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Art · The Creative Process: Artists, Curators, Museum Directors Talk Art, Life & Creativity
Artists, Curators, Museum Directors Talk Art & Creativity · Creative Process Original Series
Art episodes of the popular The Creative Process podcast. We speak to artists, curators, museum directors about their work & how they made their creative careers. To listen to arts episodes across a variety of disciplines, follow our main podcast: “The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society”. You’ll find us on Apple: tinyurl.com/thecreativepod, Spotify: tinyurl.com/thecreativespotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Exploring the fascinating minds of creative people. Conversations wit ...
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Nordic Art & Contemporary Perspectives at the ARKEN MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART - Highlights
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12:25“This awe that I feel every time I meet an artist who has the courage to deal with what it means to be in the world as a human being and to tackle it from different ways and through different media. I always feel that through the collaborations I have with artists, I learn a little bit more about the world, myself, my feelings or emotions, and how …
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The Future of Museums with MARIE NIPPER, Director of ARKEN MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
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1:09:12“We don't need to find an end solution, but it's a space where we can speculate, imagine, and practice our foresight. We can be part of a bigger imagination together with an institutional framework, which is really what we try to motivate as well when we communicate these exhibitions to our audience and speak with our guests about these works. We c…
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Art is a Fundamental Element of Life - Gallerist HANNAH BARRY on a Life in Art
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34:58“There's something fundamental about the value of art and culture. Not just being integrated for vocational reasons, but because the experience of art and having a cultural element in one's life brings enjoyment, learning, relief, or any of the many experiences and feelings that art provides. I think this is quite fundamental as an element of life.…
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Elder Law Insights from Attorney Miles Hurley
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24:49Planning for your golden years without considering elder law is like building a house without a roof – leaving you exposed when storms hit. Attorney Miles Hurley, one of only twelve certified elder law attorneys in Georgia, reveals the crucial differences between basic estate planning and comprehensive elder law on this eye-opening episode of Retir…
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We tackle the often-overlooked issue of retirement tax liability and explore strategies to create tax-free income streams for a potentially more secure financial future. • Understanding the "mortgage" on qualified plans (401(k)s, IRAs) where the IRS owns an unknown percentage of your savings • The current "tax sale" has been extended but will event…
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Art Without Borders - RAJIV MENON'S Vision for South Asian Art
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46:31“I want people to understand South Asian art as broader than a single gallery or a single artist, but as a larger cultural movement. I want people to encounter art in all parts of their lives, and I’m constantly thinking about new ways to achieve that. I was very aware, as someone launching a South Asia-focused gallery, that this was the cultural d…
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From Checkers to Chess: Mastering the Strategic Game of Retirement Planning
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24:47Are you playing retirement checkers when you should be mastering retirement chess? This episode unpacks a powerful analogy that demonstrates why traditional retirement planning often falls short. When approaching retirement, most people arrive with what amounts to a checkerboard and a bag of identical checkers—assets that have served a single purpo…
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AI, UFOs, Perception & Reality with Artist, Geographer, Author TREVOR PAGLEN - Highlights
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14:14“If we look at the entire history of the human experience, if you saw some text or you heard some spoken language, you could 100 percent reliably infer that there was a human who created that. Our experience of having that text or that image generated for us is very akin to the experience of a magic trick, and we sort of pre-subconsciously want to …
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How AI is Shaping Perception, How Deception is Sculpting Our Reality with Artist TREVOR PAGLEN
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55:26“There's a word for this brain rot, right? I think that's very real. There are studies coming out now that are showing that the more and more of our cognitive labor we offload to AI systems, the less creative we become, the less critical we become, and the less of our human faculties for reason we use. There's something sad about that, but there’s …
