OBJECT SUBJECT FORM
A series of conversations exploring the human side of creativity at the evolving intersection of art, technology and finance.
As exponential technologies continue to impact how we create, share, and interact, host Simon Clowes discusses with his guests what it takes to consistently perform, grow and adapt amidst the challenges and intricacies of living and operating as a creative.
Jul 8, 2025
Creative Identity is a Process, Not a Prompt
“There was no perfect moment to be ready. I just had to try things and figure out who I was through doing.” — Gryun Kim What does it really take to build a creative voice when tools can imitate style at the push of a button? As AI-powered software is changing...
Read MoreMay 10, 2025
All In: Betting Everything on Bitcoin’s Future
Bitcoin has dominated headlines, sparked political debates, and divided opinions. Through all the noise, one fact remains: it’s been one of the best-performing asset classes of the past decade—but for many, the real significance of this technology is still jus...
Read MoreApr 29, 2025
Special Episode: Creative Leadership in a Changing World
As creative industries continue to evolve, the ways we approach leadership, identity, mentorship, and growth are being reexamined and reimagined. How do creative leaders adapt to an increasingly complex world? What does it mean to nurture human-centered creati...
Read MoreApr 15, 2025
URL to IRL: The Art of Creative Connection
What if the most meaningful creative work begins not with what we make, but with how we connect? In this episode of Object Subject Form, recorded live in Mérida, Yucatán, Simon sits down with Héctor Ayuso — founder of OFFF and Paradiso — to explore the deeper...
Read MoreMar 5, 2025
Bridging the Gap: CryptoPunks & the Convergence of Digital & Traditional Art
How does digital art cement its place in contemporary culture? Can NFTs and blockchain technology continue to bridge the gap between artists and major institutions? As dialogue around digital art continues to evolve, questions of legitimacy, value, and long-te...
Read MoreJan 29, 2025
Hybrid Workflows: The Human–AI Creative Partnership
How do we ensure AI enhances creativity rather than diminishes it? Can designers integrate AI into their workflows without losing the essence of human-driven craft? As AI continues to reshape creative industries, designers face a critical choice—resist, or ada...
Read MoreDec 9, 2024
Creative Partnerships: When Art, Love, and Business Collide
In 2005, Kyle and Kimber Cooper invited me to relocate from London to Los Angeles for my dream job at their company, Prologue. At the time, Prologue was in its infancy—a small but exceptionally talented team landing opportunities alongside some of the most est...
Read MoreOct 14, 2024
The Cost of Opportunity: Balancing Ambition and Family
"You have to have time for yourself—time for reflection, time for growth, both personally and spiritually…but for few years all of that went out the window; it was just work, building, career, and success.” — Paul Mitchell What happens when the pursuit of crea...
Read MoreSep 24, 2024
User-Generated Content and the Future of Gaming
“Learn how to create a revenue avenue for yourself through solo entrepreneurship, using the tools and platforms that are around you that allow you to do things on your own without relying on an employer. There are going to be some major changes in the next few...
Read MoreSep 3, 2024
The Web3 Creator Economy
“For me, ownership is not being canceled because of my subject material. It’s about me owning the interaction with those who have chosen to consume that content. We’ve made a conscious decision to do that together, and typically that happens through blockchain...
Read MoreAug 7, 2024
Mentorship and the Art of Building Strategic Networks
“As a creative, you may be brilliant at music, art, or design, but don’t let yourself be taken advantage of by others who exploit that talent. Have great people in your circle of friends and among your partners who are aligned with your success.” — Kneeland Yo...
Read MoreJul 23, 2024
Beyond GenAI Hype: Disability and Neurodivergence Inclusion for Livable, Hopeful Futures
“Instead of judging others, what if we actually get curious about them? Specifically with neurodivergence, embracing who we truly are can help us feel well within our minds and bodies. We can learn so much about different ways of being and what it takes to thi...
Read MoreJul 2, 2024
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Your True Self
“One of the hardest things about being a creative is you have to do so much work, with the idea that no one will care.” — Jeffrey Paradise Jeffrey Paradise is a producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from the band Poolside. From a humble beginning in...
Read MoreJun 11, 2024
Empowering Black Creatives Through Access, Education, and Inclusion
"One of the most challenging things we deal with is the feeling that it doesn't actually matter how good the work is. As a minority, this is the most defeated we feel. I'm sure our competitors have felt similar feelings as creative professionals, but when you...
Read MoreMay 29, 2024
Healing Loneliness Through Art, Online Communities, and Exponential Technologies
"[On digital asset ownership,] even if all this does for the next two or three years is make us question what it means to own our assets, I’m fine with it." — Michaela Lallouz Exponential technologies are connecting us in new, unprecedented ways, reshaping how...
Read MoreApr 19, 2024
Object Subject Form: An Intro
Object Subject Form is a series of conversations exploring the human side of creativity at the evolving intersection of art, technology, and finance. As exponential technologies continue to impact how we create, share, and interact, host Simon Clowes discusses...
Read MoreApr 17, 2024
Reputation Equity
Reputation is like a nickname. You can’t give yourself a nickname. It is something that is bestowed upon you because of what others see and recognize in you. — riCardo Crespo Given the critical role of reputation in both personal and professional success, why...
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