#127 Steven Seidenberg on Silence, Photography, and the Purpose of Art

#127 Steven Seidenberg on Silence, Photography, and the Purpose of Art

In this episode, I sit down with interdisciplinary artist, photographer, writer, and philosopher Steven Seidenberg for a deep conversation about what art is really doing in the world. We explore his photographic practice, his fascination with silence, repetition, and overlooked forms, and how projects like The Architecture of Silence, Pipevalve: Berlin, and Kanazawa Vacancy turn everyday objects and abandoned spaces into something conceptually alive. Steven shares how he thinks about photography as both composition and editorial process, why prints matter, how exhibitions become collaborations, and what it means to create work that challenges people instead of simply entertaining them. We also get into the inner life of being an artist: comparison, recognition, rejection, audience, discipline, and the tension between making work for yourself and putting it into public discourse. From philosophy and poetry to social media, performance, and the purpose of art itself, this conversation kept opening new doors. By the end, Steven also shares some of the thinkers, writers, composers, films, and books that have shaped him, making this episode a rich look into the mind of someone working seriously across image, language, and ideas. * Disorganized Productions / Chaos Creates Harmony podcast: https://disorganizedproductions.com/ [https://disorganizedproductions.com/] * Steven Seidenberg (official website): https://www.stevenseidenberg.com/ [https://www.stevenseidenberg.com/] * Steven Seidenberg Bio / Statement: https://www.stevenseidenberg.com/bio-statement [https://www.stevenseidenberg.com/bio-statement] * The Architecture of Silence: Abandoned Lives of the Italian South: https://www.stevenseidenberg.com/the-architecture-of-silence-book [https://www.stevenseidenberg.com/the-architecture-of-silence-book] * Pipevalve: Berlin: https://www.stevenseidenberg.com/photography-books [https://www.stevenseidenberg.com/photography-books] * Kanazawa Vacancy: https://www.stevenseidenberg.com/kanazawa-vacancy [https://www.stevenseidenberg.com/kanazawa-vacancy] * Coda: https://www.stevenseidenberg.com/coda [https://www.stevenseidenberg.com/coda] * Anon: https://www.stevenseidenberg.com/anon [https://www.stevenseidenberg.com/anon] * plain sight: https://www.stevenseidenberg.com/plain-sight [https://www.stevenseidenberg.com/plain-sight] * Situ: https://www.stevenseidenberg.com/situ [https://www.stevenseidenberg.com/situ] * Itch: https://www.stevenseidenberg.com/itch [https://www.stevenseidenberg.com/itch] * Disaster for the People, Bonanza for the State (with Carolyn L. White) — Places Journal: https://placesjournal.org/article/disaster-for-the-people-bonanza-for-the-state-the-riforma-fondiaria-in-postwar-italy/ [https://placesjournal.org/article/disaster-for-the-people-bonanza-for-the-state-the-riforma-fondiaria-in-postwar-italy/] * Søren Kierkegaard — Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: https://plato.stanford.edu/archives/spr2024/entries/kierkegaard/ [https://plato.stanford.edu/archives/spr2024/entries/kierkegaard/] * Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel — Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/hegel/ [https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/hegel/] * Antonio Gramsci — Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: https://plato.stanford.edu/archives/spr2023/entries/gramsci/ [https://plato.stanford.edu/archives/spr2023/entries/gramsci/] * Ludwig Wittgenstein — Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: https://plato.stanford.edu/archives/sum2026/entries/wittgenstein/ [https://plato.stanford.edu/archives/sum2026/entries/wittgenstein/] * Pauline Oliveros: https://paulineoliveros.us/ [https://paulineoliveros.us/] * Kali Malone: https://kalimalone.com/ [https://kalimalone.com/] * Terry Riley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Riley [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Riley] * Alvin Curran: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alvin_Curran [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alvin_Curran] * Nostalghia (Andrei Tarkovsky) — Festival de Cannes: https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/f/nostalghia/ [https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/f/nostalghia/] * Moby-Dick; Or, The Whale — Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2701 [https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2701] * Gargantua and Pantagruel — Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1200 [https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1200] * The Anatomy of Melancholy — Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/10800/10800-h/10800-h.htm [https://www.gutenberg.org/files/10800/10800-h/10800-h.htm] * Nathalie Sarraute: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathalie_Sarraute [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathalie_Sarraute]  #StevenSeidenberg #ChaosCreatesHarmony #Podcast #Art #Photography #Philosophy #ContemporaryArt #CreativeProcess #VisualArt #Artists #DeepConversation #CriticalThinking #ArtPodcast #Creativity #Mindset  #FineArtPhotography #ConceptualArt #VisualCulture #Philosophy #CreativeProcess #ArtistInterview #PhotographyLovers #Minimalism #Silence #Architecture #AbandonedPlaces #Books #Poetry #CriticalThinking #DeepConversations #CreativeMind #ArtCollectors #Culture

