Chris Erik Thomas

An Interview with Lu Yang | Berlin Art Link Chris Erik Thomas interviews Lu Yang about his current exhibition ‘DOKU the Creator – BHAVACHAKRA’ at Société Berlin

For Berlin Art Link, I interviewed Chinese artist Lu Yang about his immersive new show at Société. In a sprawling conversation, Yang offers insight into his attempts to deconstruct reality, the symbolism of silver, and creative alchemy. Read it below.

www.berlinartlink.com/2025/08/05/l...

Can you share details about how much this pays? Something more concrete than just saying a "small stipend" would be helpful so I can share this on @studyhall.bsky.social.

The pitch guide says $55 per article, so just a heads up you may want to change it if you've lowered your rates.

How should people reach out?

Just to clarify. Are you looking for essays, news posts, or scripts for podcast sections? I'll share on @studyhall.bsky.social but was a bit confused about what exactly you're looking for.

Same question as everyone else. What are the freelance rates? A range or minimum would be helpful to know.

Is there a range or minimum you have in mind?

Same questions as the others. Is this paid?

An Interview with Mario García Torres | Berlin Art Link Chris Erik Thomas speaks to Mexican artist Mario García Torres about his solo exhibition at neugerriemschneider in Berlin

For Berlin Art Link, I interviewed Mexican artist Mario García Torres about his new series of works on view at neugerriemschneider in Berlin.

We discussed his use of AI, meme culture, and mining his country's cultural history.

www.berlinartlink.com/2025/07/21/m...

Disregard, dug through and found the info. For those wondering: it ranges from £1,550-£11,750 per episode, depending on the length and section. www.bbc.co.uk/commissionin...

What are the typical rates for these?

Wait, are wired headphones sexy? One essay, and ten hot takes.

For my newest dispatch, I wrote about wired headphones, Addison Rae, and the Great Cultural Technoregression. Read it at the link or in @chaykak.bsky.social's One Thing newsletter (because we love syndication).

apublicservice.substack.com/p/wait-are-w...

What is the average rate for these pieces?

Are rates still $0.50 per word for 1,500-2,000 words?

Is there a pitch deadline? I'll share this on @studyhall.bsky.social.

Are writers paid for their script/participation?

The ballpark estimate for national outlets in Canada ranges from $0.10 to $1 per word, so it's helpful for writers to know if your outlet is on the low or high end of that scale.

Same question as others have asked. How much do you pay for these features?

What are the freelance rates? I'd like to share this on @studyhall.bsky.social.

Can you share what the advance is?

Can you share how much you pay?

Review of ‘Magical Realism’ at WIELS | Berlin Art Link Chris Erik Thomas reviews the group exhibition ‘Magical Realism’ at WIELS in Brussels

For Berlin Art Link, I traveled to Brussels to review the new 'Magical Realism' exhibition at WIELS through the lens of "legality."

Read it here:

www.berlinartlink.com/2025/06/24/m...

Can you share your freelance rates?

Any deadline for pitches on this one?

Can you share rate info?

Paste owns Jezebel and is known for its low rates ($50 for 800 words). Can you confirm if the rates are higher than this? Unfortunately, stating that you have "competitive" rates doesn't mean much in the industry.

Congrats! Are rates still £200 for 1,000 words?

Will share that you're open to pitches with @studyhall.bsky.social! Assuming rates are still starting at $6,000 for 8k-30k words?

Same question as everyone. Can you share freelance rates?

Congrats! If you're ever looking for freelance pitches and want me to share a pitch call on @studyhall.bsky.social, feel free to DM!