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ArtalogueHannah Studnick: Healing and Dealing at Ruby Dakota GalleryThe art world is notorious for its gatekeeping. This makes Hannah Studnick's story all the more remarkable. At 31, with zero art world experience, she opened Ruby/Dakota Gallery in New York's Alphabet City because a psychic told her she would.The space (originally found on Craigslist) transformed into something profound. In this candid conversation, Hannah reveals how Ruby/Dakota honours her late twin sister Emma, turning personal grief into a platform for artistic healing. Hannah's journey from the reality television industry to dental assistant to gallery owner unfolds like a screenplay, complete with c...2025-07-2530 min
ArtalogueBallet and Artistic Direction with RWB's Artistic Director Christopher StowellChristopher Stowell was born in New York City and received his training at Pacific Northwest Ballet School and the School of American Ballet. In 1985, he joined San Francisco Ballet where he danced for 16 years, appearing in theaters throughout the world. An established interpreter of the George Balanchine repertoire, Stowell has appeared in almost every Balanchine ballet performed by San Francisco Ballet. In 2003 Stowell was named the Artistic Director of Oregon Ballet Theatre, a position he held until 2012. In 2017, Stowell was named the first Associate Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, a position he held until 2022. Stowell has...2025-07-1836 min
ArtalogueThe Truth Behind Starting Your Collection with Art Advisor Megan PatersonBehind every great art collection lies a vision, whether it's personal passion or investment strategy. But for many would-be collectors, the first step is the hardest... How do you navigate galleries, auctions, and art fairs without feeling completely out of your depth?Meet Megan Paterson, founder of Aurelia Art Consulting, who's built her career on making the seemingly impenetrable art world accessible to all. After spending 14 years working at a gallery, Paterson noticed countless eager but intimidated people wanting to purchase art. This observation sparked her to found Aurelia, an art consulting practice that endeavours to break...2025-04-2518 min
ArtalogueCasey Koyczan on Digital Innovation and Cultural HeritageCasey Koyczan is a multi-media artist pushing boundaries by merging ancient Dene traditions with cutting-edge digital technologies. Through his diverse practice spanning installation, virtual reality, augmented reality, 3D animation, and music production, Koyczan creates immersive experiences that transport viewers into thought-provoking realms where culture, art and technology converge.At the heart of Koyczan's work lies the concept of Indigenous Futurity – envisioning Indigenous cultures, stories, and practices thriving in future contexts. Koyczan explores the powerful imagery he includes in his work that suggest cultural continuity while embracing technological possibilities. His internationally recognised Walk in a Circle se...2025-04-1832 min
ArtalogueShawna Dempsey on Performance Art, Identity, and Lesbian Park RangersWhat does it mean to commit to performance so fully that it transforms how you move through the world? Winnipeg artist Shawna Dempsey reveals in this week's episode how performance art can be a radical tool for change. Dempsey recalls the inspiration behind some of her and collaborator Lori Millan's iconic works like Lesbian National Parks and Services, where she and Millan became uniformed officials "protecting the lesbian wilds" while educating the public about the inherent queerness of nature. Their performances blended humour, authority, and subversion to create transformative encounters decades before mainstream acceptance of LGBTQ+ identities...2025-04-1135 min
ArtalogueBetween Worlds: How artist Julius Manapul Made Art Their HomeJulius Manapul transforms the pain of displacement into powerful art that challenges colonial structures and celebrates queer identity. As a Filipinx immigrant who arrived in Canada in the 90s, Manapul found themselves caught between languages and cultures—a displacement that led them to embrace visual communication as a universal language transcending verbal barriers.Manapul's multimedia practice spans sculpture, installation, performance, and experimental film, but perhaps most striking is their transformation of pornographic imagery into intricate butterfly patterns. These works initially attract viewers with their beauty before challenging them with the revelation of their so...2025-03-1436 min