# 126 From Chaos to Chorus with Sean Martin from the Quarantined

Ever felt overwhelmed by the chaos of creativity? Let’s talk about embracing the messiness of being human. Tag someone who needs to hear this! In this episode, we dive into how art and music can be powerful tools for survival and self-expression. Sean shares his journey from a small town in California to navigating the complexities of trauma and creative independence. It’s not just about making art; it’s about confronting the deeper issues that plague us and using creativity as a means of healing.  In this episode of Chaos Creates Harmony, I sit down with Sean Martin of The Quarantined for a raw, far‑ranging conversation on music as survival, creative independence, and defiance in a chaotic world. Sean traces his journey from a Northern California arts community and childhood opera to guitar-driven grunge and punk—channeling trauma, military service in Iraq, and recovery into songs like Shadow on My Back. We dive into why authenticity on stage still cuts through an AI-slick music landscape, how frequency and sound can literally move the body, and why packing truth into four minutes can be more potent than an hour-long monologue. We also explore veteran reintegration, media literacy, marketing vs. merit in music, and building audiences without selling your soul. It’s a spirited tour through Iron Maiden riffs, blues defiance, shareholder power, and the everyday practice of becoming your better self—one honest song at a time. Resources mentioned include Sean’s discography (Antiquate Hate, Aversion to Normalcy), his independent touring plans, and where to find The Quarantined across platforms. If you resonate with music as therapy, creative grit, and speaking truth without flinching, this one’s for you.   Check out my website for ways to sponsor this podcast, we appreciate all listeners and donations are more then welcome! https://www.thequarantined.com/ [https://www.thequarantined.com/] https://disorganizedproductions.com [https://disorganizedproductions.com] https://disorganizedproductions.com/ Our sponsor: https://cryptostrijders.com [https://cryptostrijders.com] #ChaosCreatesHarmony #SeanMartin #music #independend #TheQuarantined #IndependentArtist #RockPodcast #MusicIndustry #OwnYourMasters #CreateFirst #ArtistMindset #CreativeProcess #MusicTalk #PodcastLife #VeteranStories #PTSDRecovery #MentalStrength #TruthSeekers #DefyTheNoise #StayIndependent #AuthenticSound #LiveMusicMatters #AIvsArt #MusicMarketing #BandLife #UndergroundMusic #GrungeRevival #PunkRock #MetalScene #AltRock #CreativeFreedom #SoundHealing #CreativeChaos #MusicAndHealing #ArtisticJourney #PodcastDiscussion

#125 Unscripted Order, beyond fear porn: From Conspiracy-as-Entertainment to Personal Responsibility

In this candid, freewheeling conversation, I welcome back my friend Milton for a deep dive into creation, ego, and the messy beauty of being human. We riff on podcasting without chasing metrics, why growth matters more than repetition, and how real conversations need pushback—not performative agreement. From religion and image-making to media fear cycles, we explore accountability, shadow work, and how our inner narratives script the world we see. We also wander into astrology, identity, and the mirroring we find in family dynamics, plus back-to-basics living, gratitude, and the power of creating your own reality. It’s an unfiltered ride through chaos, meaning, and the freedom of not needing the world to make sense to live a good life. Along the way, we question conspiracy-as-entertainment, discuss community over clout, and reflect on uncomfortable topics through a lens of personal responsibility versus projection. If you’ve ever wrestled with “why am I doing this?”—in art, belief, or daily life—this episode offers a grounded, honest reminder: keep creating, keep learning, and keep walking your own path. For all my links and sponsorship: https://www.disorganizedproductions.com [https://www.disorganizedproductions.com] Find me at SKOOL https://www.skool.com/workinprogress [https://www.skool.com/workinprogress] Backme https://disorganizedprod.backme.org/ [https://disorganizedprod.backme.org/] #Creation #Ego #BeingHuman #SelfAwareness #ShadowWork #InnerWork #PersonalResponsibility #ConsciousLiving  #RealTalk #DeepConversations #UnfilteredPodcast #LongFormPodcast #AuthenticDialogue #CommunityOverClout #PodcastWithoutMetrics #MeaningOfLife #HumanCondition #Identity #InnerNarrative #MindsetMatters #GrowthOverComfort #Spirituality #Astrology #SelfInquiry #Awakening #GratitudePractice #Presence

