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This 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

This 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!

This 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!

CORRECTION: 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 by XUXA SANTAMARIA (buy their new album!) The Emma Goldman Papers Eleanor Harwood Gallery Casemore Kirkeby Royal NoneSuch Gallery Central Iowa DSA Pittsburgh DSA Episode where we talk about the meaning of art This is a kitten heel.

Wow, 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!

This 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!

This 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!

This 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!

This 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.

This 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!