:34

20:34

How did Barbie and Oppenheimer become a highly anticipated double feature audiences have named Barbenheimer? This week, Josh and Jamie explore the history behind one of the summer's most anticipated box office weekends. How did a falling out between Christopher Nolan and WBD lead to this weekend's double feature? How have studios done an effective …

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THE VOID 09 | A Collection of Collections Folded into a Library by Rosa Menkman 40:43

1y ago40:43

40:43

Based on a presentation for BiblioTech, reworked for the Institute of Network Cultures. BiblioTech is a project exploring the changing role of the library, reading, writing, and publishing in a post-digital age.The BiblioTech conference was facilitated by Nathan Jones and Sam Skinner of Toque Editions. And hosted by NeMe Arts Centre Cyprus (2022)ht…

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Threads: What Three Things Can Meta Do to Beat Twitter? 24:35

1y ago24:35

24:35

Meta’s primary Twitter competitor Threads earned more than 100 million downloads in its first five days - but what are the three key components required for the platform’s long-term success? On today’s episode, Jamie and Josh discuss the factors that led to the platform’s successful launch, how trust and safety protocols gave it an edge, and if Thr…

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How to be Critical of AI Hype Cycles and Extinction-Level Threats 27:22

1y ago27:22

27:22

How can we be critical of fear-based AI hype cycles? OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently made headlines when he issued a 22-word statement warning of extinction due to the threats posed by AI - but what is Altman referring to, and what did he omit from his argument? This week, Jamie and Josh offer a critical discourse about the current AI hype cycle, th…

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Getting Romanced by Delacroix 38:44

1y ago38:44

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Eugène Delacroix--innovative, creative, with a flare for drama--was a transformative figure in the art world during the 19th century. Bucking the traditionalism of more rigid French academic painting, Delacroix forged his own style, celebrating passion, the exotic and moments imbued with the utmost intensity. Join our hosts as they discuss the cont…

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How to be a Rebel in a Digital Age w/ Mitch Horowitz 20:22

1y ago20:22

20:22

What does it mean to be a rebel in a digital age? PEN Award-winning author Mitch Horowitz provides us with three strategies to move forward. Recorded live at Digital Void's Meme in the Moment Festival in New York City on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. 🎟️ You can see Mitch and an incredible lineup of speakers including Shannon Liao, Allegra Frank, Dou…

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THE VOID 08 | An audio-visual Research on Dutch Art Spaces and Self-organization 52:39

1y ago52:39

52:39

In this episode, THE VOID hosts the collective Timeis.capital which runs an online platform for audio-visual research on self-organization. This project consists of interviews with the people who run self-organized spaces and 3D scans of these (often ephemeral) spaces — project spaces, antikraak, squats and living rooms. Its aim is to collect pract…

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TikTok Can't Save Bad Cinderella: On Cringe, Fandoms, and Irony w/ CT Jones 30:47

1+ y ago30:47

30:47

How did one of Broadway’s newest shows become a cringeworthy TikTok trend that earned tens of millions of views? Rolling Stone internet culture reporter CT Jones discusses how Bad Cinderella became an ironic trend for audiences. How did the show’s development and debut on London’s West End hurt the Andrew Lloyd Weber production? What does cringe me…

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Audience Capture w/ Matt Klein 33:15

1+ y ago33:15

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How can creators avoid being creatively trapped by the audiences they worked to build? Where is there space for creators to take risks? Zine writer Matt Klein discusses his first-ever printed edition: Audience Capture. Klein explains the social theory behind the phenomenon, what happens to creators and audiences when audience capture is taken to it…

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The Ozempic Problem w/ Kelsey Weekman 31:25

1+ y ago31:25

31:25

How has a Type 2 diabetes drug become a go-to for celebrities and influencers looking to lose weight — and what are the damaging effects of its popularity? This week, we invited Buzzfeed reporter Kelsey Weekman to discusses her article, The Oscars Were a Nightmare For Fat People at Every Turn,. Weekman discusses how this year’s Academy Awards highl…

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Why Do Black TikTok Creators Still Struggle to Earn Credit? w/ Moises Mendez II 27:39

1+ y ago27:39

27:39

Show Summary: Why do black TikTok creators struggle to earn credit for their original work? This week, TIME staff writer Moises Mendez II explains how TikTok creator Jordyn Williams is fighting for credit after her #NoLove dance went viral. How is Williams’ struggle symptomatic of the struggles black creators encounter on the platform? Further, Men…

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What Questions Should We Ask About AI? w/ Reed Berkowitz 55:41

1+ y ago55:41

55:41

How can we learn more about AI's design and development to better understand its emergence? Director of Curiouser Institute and AI games designer Reed Berkowitz explains what really happened when New York Times columnist Kevin Roose talked to Bing's Syndey chatbot – and how mainstream media outlets can consider different ways of discussing AI. Furt…

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How does an Instagram Account’s Digital Activism Help NOLA’s Roads? w/ Alex Turvy 33:52

1+ y ago33:52

33:52

How does an activist Instagram account help bring attention - and change - to New Orleans’ streets? On this week’s episode, we welcome Digital Void collaborator, PhD student, and researcher Alex Turvy to discuss Look at This Fuckin’ Street: an Instagram account that highlights hazardous roads, potholes, and crumbling infrastructure to put pressure …

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Timeis.capital: Index on Self-Organisation in the Arts 12:00

1+ y ago12:00

12:00

Timeis.capital is an online platform for audio-visual research on self-organisation. It consists of interviews with people who self-organise and the 3D scans of the spaces from which they do this — project spaces, squats and living rooms. It’s aim is to collect practice-based knowledge and strategies that are produced in the ephemeral landscape of …

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THE VOID 07| The Future of Art Residencies 1:19:59

1+ y ago1:19:59

1:19:59

In this episode we hear a conversation between Sepp Eckenhaussen from the INC team and Bruno Alves de Almeida from the Jan van Eyck academy, on art residencies in the Netherlands. Amongst the questions discussed are how to imagine the future of residencies in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, and what the position of residencies is in a world full…

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