What Is “The Process”? Episode #22: Charles Manson (Part 15) - The Atrocity of Art: Debauchery Nouveaux #2 (feat. Echocat)
Jul 8, 2025
Echo Cat, a researcher well-versed in film, occult, and countercultural networks, dives deep into the controversial ties between notorious figures like Andy Warhol, Vincent Gallo, and Charles Manson. They unravel the complexities of Warhol's exploitative practices and Gallo's connections to Manson's associates. The duo discusses Gallo's unsettling merchandise, his disturbing on-screen roles, and his controversial political leanings, all while questioning how trauma and art intertwine. Echo Cat also shares insights on the implications of consuming unsettling art mindfully.
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Polanski And Warhol Shared Art Circles
- Roman Polanski and Andy Warhol were part of overlapping art circles and socialized in early 1970s Europe and New York.
- Their friendship helped spawn collaborations that led to transgressive cinema like Blood for Dracula and Flesh for Frankenstein.
Gallo's Roots In The Mudd Club Scene
- Vincent Gallo emerged from the late-1970s New York art scene, notably the Mudd Club, linking him to figures like Warhol and Burroughs.
- Those early connections likely shaped his later artistic persona and controversial choices.
Warhol Polaroid And Burroughs Postcard
- Echo Cat points to a very disturbing Polaroid Andy Warhol took of a young Vincent Gallo that remains publicly unsettling.
- Gallo also lived with William Burroughs for a time and exchanged mixtapes, indicating close mentorship ties.
