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232 - March 2020 Voter Guide
February 15, 2020 19:24 - 52.2 MBThis week we give our endorsements in the upcoming elections in Oakland and San Francisco! Text us if you're confused. Call 311 if you need to know where to vote. Get your friends to vote! Most of the music in this episode is by CAPE Indivisible Guide to Registering to Vote Join the DSA USA! SF League of Pissed off Voters SF Tenants Union Endorsements SF Berniecrats Endorsements Alameda County Green Party Voter guide Official Election Site of Alameda County Vote early, vote often!
231 - In Public (with Zoë Taleporos)
February 08, 2020 17:51 - 43.5 MBThis week we have a traveling chat with Zoë Taleporos, project manager at the San Francisco Arts Commission and independent curator. We do a little tour of all the public art at the Hyatt hotel, which is connected to the San Francisco International Airport. You can go there and hang out any time you want! The music in this episode (that isn't part of the hotel) is by No Vacation Premiere Jr. Look! Up in the sky! It’s public art—with Premiere Jr. from 48 Hills San Francisco Arts Commission ...
230 - Joan5000 Lost Tape
February 01, 2020 07:52 - 55.8 MBThis week Carrie Hott is helping Kate move. They find a mysterious cassette tape in Kate's closet. Cheetah Legs
229 - Holy Shit Internet!
January 24, 2020 23:41 - 32.6 MBKate got her fucking mind blown at the Prelinger Library! We learn about internet infrastructure, the power grid, sharks, and staring out the window. Most of the music in this episode is by asonic garcia Lacey Johnson Prelinger Library SDF Public Access UNIX System 10 Facts About the Internet's Undersea Cables The Internet Cloud Has a Dirty Secret Why data centres are the new frontier in the fight against climate change 350.org moms4housing Casemore Kirkeby Nook Gallery Richmond Bridge Bike...
228 - Index Cards
January 18, 2020 06:15 - 42.9 MBThis week we have some listener feedback! Thank the goddesses! We also talk about moms4housing, the art fairs, and how everyone should have a fake press pass. Almost all the music in this episode is by CAPE Support Moms4Housing Moms 4 Housing: Meet the Oakland Mothers Facing Eviction After Two Months Occupying Vacant House #Moms4Housing: Meet the Mother & Daughter Armed Police Just Evicted from a Vacant House in Oakland Zettelkasten ACRE residency in Wisconsin UpFront on KPFA Tiny Splendor...
227 - Tanuki and Friends
January 10, 2020 21:32 - 46.5 MBHappy 2020! We're back on our regular schedule! This week we talk about the show up at the Wattis, BDSM masks at the Berkley Museum, the SECA show at SFMOMA, cat eyes, cartoon ducks, and East Bay representative Barbara Lee. Almost all the music in this episode is by Sun Hop Fat CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts BAMPFA In Praise of the Strangest Painting I’ve Ever Seen by Sarah Hotchkiss 2019 SECA Art Award Jimi Hendrix - National Anthem How to Read the Hierophant Card Barbara Lee’s...
Winter Break!
December 20, 2019 23:33Hello, gentle listener! We are going on winter break. See you in 2020 for more rambles, bathroom reviews, hottt goss, and painting with cats! Our holiday wish is for you to donate to RAICES (Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services) and the Coalition on Homelessness if you have some money to spare. Have a lovely end of December and email us your comments, questions and concerns while you're avoiding your loved ones! [email protected] RIP Thomas Kinkade
226 - Can't Talk About It
December 15, 2019 18:23 - 44.2 MBMaysoun tells us about what she saw on her trip to New York! She went to the newly remodeled MOMA, a Nathalie Djurberg show, and she walked by a long line for an infinity room. We also can't talk about a bunch of things and Kate tells a story from her semester teaching at SJSU. All the music in this episode is by Introflirt There are too many things we can't talk about!
225 - What's a curator? (with Elizabeth Thomas)
November 30, 2019 20:44 - 66.5 MBThis week we go off with independent curator, Elizabeth Thomas. She helps us figure out what a curator is, how not to organize emails, Saddam Hussein's plates, and the state of Wisconsin. We also get into a short round of Like or Don't Like! The music in this episode is by The Gonks The Pew Charitable Trusts Mural Arts Philadelphia RADIO SILENCE A soundscape of the Iraqi diaspora in Philadelphia Alexandre Singh: A Gothic Tale Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture POSTCOMMODITY: THE POIN...
