Episode 883: Meghann Sottile and MAD

Episode 883: Meghann Sottile and MAD


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In this episode, the Bad at Sports crew heads to the Center for MAD Culture to dive into the powerful intersection of art and mental health. They sit down with the Center’s current featured artist, Meghann Sottile, and Director Matt Bodett to explore what it means to embrace “MAD culture” and the crucial role that madness plays in shaping our broader cultural landscape.

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TOP V. WEEKEND PICKS (11/14-11/20)

TOP V. WEEKEND PICKS (11/14-11/20)

1. Eva Jospin: Vanishing Points November 15, 2024-January 25, 2025 MARIANE IBRAHIM: 437 N Paulina St   2. Phedra Cilene: Beyond The Surface November 14, 5-8PM The Silver Room: 1506 E 53rd St   3. Celeste Rapone: Big Chess November 16-December 21, 2024...

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Episode 873: Leslie Baum, Andreas Fischer, Justin Witte – Panel Discussion at Goldfinch


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In this captivating episode of Bad at Sports Podcast, we bring you a special recording of a panel discussion held at the Goldfinch Gallery. The event, which saw an enthusiastic turnout with every painter in Chicago turning out for this standing room only discussion, delves into the intricate world of painting. “Team Contemporary Painting” panelists, Leslie Baum and Andreas Fischer, share their insights on a range of topics, including painting techniques, materials, subjects, and the generation of content. They also explore the dynamics of collaboration among painters, shedding light on how artists work together and maintain their individuality in the art world.

TOP V. WEEKEND PICKS (9/26-10/2)

1. Tali Halpern: (star)E EYED September 28, 6-9PM Twelve Ten Gallery: 1210 W Thorndale Ave   2. Patricia L. Boyd: new carbon works September 27, 6-8PM Good Weather: 1524 S Western Ave, Ste. 119–121   3. Conspicuous Whorl September 28, 6-9PM LVL3: 1542 N....

TOP V. WEEKEND PICKS (9/19-9/25)

1. Hope Wang September 20, 5-8PM DeGroot Fine Art: 1801 W. Hubbard St,   2. Catherine Sullivan: Redress Workbook, Vandal Studio September 20, 5-8PM Regards: 2216 W Chicago Ave   3. Angelo Kozonis & Jesse Malmed September 22, 4-7PM The Lawn: Email or DM...

TOP V. WEEKEND PICKS (9/12-9/18)

1. ebere agwuncha: chinelo house September 14, 6-9PM Roman Susan: 1224 W Loyola Ave   2. Allen Moore: The Black Glo-Liath: in blood we rust September 13, 6-9PM Cleaner Gallery + Projects: 1856 N Richmond St   3. Vanessa Viruet: Bebesota September 13, 6-8PM...

TOP V. WEEKEND PICKS (9/5-9/11)

1. Maya Nguyen & I-Chien Chen: Multi Maintenance September 7, 3PM Roots & Culture: 1034 N Milwaukee Ave   2. Derek Spencer: Field of Flesh September 6, 7PM Leisure: Division & Western Avenues, Chicago Ensemble: Nigel Brown, Carmia Imani, Mackenzie...

Sub-Rural # 41, Willie Cole, “Perceptual Engineer”

Willie Cole’s sculpture, much of which consists of thousands of discarded, often obsolete objects, including his famed low-vamp womens’ pumps, expand the concept of Pop collage by a mile deploying the morphology of tribal art and design. His flat works, “scorches,”...

TOP V. WEEKEND PICKS (8/29-9/4)

1. Nick D’Alessandro + Yixiao Zhao: I can understand why astronauts find it difficult to readjust to life on earth August 30, 7:30-10:30PM Hardboiled: 1530 N Greenview Ave   2. Thérèse Mulgrew & Wendy S. Rolfe: Breaking Bread August 30-September 28, 2024...

TOP V. WEEKEND PICKS (8/22-8/28)

1.  Hai-Wen Lin: Craning the Neck August 25, 1-4PM FACILITY: 3616 N Milwaukee Ave   2. A. LAURIE PALMER: SOULSTORM Caucus & Memorial August 24, 2-7PM Watershed Art & Ecology: 1821 S Racine Ave     3. Allison Wade: Same Difference August 24,...

TOP V. WEEKEND PICKS (8/15-8/21)

1.  Sam Keller: Extra Value Meal August 16, 6-10PM A Very Serious Gallery: 673 N Milwaukee Ave   2. Paige Alice Naylor + TAITAI August 18, 6:30-9PM The Lawn: DM on Instagram for address   3. Calvin Coleman August 16, 6-9PM Gallery Guichard: 436 E 47th St...

TOP V. WEEKEND PICKS (8/1-8/7)

1.  Rine Boyer: A Love Letter to Nature in Chicago August 2, 6-9PM Elephant Room Gallery: 704 S Wabash Ave   2. Bridgette Bramlage: Future Memories August 3, 7-10PM Yes Project Space: 1029 W 35th St   3. kelli rae adams: Forever in Your Debt August...