This podcast episode features an in-depth conversation with artist Rudolf Stingel, who discusses his irreverent approach to painting, his influences including Pablo Picasso and Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, and his friendships with artists like Urs Fischer and Maurizio Cattelan. Stingel reflects on his career from the 1980s onward, his exploration of painting across abstraction and photorealism, and his expansion into sculpture and installation. The episode also covers his current exhibitions: 'Vineyard Paintings' at Gagosian in London and his inclusion in 'Les yeux dans les yeux' at the Couvent des Jacobins in Rennes.
The episode matters because it offers rare, personal insight into a major contemporary artist who has persistently challenged the boundaries of painting since the 1980s, a time when the medium was declared obsolete by critics. Stingel's work, which blends seriousness with playful irreverence, has been collected by leading institutions such as the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Walker Art Center. The podcast also highlights the role of Bloomberg Connects in making art accessible, featuring related content from the Hill Art Foundation and other cultural organizations.