The Carla Podcast

This episode, host Lindsay Preston Zappas is joined by painter Lari Pittman that was recorded just days before Pittman's retrospective opened at the Hammer Museum in LA. They discuss personal experiences that have deeply influenced his work, and talk about what it was like to delve into painting and decoration in the '70s—a time when painting was as Pittman says, “dilapidated.” Pittman now teaches painting at UCLA, and in this conversation, he talks about the impact that working with younger artists has had on him. He also delves into his early experiences growing up in Colombia, the impact that his identity has had on his work and the way in which his work has found a dialogue with a new generation of contemporary painters. 

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You can submit a question to Dear Carla by emailing us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @contemporaryartreview.la

Interview with curator Jamillah James — The unconventional start to her art career — The responsibility of museums to be accessible & accountable — Generosity & mentorship — What does it mean to curate the contemporary?

Welcome to Season 3 of The Carla Podcast!

This episode, host Lindsay Preston Zappas is joined by curator Jamillah James for an in-depth conversation spanning the whole episode. They discuss James’ background in music and fast-track from overcoming serious illness to landing her current role as chief curator at ICA LA in a span of just nine years.

James and LPZ discuss the responsibility of the museum to be accessible, accountable, and willing to learn from its public. James talks about the contemporary as something that is actively unfolding, and how to curate the contemporary while it is constantly evolving. She also shares her thoughts about showing generosity and mentorship to a younger generation, and the importance of teaching professional practice. Plus, a sneak peek into her largest curatorial project to date and the ICA’s ambitious plan to crowdfund their museum.

 Welcome to Season 3 of The Carla Podcast! 

This episode, host Lindsay Preston Zappas is joined by curator Jamillah James for an in-depth conversation spanning the whole episode. They discuss James’ background in music and fast-track from overcoming serious illness to landing her current role as chief curator at ICA LA in a span of just nine years. 

James and LPZ discuss the responsibility of the museum to be accessible, accountable, and willing to learn from its public. James talks about the contemporary as something that is actively unfolding, and how to curate the contemporary while it is constantly evolving. She also shares her thoughts about showing generosity and mentorship to a younger generation, and the importance of teaching professional practice. Plus, a sneak peek into her largest curatorial project to date and the ICA’s ambitious plan to crowdfund their museum. 

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You can submit a question to Dear Carla by emailing us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @contemporaryartreview.la

Trulee Hall on her recent solo show — Americana and female sexuality — Working across multiple mediums — The importance of timing in an artist’s career — Choosing the right gallery

Writer’s Room

In this last episode of Season 2 of The Carla Podcast,host Lindsay Preston Zappas is joined by Carlacontributor Catherine Wagley and artist Trulee Hall to collapse all segments into one conversation on Hall’s recent exhibition The Other and Otherwise, which Catherine wrote about in our forthcoming issue 16 of Carla.

LA at Large

The three discuss Hall’s life and background, the presence of Americana, the female body, and sexuality in her work, and how she navigates working across multiple mediums. They also talk about the importance of timing in an artist’s career, and some of Trulee’s experiences that allowed her to build her voice.

Dear Carla

Hall weighs in on the importance of choosing a gallery carefully.

1. Writer's Room

In this last episode of Season 2 of The Carla Podcast, host Lindsay Preston Zappas is joined by Carla contributor Catherine Wagley and artist Trulee Hall to collapse all segments into one conversation on Hall’s recent exhibition The Other and Otherwise, which Catherine wrote about in our forthcoming issue 16 of Carla.

2. L.A. at Large

The three discuss Hall’s life and background, the presence of Americana, the female body, and sexuality in her work, and how she navigates working across multiple mediums. They also talk about the importance of timing in an artist’s career, and some of Trulee’s experiences that allowed her to build her voice.

3. Dear Carla

Hall also weighs in on the importance of choosing a gallery carefully.

You can submit a question to Dear Carla by emailing us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @contemporaryartreview.la

Dianna Molzan discusses her recent show Fizzz, and generating joy amidst political chaos — Vanessa Place’s Rape Jokes — Understanding how art might open up space to communicate about the #MeToo Movement — Do artists need to be good at writing about their own work?        

1. L.A. at Large

Host Lindsay Preston Zappas is joined by artist Dianna Molzan. We discuss her recent show Fizzz at Kristina Kite Gallery, as well as what drew her to the L.A. art world. Molzan shares her thoughts on the medium of painting, and her desire to generate joy through her work amidst so much political chaos. 

