Performance Artists Kristina Wong and Ann Hirsch

Kristina Wong and Ann Hirsch talk with Joanna Spitzner about reality television, developing personaes, complicating identity, and the intersections of art and real life.

For more info:

Kristina Wong
http://www.kristinawong.com/
http://www.youtube.com/kristinawong

Ann Hirsch
http://www.youtube.com/user/scandalishious
Shaming Famewhores Part I and II
Ann on “Frank The Entertainer In A Basement Affair”

recorded on March 4, 2010

Arjan Zazueta and Marco Maggi

Recorded October 15, 2009.

Arjan Zazueta discusses with artist Marco Maggi how he became an artist, the idea of slow time, the relationship between Maggi’s work and the experience of reading a text, and other ideas.

Marco Maggi’s work is currently on exhibition at both the Warehouse Gallery and at Point of Contact Gallery:

American Ream, through Nov 7, 2009 at the Warehouse Gallery, 350 E Fayette St. Syracuse, NY.

Slow Scandal,  through Nov 7, 2009 at Point of Contact Gallery, 914 East Genesee St., Syracuse, NY.

Episode 190-August 21, 2009 – “I am an African”

“Finch” – Gavin Coetzee

Geeknotes: White Readers Meet Black Authors

Open Mic Stage:
“Frema” – Richie Mensah
“Lovers Final Joyride (Live on Nile FM)” – The Marbleheads
“Kol el Ayady” – Gehan Rateb
“Plastic (w)Rapper” – CouchPotatoes
“This is life” – Dj Wave
“Guidelinez” – Da Luvchyld
“Charlies Titty Bar and Family Bistro” – The SlashDogs

Map Room:
Existing Osteoporisis Drugs Effective In Killing Flu Viruses, Anti-Cancer Compound Discovered, IBM Uses ‘DNA Origami’ To Make Next-Gen Microchips, Astronauts could mix DIY concrete for cheap moon base, Wireless Power Spec Nears Completion, Official Logo Released

Venue Verite: “I am an African” – Thabo Mbeki

Music Bed: “Dublimital” and “Transgenesis” – Indidginus

You can access this and other episodes of Sundown Lounge at www.larrywinfield.com/sundownlounge.htm.

1.  JMD – Straight and Narrow
2.  Domer – Visiting ft.  Broke MC
3.  Conneck IV – What it Look Like
4.  Conneck IV – Chapter 2
5.  The Goonies – Jackson Pollack
6.  The Goonies – GMT
7.  Fungus Monkey – Reasons
8.  Invizble Touch – Man Up
9.  JMD – Fortunato
10.  Digital Velocity – Glistening
11.  Devlin – High Rise
12.  Domer – Back in the Day ft. Dom Coyete
13.  Sixtoo – Grimey Inks the Man
14.  The Goonies – Mojo
15.  Vishiss – Inspiration
16.  Q*Bert – Razorblade Alcohol Slide

Enjoy this week’s edition of Independent Explosion and come back next time for a special angst-ridden edition!

In the premier episode of The Voice Chronicles, Kevin speaks with Mariella Sosa, director of the newly released documentary film, “La Clave.”

You can find more information about Mariella Sosa and “La Clave” on her website www.laclavedocumentary.com.

participants of "Sitting Still"

Artist Anne Beffel and her collaborators: Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central students Ausha, Jade and Sanjeev, Syracuse University student Taylor, Everson Museum of Art Curator of Education and Public Programs Pam McLaughlin, and  Institute of Technology at Syracuse Visual Arts Teacher Cheryl Molesky, discuss the project Sitting Still for Art and Empathy. Thirteen Syracuse high school students, forty-four Syracuse University students, and others created videos for this exhibition.

We discuss stillness and paying attention and the connection to non-violence,  along with video art, contemplative practice, and noticing our environment and people.

The exhibition of videos, Stilling Still for Art and Empathy, is on view at the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, NY, through July 12, 2009.

For more information, see: http://www.everson.org/exhibitions/current.php

Patrick Blackburn in his installation "(Shade/Light) Red Excursions."

Joanna Spitzner talks with Patrick Blackburn about his commission (Shade/Light) Red Excursions, a commission currently on view at the Red House Gallery. We discuss the process of creating this work, emergence theory, Steve Reich, process music, and Raster Noton.

for more information, go to: www.shadelight-projects.com

Recorded on June 1, 2009

David Anzuelo and Carlo Alban

A discussion about Intrigulis, written and performed by Carlo Alban, directed by David Anzuelo of the LAByrinth Theater Company (http://www.labtheater.org/).

We talk about the process of developing this play, performing in a one-person show, the role of folk music, among other things.

Recorded on May 22, 2009 with Laura Austin, David Anzuelo, and Carlo Alban.

Arjan Zazueta interviews Frank Olive

Arjan Zazueta interviews artist Frank Olive. They talk about drawing, collaboration, models of being an artist, early 1970s culture and design, and more.

To see Frank Olive’s work, go to: http://frankolive.blogspot.com/