Measure Pleasure–Ethics of Feminism in Art Podcasting–End of Season 2

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EPISODE: End of season episode where curator Joana P. R. Neves uncovers the richness of new perspectives on contemporary art through the ethos found in podcasting. Joana also shares insights from her attendance at the International Women Podcast Awards, highlighting the non-hierarchical nature of the podcasting community. Looking ahead, she teases new formats and changes for the upcoming season, while opening up about the need for engagement.

Exhibitionistas Podcast • June 27, 2025 • Episode 2x21 • 44:25

What You'll Learn from This Episode

Key Questions Explored:

- The podcast celebrates its two-season journey with 33 episodes.

- Joana reflects on the two origins and evolution of the podcast.

- Podcasting is transitioning into new formats and technologies–Joana reveals how this instills a new energy into art reviewing.

- Inclusivity and non-hierarchical structures as essential feminist values intersecting with podcasting.

- The role of the art critic is re-assessed and redefined.

- Biographical data should be used against the elitism plaguing art in a non-deterministic way.

- Museums contribue to elitism with the tools that should counter it.

- Engagement and feedback from listeners are learned but necessary behaviours.

- Joana sees podcasting as potentially extending the job market for art, provided there is financial sustainability.

Key Themes Explored in This EpisodeThe unexpected relation between art, podcasting and feminism. The importance of inclusivity within feminism for the host. How critical thinking can be accessible through artist biographies and avoiding myth-making through superlatives. Audience engagement is crucial for podcasting; there is a relation between the podcaster and their audience. Podcasting fosters connections and breaks the unilateral aspect of contemporary art experiences and discourse. The reasons why there is a difficulty in turning a podcast sustainable are varied: audience habits are analysed as well as the audience awareness of podcast work.

Major Themes: The Digital Format of Art Content, Ethics of Feminism in Podcasting, Museum Communication Strategies and Failures, Potential of Connectivity through the Accessibility of Podcasting, The Love and Respect for Art and Artist's time Dedication to Art, The State of Art Criticism Today, Contemporary Critical Thinking, Audience Engagement, How to Engage with a Podcast, The Importance of Paid Work in Podcasting. The importance of Understanding Podcasting with Critical Thinking and Writing, Art & Elitism, alienating audiences.

Measure Pleasure examines the love and dedication to contemporary art, by spectators, curators, critics and, conversely, its reputation of elitism.

Perfect for: Art students, gallery visitors, anyone curious about art discourse and critique, and fans of philosophy of art, contemporary art audience engagement strategies, podcasters and more specifically art podcasters.

Intro: 00:00:00

The feminism of podcasting: 00:03:24

Is the art critic obsolete?: 00:07:46

The value of biases: 00:08:48

Audience engagement: show your bias!: 00:12:24

Biography: 00:14:38

Do museums alienate audiences with declarations of greatn