Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Andrew Salzburg and the Blink Interactive Art Festival in Cincinnati
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mat is joined by Andrew Salzbrun, Managing Partner of AGAR, an experiential company...
Million Dollar Art Deals with David Teplitzky and Glenn Dranoff
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt sits down with renowned art dealers and collectors David Teplitzky and Glenn D...
Inside Cj Hendry's Art World: Transforming Spaces Into Experiences
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inside the vibrant world of Cj Hendry, a visionary artist from Brisbane to New York, known for her h...
The Street Art Museum: STRAAT: With head curator David Roos.
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we delve into the vibrant world of street art with David Roos, the esteemed Head Curator ...
Unlock Your Art's Potential: Your Exclusive Look at the AlwaysArt Revolution!
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gain exclusive access to the forefront of art management and authentication with AlwaysArt. Matt and...
Sage Szkabarnicki-Stuart Interview: Discussing Daring Self-Portraits in Wild Settings
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome Sage Szkabarnicki-Stuart, a remarkably innovative photographer who transformed...
Jeremy Biggers: Dallas' Multi-Hyphenate Artist, From Canvas to Camera and Beyond
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Matt sits down with Jeremy Biggers, an award-winning Dallas artist renowned for his paint...
Ken Harman Hashimoto: Mastering Art Curation from Hi-Fructose to Iconic Galleries
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Matt Gondek welcomes Ken Harman Hashimoto, a distinguished curator and gallery owner, for...
A Conversation with Danny Casale (AKA Coolman Coffeedan): Blending Humor and Humanity in a Digital World
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Matt is joined by Danny Casale, also known as Coolman Coffeedan, renowned for his quirky,...
Inside the Art World: Alan Bamberger's Unparalleled Expertise and Insights
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Alan Bamberger, a renowned art consultant and author with decades of experience...
Elise Swopes: Redefining Digital Art & Entrepreneurship - A Journey of Inspiration
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how an iPhone 4 led her to artistry and Instagram, setting her on a unique path to becoming...
Art & Web3 | MUMBOT's Journey to Artistic Success & Artist Community Building
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a beacon in the Web3 landscape and a creator of the GHOST CLUB community, MUMBOT redefines succes...
Justin Mensinger: LA Designer Merging Craftsmanship & Sustainability
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the world of Justin Mensinger, the LA-based designer championing sustainability through ex...
Artists, Beware! Exclusivity Contracts - Top Things to Know Before You Consider
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the world of artist exclusivity with hosts Matt Gondek and Patrick Coulson. As artists ven...
How to Fast-track Your Art Career - When and Why Should Artists Hire an Agency for Career Growth
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matt as he explores the agent/artist relationship with Aaron Barr, co-founder of Atrbute. Matt ...
ADD FUEL Interview: Meet The Visual Artist who Transforms Azulejos Into Murals
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Matt Gondek as he engages in a captivating conversation with the renowned Portuguese visua...
How Artists SHOULD Communicate with Art Galleries - Marketing Tips for Artists to Sell More Art Today
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Matt Gondek and Patrick Coulson on "Communicating with Galleries." In this episode, they ...
Do You Need PR as an Artist? With Maxime Richard.
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matt Gondek, as he dives deep into a conversation with Maxime Richard, the mastermind behind Ma...
32 Troy Kelley
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Matt Gondek as he sits down with Troy Kelley, the dynamic Artist Development and Project M...
31 Set Free Richardson
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Gondek sits down with Set Free Richardson, a man known to some as a creative genius, and to oth...
30 Ben Frost
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt speaks with Ben Frost, renowned for his audacious and thought-provoking work often using pharma...
29 Jessica Brilli
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt speaks with East Coast-based artist Jessica Brilli. Jessica shares her journey as a painter, de...
28 Fidia & Charlie Edmiston
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt talks with renowned artists Charlie Edmiston and Fidia about their creative journeys, influence...
27 Dan Lam
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt talks with Texas-based artist Dan Lam - known for her “drippy” sculptures and use of vibran...
26 Jan Kaláb
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with artist Jan Kalab - an artist whose work has been described as nuclear, bombastic, and ...
25 Secret Walls x POSCA - Mr B Baby & Dreyfus
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Clean Break's Matt Gondek speaks with artists Mr. B Baby and Dreyfus, recorded live at the Secret Wa...
24 Dulk - Updated
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dulk is a Spanish born artist best known for his vibrant paintings that blend nature and fantasy. In...
23 Communicating with your Collectors
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the art of communicating with collectors. We emphasize the need for transparency when dis...
22 Making Prints
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Clean Break, Matt and Patrick dive into the world of printmaking, discussing ever...
21 Robert Burden
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Clean Break, Matt sits down with Robert Burden, renowned for his large-scale oil ...
20 How to get walls
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt and Patrick share valuable tips for finding your first mural wall. They sugges...
19 Brett Crawford
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Clean Break (powered by Always Art), Matt and Brett reconnect after 5 years, dis...
