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In this episode of the Bad at Sports Podcast, we sit down with Ruben Castillo, and explore his two person exhibition with Amy Cousins. Few broadcast from the heart of Kansas City thanks to the glory of the Charlotte Street Foundation. https://charlottestreet.org/ https://rubenbcastillo.com/ https://www.amycousins.com/

In this episode of the Bad at Sports Podcast, we sit down with Caleb Taylor, a dynamic artist and influential figure in Kansas City's vibrant art scene. Join us as we delve into Caleb's creative journey, his work, Plug, curating, and his deep roots and connections with the local Kansas City art scene. https://charlottestreet.org/ https://charlottestreet.org/exhibition/site-seeing/ Corey Antis (Kansas City)-  https://cargocollective.com/coreyantis Avantika Bawa (Portland)- https://www.avantikabawa.net/ Dan Devening (Chicago)- http://dandevening.com/ Marcie Miller Gross (Kansas City)- https://www.marciemillergross.com/ Mie Kongo (Chicago)- https://www.miekongo.com/ Cybele Lyle (Los Angeles)- https://cybelelyle.com/ Armin Mühsam (Kansas City)- https://arminmuhsam.com/ Erin O’Keefe (New York)- https://www.erinokeefe.com/ Christopher Spaw (Alma, KS)- https://www.instagram.com/christopherspaw/ Caleb Taylor (Kansas City)- https://calebtaylorstudio.com/Information http://deveningprojects.com/ https://www.plug.gallery

On this episode of Bad at Sports, Wisconsin artist Colin Matthes gets descriptive about his ongoing series of discursive drawings and sculptures. His unconscientious images come from a daily drawing routine made around the home with his wife and two children, portraying confabulated narratives from books and TV intertwined with imagined and lived moments.   ColinMatthes.com Instagram https://www.thealicewilds.com/

Description: Join hosts Jesse Malmed and Duncan MacKenzie as they chat with Jen de los Reyes about the future of arts education. Jen shares her innovative teaching methods and syllabus, sparking a lively discussion on how to nurture creativity and adapt to a changing art world. Jesse gets thoughtful. Duncan mic drops. About Our Guests: Jesse Malmed is a Chicago-based artist, curator, and educator known for his interdisciplinary practice that includes performance, video, text, and curatorial projects. Jesse's work explores the intersection of art and media, challenging traditional forms and pushing creative boundaries. He teaches at University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Jen de los Reyes is a visionary artist, educator, and community organizer. She is recognized for her pioneering work in socially engaged art and her commitment to rethinking and reshaping art education. Jen's teaching philosophy emphasizes inclusivity, creativity, and real-world impact, making her a leading figure in contemporary arts

In this episode of Bad at Sports, Daniel Tucker travels to Seoul, South Korea, to attend the Arts in Society conference 2024, where he sits down with two influential figures in the global arts community. Solana Chehtman, a New York-based cultural producer and curator originally from Buenos Aires, joins Daniel as a plenary speaker at the conference. Solana is currently the Director of Artist Programs at Joan Mitchell Foundation, where she focuses on supporting visual artists through unrestricted funding and career development opportunities. Her commitment to equity in the arts has shaped her roles as the inaugural Director of Creative Practice and Social Impact at The Shed and Vice President of Public Engagement at Friends of the High Line. Solana’s extensive experience includes teaching at the MA in Arts Administration at Baruch College and collaborating with organizations such as Artadia and Creative Capital. Jaeyong Park, a curator, writer, and translator based in Seoul, shares insights from his work at the

Welcome to another episode of Bad at Sports. In this episode, Jesse and Duncan sit down with Jen de los Reyes, an artist, organizer, and activist known for her transformative projects that bridge art and community engagement.   Jen de los Reyes is perhaps best known for her role in founding and organizing the groundbreaking Open Engagement conference, a platform that explores various facets of art and social practice. Through Open Engagement, Jen has created a space where artists, thinkers, and activists converge to discuss critical issues and forge connections that transcend traditional boundaries.   During our conversation, Jen de los Reyes shares insights into the origins of Open Engagement, its evolution over the years, and its impact on the contemporary art scene. We delve into the conference's role in fostering dialogue around social justice, environmental sustainability, and collective action within artistic practices.   In addition to her work with Open Engagement, we discuss: Garbage Hill Farm. This

In this captivating episode of Bad at Sports Podcast, we bring you a special recording of a panel discussion held at the Goldfinch Gallery. The event, which saw an enthusiastic turnout with every painter in Chicago turning out for this standing room only discussion, delves into the intricate world of painting. "Team Contemporary Painting" panelists, Leslie Baum and Andreas Fischer, share their insights on a range of topics, including painting techniques, materials, subjects, and the generation of content. They also explore the dynamics of collaboration among painters, shedding light on how artists work together and maintain their individuality in the art world. Leslie Baum, a distinguished painter known for her vibrant and dynamic works, joins Andreas Fischer, whose thought-provoking pieces have garnered critical acclaim, in a conversation moderated by Justin Witte. Justin, the Curator and Director at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art, guides the discussion with his profound understanding of contemporary art