#124 Age of Aquarius, Pagan Roots, and the Art of Positive Pushback

In this first episode of 2026, I sit down with my recurring guest and friend, Eric Finnäs, for a free-flowing, high-vibe conversation that runs from the Age of Aquarius to calendars, culture, food, and community. We reflect on time flying, life transitions, and learning to navigate “the spindle” by letting go of what no longer serves. We explore pagan roots behind modern holidays, numerology, and why a lunar, 13-month rhythm resonates, then segue into food integrity—from factory farming versus small-batch, loved animals to why real eggs, beef, and community-grown food feel (and are) different. We also dig into media narratives, propaganda through history, and the power of building resilient local connections that outlast headlines. Creativity and community are a throughline: from podcast kinship and music-making to embracing imperfect action, sharing your art, and helping friends through tough seasons. We close with practical optimism—be a friend, tell a friend something kind, ride the waves, feed the shadow with awareness, and keep going. Chaos creates harmony when we stay present, authentic, and connected. All my websites and links: https://www.disorganizedproductions.com [https://www.disorganizedproductions.com] My Skool community https://www.skool.com/workinprogress [https://www.skool.com/workinprogress] Skoolers community https://www.skool.com/skoolers/about?ref=aa49d5a28734413badcf19047f1fc790 [https://www.skool.com/skoolers/about?ref=aa49d5a28734413badcf19047f1fc790] Free Skool Course https://www.skool.com/free-course/about?ref=aa49d5a28734413badcf19047f1fc790 [https://www.skool.com/free-course/about?ref=aa49d5a28734413badcf19047f1fc790] Check my Lunchbreak on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Mylunchbreak #podcast #podcasting #disorganized #disorganizedproductions #MediaNarratives #HistoricalPerspective #PropagandaAwareness #CriticalThinking #QuestionEverything #AgeOfAquarius #TimeCycles #LunarCalendar #13MonthCalendar #Numerology #CollectiveShift

#122 Wisdom, Kaos, and the Monster Within: Turning Darkness Into Discipline

In this soulful and unfiltered conversation, I sit down with Odin Magnus Greystone, founder of Wisdom and Kaos, to explore the power of embracing your inner “monster” and channeling chaos into creation, discipline, and service. We move from personal awakenings and near-death experiences to the daily rituals that keep us grounded—fighting, making the bed, walking into storms instead of running from them—and how adventure, travel, and hard-won self-honesty can shatter the systems that numb us. Odin shares his journey through profound loss, incarceration, and rebirth, and we dig into courage, responsibility, and the sacred balance between darkness and light: becoming dangerous, yet choosing to be peaceful. From AI’s accelerating consciousness to the alchemy of frequency, water, and words, we ask what it means to live as kings of our own lives, to align with our calling, and to act now—because all we ever have is now. We challenge passive consumption and comfort, talk about community over division, and the discipline that feeds the right beast inside. You’ll hear stories of crows and ravens, mind palaces in solitary confinement, buffalo running into storms, and why inspiration beats motivation when you’re building a life that’s truly yours. If one person hears this and turns the wheel away from the wall, we’ve done our job. https://www.instagram.com/stories/graystoneodin/ [https://www.instagram.com/stories/graystoneodin/] https://www.tiktok.com/@odin2141 [https://www.tiktok.com/@odin2141] https://www.disorganizedproductions.com [https://www.disorganizedproductions.com] our sponsor: https://www.cryptostrijders.nl [https://www.cryptostrijders.nl]