Strange new things are happening in L.A.
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| Blue Figure #8, Timmy Black 2017 A place largely known for Entertainment, Los Angeles has recently begun to make its mark in the art world as well. Consistent with the region's eclectic character, multimedia artist Timmy Black has combined the Hollywood tradition with the antics of the avant-garde. In the space of less than a year, his podcast, Timmy Black Presents: The Lives of Contemporary Artists, has pretty much eclipsed most of the other arts related broadcasts available online. It's to Mr. Black's credit that he doesn't take himself too seriously. The fatal flaw of programatic narration is the preachy advocacy of spurious assertions. The crowded field of critics and art evangelists typically treat their subject with humorless pedantry. Timmy treats art as if we were still in Zurich in 1916. Now, near his 50th broadcast, he has recently re-released on Spotify his archive of recordings. Starting from Episode #1, you can enjoy the progress of his unpredictable anecdotes If you have yet to discover this small treasure of irreverence, here's your chance. |