224 - Chicanery
November 16, 2019 22:28 - 30.4 MBThis week we just chat about some odds and ends. In the middle of the show we go to a talk by Jennifer A. González then we come back and talk about it. It's a wild ride! All the music in this episode is by Y La Bamba Swing Left! Jennifer A. González Theresa Hak Kyung Cha: Avant Dictee After Harlem Community Protests, Simone Leigh Withdraws Proposal for Central Park Sculpture Silence your ice buckets!
223 - Public Art Bullshit
November 09, 2019 19:24 - 53.5 MBThis week we talk about some public art institutions behaving badly! The music in this episode is by Jay Som Plans for Maya Angelou Monument in San Francisco Face Long Delay Audio Archive: Arts Commission Visual Arts Committee After Harlem Community Protests, Simone Leigh Withdraws Proposal for Central Park Sculpture Following Layoffs, Former Employees Protest at Marciano Art Foundation, Demanding Reopening and Recognition of Union SEIU 1021 SFAI Bargaining Survey 2019 Expand your mind bey...
222 - 2019 Voter Guide
November 02, 2019 21:21 - 41.3 MBThis week we give our endorsements for San Francisco's next election. Election day is Tuesday, November 5th! The music in this episode is by Pit Stains San Francisco Department of Elections Alameda County Official Elections Site Chesa Boudin on Democracy Now! SF supervisor candidate Dean Preston to ‘rogue’ landlords: ‘We should run you out of town’ Valie Brown Evictions This remix of Ellen’s pathetic defense of George W. Bush is devastating Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club Vote and if yo...
221 - Power Tulle (with Dana Hemenway)
October 25, 2019 20:41This week we talk to artist, Dana Hemenway! We discuss growing up in Petaluma, being a punk kid, tutu material, art handling, and the sounds of electricity. Most of the music in this episode is by Nineteen Eightyfour Dana Hemenway Eleanor Harwood Gallery Camille Utterback Tasmania 50 Best ASMR Youtube Videos That Tingle and Relax This is a Tasmanian devil.
220 - Sunrise
October 19, 2019 15:40This week Maysoun shares an account of going to the Indigenous Peoples Day Sunrise Gathering in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the occupation of Alcatraz. We also talk about gemstones and lighting. The Continuous Thread: Celebrating Our Interwoven Histories, Identities and Contributions SOMA Pilipinas Events Litquake Schedule G E M S
219 - The Best Restrooms
October 13, 2019 05:27This week we accidentally explore the best restrooms of the Bay Area while we're trying to answer a listener question about YBCA's new open call for curatorial proposals. All the music in this episode is by No Vacation Need to pee? Just download this app. What could go wrong? Oakland Museum of California announces $85 million improvement plan Ear Hustle Alternative Exposure Oakland Stock The Awesome Foundation Look at the size of that plant!
218 - We're back again!
October 06, 2019 05:55This week we're back on our regular schedule. We really mean it this time! We mainly talk about Morgan Bassichis, our new favorite of all time. We also talk about some shows, some babies, and some corrections. All the music in this episode is by Morgan Bassichis More Protest Songs by Morgan Bassichis Shoutout to Elaine Stritch!
217 - Forensic Forms!
September 22, 2019 05:32CORRECTION: NORWICH IS ON THE EASTERN SIDE OF THE UK! This week we catch up on all the stuff we didn't get a chance to chat about while we were on our summer break. We do a Forensic Forms™ segment where Maysoun describes an artwork and Kate tries to guess how it was made. There are a few television show references in this episode, so we're sorry if you're not tapped into pop culture and you don't understand what is going on. You can email us for explanations. All the music in this episode is...
216 - Think About Fish (with Anne Walsh Jr.)
September 14, 2019 08:44Wow, listeners. We had a hell of a chat with artist, Anne Walsh. Kate was really on one. We talk about the afterlife, fan letters, studio visits, exchanging energy, and Leonora Carrington. Most of the music in this episode is by Beyoncé Hello Leonora, Soy Anne Walsh Anne Walsh Jr. The Hearing Trumpet Aspiring crones unite!
