Art Practical Audio

episode 20: Kim Anno

In this episode I talk with artist, educator, and arts advocate Kim Anno. Our discussion focuses on Kim's most recent projects: a documentary, "Quba," about LGBTQ organizing and politics in Cuba and a staged film, "90 Miles From Paradise," the latest in her "Men & Women in Water Cities" series that envisions cultural and social resilience in coastal regions at risk of destruction as they face rising tides due to global warming. In the conversation, we talk about restorative justice, the ethics and process of building trust, how sports plays a role in her visual language, and building legislation to support artists in the city of Berkeley. Follow Kim on Instagram @anno.kim, Twitter @skimi2, and kimanno.com.

Art Practical Audio presents:

Anuradha Vikram and Vivian Sming

This dynamic conversation took place during the launch of Vikram's first book, Decolonizing Culture: Essays on the Intersection of Art and Politics. Sming and Vikram deconstruct themes of the book, addressing questions of race and gender parity in contemporary art spaces.

episode 19: Kimberly Drew

In this episode I had the honor of talking with arts organizer, writer, and curator Kimberly Drew. In our conversation, we talked about building upon the work of a long line of Black Women arts leaders, creating responsive spaces in dialogue with communities, learning from and teaching institutions, and grounding her work in things that bring herself joy.

You can follow Kimberly’s projects on Instagram and Twitter: @museummammy and her website: museummammy.club. Black Contemporary Art is at blackcontemporaryart.tumblr.com and Twitter: @blackcontempart and The Black Art Incubator is on Instagram: @blackartincubator and Twitter: @blackartinc.

episode 18: Brett Cook

In this episode we learn from artist, community organizer, and educator Brett Cook. We talk about creating skillful outcomes, bringing people into relationship with one another, the mobilization of resources as part of a refined practice, and holding institutions (and himself) accountable. Follow Brett's work on Instagram @brettcookstudio and brett-cook.com

As the summer comes to a close, it is time to look back on all the fun-times we had...indoors with the shades drawn so that we can better see the screens of our (emotional crutch) laptops. Between network television and streaming services, this past summer has provided some of the most entertaining, cringe-worthy (looking at you, Gypsy), and solidly thought-provoking TV programming that I have seen all year. And here to unpack it all with me is, behind-the-scenes WAYLA producer, Eden Redmond.

episode 17: Gabby Miller

In this episode we talk with artist and cultural organizer Gabby Miller about her projects in Hanoi with the Nha San Collective, climate change, and how meditative practice intersects with her deconstruction of global capitalism. Gabby’s first solo exhibition in the Bay Area, Second Sleep will be on view at the Luggage Store in San Francisco from September 15 - October 21. Her projects can be found at gabby-miller.com.

episode 16: Roberto Bedoya

In this episode, we talk with writer and City of Oakland Cultural Affairs Manager Roberto Bedoya about cultural planning, the politics of creative placemaking, being comfortable with antagonisms, and learning how to be a guest in your city.

episode 15: Pallavi Sharma

In this episode we have a wide ranging conversation with Bay Area multidisciplinary artist and cultural organizer Pallavi Sharma. Pallavi’s work manifests as sculptural installation, video, interactive performances, writing, and community storytelling projects that often explore themes of migration and building home. We talk about clouds as metaphor, the culturally rooted ways she resists the patriarchy within her work, and her research into folk and classical Indian theater. You can follow Pallavi’s work at pallavisharma.com.

In this episode, curator and writer Jackie Im joins me to talk about Jay Z, patronage, accessibility, and the intersections of the art market and contemporary hip hop. Jackie occupies the unique position of being both a gallerist and cofounder of Et. Al., in San Francisco, and a hip hop critic for the online music blog, Treble.

episode 14: Maria Gaspar

In this episode we talk with Chicago-based transdisciplinary artist and community organizer, Maria Gaspar. Through performance, audio, installation, and educational projects, Maria investigates the complications of geography, power, and neighborhood storytelling. Her community engaged projects create spaces for collective action, care, and a means to reimagine our relationships to the landscapes in which we live.

You can follow Maria’s work at mariagaspar.com. The two long-term projects she has launched can be found at 96acres.org and cityassite.wordpress.com.