Give me a break

Give me a break
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Getting work in the art industry can be a rough ride, filled with mystery, elitism and BS. 'Give me a break' hears from those who've made it work their way, often against the odds. Hosted by Harriet Lloyd-Smith, Plaster's managing editor, the podcast is not a career how-to guide; it's a series of honest stories about different paths to success (however that's defined). Spoiler alert: nothing was easy.
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The podcast explores themes of resilience and creativity within the art industry, addressing topics such as navigating elitism, professional rejection, and the evolving landscape of art journalism. Episodes cover personal anecdotes from figures like Naomi Rea unpacking the complexities of art journalism, Bengi Ünsal sharing her trajectory from music programming to directorship at the ICA, and Harland Miller discussing his experiences as an artist in a competitive field.

Getting work in the art industry can be a rough ride, filled with mystery, elitism and BS. ‘Give me a break’ hears from those who’ve made it work their way, often against the odds. Hosted by Harriet Lloyd-Smith, Plaster’s managing editor, the podcast is not a career how-to guide; it’s a series of honest stories about different paths to success (however that’s defined). Spoiler alert: nothing was easy.
We’re out of the studio this week, and right in the belly of the beast (Tate Modern) for this special episode to track down Monster Chetwynd. Though she was born Alalia Chetwynd in 1973, the Turner Prize-nominated artist is best known by her previous stage names, which have included Spartacus Chetwynd and Marvin Gaye Chetwynd. Monster is celebrated for her wildly imaginative, carnivalesque performances and films, which often feature delightfully chaotic handmade props and puppets that reimagine pieces of cultural history, from the Canterbury Tales to Star Wars. Harriet manages to squeeze some time in with Monster in the midst of installing her Tate Uniqlo Play commission, Thunder, Crackle and Magic, involving creatures, costumes and dragons. They talk art school torture, navigating egos, and living for risk.
”It's a little bit difficult that you go from a subject that doesn't have any very obvious industry based outcome of employment to another subject that has exactly the same problem.”

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