18 Mon Dieu Contemporary
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In an exciting conversation with Juno and Spencer, the dynamic duo behind Mon Dieu Contemporary, a v...
17: Selling Your Artwork Direct
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss selling your artwork directly, without the help of a gallery or dealer. We cover various ...
16: King Saladeen
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We chat with King Saladeen from West Phiadelphia. We discuss his motivation, career, and creative ...
15: Learning to say "NO"!
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you tired of accepting every job offer or opportunity that comes your way, only to find out it's...
14: Kaplan Bunce
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kaplan is a Native American artist who lives and works in Kauai Hawaii. He created a working studio ...
13: Shantell Martin
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shantell's unique combination of art + storytelling has earned her international recognition, with...
12: Kim Rose + Listener Questions
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We answer listener's questions, and Kim shares how she planned her exhibtion Venus's Garden. Please ...
11: Statement of Understanding - Gallery & Artist
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What questions should you ask a gallery before working with them? We go over the big ones - and prov...
10: What Galleries Should Do (and why they deserve their commission)
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should you work with a gallery? We talk about what galleries SHOULD be doing for an artist (and vic...
09: Ron English
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ron English's impact on the art world cannot be overstated. His unique style and bold messages have ...
08: Working from Home versus a Studio
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where do you make your art? We discuss pros and cons of working from home versus a studio space. Gon...
07: Brent Estabrook & Mikael Brandrup
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brent and Mikael are both back on the podcast to discuss morning routines and daily habits to improv...
06: Make and Sell Merchandise
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A webstore is a vital source of passive income. We discuss getting started without investing money o...
05: VEVE with David Yu
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
VEVE sells digital collectibles and collaborates with some of the biggest entertainments brands like...
04: Leveraging Social Media
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grow your brand, get more collectors, and get people interested in what you're doing. Social Media i...
03: The Andy Warhol Museum
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Andy Warhol Musuem in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania boasts over 900 paintings, 100 sculptures, 4,000 p...
02: Financial Planning Your Art Career
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Financial planning is critical to launching your art career and having stability. With adequate fina...
01 Interview: Artist Lefty Out There
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
By creating intuitive, repeated shapes, Lefty Out There (aka Franco Campanella) achieves the rare fe...
How to price your artwork
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the new and improved Clean Break Podcast! For our first episode back, we're laser focusin...
Clean Break -Simone Legno + Dharni - Episode 145
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Simone Legno is the creative director and founder of TokiDoki - an internationally recognized and ic...
Clean Break - Sage Barnes + Julia Mercanti - Episode 144
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Artists Sage Barnes and Julia Mercanti Bonus episode! Clean Break returns January 2023. For now, en...
Clean Break - Episode 143 - Tal Cooperman
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tal Cooperman - Executive Creative Director for Station Casinos and Business Owner From getting his ...
Clean Break - Episode 142 - Gregory Siff
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gregory Siff - Artist Child actor turned contemporary artist, Gregory describes how using visual ar...
Clean Break - Episode 141 - Dalek
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dalek - Artist We cover a lot of ground in this extensive look at Dalek's long and varied career. Th...
Clean Break - Episode 140 - Craola
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Craola - Artist Craola has made a name for himself through his hyper detailed paintings that blen...
Clean Break - Episode 139 - Avery Andon
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Avery Andon - Gallery Owner and Artist Manager Avery is known for a variety of ventures - most nota...
Clean Break - Episode 138 - OG Slick
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
OG Slick - Artist With a 30+ year career in graffiti, fine art, sculpture, and now NFT's - OG Slick ...
Clean Break - Episode 137 - ThankYouX
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ThankYouX - Artist ThankYouX is an artist who isn't afraid to completely charge their style and prac...
Clean Break - Episode 136 - Luke Chueh
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Chueh - Fine Artist A living legend - Luke discusses the origins of his widely known Bear chara...
Clean Break - Episode 135 - Superplastic
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Superplastic has produced and sold millions of dollars in limited-edition designer toys and apparel ...
Clean Break - Episode 134 - Slime Sunday
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slime Sunday - Digital Collage Artist Slime Sunday, AKA Mike Parisella, talks about moving from comm...
Clean Break - Episode 133 - HOODASS
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
HOODASS - Artist Hoodass stops by to discuss how he became one of the most followed 3D artists in th...
Clean Break - Episode 132 - Mad Dog Jones
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mad Dog Jones - Artist Mad Dog's style of colorful and hyper detailed illustrations have earned h...
Clean Break - 131 - Beeple
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 131 - Beeple Beeple has created and posted one new piece of artwork daily online for the la...
Clean Break - 130 - Whisbe
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whisbe - Fine Artist and Sculptor We discuss Whisbe's sculpture and installation work and the proces...
Clean Break - Episode 128 - Jason Naylor
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jason stops by to discuss his new book Live Life Colorfully. We also discuss his transition from co...