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Art, Empathy & Resilience with CADY McCLAIN, Actor, Director, Writer, Artist, Musician - Highlights
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11:20“I had to become the father of my family very young because my parents divorced when I was 12. My situation was a little bit unusual in that my father kind of disappeared, and I had been making a fair amount of money as a kid, doing commercials and television and film. We needed money, and I kind of became the breadwinner. But I had this amazing wo…
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Tax Cuts Extended: What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for Retirees
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24:46The new federal budget bill makes the 2017 tax cuts permanent, creates a temporary senior deduction, and raises estate exemptions, but also adds $3.4 trillion to national debt while cutting social safety nets. We explore what these changes mean for retirement planning and identify strategies to maximize the limited window of opportunity created by …
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A Life in Acting with Emmy Award-winning Actor, Artist, Director CADY McCLAIN
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1:06:02“I won my first Emmy when I was 21, which was the result of absolutely devoting myself day and night for two years to doing all the scene work. I attended classes simultaneously and did plays until my mother died. I studied with Michael Howard for eight years. Even when I was so tired I couldn't get up to do a scene, he would say, "Get up and do a …
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Life As No One Knows It - Exploring AIR Aspen with NICOLA LEES - Highlights
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9:04“For us, I think it really is about trust and commitments, and I don't think that has necessarily changed over the years. As we work on that, obviously, we are very much invested in how we can engage an audience and spark the curiosity that people are looking for. The most important thing often is how we can spark that curiosity in ourselves. As a …
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Maximizing Your 401(k): Hidden Strategies and Common Pitfalls
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24:48We explore how to maximize your 401(k) balance and integrate it effectively into your overall retirement strategy. • 401(k) plans emerged in 1979, giving workers an automatic way to save for retirement without employer-provided pensions • Most Americans lack proper education on 401(k) investing, contributing blindly without understanding rules or o…
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The First Artist-Led Global Summit & The Future of Museums - NICOLA LEES, Director, Aspen Art Museum
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46:04“It's a complicated time to think about how we can slow down, be still, and bring a brilliant group of people together to do something that feels purposeful and can be productive. It's a moment where things are moving so fast. When I brought up the idea of a hinge generation, I think it's impossible to know how we will look back and reflect on this…
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Avoiding the IRMAA Trap: Strategic Income Planning for Medicare
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24:47The Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) is a Medicare surcharge that can significantly increase your healthcare costs in retirement based on income from two years prior. • IRMAA affects both Medicare Part B and Part D premiums, potentially adding over $500 per month per person • The surcharge is based on your Modified Adjusted Gross In…
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Time is Flying in 2025: Have You Caught Up With Your Financial Goals?
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24:47We examine essential mid-year financial steps that could help you finish the year strong and brighten your financial future. Time flies by quickly, making it crucial to check in on your financial goals periodically rather than putting them off indefinitely. • Consider saving for retirement early, even if in small amounts, to harness the power of co…
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Examining Monuments, Memory & The History of White Supremacy IRVIN WEATHERSBY JR. - Highlights
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12:18“I'm hopeful for revolution. I'm optimistic. I want radical change. I think there's such a disinterest in education in America that it is sickening. I think we are repeating history. We are going through a cycle of fascism and greed, and I think we're going to see a lot of states collapse. As a result of that, I think people are going to be forced …
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Longevity risk presents a significant challenge for retirees, with medical advancements potentially extending lifespans and creating decades-long retirements that require careful financial planning. • Running out of money in retirement is often feared more than death itself • Life expectancy now averages 79.5 years for men and 82 years for women • …
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In Open Contempt: Confronting White Supremacy in Art & Public Space with IRVIN WEATHERSBY JR.
