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

Helia Pouyanfar

History of Persian Cats

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 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

Donate to ATA!

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 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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 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

CCA Wattis Institute

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 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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 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

The Arab Film Festival

Freewrite

KAWS: FAMILY

Altman Siegel

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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

[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

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 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

Who Has a Say in the Flood of Public Art Coming to San Francisco?

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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

Take care of your brain!

Kija Lucas

To Bright Disturbances

Black Cube Gallery

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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

Isaac Vazquez Avila

Part 2 Gallery

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