
Episode #2
Why Artists Are Trapped By Their Brands (And Capitalism)
<p>In today's episode of Abyss & Tonic, our Communications and Media graduates Moldy and Vlad dive deep into the topics of modern pop stardom, contemporary art, and capitalism.</p><p>Join us as we take a look at contemporary pop stars like Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Katy Perry, MARINA, Lady Gaga, and Poppy, observing how they navigate ever-changing audience expectations of personal branding and image control in the digital age. The episode briefly covers legendary visual and performance artists including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Marina Abramović, Vincent van Gogh, and Francisco Goya, in order to examine audience response and shifting cultural perceptions o...

