Not Real Art

Special Episode Promotion!

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with more Comedy 420 from the hilarious Terrence DeLane, a stand-up comedian for the past eight years, who has recently expanded his reper...

Andrew Hosner of Thinkspace Projects: Spreading The New Contemporary Art Movement

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Known for its emphasis on figuration, surrealism, and pop culture, the New Contemporary Art movement has roots in the irreverent, high-energy counterc...

NOT REAL ART 2022 Grant Winner Kiley Ames: Fragments of Perception

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our individual and collective histories are composed of fragments—bits of information we piece together in different ways. According to former profe...

‘The Art of Making It’ Film Review: How the Art World Lost Its Soul

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the US government spends just $5 per person per year on the arts? Or that over 50 countries have a Department or Ministry of Culture...

Tex Hammond: Discovering Your Artistic Vision

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been said one man’s trash is another’s treasure. Today’s podcast guest, emerging artist Tex Hammond, transforms discarded items like wood...

Dr. Ashfaq Ishaq: Harnessing Creativity for Positive Social Change

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the best way to spark meaningful social transformation? Today’s guest, Dr. Ashfaq Ishaq, believes he has an answer: “If you are looking a...

NOT REAL ART 2022 Grant Winner Jo-Ann Morgan: The Fiber Artist Paying Tribute to Victims of Violence

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some artists are rebels at heart. Today’s guest, Jo-Ann Morgan, found her inner iconoclast as professor emeritus of African American studies and art...

Badir McCleary: The Consultant Creating Opportunities for Artists To Be Seen

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some people are problem-solvers by nature. With 15 years of experience in the tech industry and a background in art business, today’s guest, Badir M...

Mary Lai: What It Means To Unlock Your Dreams

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pablo Picasso once said, “Everything you can imagine is real.” While the imagination is a powerful—and necessary—tool for artists, today’s g...

Michael Massenburg: Artists are the Voice of the People

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a regular listener of the Not Real Art Podcast, you’ll likely agree that art has the ability to educate, entertain, provoke thought, and...

NOT REAL ART 2022 Grant Winner Ellamaria Foley-Ray: ‘Come Home’ to Your Creativity

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One essential trait that differentiates us from animals is creativity—you could say it’s what makes us human. Today’s podcast guest believes cre...

10 Reasons Why I’m an Artist (and You Might Be Too)

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is the term “artist” simply assigned to those who paint, draw, or cook? Or is there more to being an artist than owning a great easel or a luxe se...

Michael Hawley: The Collector Who Believes ‘Art Is For Everyone’

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“Anybody can be a collector of beautiful things,” says Michael Hawley, who heads the Getty Museum Photographs Council (GMPC), a donors’ group th...

James L Hussey: The Director Questioning Roy Lichtenstein’s ‘Art of Appropriation’

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Was the iconic Roy Lichtenstein a great artist, a thief, or both? This is the question posed by Whaam! Blam! Roy Lichtenstein and the Art of Appropria...

NOT REAL ART 2022 Grant Winner Y Hope Osborn: The Photographer Transcending Trauma Through Play

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“My art has become my way to play,” says photographer Y Hope Osborn, who “never had any art education” but grew up with a camera in her hand.&...

Ezra Brown: The Painter Playing a Long Game

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s no revelation that success is the sum of preparation and opportunity, yet it’s always inspiring to witness the philosophy in action. On today...

Why Saturday Night Live Is a Brilliant Creative Institution

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For 48 years, the quick-witted comedians, writers, and actors of Saturday Night Live (SNL) have inspired both belly laughs and giddy tears. Whether br...

NOT REAL ART First Friday Exhibitions: An Exclusive Sneak Peek

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This year at NOT REAL ART, we’re introducing a brand new exhibition series designed to inspire you with the artwork and artists we love. For this we...

Taiji Terasaki: The Artist-Activist Fighting Food Insecurity and Climate Change

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Food and the environment are inextricably linked—everything we eat has a footprint. Since the 1950s, industrialized food production and modern-day o...

