Lana Masor: Discover a Salon-Style Art Gallery

Josh Hashemzadeh: The Future of Art and Technology

In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Michael Goodman speaks with Joshua Hashemzadeh about Web3 and the future of art and technology. They discuss famous figures like Logan Paul and the Liver King and the projects they leverage, which impacts the NFT art market.

About Joshua Hashemzadeh

Joshua H. Hashemzadeh (b. 1993), has a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and lives and works in Los Angeles. His work, often derived from collected objects and typographies is built around an investigation of language and its link to art-historical pedagogy, socio-economic critique, and cultural iconicism. As a mixed-race first-generation American, both his curatorial and artistic practices reflect on ideas of belonging and ideological systems of value & classification. Recent work has been featured in several exhibitions with recent highlights including Nomad, Torrance Art Museum, CA; Semblance | Sunshine, Torrance Art Museum, CA; Office Hours, Main Museum, Los Angeles; FIVE, Baik Art, Los Angeles; Poster, Black Ball Projects, Brooklyn; and Our little Angle, Diego Rivera Gallery, San Francisco. Notable curatorial projects also include Semblance | Sunshine, Torrance Art Museum, Torrance; 2020 Armory Show Presents, New York; Re-Verb, Baik Art, Los Angeles; and Henosis, Baik Art Seoul, South Korea.

About Artmatcher

Artmatcher is a social community platform for art lovers, artists, galleries, museums, and events. It connects people with curated social communities, art experiences, and gamified education based on their interests and actions. Using a patent-pending machine learning model, Artmatcher builds a profile for users and recommends tailored content, including art, social experiences, and educational opportunities.

Recommended Links

• Joshua Hashemzadeh's website
• Joshua's previous Artmatcher podcast episode

Lana Masor: Discover a Salon-Style Art Gallery

In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Lana Masor, of Maison Masor Art, speaks with Reilly Clark about creating a salon-style art gallery.

About Lana Masor

Lana Masor is an art professional who has made a significant impact in the art world. She is the CEO of Maison Masor Art, a salon-style art gallery located in Montclair, New Jersey. Besides her work with Maison Masor Art, Lana serves as a co-curator for President Bill Clinton's Harlem office and is on the Board of Trustees of the American Folk Art Museum (AFAM). With over a decade of experience in the art industry, Lana has established herself as an expert in the field.

About Maison Masor Art

Maison Masor Art is a salon-style art gallery located in the heart of downtown Montclair, New Jersey. The gallery offers exclusive services to artists, art enthusiasts, and seasoned collectors, providing a non-traditional environment for experiencing art. Maison Masor Art has participated in several prestigious art fairs such as Scope Miami, Art Market Hamptons, Spring/Break, and 14C. The gallery has worked closely with ten artists, including Sen2 Figueroa, Holly Suzanne Rader, and Edward Acosta, to curate unique and diverse exhibitions. Overall, Maison Masor Art provides a platform for artists and collectors to showcase and appreciate art in a unique and unconventional way.

About Artmatcher

Artmatcher is a social community platform for art lovers, artists, galleries, museums, and events. It connects people with curated social communities, art experiences, and gamified education based on their interests and actions. Using a patent-pending machine learning model, Artmatcher builds a profile for users and recommends tailored content, including art, social experiences, and educational opportunities.

Recommended Links

• Maison Masor Art

Josh Kasper: The Importance of Stories in Art

In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Josh Kasper, art collector and founder of Art Basel & Beyond, speaks with Reilly Clark about the importance of stories and relationships in art.

About Josh Kasper

Josh Kasper is an art collector and advocate known for his passion for uncovering the hidden world of studio creation. A native of Connecticut, Kasper moved to New York City after completing his undergraduate studies at Providence College to pursue a career in finance. He has worked for some of Wall Street's iconic firms, including Goldman Sachs, Fidelity Investments, and S&P Global. However, art has always been Kasper's escape from the competitive world of corporate America, and he has been a collector for many years. Kasper founded Art Basel and Beyond in 2020 to showcase artists and their work through live and virtual studio visits.

