The Impossible Network 037: The Artistic Passion, Perspective and Persistence of Jose Freire
Guest Overview
Born in Spain, raised in Newark, a rebel against his catholic education,
a Punk rock band tour manager, before building his stellar career, life and reputation in the art world, is this week’s guest, internationally renowned gallerists and owner of New York’s Team Gallery, Jose Freire.
In the raw and candid interview Jose discusses the impact of his abusive upbringing. He discusses his innate curiosity, the role of shame in developing his image and desire to escape.
How his experiences on the streets of 1970’s NYC helped him develop his identity, sense of taste, his aesthetic and style.
Jose recounts his experience as a Punk Band Tour Manager, becoming a DJ and how a serendipitous late night encounter in a club called Berlin led him to begin a career in art and galleries.
From 30 min in we explore the arc of his Jose’s life as one of the world’s most renowned and respected feeder gallerists.
I hope you enjoy this raw and revealing exploration of the inspiring life journey of New York Gallerist Jose Freire.
What we discuss
His early memories
His fear for his violent and absent father
Supportive and caring mother
The lesson in shame and impact on self image and taste
Corporal punishment and abusive school environment
Seeking safety in NYC
Meeting strangers
Developing his identity on the streets of NYC
The impact of drugs
His death impulse
Visiting cinemas and the home of men he met in the theaters
How it developed his sense of taste
Power of his passions
His punk period and tour managing
How he developed his empathy for artists
How serendipity opened the door to his entry into the art world
His drug use
Getting sober
Getting his education in his 30’s
Balancing education and his gallery
Importance of passion
His London experience
Opening and building his own gallery
Moving to Soho
The market crash
Opening Team
His drive and competitive nature
His curiosity for the new
His enduring hunger
Peaking in 2014
Going forward
Shedding his past
Looking after himself
Being a feeder galley
Being an impresario
On art fairs
Power of small galleries
Living in the present
His quickfire answers
His impossible advice
Connecting
Links in the show
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