Redefining Art with Reto Pulfer–Understanding Contemporary Art through Skill–Artist Conversations

There are many definitions of art but what if skill took us deeper into an embodied understanding of contemporary art? Claiming that “my kid could do this” at the museum, if taken seriously, reveals expectations and misconceptions  about visual arts that our host, Joana P. R. Neves uncovers in the first part of this artist conversation episode.  Did you enjoy the episode? Think about supporting Exhibitionistas by leaving a small donation: https://buymeacoffee.com/exhibitionista In the second part, the Swiss contemporary artist Reto Pulfer who defines himself as self-taught, addresses the question of skill, art tradition, craft, art education. Together, they uncover art in a rarely exposed raw and dynamic relation with us and the world around us. Sign up for a tiered monthly support: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2624749/monetization/supporter_settings Your contribution keeps us going. To know more about the Reto Pulfer: Follow him on Instagram: @zustand_retopulfer Visit his website: www.retopulfer.com | www.artmap.com/retopulfer Or have a look at his gallery, Hollybush Gardens, London https://hollybushgardens.co.uk/artists/reto-pulfer/ You can find his novel, Gina (2020) in the links below: Les Presses du Réel Presse Books Hollybush Gardens Jingle: "Wunder", experimental poem by Joana P. R. Neves. Did the episode stir Art Wonderment memories? Share them via text or voice message. Support the show Created & Hosted by Dr. Joana P. R. Neves, art curator and writer with over 20 years of experience in the contemporary art field. Artistic director of Drawing Now Paris since 2018, she has worked across the industry, from the art market to education. She co-launched the art residency and project space Worlding in 2020. Exhibitionistas’ first year offered exhibition discussions with guest co-host Emily Harding; organically, it grew into a more experimental show exploring art topics, stories and interviews complemented by Joana’s publication Art Thinkosaurus on Substack. She champions ‘Art Wonderment’s’ embrace of complexity against the lure of ready-made opinions. A polyglot, she grew up in Lisbon, studied and lived in Paris, to finally settle in London with her artist husband, four children and two cats.  READ JOANA'S TEXTS: Joana on Substack: https://joanaprneves.substack.com Where you find the Exhibitionistas Files, our Newsletter: ...