Theresa Hubbard of Fractured Atlas: The CEO Empowering Artists To Become Entrepreneurs

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While not all artists feel like entrepreneurs, many creatives would jump at the chance to earn a paycheck from their passion. Despite the benefits of ...

Shawn Kolodny: The Installation Artist Creating Spheres of Influence

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“When you take weird risks and opportunities, weird shit presents itself,” says Shawn Kolodny, whose large-scale installations are strange in all ...

Joan Cox: Winner of our 2022 NOT REAL ART Grant for Artists

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re an avid listener of the NOT REAL ART podcast, you already know art has the ability to connect people across cultures and express ideas tha...

Joey Flores and Jonathan Neil of Inversion Art: Offering Community, Connection, and Capital

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Artists have always sought unconventional ways to express their creative principles, which means they’re often at the forefront of innovation. On th...

Switcheroo: The Scott 'Sourdough' Power Interview

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The contemporary art establishment isn’t exactly known for its accessibility. In fact, the industry is far more notorious as a toxic purveyor of sno...

Street Art in Nepal, Pt. 2: The Unifying Power of Public Art

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to part two of our very special series on the Nepal Street Art Project, a collaborative endeavor between Nepali artists and Crewest Studi...

Street Art in Nepal, Pt. 1: Art as a Tool for Social Change

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Late in 2022 street artist extraordinaire Man One traveled to Nepal to participate in a cultural exchange program designed to celebrate the voices of ...

Justin Anthony of Artwork Archive: The Co-Founder Helping Artists Get Organized

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Organization and management are important skills in a professional artist’s toolkit. In fact, organization is such an important part of being a succ...

What Is an Artist's Time Worth?

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

By most measures, time is priceless. But as mere mortals, we still need to take practical matters into consideration when it comes to selling our time...

Sherita Herring: The Philanthropist Following Her Creative Instincts

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt compelled to put your artistic calling on hold when there are bills to pay and mouths to feed? Sometimes life’s day-to-day respon...

Buena Johnson: 2022 Winner of the NOT REAL ART Grant for Artists

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every year NOT REAL ART chooses six artists who push the boundaries of what’s possible in the art world. Those artists are awarded our annual grant ...

Zack Norman: The Actor-Producer Who Finds Enduring Joy in Art

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year, creative brothers and sisters! To help you ease out of holiday mode, we have a very special guest joining us for the first episode of ...

DesignerCon 2022: An Exclusive Look at the Annual Art and Design Event

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Love design in all its forms? Then you’ll want to join us for today’s episode, which features an in-depth look at DesignerCon (DCON), an annual ar...

NFTs, Web3, and Crypto: How Artists Can Thrive Using New Technologies

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

No matter where you turn these days, you’re likely to encounter some form of discourse about the impact of Web3, NFTs, and blockchain technology. Of...

Author Katie Love: The Comedian Turning Heartbreak Into Humor

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A longtime friend and creative collaborator with NOT REAL ART, today’s guest has a name that matches her unique style. As you’ll discover in this ...

The Creative Economy: Knowing Your Worth in Today’s Financial Ecosystem

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s something you may not know: artists and creative entrepreneurs form part of a nearly 2 billion dollar segment of the global economy. For thos...

Trauma and Creativity: How Artists Can Bounce Back From COVID-19

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether we realize it or not, most of us have experienced some level of trauma over the past few years as we learned to navigate the fallout of COVID-...

Lorne Buchman of ArtCenter: Moving ‘From Spaces of Uncertainty to Creative Discovery’

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Creativity is rarely a “lightbulb moment.” In fact it usually arrives through a winding and non-linear process that involves self-understanding, i...

Michael Facchinello of Altamira: Integrating Art, Community, and Commerce

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While there are a number of e-commerce platforms available to artists, there are very few—if any—that seek to integrate art and community and enab...

NiNo Alicea: Raising Climate Consciousness Through Art

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Art has the power to make people think twice, change their perspectives, and heighten their consciousness around important issues. For Puerto Rican ar...

