{"podcast":{"title":"The Installation Art Podcast","slug":"the-installation-art-podcast-6681769","podcast_index_feed_id":6681769,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/installationartpodcast/","website_url":"https://installationartpodcast.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d4a6a3df-6d42-4184-847d-b9cd82674a4f/-Ir6wAtQl1TvNDVmbojQMjj_.jpg","author":"Anastasia Parmson","episode_count":47,"summary":"A new resource for all things installation art is here! Join host Anastasia Parmson – an artist herself — as she uncovers stories, challenges, and lessons from behind the scenes. The show brings you in-depth conversations with internationally renowned artists and arts professionals who have exhibited installation art on the global stage. In each episode, you will hear about the creative process and the personal journeys of these exceptional artists. We will gain insights into the unique joys and challenges; as well as the logistical and financial aspects of working with installation art. Join us every fortnight as we shine a light on this underserved field, helping artists feel less alone in their studios and providing a platform for community building and knowledge sharing. Subscribe to The Installation Art Podcast on your favourite podcast app and follow us on Instagram @installationartpodcast to stay updated and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Website: https://installationartpodcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/installationartpodcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/installationartsociety/","last_synced_at":"2026-06-30T12:20:21.292006+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-installation-art-podcast-6681769"},"episode":{"title":"Dead Fish, Shredded Cars and Wax: Inside the World of Petah Coyne","slug":"dead-fish-shredded-cars-and-wax-inside-the-world-of-petah-coyne","published_at":"2025-07-15T01:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-installation-art-podcast-6681769/dead-fish-shredded-cars-and-wax-inside-the-world-of-petah-coyne","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-installation-art-podcast-6681769","url":"https://orchid-bat-732353.hostingersite.com/blog/petah-coyne-032","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a55fbbc3-52f1-40cb-9343-f670b653cef0.mp3","summary":"Episode 32 features an unforgettable conversation with acclaimed New York-based sculptor and installation artist Petah Coyne. Known for her intricate, large-scale works crafted from an extraordinary range of materials – from dead fish and shredded trailers to wax, taxidermy, and black sand. Coyne’s career spans decades and her works are in major museum collections, including MoMA, the Whitney, the Met, and the Guggenheim.  In this candid, in-depth interview, she shares not only her creative evolution and technical processes but also the personal stories, risks, and moments of doubt behind her monumental career. Key takeaways from this interview include: • The wild true story of how 5,000 dead fish played a role in launching her art career. • How Petah developed her own patented wax formula and the extreme logistics behind shipping large-scale works across the world. • A behind-the-scenes account of her first major institutional installation and the unexpected accident that helped get it reviewed by The New York Times. • Her perspective on rejection, persistence, and why she applied for grants every year for a decade before getting one. • Thoughtful reflections on time, mortality, and the pressure artists feel to keep creating. From poetic anecdotes to hard-earned wisdom, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a successful and deeply generous artist whose work, like great literature, lingers long after the first encounter. 03:52 The Dead Fish Prank 07:36 Early Life and Artistic Beginnings 14:40 How To Avoid School 16:00 Moving to New York 22:22 First Big Break and Installation Art 41:34 The Importance of Archival Quality 46:22 Finding and Working with Assistants 48:53 Fragility and Tactility of Artworks 51:09 The Stolen Sculpture Incident 54:36 Selling…","meta_description":"Episode 32 features an unforgettable conversation with acclaimed New York-based sculptor and installation artist Petah Coyne. 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