The Culture & Technology podcast 026 | March 12, 2025
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Sean Bidder: The Art of Collaboration
As the creative director at The Vinyl Factory, Sean shares the process behind curating Reverb, a multimedia exhibition exploring the intersection of art and sound. In this conversation, Severin and Sean look at the importance of physical context in music consumption, the value of dedicated listening spaces, and how digital platforms can enhance rather than replace analog experiences.
In this episode, Severin is joined by Sean Bidder, curator and exhibition organiser at 180 studios and creative director at The Vinyl Factory. They discuss Reverb, an exhibition showcasing The Vinyl Factory’s collaborations with artists and musicians from the past 20 years, featuring artists such as Virgil Abloh, Cecilia Bengolea, Jenn Nkiru, and Gabriel Moses.
Sean shares the importance of physical context in music consumption, the value of dedicated listening spaces, and how digital platforms can enhance rather than replace analog experiences.
GUESTS
Sean Bidder is curator and exhibition organiser at 180 studios and creative director at The Vinyl Factory. He works with artists to create original exhibitions and art commissions, including The Vinyl Factory: Reverb (2024). He is also the creative director at Fact magazine, a multimedia platform championing the global movement of electronic art.
HOST
Severin Matusek is a cultural theorist and founder of co—matter, a creative studio exploring the cultural and societal impact of new technologies.
IDEAS AND PEOPLE IN CONTEXT
REVERB is a major multimedia exhibition exploring the intersection of art and sound, curated by The Vinyl Factory - https://www.180studios.com/reverb
180 Studios, a network of production and exhibition spaces that supports emerging talent and provides a platform for creative growth - https://www.180studios.com/
Fact Magazine - https://www.factmag.com/
The Infinite Mix: Contemporary Sound and Image is an off-site exhibition by Hayward presented in collaboration with The Vinyl Factory at The Store, 180 The Strand. https://theinfinitemix.com/
Devon Turnbull’s Hi-Fi Listening Room Dream #1 part of the Reverb exhibition at the Vinyl Factory https://thevinylfactory.com/features/interview-devon-turnbull-on-hi-fi-listening-room-dream-no-1/
CREDITS
The Vienna Business Agency supports new companies, projects and products that develop Vienna's creative industries further. Find out more at viennabusinessagency.at.
Editorial & Production Team (in alphabetical order): Carina Dala, Mike Evans, Nick Houde, Kesia Inkersole, Severin Matusek, Elisabeth Noever-Ginthör, Alice Smith, Heinz Wolf
Theme Music by Hell Mutang.
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