{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Crazy Wisdom","title":"The Multidisciplinary Mind: A Journey from Fashion to Philosophy","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3068,"description":"In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into a myriad of topics ranging from the complexities of curatorial practice in art to the secular study of religion. Nico Sarian guides us through an intellectual journey that stretches from the art scene in Moscow to the academic corridors of the University of Toronto, touching on astrology, Zen Buddhism, and the nature of suffering along the way. Prepare for a multi-layered discussion that challenges conventional wisdom and explores the intersections of art, religion, and culture.\nJoin the awesome whatsapp community that Nico is helping to build\nEarly Life and Academic Background\n Nico Sarian began his career journey after completing high school and entering the world of fashion.\nIntrigued by the art world, he transitioned into academia due to a spiritual crisis.\nNico studied art history and philosophy at King's College in London, and this led to work as an art curator in Moscow.\nDefining a Curator\n According to Nico, the role of a curator involves managing a triangle between works of art, the public, and the space or architecture.\nFailing to manage all three elements would reduce a curator to merely a critic.\nThe role of a curator is likened to that of a priest in that they serve as a mediator between these elements.\nEvolution into Religious Studies\n Nico later began teaching at a British art college in Moscow, which fueled his interest in theory, aesthetics, and teaching.\nAfter discovering the field of religious studies, he started studying it in a secular context at the University of Toronto.\nInfluence of Russian Culture\n Nico spent considerable time in Russia and was in a relationship with a Russian woman for four to five years.\nHe studied the Russian language to immerse himself fully in the culture, stating that Russia felt like another planet to him.\nEsoteric Studies\n Nico discussed various aspects of astrology, Zen Buddhism, and Shintoism.\nHe mentioned Richard Tarnas as a researcher who places astrology in a...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/UZbrDrlO5VTfDNcq188THwbv0T09vcmLyzx3BcPI9bs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81Y2Rj/OGFiMTYyMGFkNTM5/N2NjOWI2MWM5YzQ1/YTc2Ny5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}