ArtalogueCurating Culture: Curator Emily Henderson on Indigenous Sovereignty in the ArtsCurrently based in Guelph, Ontario, Emily Laurent Henderson is a Kalaaleq (Greenlandic Inuk) and Settler curator and writer. A 2020 University of British Columbia graduate in Anthropology, Emily’s work and writing centres Inuit and Indigenous self-determination in the arts. Her writing has appeared in titles such as the Inuit Art Quarterly, Azure, Studio Magazine, and more. Her debut collection of poetry, "Hold Steady my Vision", was published in 2024 by Publication Studio Guelph.When Emily Henderson got her first museum job—working in a gift shop—she thought it was the first step towards her dream of being a muse...2025-03-0747 min
ArtalogueMultidisciplinary Artist Mariana Muñoz Gomez on Balancing Art and LifeMariana Muñoz-Gomez wears many hats. Gomez is a Winnipeg-based artist, writer, zine maker and curator who intricately weaves personal narratives with collective histories in their lens-based practice. In today’s episode, Gomez shares what it is like to work for yourself as an artist interested in exploring many directions. Gomez’ exploration of identity, colonialism, and capitalist structures is not just academic; it's a deeply personal reflection on individual and collective histories that have impacted many people around the world. Gomez’ work urges us to reflect on their own connections to place and history. By employing a variety...2025-02-2826 min
ArtalogueA Legal Perspective on the Art World with Yayoi ShionoiriIn today’s episode of the Artalogue, Madison chats with Yayoi Shionoiri, VP of External Affairs and General Counsel at Powerhouse Arts. Coming to her legal practice with a unique blend of art history knowledge and legal expertise, Shionoiri has spent over two decades championing artists and navigating intricate legal challenges in contemporary art and estate management. From her beginnings in corporate law to her influential roles at institutions like the Guggenheim Museum and Artsy, Shionoiri‘s career journey has much to learn from for aspiring lawyers and artists alike!We discuss how her undergraduate research into the...2025-02-2130 min
The Indie Magazine PodcastBetsy Morris on Screenwriting and RomComs – E108Love is in the air! This week we sat down with Betsy Morris, a screenwriter based in San Diego, CA who has been writing romance, romcom, holiday, and more genre-bending films for the better part of two decades.Betsy talks to us about her process, what she loves about romcoms, writing for hire versus ideating for original ideas, and about her most recent film,The Wish Swap(2025), now streaming on Peacock and FuboTV, and on the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark+.We round out the episode with part of our new bookend series,Movies You Might H...2025-02-1244 min
ArtalogueOphelia Arc on Masters Degrees and MemoriesFor artist Ophelia Arc, early memories are not just echoes of the past but a rich source of inspiration for her artistic practice. In today's episode, Arc takes us through her evolving artistic practice where memories blend seamlessly with Arc's interest in theory. Arc showcases how her experiences at the Rhode Island School of Design, particularly through niche courses and critique, have fuelled her understanding of art in a broader and interdisciplinary context.Transitioning from academia to the commercial art world is an adventure filled with unpredictable encounters and collaborations. She shares her insights on making these...2025-01-1722 min
ArtalogueChloe Chafe on Building Community Through ArtToday on the Artalogue, I chat with Chloe Chafe, a dynamic creative director from Winnipeg, who takes us through their unconventional journey through the art world. Raised around artists and spurred by inspiring teachers, Chloe found their true calling in high school. With an eye for innovation, Chloe co-founded Synonym Art Consultation, a venture that reshapes the way Winnipeg has thought about public art by bringing creativity to unexpected corners like local restaurants and businesses. This path wasn't easy—Chloe shares the balancing act of managing a service industry job, art school, and a budding business until Synonym Art Co...2024-12-3025 min
ArtalogueThinking about the Roman Empire with Jacqueline GizToday on the Artalogue, we’re exploring the fascinating world of ancient Roman art with Jacqueline Giz, a passionate PhD student from the University of Michigan. Jacqueline shares her unique journey from aspiring lawyer to art historian, initially sparked by her parents' love for art and Roman history. Discover how her childhood curiosity evolved into a professional pursuit, focusing on the the lesser studied art and artefacts of the ancient Mediterranean. We chat candidly about picking a university that’s right for you, with Giz elaborating on her choice to study at the University of Michigan, partially influenced by the K...2024-12-2031 min