215 - Pop Culture and Trauma (with Việt Lê)
September 07, 2019 17:00This week we chat with artist and scholar, Việt Lê. He weighs in on the Bay vs. LA! We also chat about failure, K-pop, the Vietnamese diaspora, and empathy machines. All the music in this episode is by Wizard Apprentice Việt Lê The Queer Art of Failure The Wonder Gays The fog rolls in!
214 - Eye Pleasure (with Craig Calderwood)
August 24, 2019 16:00This week we have a glorious conversation with artist, Craig Calderwood. We talk about Dance Moms, hand massages, integrity, becoming ambidextrous, Fresno, and video games. Craig is in a show opening tonight (8/24) at Guerrero Gallery from 6-9! Up until September 21st! Go! Most of the music in this episode is by Giraffage Craig Calderwood Dance Moms ASMR The Fresno Art Museum SMASH ULTIMATE!
213 - Miracles! (with Lindsey White)
August 10, 2019 04:29This week we ponder comedy, magic, and sandwiches with Lindsey White. Lindsey is an artist and educator in San Francisco. We also do a musical number and Maysoun recovers from a cold. Most of the music in this episode is by Jack Hertz Lindsey White Quarter of Oklahoma Morgan Bassichis Jo Firestone American Museum of Magic Abracadabra!
212 - Making Sponges (with Nancy Lim)
July 28, 2019 05:24This week we talk to Nancy Lim! She is the assistant curator of painting and sculpture at SFMOMA. We chat about sponges, zoos, children's books, and so much more. Even though New York comes up in this interview we do not discuss pizza. So points to us for self control. All the music in this episode is by the cubby creatures Jess di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art Picasso and Lump Arts + All Museums Salary Transparency Not sea sponges, though.
211 - Pizza Wars (with Surabhi Saraf)
July 12, 2019 19:18This week we talk to artist, Surabhi Saraf about the Center for Emotional Materiality and why Kate couldn't convince an AI that it was a dog. We also all take sides on which region has the best pizza. Turns out it's New York. The music in this episode is by San Cha Surabhi Saraf Center for Emotional Materiality Pizzeria Uno Pizzeria Due Root Division Pizza time, baby!
210 - What a Week!
June 29, 2019 17:34This week we talk about all the stuff going on at 500 Capp St. We also chat about Kate selling her non-existent soul to Facebook, the mural at George Washington High School, and a great meal Maysoun had at Cafe Ohlone. We also have a lovely call from a listener. Most of the music in this episode is by Sleep It Off Remembering Kevin Killian: Poet, Playwright and Artist Who ‘Gave Us Courage’ 500 Capp Street Lays Off Head Curator, Creates Confusion About Future Exhibitions The LAB's Kickstarte...
209 - Punk Sports (with Astria Suparak)
June 14, 2019 21:30This week we have an energetic chat with independent curator, Astria Suparak! We talk about the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Yes Men, Riot Grrrl, and splendid small museums. Kate tries to convince the listeners to move to Pennsylvania again. Stay cool out there, listeners! All the music in this episode is by Horrible/Adorable Astria Suparak INCITE Journal of Experimental Media: SPORTS Arts + All Museums Salary Transparency Riot Grrrl Map The Yes Men L.J. Roberts Go, team, go!
208 - Capricorn (with Cece Carpio)
June 01, 2019 05:11This week we have a rollicking chat with artist, Cece Carpio. We talk about painting at night, being a powerhouse, and finding love in the stars. We also talked for about 25 minutes about Game of Thrones, but I cut it. You're welcome. All the music in this episode is by Tycho Cece Carpio Trust Your Struggle Keep it earthy.
207 - Bones to Pick
May 11, 2019 19:11This week we're talking about artistic inspiration, egg timers, the 2020 presidential election, and the VA's mindfulness app. Plus Kate goes off about how Cobb's Comedy Club is a major rip off! She doesn't care who knows it! Almost all the music in this episode is by BLAUS Mindfulness Coach SwingLeft What The Potential 2020 Candidates Are Doing And Saying, Vol. 18 from 538 The Gerrymandering Project 2020 ELECTIONS from Politico THE LEGENDARY PUNCH LINE COMEDY CLUB IS CLOSING BONES!
