Artists: John Smith in conversation with Jeanette Pacher
<p>Listen to John Smith talk about his most ordinary name and how that possibly has more impact on his work than you’d think; how this inspired him to make the (autofictional) film <em>Being John Smith</em> (2024), one of three films in his Secession show; about the power of language, used both as voice-over and caption, over imagery; and about bad puns. This episode was recorded on 11 September 2025, shortly before the opening of John’s exhibition:</p> <p>John Smith<br /> <em>Being John Smith</em><br /> 12.9. – 16.11.2025</p>
Host: Jeanette Pacher
Guest: John Smith
Musician: Hui Ye
Editors: Paul Macheck
Producer: Jeanette Pacher
Part of: Secession Podcast