Join the Bad at Sports team as they delve into the vibrant world of contemporary art in their latest episode featuring two influential figures from the gallery scene: Haynes Riley of Good Weather and Kai Matsumiya of his eponymous gallery. In this engaging conversation, Haynes Riley shares insights into the vision and mission behind Good Weather Gallery, a dynamic space known for its cutting-edge exhibitions and support for emerging artists. From discussing the curation process to the challenges and triumphs of running an independent gallery, Riley provides a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the contemporary art world. Kai Matsumiya brings his unique perspective as a gallery owner, offering listeners a glimpse into the ethos driving his own gallery's endeavors. With a focus on fostering community engagement and pushing artistic boundaries, Matsumiya shares anecdotes from his journey in curating thought-provoking exhibitions and collaborating with diverse artists. Throughout the episode we a

In this episode of Bad at Sports Podcast, we delve into the puffy painting and bulging canvases with Chicago-based artist Christina Ballantyne. Live from the opening day of EXPO Chicago 2024. We are the very heart of fabulous in the center of art world fortune and glory. Guest Bio: Christina Ballantyne is a Chicago-based artist known for her dynamic and thought-provoking artwork. Her work explores themes of identity, culture, and the human experience, drawing inspiration from her surroundings and personal reflections. With a background in fine arts and a keen eye for detail, Christina's creations have been exhibited in galleries and art spaces across the country. Image: Christina Ballantyne, Madonna, child and little bird, 24"x20", oil, burlap, polyfill on canvas, 2024 https://www.christinaballantyne.com/ https://www.instagram.com/xtinaballantyne2.0/?hl=en https://www.expochicago.com/ https://colorclub.events/ https://www.juliuscaesarchicago.net/  

The artists of Hilma’s Ghost join us from the inside of Secrist Beach Gallery, Chicago’s newly opened and probably most gorgeous gallery, Dannielle Tegeder and Sharmistha Ray, treat us to magic, haunting and an introduction to tarot. Beyond that, they revel in the radical feminist histories of art and witch craft looking for knowledge beyond the rationally conceived. Beyond Hilma’s Ghost they also chat about putting together the exhibition “Cosmic Geometries the Prairies Edge.” Including Candida Alvarez, Elijah Burgher, Holly Cahill, Mike Cloud, Gianna Commito, Edie Fake, Vanessa Filley, Julia Fish, Beverly Fishman, Diana Guerrero-Maciá, Azadeh Gholizadeh, Michelle Grabner, Christina Haglid, Rachel Hayes, Gina Hunt, Michiko Itatani, Miyoko Ito, Anna Kunz, Alice Lauffer, Aya Nakamura, Deb Sokolow, May Tveit, Georgina Valverde, Susan C. White, Amy Yoes and Jade Yumang. https://www.hilmasghost.com/ https://www.guggenheim.org/exhibition/hilma-af-klint https://www.secristgallery.com/exhibitions/2024/hilmas-ghost-

This week Bad at Sports favorite art world wanderer, Nato Thompson. We chat through all of Nato’s current diversions such as independent curationg, building the 21st Century Museum and AI’s role in that work, the Alternative Art School and the value proposition of contemporary arts education, and Dreaming in Public. https://thealternativeartschool.net/ https://www.dreaminginpublic.com/

Kate Sierzputowski for EXPO and the Barely Fair! Holy smokes the Art circus is in town. Time to get on board! WE HAVE ALL THE PREVIEW YOU NEED!   https://www.expochicago.com/visit https://www.barelyfair.com/

Compound Yellow's featured artist Gary Cannone dominates every part of the compound with his LA from Chicago brand of conceptual art. Fun name drops include Bernini and Maritizo Catalan. Tune in for the rest.   bio:   Gary Cannone (Guerino Giovanni Cannone) was born in 1964 to Italian immigrants working factory jobs in Chicago. He learned english from American 70s television and was obsessed with Norm Crosby, Carol Burnett, the Three Stooges, Mad Magazine, Wacky Packages, and the Marx Brothers. His grandfather (and namesake) was crushed to death by a pool table the day before Cannone’s eighth birthday in a warehouse accident. He played in the early 80s leftist punk rock band The Leeches but, as his interest in performing music waned, he saw Vito Aconcci lecture and decided to become an artist. Cannone exhibited conceptual and often dadaistic art while headquartered from Chicago, Rome, and Los Angeles until he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2013. As the disease took a toll on his body, he took a hia