206 - Clay Bully!
May 04, 2019 06:54Dreams are coming true! We have more listener feedback this week! We decide what to do about a bully at the ceramics studio. We also try to help an introvert figure out how to make friends in the Bay Area art scene. Please let us know if you have better advice than what we came up with. All the music in this episode is by Judy and the Jerks Keep writing in!
205 - Summer Plans
April 27, 2019 15:17This week we talk about our plans for this summer! We also give some recommendations for toddler-friendly art shows and some more artist dating advice. I need everyone to know that I (Kate) had a dream last night that I was driving Hito Steyerl around Oakland. It was great! Best dream ever! All the music in this episode is by Thao & The Get Down Stay Down Brad Troemel Arts Funder Under Fire for Evicting Family Next to David Ireland House Let the good times roll!
204 - Spring Love Advice
April 13, 2019 18:44It's time for us to give terrible art love advice to listeners! We're not doctor Ruth, but we do have a podcast. We talk about pretending to be poly, dating apps, ghosting people in the art scene, and the one time Kate went on a date with a man. All the music in this episode is by Sleater-Kinney The Pacific Center California Institute of Integral Studies Women's Therapy Center Love is in the air!
203 - Bluets (with Marcela Pardo Ariza)
April 06, 2019 16:26This week we talk to one of our favorite artists, Marcela Pardo Ariza. We chat about the midwest, changing the bro-esque world of art handling, and doing your homework on Bart. We also have some very exciting listener feedback and Kate talks about her experience with the wacky world of kids' YouTube. Thank you so much to donors, William Koone and Jim Prosser!!! All the music in this episode is by Introflirt Marcela Pardo Ariza WOMXN* ART HANDLERS We're keeping it on the level this week!
202 - No, Charles!
March 29, 2019 19:01This week we have a good old fashioned chit chat. We've got some hot goss about Charles at the Chronicle. We also talk about Kate's most recent gaffes and embarrassments. All the music in this episode is by BLAUS BONANZA The Growlery Once at Present Cloaca Project Kunstcapades (shoutout to Jimmy Twoshirts) Gary Garrels Southern Exposure Johansson Projects Et al David Bayus Reuben Lorch-Miller CHARLES IS NOT IN CHARGE!
201 - Yellow (with Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo)
March 23, 2019 18:04This week we have a lovely chat with artist, Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo! We talk about having a singular vision, the color yellow, and who takes out the garbage at CTRL+SHFT. We also make our official CPT democratic primary endorsement! The song in this episode is by The Innocence Mission Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo Bernie 2020 Yellow is everything.
200 - Out in Public
March 15, 2019 22:39For our TWO HUNDREDTH EPISODE we hit the streets and interview people in front of Cupid's Span, the big bow and arrow sculpture on the Embarcadero. We also chat with some folks visiting SFMOMA on family free day. Even a friendly seagull makes an appearance! Thank you all for being with us for these tender 200 episodes. We love you. Almost all the music in this episode is by Earthbound Tracy Chapman Left at London (who salutes the lesbian flag) The LAB Aggregate Space Biking in the rain Sea...
From the Archive: Ethicstravaganza!
March 09, 2019 00:35This week we reflect on our one year anniversary episode all the way from 2015! Some familiar voices call in and help us sort out the art world's code of ethics! Our 200th episode will be coming at you next week. This is a cat pawing at a sliding glass door.
From the Archive: The Treasure Room!
March 02, 2019 06:49This week we're taking a trip down memory lane to remember the first time we went to the International Art Museum of America! This episode first aired on December 22nd, 2014. Save the lab! (Sign this petition!) Take a little trip down memory lane!
199 - Unseen Forces (with Claudia La Rocco)
February 23, 2019 01:00This week we chat with writer and editor-in-chief of Open Space, Claudia La Rocco. We discuss Bay Area art criticism, the greatest hike in Maine, and performance art tropes. Claudia also shares some great writing advice for beginners. All the music in this episode is by WIZARD APPRENTICE Open Space Abolish the Tiki Bar by Sarah Burke Sonnet Pantoum Haiku Sestina Limerick Villanelle Aubade Special thanks to Nancy! It's Maine!