Art World Horror Stories 2022

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Halloween is right around the corner, which means we’re back with our infamous Art World Horror Stories series. We’re not talking about ghosts, gh...

Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez: How the Street Artist Controls His Creative Narrative

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Victor "Marka27" Quiñonez is a phenomenal street artist working at the intersection of graffiti, contemporary art, and design. Blending elements of p...

Justin Brookhart of BLINK: How Art Invigorates Cities Culturally and Economically

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

World-building is the practice of bringing imagined environments to life, and it’s become a major part of artmaking today. With rapid advanceme...

Newbie: The Veteran Burner Decompressing From This Year’s Party on the Playa

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As many of you know, your faithful host of the NOT REAL ART podcast, Scott “Sourdough,” Power, has just returned from the Nevada desert, where he ...

Burning Man 2022: Waking Dreams

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, after a week’s hiatus, our founder and podcast host Scott “Sourdough” Power is back from Black Rock with a special treat. That’s r...

Why Art is Important

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we look at one of the art-world’s most fundamental questions: why is art important?It’s not such an easy question to answer, which is why w...

Morgan Laurens: The Writer Helping Artists Tell Their Stories

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Storytelling—whether visual, verbal, or written—is an essential part of the artist’s toolkit. Stories forge connections, evoke emotions, and hel...

How to Think About ‘Exposure Bucks,’ Unpaid Labor, and Freebies

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been asked to “work for exposure?” We’re betting the answer is a resounding (and irritated) “yes!”If this sounds like you, we’...

Announcing a New Education Series For Creative Professionals: smARTalks 2022

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Networking. For many in the creative industry, it’s a dirty word. Most of us dread the prospect of hovering around a fountain of thawed shrimp cockt...

Heidi Luerra: The Founder of RAW on Showcasing the Independent Creative Community

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When Heidi Luerra decided to enter the world of fashion, she quickly found the cards were stacked against her. Disappointed by the lack of support in ...

Merry Karnowsky: The LA Gallerist Creating an Impactful Legacy in the Art World

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Galleries play a fundamental role in the art world, encouraging the success of an artist or the growth of a high-quality art collection. However,...

Why I Love Buying Art (and You Should Too)

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wanted to start an art collection of your own, but didn’t know where to start? Turns out it’s not as scary as you’d think. Today, we introd...

Camille Rose Garcia: The Pop Surrealist Creating a New Reality

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Camille Rose Garcia was born into a creative family. The daughter of an activist filmmaker and a muralist, Camille began her artistic journey as ...

Ronnie Pirovino: The Collector Embracing the New Creative Economy

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone is talking about NFTs—but what do they really mean for artists and art collectors? Today, you’ll hear from Ronnie Pirovino, a widely...

Good Month Labs: The Software Developers Making NFTs a Piece of Cake

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Confused by NFTs? Meet the software developers who are making generative artwork a piece of cake. Today, we’re joined by two cutting-edge innov...

Melissa Richardson Banks: The Consultant Championing the Democratization of Art

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The democratization of art does not mean dumbing it down. It means increasing access for artists and audiences alike, an objective that today’s podc...

Sol Guy: Healing Through Creative Practice

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a special Father’s Day edition of the NOT REAL ART Podcast! Today, you’ll hear from Sol Guy, an incredible film producer and writer who...

Mikael B.: Taking Control of Your Own Creative Career

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How many people would be willing to risk it all to pursue their dreams? Today’s guest, Danish artist Mikael B., packed his bags and flew to LA after...

Shannon Malone-deBenedictis: Letting the Work Inspire You

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

No matter how many accolades you receive, they will fade, and the plaques in your honor will eventually be removed and replaced with new ones. Of cour...

The Constant Climb with kaNO

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The shifts and changes that have always characterized the creative industries have accelerated in the last few years with the rise of the blockchain a...

