So how long does it take to get famous??? Four years?? Six to get rich??? For this episode, Heyd and Erin discuss TWO films: Julian Schnabel’s biographical movie Basquiat and a documentary about our guest artist, The Secret Life of Lance Letscher. This double-feature episode explores representations of artists, including stereotypes, insecurities and the tortured genius with discussions centered around notions of celebrity, consumerism, and racism in the art world. Join us as we attempt to get at the heart of a movie about a painter made by a painter with a collage artist from Texas. Tangents include: artist stereotypes, insecurities, Vincent van Gogh, Basquiat purses, art world horror movies, Nancy Whitenack, NFTs, 3D movies For more information about Lances's studio practice, check out his website www.lanceletscher.com and facebook Lance Letscher Follow us on Instagram @artists.talk.movies