2. Writer's Room         

Lindsay is joined by contributing editor, Catherine Wagley, to discuss her article from Carla Issue 15, “Laughing in Private,” which centers around the artist Vanessa Place’s Rape Jokes performance, and subsequent book. They discuss the function of these jokes in Place’s work, how they function in culture, and art’s ability to open up space to communicate about the #MeToo Movement.

3. Dear Carla

Dianna Molzan returns to discuss a listener-submitted question: “Do artists need to be good at writing about their own work?” 

You can submit a question to Dear Carla by emailing us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @contemporaryartreview.la

Dianna Molzan discusses her recent show, “Fizzz,”and generating joy amidst political chaos — Vanessa Place’s Rape Jokes — Understanding how art might open up space to communicate about the #MeToo Movement — Do artists need to be good at writing about their own work?

Writer’s Room

Host Lindsay Preston Zappas is joined by contributing editor, Catherine Wagley, to discuss her article from Carla issue 15, “Laughing in Private,” which centers around the artist Vanessa Place’s Rape Jokesperformance, and subsequent book. They discuss the function of these jokes in Place’s work, how they function in culture, and art’s ability to open up space to communicate about the #MeToo Movement.

LA at Large

Lindsay is joined by artist Dianna Molzan. They discuss her recent show Fizzz at Kristina Kite Gallery, as well as what drew her to the L.A. art world. Molzan shares her thoughts on the medium of painting, and her desire to generate joy through her work amidst so much political chaos.

Dear Carla

Dianna Molzan returns to discuss a listener-submitted question: “Do artists need to be good at writing about their own work?”

Julian Rosefeldt’s “Manifesto,” in relation to the subjectivity of the body, Hollywood, and politics — Kelly Akashi discusses her art practice and recent show — What makes a good press release?

Writer’s Room

Host Lindsay Preston Zappas is joined by Carlacontributor Christina Catherine Martinez to discuss her article from issue 15, “Eyes Without a Voice,” which considers Julian Rosefeldt’s Manifesto, an immersive video installation starring actress Cate Blanchett that was recently on view at Hauser & Wirth. We discuss Christina’s take on Manifesto and how issues of celebrity, politic, Hollywood production value, and the subjectivity of bodies play out (or don’t) in the work.

LA at Large

Lindsay is joined by LA-based artist Kelly Akashi to discuss her experience growing up in LA, her current show, Figure Shifter, on view at Ghebaly Gallery, the intricacies of her detailed process, and the importance of community.

Dear Carla

Lindsay continues the conversation with Stuart Krimko (Editorial Director, David Kordansky Gallery) to answer a listener-submitted question: “How do you write a good press release?” Stuart has almost 20 years of experience writing press releases and gives his take on how to do it well. 

Julian Rosefeldt’s Manifesto, in relation to the subjectivity of the body, Hollywood, and politics — Kelly Akashi discusses her art practice and recent show — What makes a good press release?

1. Writer’s Room

Host Lindsay Preston Zappas is joined by Carla contributor Christina Catherine Martinez to discuss her article from Carla Issue 15, “Eyes Without a Voice,” which considers Julian Rosefeldt’s Manifesto, an immersive video installation starring actress Cate Blanchett that was recently on view at Hauser & Wirth. We discuss Christina’s take on Manifesto and how issues of celebrity, politic, Hollywood production value, and the subjectivity of bodies play out (or don’t) in the work. 

2. L.A. at Large

Lindsay is joined by LA-based artist Kelly Akashi to discuss her experience growing up in LA, her current show, Figure Shifter, on view at Ghebaly Gallery, the intricacies of her detailed process, and the importance of community. 

3. Dear Carla

Lindsay continues the conversation with Stuart Krimko (Editorial Director, David Kordansky Gallery) to answer a listener-submitted question: “How do you write a good press release?” Stuart has almost 20 years of experience writing press releases, and gives his take on how to do it well. To submit your questions to Dear Carla, email us at [email protected]. 

David Lynch’s paintings and the contrast between still-images versus moving — Tips and tricks for how to file your taxes as an artist

Writer’s Room

Host Lindsay Preston Zappas is joined by Carlacontributor Travis Diehl to discuss his article from issue 14, “Lynch in Traffic,” which discusses David Lynch’s transition from painter to filmmaker. They talk about the deskilled style of his painted works, where the resolution of his paintings is left unanswered in his films, and how his depiction of ’50s-style clichés and traditional gender roles land in 2019.

LA at Large

Lindsay is joined by L.A. art accountant Jim Walters to discuss all things taxes. Here, we discuss the complicated task of doing taxes as an artist, break down deductions, art trades, filing statuses, and common tax rules that artists unknowingly break.