Thank you all for your submissions so far. We have filled our "Art and Death" segment to capacity, but are still accepting applications for our "Art and Health" and "AI and Art" segment. If you are interested, please submit to criticalboundspodcast@gmail.com or via the form on our “Contact" page.
Call to Artists and Curators
CALL TO ARTISTS AND CURATORS: Does your work (or art-related research) deal with the subjects of Health, Death, or Artificial Intelligence? Now seeking guests for upcoming segments. Pay is $100/guest. Email criticalboundspodcastATgmailDOTcom or go through our “Contact” page for more information.
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Sharon Arnold on "Connections Between Spiritual and Artistic Practice" Track 4
Tune in to our Very Last Episode in our segment on Connections Between Spiritual and Artistic Practice with Sharon Arnold.
”Sharon Arnold (She/They) is an independent scholar, writer, and educator working in arts, philosophy, and cultural histories. They approach this work through the examination of histories, folklore, community ecosystems, and solidarity networks to support new paths forward. Sharon has a BFA from Cornish College of the Arts with a focus on critical theory and cultural criticism; and went on to found Bridge Productions in 2011. They co-teach various drop-in and year long classes at Madrona House Apothecary with founder Vanessa Ainslie; and they are currently in their third year as an adjunct instructor in the art department at Cornish College of the Arts, with an emphasis on the ethics and practicum of curatorial and exhibition-making; as well as integration of research and studio practice. They are currently working on a long term project examining the Pacific Northwest’s regional arts ecosystems, small pieces of which are regularly published on Dimensions Variable.”
"What Are You Reading" with Dean Jones AKA The Well-Seasoned Librarian
A few months ago, I did a fun Q&A with librarian Dean Jones (also known as The Well-Seasoned Librarian). I just realized that although I posted about it on Instagram, I never linked to the full interview. Find it here.
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Critical Bounds is Now Available on Apple Podcasts!
Thanks to the team at hasOptimization, Critical Bounds can now be found on Apple Podcasts!
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Nine-month old brothers Pandoro and Tiramisù survey London’s newest art institution, The Gerbil Museum (photos courtesy museum trustees Filippo and Marianna via Hyperallergic)
Gerbil Museums and 24-hour Dance Party Fundraisers
We keep hearing about all the things we could be doing to “better ourselves” during quarantine (learn a new language, cook more, work out, get “Healthy”), but I really think that this couple who built an art museum for their pet gerbils has the right idea.
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Performance by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto as Faluda Islam the zombie, video projections by Anum Awan in 'Tomorrow We Inherit the Earth_ The Queer Intifada AkA Alif is For Intifada' June 20-22 2019, CounterPulse Theater, SF. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Updates + Even More Art-Related Things to Do and Funds Available
I hope you are all making through the isolation (or in some cases, lack of isolation) okay. This week I am very excited to speak with Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Jr. for our segment on Art, Gender, and Sexuality. Bhutto’s last name may sound familiar to some of you, and yes, he is named for his grandfather, the People’s Party former Prime Minister of Pakistan in the 1970s. We will talk about Bhutto’s alter ego Faluda Islam, Queer Muslim Futurism, and I am pretty sure that we will at least touch on the current crises and how they factor into a queer Muslim artistic practice.
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Image: 2019 AWAW winner Heide Fasnacht. Turbulence (red), 2019, Acrylic paint on manipulated photo mounted on wood panel, 48” x 60”. From anonymouswasawoman.org
Artist Grants Available
Two new sources of funding for artists during the Covid-19 crisis have been announced. One, from Anonymous Was A Woman (AWAW) and administered by New York Foundation for the Arts is providing relief grants up to $2500 for artists who identify as womxn. The application (located here), goes live on April 6th, 2020 at 10am Eastern Standard Time, and CLOSES April 8, 2020 at 6pm Eastern Standard Time.
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Image from Artwork Archive
Emergency Financial Relief Resources for Artists
Head over to Artwork Archive to see their list of Emergency Finacial Relief Resources for Artists. It’s difficult enough in “normal” circumstances to be a creative, these times are infinitely more difficult. If you are an individual or organization who is or wants to provide support for artists and creatives, head over to let their crew know.
Read MoreStay At Home (but go out virtually)
Hi All, I hope everyone is healthy and feeling as safe as it is possible to feel right now. We are all on edge, and uncertain of the future, but we are all in this together, even while we are apart. It’s fine to feel anxious or depressed, or sad or angry. These are all valid feelings, and if you need help or to talk, reach out to someone you trust, or a stranger on the internet. I promise you, most of us are feeling that way too and you are not alone.
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Things to Do While Stuck at Home
Being under quarantine (or social distancing, if you aren’t under actual quarantine yet) can feel eternal. Although I am part of the population who is still going to work every day, I sympathize with the prospect of having my movements even more limited than they currently are. Luckily, we exist in the age of the Internet, and there are Many, Many ways to pass the time:
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Artist and Healer Kat Larson. Image Courtesy of the artist.
Kat Larson on "Connections Between Spiritual and Artistic Practice" Track 3
Tune in for our latest episode, a conversation with multimedia artist and healer Kat Larson. Kat is the owner of Inner+Vision Healing in Seattle. Tune in to hear us discuss her original inspiration for her project The Ghost from Vega, emotional intelligence, Carl Sagan, Standing Rock, tarot, Reiki, and the ways that art and spirit strive for human connection.
Read MoreCatch-up Post! It's All Happening.
Hello! It has been a minute since I last posted here. Apologies for the delay, but working full time, recording, editing, and adulting is time consuming. What has happened since my last post? So Much!
Read More1st Episode of 2020 with Temar France is LIVE
Listen to our conversation with interdisciplinary artist and scholar Temar France (she/her). We discuss her podcasts Marginalia and The Rap Scholars, her upcoming visual art projects, her career in Social Work, our time together at Smith College, her Astrology Column at Bloom Magazine, and What is Coming up Next. Find more information about Temar’s work on Twitter and Instagram @etmafrance and on her website temarfrance.com
Read MoreRecording Has Begun!
What a wild ride to get here, but recording has FINALLY begun on the next segment for Critical Bounds. Our 2nd segment deals with the connections between contemporary spiritual practice and artistic practices.
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Artist Vick Quezada in a promo image for their 2018 show ‘La Cultura: A Currency Exchange’ at Nolen Art Lounge, Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts.
Vick Quezada on "Borders" Track 3
We hope you enjoy our Critical Bounds conversation with with sculptural, photographic, and performance artist artist Vick Quezada about cultural connections to materiality, growing up on the border of US and Mexico, the longevity of language, and Mestizaje culture.
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Episodes for "Borders" Segment are Up!
Finally! Three episodes from our “Borders” segment are up on Soundcloud! Individual blog posts are coming, but for now, go listen to me speaking with Rodrigo Valenzuela, BIBIANA [Medkova], and Vick Quezada about contemporary art, art fairs, language, shared cultural knowledge, and critical global issues!
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