Andre Miripolsky: Born to Be an Artist

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Not Real Art Podcast, we have the pleasure of introducing you to world-renowned artist, Andre Miripolsky. As colorful as the art he creat...

Pangeaseed Foundation: Giving Oceans a Voice through ARTivism with Tré Packard

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As much as we tend to separate ourselves from other species, human beings are animals too. Our natural ecosystems support all of us, not just the whal...

Teddy Margas Says Let the Children Create

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If Teddy Margas could give the world one message, it would be to embrace the power of creativity. He is a shining example of creative talent and dedic...

Art for Peace with Zoey Hudis and Lucy Lipofsky

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In these tough times we have all been living through, hope can seem a little elusive. Many of us want to work for change and make a positive impact, b...

Remembering Juxtapoz Founder and Lowbrow Art Enthusiast Greg Escalante

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some people are extraordinarily unique and change the game completely. We here at NOT REAL ART are pleased to present last year’s episode on Juxtapo...

Jimmy Smith + His Amusement Park Entertainment Makes Dope Shit

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Not Real Art, we are joined by the one and only Jimmy Smith from Amusement Park Entertainment (APE), an advertising legend who has been in th...

Nychos Awakens at Mirus Gallery in L.A.

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Blending themes of morbid corporeality with a colorful, loony aesthetic descended from comics and cartoons, today’s guest has developed a ...

Daryl Slaton: Embracing Technology to Spread Positivity

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With so much stress, anger, and frustration in the world, today’s guest tries to create meaningful artworks that he hopes will bring a smile to his ...

Hannah Cole: Taxes for Artists and Creative Entrepreneurs

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a creative entrepreneur or an artist, chances are that you probably don’t enjoy doing your taxes. Well, today’s guest is here to help!...

Stand For Ukraine: Artist Olga Severina

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is an incredibly poignant and powerful one, as we are joined by Olga Severina, an artist, curator, and graphic designer who was born...

Karla Funderburk: Art Matters

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a world of turmoil, art matters more than ever. At least, that’s what today’s guest believes. As the Founder of Matter Studio Gallery,&nbs...

Michael Clements: Making the World a More Creative Place

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Making a career as an artist is still a difficult pursuit and this says a lot about the world we live in. As the Founder and Chief Creative Enabler of...

Meow Wolf's Max Neutra: Made For Art

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s special guest is an artist who has painted in the catacombs beneath Paris, on the patio of a restaurant during a monsoon in Mumbai, on a roo...

Rick Saez: A Photographer Inspired by Nature

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest on the Not Real Art Podcast is Rick Saez, an author, speaker, and adventurer, as well as an incredible photographer whose work largely...

Debi Cable On How Her 3D Blacklight Experiences Help Democratize Art

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest has been creating hand-painted, fluorescent artwork for 3D immersive installations for more than a decade, and she is as active in pro...

Artist Bonnie Robinson Stewart Makes Huggable Koi

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you work as a commercial artist in a high-stakes game like animation, you know the importance of tracking your hours and managing your business r...

Louise Glickman On Creating Artsville

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of the Not Real Art Podcast, return guest Louise Glickman shares the story behind her organization Sand Hill Artists Collective (...

Logan Hicks Shares His Art World Horror Story

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

No artist wants to end up having a horror story of an experience with a gallery, so it is important that certain measures are taken to avoid this poss...

Albert Cleophus Willis: 2021 Not Real Art Grant Winner

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the final installment of our interview series with the 2021 NRA grant winners! Albert Willis, AKA ‘Cleophus’, has actually been on the ...

Gringo and The Man Ride Again

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are back again with the Not Real Art podcast and today’s show is a special one because Sourdough and ManOne finally got the chance to sit back an...

Faith XLVII x Erin Yoshi: Unbound by Formality

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, guest host Erin Yoshi speaks with South African multidisciplinary artist, Faith XLVII. Faith’s journey into art began on the streets of South...

Robert Liu-Trujillo x Erin Yoshi: Sharing Stories of Diversity and Joy

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of the Not Real Art Podcast, guest host Erin Yoshi is joined by Robert Liu-Trujillo, a fine artist, illustrator, muralist, childr...