About Art Basel & Beyond

Art Basel and Beyond is an initiative founded by art collector and advocate Josh Kasper. The project aims to celebrate artists through studio visits that uncover their transition into the art world and the inspiration behind their pieces. Kasper's studio visits go beyond the traditional concept of exploring an artist's background by showcasing their artwork and studio. The project features a range of artists at different points in their careers, from up-and-coming artists like Amy Shekhter and Roderick Hidalgo to hyperrealist icon Carole Feuerman. Art Basel and Beyond also offer gallery visits and collection visits, which explore the journeys of gallerists and art collectors. All visits can occur in person or virtually, providing a direct conduit into the world beyond the art.

About Artmatcher

Artmatcher is a social community platform for art lovers, artists, galleries, museums, and events. It connects people with curated social communities, art experiences, and gamified education based on their interests and actions. Using a patent-pending machine learning model, Artmatcher builds a profile for users and recommends tailored content, including art, social experiences, and educational opportunities.

Recommended Links

• Art Basel & Beyond

Eric Smith: On Artexpo New York & Partnering with Artmatcher

In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Eric Smith, CEO of Redwood Media Group, speaks with Reilly Clark about art fairs and Artmatcher's upcoming partnership with Artexpo New York.

About Eric Smith

Eric Smith, CEO of Redwood Media Group, is a true art-world insider with over 20 years of industry experience. He is the former Vice President of Summit Business Media, the leading worldwide producer of art shows like Art Miami and art-related trade publications. Smith also spent years as the director of Martin Lawrence Galleries, managing over 20 galleries in California, Colorado, and Hawaii. He quickly developed a passion for modern and contemporary art, selling works by Warhol, Rosenquist, Rauschenberg, Oldenburg, and Haring. A leading expert on the art market and the latest art trends and forecasts, Smith is frequently asked to lecture at industry trade shows and conferences and is regularly quoted by the media.

About Artmatcher

Artmatcher is a social community platform for art lovers, artists, galleries, museums, and events. It connects people with curated social communities, art experiences, and gamified education based on their interests and actions. Using a patent-pending machine learning model, Artmatcher builds a profile for users and recommends tailored content, including art, social experiences, and educational opportunities.

Recommended Links

• Redwood Media Group
• Artexpo New York

Lori Pratico: Empowering Women through Public Art

In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Lori Pratico about public art, tattoos, and Girl Noticed, a community mural project that helps recognize or 'notice' women and girls in communities worldwide.

About Lori Pratico

Lori Pratico is a Philadelphia-born artist, non-profit leader, muralist, author, and speaker. She founded Girl Noticed, a non-profit organization that has launched a nationwide mural project celebrating the accomplishments of girls and women. The project has created over 35 murals, held dozens of workshops, and partnered with local organizations to raise awareness about issues such as Asperger’s Syndrome, racism, poor body image, domestic violence, and more.

Lori is a self-taught artist who has spent over 25 years in the art industry, using her art as a vehicle to empower women and advocate for inclusion. Her artwork inspires females to believe in themselves and notice their value, and she is a strong believer in giving back to the community. Lori is also the Art Director of the Florida Youth Pride Coalition and facilitates art therapy programs for children and young adults with emotional and behavioral disabilities.

Lori's work has been recognized by Juxtapoz and Professional Artist magazines, and her name has been added to the American Art Collectors Portrait Artist Directory. She is a member of the South Florida Artist Association and the Portrait Society of America. Lori's dedication to empowering girls and women through her art and giving back to the community is an inspiration to all who know her.

About Artmatcher

Artmatcher is a social community platform for art lovers, artists, galleries, museums, and events. It connects people with curated social communities, art experiences, and gamified education based on their interests and actions. Using a patent-pending machine learning model, Artmatcher builds a profile for users and recommends tailored content, including art, social experiences, and educational opportunities.

Recommended Links

• Girl Noticed Website
• Lori Pratico on LinkedIn