Live for WY! The return of art world mega force Sharon Louden and music empresario Vinson Valega! We talk Sustaining your Creative Life and the Institute for it! Always working to better your artistic life! Get your Art World hustle on. Asia Freeman/Bunnell Arts Center (Homer, AK): https://www.bunnellarts.org/ Andreana Donahue/Arts of Life (Chicago): https://artsoflife.org/about/ Ruby Lerner: www.rubylerner.com (AMAZING WEBSITE/RESOURCE) Ray Johnson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Johnson Evan Penny: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evan_Penny Phil Ross: https://www.mycoworks.com/our-heritage and https://www.moma.org/interactives/exhibitions/2013/designandviolence/mycotecture-phil-ross/ Wyoming Initiative Partnership (WIP): https://www.uwyo.edu/as/wip.html is connected to the Neltje Center for Excellence in Creativity and the Arts: https://www.uwyo.edu/as/neltje-center/index.html Sheridan College: https://www.sheridan.edu/ Whitney Center for the Arts: https://www.sheridan.edu/academics/arts/ New Yorker/Lincol

This week Dorothy Dubrule catches up with Dana Bassett and Duncan, about “Being Work” her new book of essays on the performer’s experience performing art. Essays written by effie bowen, Casey Brown, Dorothy Dubrule, Jessica Emmanuel, Paul Hamilton, Allie Hankins, Kestrel Farin Leah, and Mireya Lucio. Brilliant Illustrations by Eileen Wolf Echikson. Dorothy Dubrule is a choreographer and performer based in Los Angeles. Her choreography is often made in collaboration with people who do not identify as dancers and has been performed in theaters as well as bars, clubs, galleries, sound stages and sports arenas. She has performed in the work of artists, choreographers and directors such as alexx shilling, Alison D'Amato, Lea Anderson, Melinda Ring, Milka Djordjevich, Narcissister, Tino Sehgal and Zoe Aja Moore. Dorothy received an MFA from UCLA's Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance and has been the director of Pieter Performance Space since 2017. Prior to moving to LA, she danced with DIY performance col

Paddy Johnson, the Paddy Johnson! The Blogo-sphere legend behind Art F City joins us to talk about how to make the art world better for Artists! Her new-er venture "Netvverk" and the magic that is artists helping artists. Maybe we dish a little on the current state of arts journalism, art ed and which museum sucks at wall labels.   https://www.paddyjohnson.com/   https://netvvrk.art/   https://www.vvrkshop.art/   https://filthydreams.org/2024/01/27/why-do-biennial-curators-still-talk-like-this/   Paddy Johnson is the founder and CEO of VVrkshop, a company that helps artists get the shows, residencies, and grants of their dreams. She is the founding editor of Art F City (2005-2017) and co-founder of the public art initiative PARADE (2018-2020). Her writing has appeared CNN, The New York Times, and New York Magazine. Johnson is best known for her ability to help artists produce their best work.

You are not what you own. Unless what we mean is art and we are guests in your house... Then you are exactly what you own. Dr. Cala Coat's joins us for a trip into learning and her new book "New Materialisms and Embodied Encounters in Education: Curiosity's Vital Potential." Part art education, part 18th century journey into embodied experience, part treatise on the nature of creative... This conversation is one more step in an exploration...   https://search.asu.edu/profile/3365383   https://www.bloomsburycollections.com/monograph?docid=b-9781350278776   https://www.vicetv.com/en_us/show/hamiltons-pharmacopeia

Chicago. Designer. Artist. And. Jazz fan. Norman Teague, joins us to touch on craft, music, Mies van der Rohr, bringing one’s cousins along. Come along us as we dance through a racialized modern, Martian Puryear, craft and art, and the affect of music. All while we investigate “A LOVE SUPREME” at the Elmhurst Art Museum. Image... Install at Elmhurst Art Museum   Elmhurst Art Museum https://elmhurstartmuseum.org/ Norman Teague https://www.normanteaguedesignstudios.com/ John Coltrane https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Coltrane Rose Camara https://www.rosecamara.com/ Chipstone Foundation https://www.chipstone.org/ Terra Foundation https://www.terraamericanart.org/ Art Design Chicago https://artdesignchicago.org/ Martian Puryear https://matthewmarks.com/artists/martin-puryear Mies van der Rohe https://www.moma.org/artists/7166      

This week Duncan continues the collaboration with Charlotte Street in Kansas City And talks displacement and replacement with Andrew Mcilvaine.   https://www.andrewmcilvaine.com/ https://charlottestreet.org/

Oh me oh my skate or die! This week Bad at Sports returns to Shred the Shed to find the crossover of skating and sculpture with Juan Angel Chavez.   https://juanangelchavez.com/