Art Affairs

On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with gallerist, curator, and owner of Roq la Rue, Kirsten Anderson.

We discuss how Roq la Rue first got started, the emotional rollercoaster that her and Roq have been through over the last few years (that included her closing down and re-opening the gallery), Roq's recent move to a new location, and a whole lot more!

Also mentioned in this episode: Mark Ryden, Camille Rose Garcia, Shag, Tim Biskup, Todd Schorr, Audrey Kawasaki, La Luz de Jesus, Robert Williams, Kenny Scharf, Hi-Fructose, Peter Ferguson, Anthony Ausgang, Marion Peck, Electric Coffin, Femke Hiemstra, Mary Iverson, Laurie Lee Brom, Hannah Flowers, and Ben Ashton.

• Website: roqlarue.com
• Instagram: @roqlarue

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On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Andy Kehoe.

We discuss how he first got started creating gallery work, the incredibly unique resin layering process he developed, getting started on Patreon, and a whole lot more!

Also mentioned in this episode: Ben Kehoe, Jonathan LeVine, Thinkspace, Roq la Rue, Evan B. Harris, Loish, Outré Gallery, Aron Wiesenfeld, and Kilian Eng.

• Website: andykehoe.art
• Shop: andykehoeshop.com
• Patreon: andykehoeart
• Instagram: @andykehoeart
• Facebook: @AndyKehoeArt

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On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Casey Weldon.

We discuss how he first started showing his art in Las Vegas, his unique use of color and symbolism, his new show at Thinkspace, and a whole lot more!

Also mentioned in this episode: Mike Egan, Alex Garant, Amy Sol, Spoke Art, Roq la Rue, Antler Gallery, Syd Bee, Kirsten Anderson, Kari-lise Alexander, and Redd Walitzki.

• Website: caseyweldon.com
• Instagram: @caseyweldon
• Facebook: @caseyweldonart

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On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Yoskay Yamamoto.

We discuss his early years growing up in a small coastal city in Japan, his transition from graphic design into fine art, the super busy year he has ahead of him, and a whole lot more!

Also mentioned in this episode: Giant Robot, David Flores, Sam Flores, Joe Shea, Erik Otto, David Choong Lee, Pow! Wow!, Jasper Wong, Tatiana Suarez, Basalt Studio, Andrew Hem, Rob Sato, Edwin Ushiro, Audrey Kawasaki, and Ako Castuera.

• Website: yoskay.com
• Instagram: @yoskayyamamoto
• Facebook: @yoskay

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On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Victoria Cassinova.

We discuss the harrowing injury that left her bedridden for months, but that also ignited her passion for her own artistic practice, the various social justice projects she's worked on over the years, her upcoming solo show at Thinkspace, and a whole lot more!

Also mentioned in this episode: Alessio Bolzoni, Branded Arts, Pow! Wow! Antelope Valley, and Ian Francis.

• Website: vcassinova.com
• Instagram: @vcassinova

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On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Martine Johanna.

We discuss her early work in the fashion industry, how she developed her artistic voice, her upcoming solo show at KOCHxBOS, and a whole lot more!

Also mentioned in this episode: Spoke Art, Zach Tutor, Massey Klein Gallery, The Jaunt, The People's Print Shop, and Robin Francesca Williams.

• Website: martinejohanna.com
• Instagram: @martinejohanna

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On this episode of Art Affairs, Andrew Hosner of Thinkspace returns for a special 2021 year-end wrap-up.

We talk about the launch of the new gallery space, some of the notable shows and events Thinkspace hosted over the last year, what they have coming up for 2022, and a whole lot more!

Also mentioned in this episode: Halopigg, Cody Jimenez, Spoke Art, Dulk, Antler Gallery, Pow! Wow! Worldwide, Jasper Wong, Woes, Ken Nwadiogbu, Kayla Mahaffey, Hebru Brantley, Imon Boy, Stom500, Chigozie Obi, Z the Rat, Alvaro Naddeo, Manuel Zamudio, Sean Bannister, Gustavo Rimada, Andrea Aragon, Maria-Claude Marquis, Victoria Cassinova, Langston Allston, Young Ji Cha, Miah the Creator, Willem Hoeffnagel, Casey Weldon, Dovie Golden, Sandra Chevrier, Super A, Scott Listfield, Volery Gallery, RYOL, The Perez Bros., Carlos Ramirez, Giorgiko, Reen Barrera, and Brian M. Viveros.

• Website: thinkspaceprojects.com
• Blog: sourharvest.com
• Instagram: @thinkspace_art
• Facebook: @thinkspaceprojects
• Twitter: @ThinkspaceArt
• Tumblr: thinkspace-projects

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On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Mike Sutfin.

We discuss Mike's early years playing in hardcore punk bands, the sci-fi commercial illustration work he's done, joining THE VACVVM, and a whole lot more. Battle on with Art Affairs 53!

Also mentioned in this episode: Vanessa Foley, Andrew Schoultz, Mark Nelson, Mark McCoy, Tony DiTerlizzi, Aaron Horkey, Dan Black, Mitch Putnam, Brandon Holt, Pushead, Studio on Fire, Burlesque of North America, Mondo, Self Defense Family, and Phil Hale.

• Website: mikesutfin.com
• Instagram: @sutfin
• Facebook: @sutfinbattleon

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On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Oscar Ukonu.

We discuss how he first got started showing his work, while still in college, his attraction to ballpoint pen as a medium, how he takes a piece from concept to final drawing, and a whole lot more!

Also mentioned in this episode: Arinze Stanley, Ken Nwadiogbu, Kelvin Okafor, Omenka Gallery, and Patrick Onyekwere.

• Website: oscarukonu.com
• Instagram: @oscarukonu
• Facebook: @oscarukonuarts
• Twitter: @ukonuoscar

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On this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, curator, creative director of Mondo, and co-founder of THE VACVVM, Mitch Putnam.

We discuss how he started his first business while still in college, how he first got hooked up with Mondo, the creation and evolution of THE VACVVM, what he's been up to lately, and a whole lot more!

Also mentioned in this episode: Ken Taylor, Chris Jalufka, Rob Jones, Todd Slater, Tyler Stout, Alex Pardee, Jeff Soto, Dave Kinsey, Eric Garza, Mo Shafeek, Spencer Hickman, Aaron Horkey, Teagan White, Randy Ortiz, Vanessa Foley, Mike Sutfin, Dan Black, Jen Bartel, Mike Mitchell, Shepard Fairey, Frank Kozik, and Foodmasku.

• Website: postersandtoys.com
• Instagram: @postersandtoys
• Facebook: @therealomgposters
• Twitter: @postersandtoys

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