Writer/curator Cathy Byrd sparks conversations about today’s art, design, and film on the Fresh Art International podcast. Synthesizing interviews and field recordings with critical commentary since 2011, the podcast archives the voices, sounds, and stories of contemporary culture makers from around the world.
Episodes
Monday Oct 29, 2012
Monday Oct 29, 2012
In Kassel, Germany, Cathy Byrd joins documenta(13)artist Marcos Lutyens for a Hypnotic Session in the Reflection Room. Based in Los Angeles, the London-born intermedia artist works with other artists and curators to develop events and exhibits that reflect his research into the mind and the unconscious. Marcos collaborated with artist, curator and writer Raimundas Malašauskas and smell researcher and artist Sissel Tolass to create this Hypnotic Session. Sound Editor: Leonardo Madriz Photos: courtesy the artist, except where noted Music: Bill Frisell, Richter 858-8
Monday Oct 22, 2012
Monday Oct 22, 2012
In Kassel, Germany, Cathy Byrd meets Swiss artist Christian Philipp Müller to talk about Swiss Chard Ferry, his project for documenta (13). Christian lives in Berlin and Kassel, where since 2011, he's been Dean at the School of Art and Design. He has a history with the international exhibition, having participated in documenta 10 (1997) and is known for his interest in connecting art with the cultural history of plants. Sound Editor: Leonardo Madriz Photos: Cathy Byrd and the artist, where noted Music: Beach Boys, Vege-Tables, 1967
Monday Oct 15, 2012
Monday Oct 15, 2012
In the Netherlands, we travel to Den Hague to record with Australian musician and composer Kate Moore at home. We're here to learn more about the new music she invents for international performances. Kate’s ensemble RPM Electro brings their Handmade Homegrown concert to The Hague's Theater Dakota in November 2012.
This is not our first encounter with Kate Moore. We met for the first time in summer 2012, at MacDowell, where she was a resident in their artist community.
Sound Editor: Leonardo Madriz
Special Audio: Kate Moore, Days and Nature, 2012, performed by Asko Schoenberg Ensemble and Engraved in Stone, 2012, performed by STRACC
Related Episode: Brave New Work in MacDowell's Artist Community
Related Links: Kate Moore, RPM Electro, MacDowell
Monday Oct 08, 2012
Monday Oct 08, 2012
On a spring 2012 road trip in the American Southwest, we drive through the desert to Marfa, home of the Chinati Foundation, a museum designed by artist Donald Judd to present art in conversation with the surrounding landscape. We stop to explore Ballroom Marfa, where then director Fairfax Dorn and project manager Melissa McDonnell sit down with us to talk about the genesis of the contemporary art space. Architect Michael Meredith meets us at an outdoor cafe to share his perspective on how a drive-in theater might come to life in this remote setting.
Sound Editor: Leo Madriz
Special Audio: Brian LeBarton, The Wind, 2010. New Year’s Film/Score Series. January 2, 2010. Courtesy Ballroom Marfa
Related Episode: CineMarfa 2012
Related Links: Marfa, Texas, Chinati Foundation, Donald Judd, Ballroom Marfa, Fairfax Dorn, Melissa McDonnell, Michael Meredith
On a Spring 2012 road trip in the American Southwest, Cathy Byrd meets members of Ballroom Marfa’s creative team. Director Fairfax Dorn, project manager Melissa McDonnell, and architect Michael Meredith talk about why Ballroom came to West Texas and what they envision for Marfa's near future Drive-In theater. Sound Editor: Leo Madriz Photography credits as noted Episode Sound: Brian LeBarton, The Wind, 2010. New Year’s Film/Score Series. January 2, 2010. The Crowley Theater, Marfa.
Monday Oct 01, 2012
Monday Oct 01, 2012
Cathy Byrd connects by Skype with artist Jason Forrest. Aka DJ DonnaSummer, the laptop musician has been based in Berlin for the past eight of years with his artist wife Jennifer Ray. Jason talks about how he became part of an international music scene and introduces his new platform: Network Awesome.
Sound Editor: Leo Madriz
Special Audio featured in this order: "New Religion" from The Everything, Jason Forrest; "Close to the Edge" from Close to the Edge, Yes;"The Exquisite Organs" from The Everything, Jason Forrest; "Bring that Beat Back" from Bring that Beat Back, Public Enemy; "Keys to the Door" from The Everything, Jason Forrest; "Utopia" from Utopia, Jason Forrest
Related Episode: American in Berlin—The Art of Jen Ray, Sounds of Berlin
Related Links: Jason Forrest, Network Awesome, Jennifer Ray