Episodes
The satellite is to broadcast television as the internet is to social media. The technology has changed but the rhetoric around an impending A.I. New World Order has not. How does Nam June Paik's video work, "Good Morning Mr. Orwell" resonate in today's artistic landscape? Also, Brandon is back from an extensive European tour ready to tell about the Venice Biennale 2019 and A.I. influenced art. Mathilde Helnæs co-host as always.
Published 10/29/19
Performance artist and friend of the show, David Sebastian Lopez Restrepo, gives us the rundown on all things within contemporary performance art; black and white clothes, no clothes, red paint, slow motion twerking and of course the rolling on the floor. All in preparation for his upcoming festival weekend, Body Landscapes 2019.
Published 10/03/19
On this episode, Mathilde and I review Art Fair Weekend in Copenhagen before giving an update on how small and large influencers in the Global Art Market are actively approaching sustainability.
Published 09/25/19
We preview Enter Art Fair with Masha Faurschou of Sabsay Gallery, Khora Contemporary and the Faurschou Foundation. How are artists using virtual and augmented reality and how are collectors responding? Mathilde Healnæs guest host as always (with music from Uhørt Festival).
Published 08/23/19
After the recent resignation of Warren Kanders from the Whitney Museum in New York, we ask where do trustees come from and what it is they actually do?
Published 08/05/19
Review: Elmgreen & Dragset curate a brilliant Vilhelm Hammershøi exhibition @ Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK) that not only displays the best examples of the painter’s work but raise eternal questions about life in the home for contemporary international artist. Fine artist Emilia Bergmark from the Royal Danish Academy guest hosts.
Published 07/17/19
PAIN comes to Paris. Now What?! Where should the money for large institutions come from? As international governments cut down on institutional funding and private funding is rejected for ethical reasons, how will institutions support themselves? We try to offer some solutions. Mathilde Helnæs guest hosts.
Published 07/04/19
Where do we define the line between sexuality, nudity and pornography? We review the current exhibition, 'Art and Porn' at Aros museum, coming soon Kunsthal Charlottenborg in the fall. Also, what roll does social media have to play in it all? Mathilde Helnæs guest hosts.
Published 06/24/19
Copenhagen Photo Festival Review: The 'new' face of White Extremists as seen by Espen Rasmussen; an open dialog between the rich and poor through their living rooms by Jana Sophia Nolle. Also, major museums say no to Big Pharma money and what happened to the Hip Hop at Distortion?
Published 06/13/19
This one is dedicated to discovering new music during Distortion 2019. Mathilde Helnæs and I guess what is good, talk about what we already love, and give you tips and tricks to find good music during the festival.
Published 05/27/19
Mathilde Helnæs and I talk about our experiences during Copenhagen Art Week 2019. "Contemporary Cultures of Display" how have exhibition spaces evolved over the last 100 years? What are we tired of, challenged by and moving towards; including our critique of the Axel Tower's "The Final Exhibition", Brønshøj Water Tower's bachelor degree show and Copenhagen Contemporary's opening night, with music from Distortion 2019.
Published 05/27/19
"Back 2 Back" with guest co-host Mathilde Helnæs! Caution: Where have all the art jobs gone? How much does a museum cost? Olafur Eliasson's newest million dollar installation is coming state side. New EU laws enforce copyright law on social media. 
Published 05/07/19
It's spring and we're back with a new format with guest co-host Mathilde Helnæs from Sorø Museum. What's next for Notre-Dame? Where do block chain and fine art overlap? What was it like to date Warhol? Dea Trier Mørch's Linographs at Louisiana explained.
Published 04/30/19
On this episode, Ole Faarup. Ole is a Danish Art collector with 40 years experience. Who began collecting in the 80s in New York. He believes strongly in supporting new young artists. Also on this episode, Mattis Curth of Art Land. Art Land is a phone and tablet app focused on servicing young collectors. The company believes in making information available to potential buyers to improve their art buying experience. The music included in this episode is Chynna; performing at Vega December 3rd...
Published 11/08/18
This episode, we asked a simple question to two complex progressive thinkers. What is curating? It features Mette Woller, (www.mettewoller.com) and Irene Campolmi, (www.irenecampolmi.com) We talked about their practice, their agendas, the purpose of art institutions, art fairs and financing, among a lot of other things. The music in this episode is Master Chic "Nake Penda Piya" and "Student Night" by Sandy B.
Published 10/02/18
It's Art Fair weekend in Copenhagen! Code Art Fair 2018 will take place at the Bella Center from August 30th until September 2nd. Code Art Fair brings over 60 international galleries to Denmark, all hoping to introduce their artists to the Scandinavian market. This episode includes; Tristian Koenig (Melbourne), Bernak Kharabi from Zilberman Gallery (Berlin/ Instanbul), Alise Careva from Careva Contemporary (Riga) and Josee Bienvenue (New York) with music by FAKA.
Published 08/29/18
This episode previews gallerists participating in Chart Art Fair 2018 in Copenhagen from August 30th to September 2nd. It features Magnus Karlsson (Sweden), Sara Berner Bengtsson from Galerie Forsblom (Finland/ Sweden) and Timothy Persons from Gallery Taik Persons (Berlin); with music by Ravi Kumar. Chart Art Fair is made up of 32 of the most influential galleries in The Scandinavian and Nordic regions.
Published 08/29/18
Live from Roskilde 2018; Including artist Pleun Van Dijk (@P_L_E_U_N), Miguel Januario (@MaisMenos), Sandra Mujinga (@iamsandramujinga) and FAKA (@felagucci and @desiremarea), co-hosted by festival coordinator Gry Arendse Voss (@gryarendse) with music from Sandra Mujinga's DJ set during the festival and, as always, hosted by Brandon Schell.
Published 08/02/18
This episode includes another pair of 2018 graduates from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Art. Emilia Bergmark "Heaven and Earth" (2018) and Albin Werle "Ten Spells for Humanity or a Poison Dart for the Ruling Class" (2018); with music by Swedish rapper Silvana Imam, "IMAM COBAIN".
Published 07/03/18
Episode 002 is co-hosted by @petrawarming from #houseofkilling. Including: David Sebastian Lopez Restrepo from @performancekokkenet (Performance Kitchen) We sat down to talk about the stigma of #Amager, Egardo Vigo, 'ready-made' art and visitor participation, all of which, he includes during his 2018 'Amager Pedestrians'' performance. ...find him on Facebook & Instagram: @performancekokkenet #amager #egardovigo #readymadeart #performancekitchen #pragsboulevard61 #foundobjects...
Published 06/02/18
This is contemporary art in Copenhagen. Episode 001 includes choreographer Runa Norheim talking about contemporary performance art, site-specific work and audience participation. The second interview is video/photography student Johanne Stoffersen who talks about The Royal Danish Academy, auto-biographical work and the anxiety of exhibiting. Last, is curator Julie Jane Nissen of FSK who talked about aesthetics, funding projects and the practicalities of curating. The music within this episode...
Published 05/04/18