We are fools this episode. Happy New Year! Maysoun went to Chicago! Kate went to Berkeley! We plan out our beginning-of-the-year expeditions.
The music in this episode is by SAMMI
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| Starting strong! |
Remembering Yoko Ono's "Cut Piece" by Julia Bryan-Wilson
Your Guide to the Bay Area’s Biggest Art Month by Sarah Hotchkiss
This week we talk to artist, Helia Pouyanfar. We go off about rice, the refugee body, fog descending upon the earth, and of course, cats.
The music in this episode is by The Good Life
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| Rice is from everywhere! |
This week we talk with Tessa Siddle and Ariel Zaccheo about beloved San Francisco gallery and micro-cinema, Artist Television Access. Donate to them! We love ATA!!!
The music in this episode is by Tommy Guerrero
This week we have listener feedback from an artist who works in tech. We also hear from a listener who applied to Bemis, the residency in Omaha. Plus Kate went to a breathwork session and is flummoxed by it.
The music in this episode is by Tommy Guerrero
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| Don't forget to breathe! |
This week we went to see 8 Hours of Work at the Wattis. We had to infiltrate, take an elevator, and take in about 900 hours of video. We both get emotional in different ways. We also appreciate Julia Bryan-Wilson and Italo Calvino.
The music in this episode is by Tommy Guerrero
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| SOLIDARITY FOREVER! |
This week we talk about several alternatives to traditional (expensive) art schools. We ask the big questions and speculate about the big answers. Maysoun has a cold but she is going to be ok. Thank you to the listener who wrote in about the co-op!
The music in this episode is by AL GHARIB
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| A pleasure to have in class. |
This week we talk about ICE (oink, oink, PIGS!) We also hear back from the listener with the upside-down painting. We premiere a new email address!
The music in this episode is by aivi & surasshu
We love you and miss you so much, Margaret Tedesco. This episode was originally posted February 10th, 2016.
The music in this episode is by XUXA SANTAMARIA
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| dance, dance, dance |
[2nd floor projects]
(the Glen that Margaret talks about is Glen Helfand)
Kevin Killian
Eileen Myles
Dennis Cooper
Gina Lollobrigida
Gregory's Girl - Dancing Scene
This week Maysoun and Kate take on the big questions! When should artists compromise their integrity? How can we communicate well in difficult situations? What the hell is going on? All this and more on Congratulations Pine Tree.
The music in this episode is by Tommy Guerrero
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| Inversion! |
Who Has a Say in the Flood of Public Art Coming to San Francisco?
This week we have a glorious conversation with artist and educator, Kija Lucas. We talk about misplaced plant species, photo glitches, getting down to business, mental health, and the dramas of installing wallpaper.
The music in this episode is by Tommy Guerrero
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| Take care of your brain! |
This week Kate has a rolicking conversation with artist, Isaac Vazquez Avila. We talk about not-roosters, pyramids, Salt Lake City, painting, and eating digital spiders. It's a hell of a chat!
The music in this episode is by Tommy Guerrero
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| Watch out! |
This week we finally put it all out there.
The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicians for a Free Palestine Mix Tape
This week Katherine Ross Ward joins Kate since Maysoun is on shore leave. Topics covered include babies, the DMV, quilts, gallery food, and censorship! Come take a ride with two Katherines. Plus a baby!
The music in this episode is by ConsciousMind
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| Katherines. |
Routed West at BAMPFA
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| TUATARA! |
Carrie Hott and Kate found another tape if you can believe that! What secrets does it hold?!
Good luck to Carrie on her voyage to Indiana! We love you!!!
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| What can't they do? |
This week Kate went to a show at Slash. We try to figure out what to make when you don't want to make anything. We talk about aliens, but are not impressed by them. We figure out France. Maysoun talks about the bike ride for MECA (the Middle East Children’s Alliance) and you should join in on
The music in this episode is by DJ Daria
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| When you're ready- go! |
Middle East Children’s Alliance
https://www.naughtygirlfitness.com/
This week Kate has gone to an immersive theater experience in the Tenderloin. Maysoun goes to see art in the Tenderloin. Everyone goes to the Tenderloin. Plus coffee.
The music in this episode is by Deerhoof
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| Hot cup o' joe! |
Compton’s Cafeteria Riot (the play)
'It's erasure': One of San Francisco's most celebrated sites is at a crossroads
This week we talk about corporate partnerships, peep shows, and brain fog. Maysoun refuses to accept Kate's mnemonic devices. Maysoun also demands a clap track.
The music in this episode is from Musicians for a Free Palestine Mix Tape
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| PRAISE THE CORPORATE OVERLORDS! |
This week we face off with Leila Weefur and Elena Gross. We play the newlyweds game, talk about what we're reading, and relitigate the dramas of the L-word. Also hotdog costumes.
The music in this episode is by AL GHARIB
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| It was the battle of the century! |
