Vita Brevis - Business, Art, Life and Death
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Metrics
Episodes: 21
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 1.4k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
carlos@carloscardenas.com
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Host
Carlos Cardenas - Host exploring how business, creativity, philanthropy, and art intersect through the lives and careers of entrepreneurs, cultural leaders, collectors, and patrons.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar - Art-market Economics, Art-world Access And Opacity, Collecting, Consultancy, Brand Strategy, Blockchain, And The Role Of Outsider Perspectives.
Hampus Lindwall - Avant-garde Music, Sacred Architecture, Contemporary Art, Patronage, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, And Creating A Distinctive Professional Niche.
Mara Manus - Arts Administration, Nonprofit Infrastructure, Cultural Funding, Philanthropy, Civic Health, And Scaling Creative Organizations.
Jens Kaeumle - Fashion Economics, Luxury Branding, Art Collecting, Street Style, Creative Entrepreneurship, Craftsmanship, And Cultural Influence.
Brent Hasty - Arts Education, Collecting On Nonprofit Salaries, Cultural Access, Representation, And Art As A Tool For Cognition And Problem-solving.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Habits Mistaken for Rules: On Agency, Taking Risks, and Why the Art World Is No Longer Fun - with Veronica Fernandez
October 12, 2026
The traditional gallery model is operating on 19th-century habits disguised as mandatory rules: rigid exhibition calendars, crushing brick-and-mortar overhead, mandatory art fair circuits, and 30+ day payment terms. In this episode of Vita Brevis, host Carlos Cardenas sits down with Veronica Fernandez, founder of PARA A in Mexico City, to break down how she is dismantling these legacy mechanics.Drawing on over two decades as a high-level art advisor in Los Angeles and her roots in architectur...
Unregulated, Opaque, and Full of Opportunity: The Art Bystander on Breaking Into the Art World, with Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar
September 01, 2026
Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar - known globally as The Art Bystander - didn't come up through galleries or auction houses. He came from tech, fashion marketing, and a genuine obsession with art. Today he runs one of the art world's most influential platforms, with a global Instagram following, a Substack packed with deep market analysis, and a consultancy that bridges galleries, collectors, and commercial brands. In this conversation, RPK breaks down why the art world is one of the last ...
Discomfort Is Your Edge, The Myth of Competition, and Touching the Hand of God - with Hampus Lindwall
August 16, 2026
Carlos sits down with Paris-based organiste titulaire Hampus Lindwall directly from the nave of the Church of Saint-Esprit. They explore how a musician transforms a traditional institutional post into an avant-garde laboratory—bridging classical sacred architecture, 90s MTV culture, and contemporary visual art.Episode recorded Aug 2, 20261. The Professional Engine & Patronage Platform: Serving as resident organist since 2005 gives Hampus the physical space and cultural authority to curate...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Vita Brevis - Business, Art, Life and Death?
Vita Brevis - Business, Art, Life and Death is hosted by Carlos Cardenas. Its publicly listed email is carlos@carloscardenas.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Vita Brevis - Business, Art, Life and Death?
The publicly listed email for Vita Brevis - Business, Art, Life and Death: carlos@carloscardenas.com.
How many listeners does Vita Brevis - Business, Art, Life and Death have?
Podseeker estimates Vita Brevis - Business, Art, Life and Death reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Vita Brevis - Business, Art, Life and Death?
Vita Brevis - Business, Art, Life and Death typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established leaders, founders, executives, artists, collectors, patrons, philanthropists, and cultural professionals with substantial experience in the arts, creative industries, nonprofit leadership, or art-world business. Common among recent guests: Senior leadership of arts, cultural, fashion, or nonprofit institutions; Founding or leading a creative-industry business or influential platform; Notable artistic, curatorial, collecting, or philanthropic career. Recent guests include Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar, Hampus Lindwall, and Mara Manus.
How hard is it to get booked on Vita Brevis - Business, Art, Life and Death?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Vita Brevis - Business, Art, Life and Death cover?
Recent episodes cover Art Collecting, Arts Leadership, Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, and Fashion. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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