John Seed's Art-Related Recommendations: Blogs, Podcasts, Videos, Online Community and Artist Biographies
Dear Friends,
This is a short list of art-related resources I feel good about recommending to you.
John Seed
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Blogs
Hyperallergic
A Brooklyn based blogazine that offers fresh posts on art and culture topics daily.
Painting Perceptions
Founded in 2009 by Larry Groff to explore contemporary observational painting
https://paintingperceptions.com/
Square Cylinder
Northern California art: news, profiles, reviews and more
https://www.squarecylinder.com/
Two Coats of Paint
New York based blogazine founded by Sharon Butler
The Brooklyn Rail
An independent forum for arts, culture, and politics throughout New York City and far beyond.
Podcasts:
Art Curious
Jennifer Dasal explores the odd, weird and wonderful
https://www.artcuriouspodcast.com/artcuriouspodcast
John Dalton: Easy Does It
Long form conversations with artist by an Irish podcaster with a gentle touch
I Like Your Work
Podcaster Erika Hess interviews artists and builds community
https://www.ilikeyourworkpodcast.com/
Video
Art21
The Mission of Art21 is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films, resources, and public programs.
Art2Life
Videos by Nicholas Wilton offering musings, techniques, interviews and tips for artists
https://www.youtube.com/@Art2Life
Mary Lynn Buchanan
New videos weekly featuring visits to museums and galleries across the world.
https://www.youtube.com/@MaryLynn_Buchanan
The Louisiana Channel
Videos on artists added weekly
Online Community
Winslow Art Center Art Chat
A free Zoom-based visit with an artist every Thursday at 10AM PST
https://winslowartcenter.com/courses/art-chat-live-online/
Artist Biographies
A Life of Picasso I: The Prodigy, by John Richardson
The Unknown Matisse: A Life of Henri Matisse: The Early Years, 1869-1908 by Hilary Spurling
Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo by Hayden Herrera
David Park: A Painter’s Life by Nancy Boas
Jackson Pollock: An American Saga by Naifeh and Smith
Light on Fire: The Art and Life of Sam Francis by Gabrielle Selz