Clean Break - Episode 127 - David Horvath
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
David Horvath - Creator of UglyDolls We speak to David about taking his idea, Ugly Dolls , and turni...
Clean Break - Episode 126 - Andrew Hosner of Thinkspace Gallery
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Hosner of Thinkspace Gallery is back on the podcast to discuss their new location and shares ...
Clean Break - Episode 125 - Dave Kinsey
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Kinsey - Artist Dave got his start in the skate industry working with illustration and design i...
Clean Break - Episode 124 - Philip Colbert
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Colbert - The Lobster We speak w/ Philip, whose been called the Godson of Andy Warhol, about ...
Clean Break - Episode 123 - Wizard of Barge + Crocodile Jackson
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Crocodile Jackson and Wizard Of Barge We talk about the duo's recent exhibition "The Good Saloon" i...
Clean Break - Episode 122 - Neil Wright
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Wright - Head of Collaborations and Experimental for Complex Neil stops by to discuss Comple...
Clean Break - Episode 121 - Lindsay Hearts
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsay Hearts - owner of the fashion brands FoxBlood, My Violet, and BlackWell Los Angeles Lindsay ...
Clean Break - Episode 120 - Nifty Gateway
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Duncan and Griffin Cock Foster - the creators of NiftyGateWay.com We speak to Duncan and Griffin ab...
Clean Break - Episode 119 - It's A Living
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ricardo “It’s a Living” stops by to discuss his latest projects including a mural exhibition i...
Clean Break - Episode 118 - Matty Mo
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matty Mo creates headlines, murals, and artwork under the name “The Most Famous Artist” We talk ...
Clean Break - Episode 117 - Balloonski
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Balloonski - a balloon artist, performer, and street artist based out of Los ...
Clean Break - Episode 116 - Mikael B
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mikael B - Artist Clean Break Podcast is back! We kick things off with artist Mikael B - an artist o...
Clean Break - Episode 115 - Gondek's Social Media Advice
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Clean Break our Host Matt Gondek explains how we are taking a short break. He talks abo...
Clean Break - Episode 114 - Erin Rothstein
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Rothstein - Fine Artist. This week on Clean Break we talk to Fine Artist - Erin Rothstein. We c...
Clean Break - Episode 113 - Dosshaus
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Connelly of Dosshaus - Sculptor and Fine Artist. This week on the Podcast we chat with David C...
Clean Break - Episode 112 - Ewkuks
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ewkuks - Art Gallery and Streetwear Brand This week on Clean Break we Chat with Ed and Ron from Ewku...
Clean Break - Episode 111 - Bust
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bust - Street Artist and Graffiti Writer. This week on the podcast we talk to Swiss born Street Arti...
Clean Break - Episode 110 - Blaine Fontana and Killer Acid
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Blaine Fontana and Killer Acid - Artists. Two part episode. We speak about both artists’ backgroun...
Clean Break - Episode 109 - Lucas Beaufort and Elle Street Art
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lucas Beaufort and Elle Street Art - Artists. During The InnerSpace Project on Saturday April 25th, ...
Clean Break - Episode 108 - Baghead
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Artist Baghead from Miami Florida. Known for his wild multi dimensional pieces, we discuss the proce...
Clean Break - Episode 107 - Josh Mayhem
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Los Angeles based Artist and Customizer Josh Mayhem, best known for his series ...
Clean Break - Episode 106 - Dan Mumford
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
New Podcast Episode with UK artist and Illustrator Dan Mumford. Dan talks about the style behind his...
Clean Break - Episode 105 - Cooper, Mags Munroe and Tenzing
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matt chats with artists Cooper, Mags Munroe and Tenzing. They talk about the origins of their career...
Clean Break - Episode 104 - Help For Artists
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, our host Matt Gondek talks about some great ways to accrue income and stay...
Clean Break - Episode 103 - Eric Joyner
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Joyner - Fine Artist. We talk to Eric about his new show at Corey Helford Gallery - “Machine ...
Clean Break - Episode 102 - Desire Obtain Cherish
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Desire Obtain Cherish - Fine Artist. We speak about wheatpasting and how the streets of LA landed hi...
Clean Break - Episode 101 - Reina Koyano
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Reina Koyano - Los Angeles based Designer and Illustrator. Reina is best know for her Sole Fatale se...
Clean Break - Episode 100 - Gondek Studio
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we answer all the biggest questions, tell you a little bit more about our t...
Clean Break - Episode 99 - Dave Navarro aka Life after Death and WRDSMTH
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Navarro has been an art collector since the early 80’s, but became passionate about creating ...
Clean Break - Episode 98 - James Bullough
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Bullough - Muralist, Fine Artist and Host of Vantage Point Radio. This week on Clean Break we ...
Clean Break - Episode 97 - Richey Beckett
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Richey Beckett - Illustrator. This week on the podcast we talk with Richey Beckett, an illustrator b...
Clean Break - Episode 96 - Kim Rose
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Rose - Artist and Philanthropist. This week on the podcast we sit down with Kim Rose - Artist ...