Kristina Wong x Erin Yoshi: Political Comedy in a Post-Satire World

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, guest host and LA muralist Erin Yoshi is joined by performance artist, comedian, writer, and elected representative, Kristina Wong. Kristina ha...

Ashara Ekundayo x Erin Yoshi: Joy-Informed Art as a Tool of Resistance and Healing

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of the Not Real Art Podcast, guest host and prolific Los Angeles-based muralist Erin Yoshi speaks with Ashara Ekundayo about the ...

Art World Horror Stories Vol.4: Flypaper for Dysfunction

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Unfortunately, the art world can be flypaper for dysfunctional people, and we all know someone who has borne the brunt of that instability! For today’...

Art World Horror Stories Vol. 3: Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s Art World Horror Stories are a mixed bag of tragedies and disasters that serve as cautionary tales to empower artists to protect themselves ...

Art World Horror Stories Vol. 2: So Disrespectful, It’s Scary!

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Volume 2 of Art World Horror Stories, where we share the stories we have collected from our larger network of artists and creators. These a...

Art World Horror Stories Vol. 1: Virgin Nightmares

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are starting a new segment, something terrifying, something horrifying; introducing Art World Horror Stories! Over the last couple of weeks, ...

Launching Our New Segment: Gringo & The Man

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we welcome our original co-host, artist Man One, back to launch our new segment Gringo & The Man, where a middle-aged white dude (...

Daniela Garcia: Winner of the 2021 NOT REAL ART Grant for Artists

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Although we may see what’s happening on the U.S-Mexican border on the news, how many of us truly understand the plight of people who are stuck there...

Sourdough's Hotline: 833-668-7325

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, Sourdough encourage listeners to call in and leave messages on the hotline: 833-668-7325

Gair Maxwell: Inspiring Leaders to Create Legendary Brands

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how certain people and companies achieve larger-than-life status? Well, today’s guest has some theories about what legends ar...

Sy Smith: The Life of an Artistic Chameleon - The Conduit

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the captivating journey of Sy Smith, a versatile artist renowned for her songwriting, session singing, and acting creds, with a resume featur...

Peanut Butter Wolf: Founding Stones Throw Records - The Conduit

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the inspiring story of Chris Manak, aka Peanut Butter Wolf, Founder of Stones Throw Records, as he shares his musical journey, the life-chang...

DJ Nu-Mark: Two Turntables and a Drum Machine - The Conduit

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the inspiring journey of DJ Nu-Mark, from his humble beginnings as a DJ in house parties to creating music for film and TV, and how his uniqu...

Fitz & The Tantrums: Joe Karnes and Jeremy Ruzumna - The Conduit

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the inspiring journeys and valuable insights from Fitz and the Tantrums' Joe Karnes and Jeremy Ruzumna in this fascinating episode of The Con...

Jack "WildChild" Brown and Miles Brown: Family, Funk, and Creative Excellence - The Conduit

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the inspiring journey of father-son duo, Jack "Wildchild" Brown and Miles Brown, as they open up about their musical and acting careers, fami...

Bootie Brown: Making it Big in the Music Business - The Conduit

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Conduit, a podcast that brings together motivated artists to share their experiences and pull back the curtain for a firsthand look at ...

Carmen Mardonez: 2021 NOT REAL ART Grant Winner

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we welcome another one of our six 2021 NOT REAL ART Grant for Artists winners, the one and only Carmen Mardónez, hailing from Chile. Carmen is...

Antonio + Isaac Pelayo: The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far from the Tree

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When we hear the term, “it runs in the family,” it usually means some negative behavior trait, a genetic disease, or a vice but, in the Pelayo fam...

John Chang: 2021 NOT REAL ART Grant for Winners

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest on the Not Real Art Podcast is John Chang, one of our six 2021 Not Real Art Grant winners. John is a Chinese-American multidisciplinar...