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Sound and VisionKumasi J. BarnettKumasi J. Barnett received his MFA from The Ohio State University, and now lives and works in Baltimore, MD. Influenced by the aesthetics and narratives of comic books, his work subverts and imbues the often timeless genre with a present day social consciousness. Barnett frequently paints directly over old copies of comic books, changing their narratives into critiques of police brutality, racial profiling, and more broadly, systemic racism.Barnett’s works have been exhibited widely both in the United States and abroad, including exhibitions at Lowell Ryan Projects, Los Angeles, CA; the SPRING/BREAK Art Show, New Yo...2022-07-141h 32
The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterExploring Art and Social Issues with Kumasi J. Barnett: Transforming Comics into Thought-Provoking Reflections on Systemic Racism, Police Brutality, and Corporate GreedWelcome aboard 'The Truth in This Art,' a podcast that celebrates the power of creativity, hosted by Rob Lee. Today, we have Kumasi J. Barnett, a Baltimore-based artist, who transforms comic book covers into thought-provoking reflections on systemic racism, police brutality, corporate greed, and political corruption. With an MFA from The Ohio State University, Barnett subverts classic good vs. evil narratives, infusing them with present-day social consciousness. He paints directly over old comic books, critiquing issues that plague society. His works have been showcased in various exhibitions in the US and abroad, including at renowned museums and galleries...2022-02-1842 min
Day One FansReframe and ResistShow Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2fjsGplhScncPLds8XWB3A?si=kcVkN1crRSG7Ee6_C_KwaQSocial Media:Instagram @DayOneFansTwitter @DayOneFansPodLaChelle Chrysanne (@createdbyelle)Kirk (@kirkmaynardart)Breaktide (@breaktide) https://www.breaktide.co/https://www.kirkmaynardart.com/Discussed on this episode:Bisa ButlerParasiteDon’t Fuck With CatsMindhunterHigh Fidelity, HuluArlo Parks, Sophie EPCharity, Tenderheaded EPVisual Ar...2020-03-2610 min
Explain MeExplain Me: We're Baaaaaack!
Welcome back to Explain Me! In an effort to produce content a little more regularly we're trying something new: no editing. This means a little more baseless speculation, and off the cuff commentary, in return for actual podcasts! Yes! In this episode we discuss news, art, and trends seen at The Armory, Spring Break and The Independent. Highlights include: The Armory
News! They're moving to the Javits Center! Speculation about what that means.
Adrian Wong with animal spiritual guide Lynn Schuster at Carrie Secrist Gallery
Austin Lee at Jeffrey Dietch
Kumasi J. Barnett at Ryan...2020-03-101h 25
Explain MeSpring Break Part Two: The City and the City (Part Two)In part two of Explain Me William Powhida and Paddy Johnson discuss at the following exhibitions:
“Secret Identities” The Amazing Blackman and other comics by Kumasi J Barnett. Curated by Jac Lahav
"Freedom School" by Elektra KB
"A Pressing Conference" by Macon Reed. Curated by Helen Toomer
"Bobby’s World" by Bobby Anspach
"Psychic Pharmacy" by Howard Hurst curated by Helen Toomer
"Hard or Soft Option" by Fall on Your Sword. Curated by Amber Kelly and Andrew Gori
“Ours” co-curated by Dominic Nurre and Lynn Sullivan
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Explain MeThe Spring Break Art Show: A Good Time Show Disrupted by the Specter of Trump (Part One)In this episode of Spring Break we discuss the fairs in general and where Spring Break fits in, themes, trends, the over all quality of the art, and a few pieces that stuck out for their overall failure. We also asked four participants to give us their elevator pitches for the show. Those guests included: Lynn Sullivan and Dominic Nurre's exhibition "Ours", (artists anonymous), Kyle Hittmeier and Amanda Nedham curated "The Last Equestrian Portrait" (a group show), Kumasi J Barnett "Stop it Whiteman: You're Wrecking the World" curated by Jac Lahav, and Mark Joshua Epstein and Will Hutnick present "The S...2018-03-0952 min