Wolfgang Bakari Burst

Wolfgang Bakari Burst

Wolfgang Burst is an artist, musician and CEO of The Art Newsletter. He currently studies Geography at the University of Texas. He blends tradition with innovation in music and media, curating creativity at the intersection of art and technology.

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Spider-Man Returns, & Euphoria Fractures

Spider-Man Returns, & Euphoria Fractures

Good morning everyone, Welcome back to The Art Newsletter, a weekly briefing on art, music, literature, film, and the ideas shaping contemporary culture. Let’s get

Why Epstein is already being forgotten

Why Epstein is already being forgotten

Yeats’ gyres now come faster and faster, and as each new era comes, we quickly forget the last one. Our minds cannot comprehend, our spinning top cannot hold. It is imploding in on itself.

Piecing it all together

Piecing it all together

Collage, clay, and coming-of-age in 2025, this week’s features linger on the handmade worlds that make art come alive.

When Art Explodes in the Mountains

When Art Explodes in the Mountains

From fireworks on sacred peaks to films that thrive in silence, literary detectives, and a timeless Brazilian groove—your weekly dive into art and culture.

The Cartoon That Predicted 2025

The Cartoon That Predicted 2025

Nearly 100 years later, she remains louder, bolder, and stranger than ever. Plus: Grizzly Man, Art Basel, UT Austin Research, and more.

In times of turmoil, where do artists find their place?

In times of turmoil, where do artists find their place?

Over the last week alone we’ve seen headlines of staggering violence: Charlie Kirk killed at a campus event in Utah, stabbings in Charleston, Israeli bombings on Qatar, and even an attempted overthrow abroad. In these moments I ask this question: where are the artists?

Reading for Reading’s Sake

Reading for Reading’s Sake

Balancing schoolwork with personal reading goals isn’t easy, but focus is like a muscle, it grows with practice. Small strategies and steady effort turn reading from an obligation into a lifelong skill that shapes how we think and connect with the world.

Everything Everywhere All at Once

Everything Everywhere All at Once

In 2025, it feels like we all have to be everything everywhere all at once. I know I’m not alone in feeling stretched thin. This week’s note is just a small reminder: if you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not the only one. Keep going. It’s worth it.

🧡 The Art Newsletter: Offline ft. 44hz

🧡 The Art Newsletter: Offline ft. 44hz

Welcome to the First-Ever Austin Edition of The Art Newsletter We’re building something local. This new list is just for our Austin community — curated events, creative happenings, and real-world meetups designed to bring artists, musicians, and makers together.

Build for Your 1%

Build for Your 1%

Last week I had the opportunity to meet with the CEO and founder of the ATX Writing Club, Zac Solomon, here in Austin. We discussed the idea of building for your 1% loyalists, as they will lead your 10% supporters who will drive the 90% fans.

Final Week: It's Time To Level Up

Final Week: It's Time To Level Up

How young artists and creators can build upon what we have learned in our 3 part series to make and sustain change in their life and careers. Plus top news and curated selection of interesting things from this week.

It's Time To Rebuild

It's Time To Rebuild

Week 2: Rebuild, after spending your week cleaning and organizing your life its time to use your new space make success inevitable.

It’s Time To Lock In

It’s Time To Lock In

Lets dive into this 3 week series of newsletters that will explore the ideas of productivity and creative enhancement.

Buy Now, Cry Later

Buy Now, Cry Later

This week’s newsletter hits on everything from TV’s changing format to Star Wars monologues—and the quietly devastating economics of being a young artist in 2025.