A Dream Collection of Nightmares: Dark Art Collector Kurt Bretthauer- Ep. 386

Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @darkartsocietypodcast   Or Join the DAS Patreon: www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety PLEASE LIKE/SHARE/SUBSCRIBE!!! This week I meet for the first time and speak to a major collector of the dark art scene, Kurt Bretthauer. We discuss his background in data analysis, his incredible collection, how he got started, why he loves dark art and tons more. Super great conversation! Kurt's links:   / c4rpe.noctem   The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet’s Patreon: www.patreon.com/ChetZar Our sponsors: The Skull Shoppe: www.SkullShoppe.com beautifulbizarreartprize.art Entries are now open for the 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize and there is over $76,000 worth of cash and prizes to win. The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize now has seven award categories that you can enter. The Sculpture, Photography, Digital Art, Drawing and Painting awards. They also have a separate Emerging Artist award – plus the new Imaginative Realism award as well! You don’t need to submit a physical artwork - just enter online via their website. As well as cash and product prizes, winners will also be invited to exhibit in the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco in November 2026. Better yet - the Beautiful Bizarre team guarantee that they look at every single entry! This is a great way to get on their radar for future opportunities too. They are also sharing many entries on their social media and online blogs until entries close on 17th July. For more information and to enter, go to beautifulbizarreartprize.art ----- The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet’s Patreon: www.patreon.com/ChetZar The Dark Art Society Instagram: www.instagram.com/darkartsociety Official Dark Art Society Website: www.darkartsociety.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms: SoundCloud: @darkartsociety iTunes: apple.co/2gMNUfM Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr Podbay: podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube:    / @darkartsocietypodcast   DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2026