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This week we have a thrilling chat with artist, Sanaz Mazinani. We go deep into image glut, Islamic ornamentation, and paying artists for their work. Don't forget our old friends, W.A.G.E. Working Artists and the Greater Economy! All the music in this episode is by Wolf Larsen Sanaz Mazinani Romer Young Gallery Krowswork API at Mills College Arts United SF: A Gathering about Restoring Funding for the Arts Save Oakland Art (event page for research purposes, since the event already happened) ISO Queer Gods at Root Division They pay artists in Canada.

This week we have a really legit contribution from (actual journalist) Michelle Weidman, who spoke with curators (and artists) Marcela Pardo Ariza and Angel Rafael Vázquez-Concepción. We also finally have the breakdown of how many works in the new SFMOMA are by women artists and artists of color. All the music in this episode is by Wizard Apprentice Correspondencia/Correspondence at CTRL+SHFT Collective (up until June 25th) Cranium Corporation Marcela Pardo Ariza Hail the New Puritan by Charles Atlas Stimulus Packages at SFAI (we'll link to the videos of this when they're posted) Rilke loved gays.

This week we chat with artist, Indira Allegra. You can still see Blackout in Take This Hammer at YBCA, which is up until August 14th. We also recount seeing Blank Map at Dance Mission Theater. All the music in this episode is by VAINHEIN! Get their new album now! Indira Allegra Blank Map Adee Roberson Brontez Purnell keyon gaskin Wizard Apprentice Tasha Ceyan (interviewed with Brontez Purnell on KALW) The Sovereignty of Quiet: Beyond Resistance in Black Culture by Kevin Quashie

This week we throw down a few hot events you might want to check out. Kate recounts some fresh shows she saw. We talk mom emoji, crying about murals, and protecting the future for the children. All the music in this episode is by Toyota Wofford's Storm Drain Murals are in the Mission Bay neighborhood in SF SFAC artist opportunities RADAR events! Chronicle Books NEW FILIPINO CINEMA 2016 Elizabeth Sims | Water Discipline at Interface Gallery Rhoades Rails Rules 2nd Edition Supernatural at CounterPulse Visual Activism: A Gathering at Modern Times Small Press Traffic Residency at Real Time and Space "One day they're gonna shut the game down."

This week Kate finally puts in her two cents on the new SFMoMA. We chat with Laura Hyunjhee Kim about her upcoming exhibition at Black and White Projects. Plus we talk through our reactions to Take This Hammer at YBCA. All the music in this episode is by Thao & The Get Down Stay Down lauraonsale.com BWP/AiRVI: Laura Hyunjhee Kim PERSIA 'Google Google Apps Apps' feat DADDIES PLASTIK TAKE THIS HAMMER: ART + MEDIA ACTIVISM FROM THE BAY AREA Indira Allegra Guantanamo Bay Museum of Art and History Adrienne Skye Roberts Gallerized!

This week Maysoun explains what the hell is going on with kids using sculptures as jungle gyms. Kate tries to find new ways to explain being an artist to a non-arts family. We are getting back on track! All the music in this episode is by Black Spirituals Apex Express Blank Map Don't climb the art!

This week we do a little ramble of the shows and events coming up in May. We love you, Prince! Life is just a party, and parties weren't meant to last.

This week we have a little mellow chiller for you. Maysoun answers some questions from the public about SFMOMA, and Kate has an anecdote about an institution behaving strangely. All the music in this episode is by Hard Girls Welcome to SFMOMA’s Infrequently Asked Questions Page by Sarah Hotchkiss We're taking a break next week. Don't be alarmed.

This week Bonanza takes us on a fashion tour of the Parking Lot Art Fair! We also discuss a few events of the weekend and share A NEW PHONE NUMBER FOR LISTENER FEEDBACK! CORRECTION: Kate accidentally called Black Salt Collective, Black Seed- we're fixing it, but you might still hear the mistake depending on when you downloaded the episode. Sorry, Black Salt Collective! Check out their website. Almost all the music in this episode is by Babii Cris BNNZA - Cabin Pressure at Alter Space Eastside Arts Alliance Gay Shame Rashaad Newsome SFMOMA's new extension – a gigantic meringue with a hint of Ikea by Oliver Wainwright Order your tank tops now!

This week we have our favorite segment: listener feedback! We hear back from the artist who paints with her cat, and Wofford makes a guest text appearance. Maysoun gives tips on dealing with a difficult co-worker, and Kate confesses that she has not had a single drop of water since last week. Remember to send in your events for the May ramble!!! All the music in this episode is by Lady Fingaz Stop Urban Shield Town Hall Friday, April 22 // 6p-8p Eastside Arts Alliance 2277 Int'l Blvd, Oakland Yerba Buena Tower Cross Sector Conference The Review Panel Curiously Direct Anthony Discenza Presents A Novel: an Exhibition by Anthony Discenza Ten Keys to Handling Unreasonable & Difficult People Listener feedback is our favorite!