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49:45“One of the biggest symbols of America is Mount Rushmore. This monument, right? But I think most people fail to realize where it's located and why it's located there. Even more importantly, who did it? It's on a sacred Native American mountain, a place that was central to their creation stories. But then you think about who did it, and it was a Kla…
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Beyond the Check: Reimagining Retirement When Social Security Isn't Enough
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24:48Social Security has reached a milestone with the average check surpassing $2,000 monthly for the first time in June 2025, but this achievement highlights serious concerns about retirement security in America. • Maximum benefit for those claiming at age 70 will be $5,108 per month • Social Security was designed to replace only about 40% of pre-retir…
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We explore eight common retirement planning myths that could potentially derail your financial future and explain why these outdated beliefs may no longer apply to today's retirement landscape. • The 4% withdrawal rule from the 1990s has been updated to 2.8% by Morningstar research, meaning you need significantly more savings to generate the same i…
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Shockproofing Your Retirement: Essential Safeguards
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24:47We explore the unexpected financial shocks that can derail even the most carefully constructed retirement plans and discuss strategies to help prepare for these challenges. • Healthcare costs average $315,000 for couples throughout retirement, yet most Americans estimate only $75,000 • Medicare has significant gaps requiring additional coverage and…
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When Career Plans Crumble: Strategic Options for Pre-Retirement Layoffs
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24:47Facing a layoff when retirement is on the horizon can feel devastating. That carefully planned timeline suddenly collapses, leaving you wondering if your retirement dreams are still possible. But what seems like a crisis might actually be an opportunity—if you know how to navigate it. This episode dives deep into the strategies and considerations f…
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Market-proof Your Retirement: Income Strategies for Any Market
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24:48The traditional rules of retirement planning have changed dramatically in recent decades, calling for new strategies to generate plans for reliable income regardless of market conditions. Increased market volatility since 2000 has rendered the old "4% rule" obsolete, now reduced to 2.8%, while tax implications, sequence of returns risk, and the shi…
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What if your dream retirement looked nothing like the standard Florida condo and golf course scenario? Evan and Mark dive into wildly unconventional retirement strategies—some absurd, some surprisingly practical—that could transform how you envision your golden years. The conversation begins with AI-generated oddball ideas like starting hobby-based…
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Retiring in Turbulent Markets: Is 2025 Still Your Year?
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24:49Market volatility in 2025 doesn't have to derail retirement plans if you've properly structured your income sources and diversified your investments. Proper retirement planning involves creating stable income buckets that aren't totally dependent on market performance, allowing retirees to weather economic storms with confidence. • Sequence of retu…
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ADAM MOSS - Fmr. Editor of New York Magazine, Author, Artist on Creativity as a Process - Highlights
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14:23“When I was working at the Times and the Times Magazine, on one Tuesday morning, the towers fell. September 11, 2001. The magazine had a 10-day lead time, so it was a weekly that was essentially 10 days old by the time it came out. We came to work and realized the world had changed, and the entire process, the magazine had been made for over a hund…
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The Work of Art: How Something Comes from Nothing w/ ADAM MOSS Fmr. Editor of New York Magazine
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52:52“ I was very interested in the state of mind of an artist as he or she goes about making. I think one of the things that artists have is not just an interest in their own subconscious, but also an ability to find ways, tricks, and hacks to access their subconscious. Over time, they understand how to make productive use of what they find there. We a…
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The 10 Scariest Things About Retirement (And How to Face Them)
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24:48We examine the most common retirement fears that prevent people from planning effectively and offer practical solutions to address them. • Running out of money tops the list of retirement concerns as people face longer lifespans without traditional pensions • Healthcare costs average around $335,000 for a retired couple, with Medicare covering less…
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Working Beyond Retirement: The Benefits of Part-Time Jobs
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24:48We explore the financial and emotional benefits of part-time employment during retirement, discussing how it can both extend retirement savings and provide a sense of purpose during this major life transition. • Part-time work provides social connections and purpose when transitioning from decades of career identity • Working in retirement can help…
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Spring Clean Your Retirement Plan: Part II
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24:44We explore strategies for optimizing your retirement plan with timely adjustments that can significantly impact your financial future. Spring cleaning your retirement plan involves reviewing multiple interconnected elements that work together to help secure your financial well-being. • Roth conversion strategies while taxes are potentially at histo…
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Spring Clean Your Retirement Plan: Part I
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24:23We explore several strategies for spring cleaning your retirement plan. Retirement planning deserves regular attention and adjustments as your life circumstances and the economic landscape evolve. • Reviewing retirement accounts regularly to check balances, investment allocations, and risk levels based on your age • Considering contribution limits …
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How has feminism changed in light of the way we live now? DEAN SPADE (Author of Love in a F*cked Up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up & Raise Hell Together) on recognizing political conditions in personal relationships. MARILYN MINTER (Artist, Feminist) on sexual agency, beauty & her creative process. TEY MEADOW (Author of Trans Kids: Bein…
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Tariff Talk: How Global Trade Impacts Your Retirement
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24:24This episode dives deep into the current economic climate, focusing on how tariffs can affect the retirement landscape. We explore actionable steps to help secure your financial future amid rising costs and market volatility. - Understanding tariffs and their implications on consumer prices - Historical context of tariffs versus the modern tax syst…
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