ArtaloguePaul Booth on the Art of TattoosStep into the captivating world of tattooing with our esteemed guest, Paul Booth, a legendary tattoo artist celebrated for his dark and provocative style. Paul tells us about his career journey from admiring the tattoos of a classmate to opening a 3 story tattoo shop and gallery in Manhattan. Paul opens up about his unique style evolution, rooted in the bold use of black and gray shading. Explore the profound journey of tattoos as keepsakes that memorialize pivotal life moments and personal histories. Paul shares heartwarming anecdotes about tattoos that symbolize cherished relationships and personal milestones, such as h...2024-12-1346 min
ArtalogueBill Powers on the Art MarketWhen I asked Bill Powers, owner of Half Gallery (who also happens to be an avid tennis player) what similarities could be drawn between the art world and the game, he replied "I guess sometimes people may pay more attention to their outfits than their backhand." Throughout our conversation, Bill Powers, the owner of Half Gallery, serves some keen insight from his many years in the Art World. Starting as a culture journalist writing for magazines and esteemed publications like the New York Times, Powers pivoted to becoming a gallerist when the moment arose. "Why not me?", h...2024-12-0534 min
ArtalogueOn the Rhodes with Joel NicholsJoin us as we welcome Joel Nichols, a brilliant Rhodes Scholar whose journey as an artist has taken an exciting turn. I chatted with Joel right before he was leaving Winnipeg for Oxford to further his studies. Through our conversation, Joel reveals how his initial pursuit of science and medicine was put aside after a chance drawing class at university. His interest in science has serendipitously intertwined with his artistic endeavours, particularly in the chemistry-rich world of ceramics. His practice spans multiple mediums, including drawing, painting, and printmaking, creating an interdisciplinary dialogue that speaks to themes of identity, queer...2024-10-3119 min
ArtalogueHangama Amiri: Textile NarrativesHangama Amiri, an acclaimed Afghan-Canadian textile artist, joins us to share her remarkable journey from painting to textiles, drawing deeply from her Afghan heritage and personal history. In our conversation, Amiri explains how she transforms fabrics to tell a story with her art and how powerful the medium is to express authenticity and connection.We also shine a light on the resilience of Afghan women through salon culture, a fascinating aspect of Amiri's experiences during her visits to Afghanistan that have become prominent in her work. These salons are more than spaces for beauty—they are bastions of...2024-10-2639 min
ArtalogueCorri-Lynn Tetz: Found Images and Female IdentityCanadian artist Corri-Lynn Tetz takes us on an intimate journey through the world of figurative painting, sharing how her grandmother's artistry ignited her passion for painting. From studying at Red Deer College, Emily Carr University, and Concordia University, Corri opens up about navigating the challenges of art school as a figurative painter and the tension woven into her work. She reveals how persistence and a commitment to her artistic vision have been essential, even when her chosen path felt like a "dirty secret." Talking on the heels of her first European solo show in London, Tetz’s story is on...2024-10-2026 min
SleepHawk WorldwideThat 70 Show: Heels Pay $700k to Get Throttled at Home by JMU | Ep. 175Send us a textEver wondered how a college football team can bounce back after a shocking defeat? Join us on this week's SleepHawk Worldwide Sportscast as Sleep Dog and the Big Hawk break down UNC football's staggering 70-50 loss to James Madison. We'll sift through the chaos of five turnovers and 53 points allowed in the first half, then shift our focus to Coach Mack Brown's unparalleled credentials and the team's path to recovery in the tightly knit world of college football.Next, take a vivid journey through Memphis with us, where we uncover hidden...2024-09-2335 min
Doenças TropicaisSenhor das moscas, de William Golding, como a origem de Castle RockStephen King leu o nome Castle Rock pela primeira vez em um romance inglês de 1954. Falamos de William Golding e o livro agraciado com o prêmio Nobel de literatura de 1983, "Senhor das Moscas".
Música de desfecho: fake_trailers - "наперегонки с ветром" (2019)
Aula: George L. Mosse (University of Wisconsin-Madison): "European Cultural History 1870-1920", vasculhar as aulas de 1979. https://minds.wisconsin.edu/handle/1793/34921/recent-submissions
Artigo: Charlotte Beale. "Boarding schools are bad for children. Why do they still exist?" Mad in the UK, 19/dez/2022: https://www.madintheuk.com/2022/12/boarding-school-bad-children-syndrome/
Necrológico a Edmund L. Epstein e história...2024-09-0131 min
ArtalogueCameron Fraser-Monroe on Tradition, Innovation, and the Future of BalletIn today’s episode, join us for an eye-opening chat with Cameron Fraser-Monroe, a trailblazing Canadian dancer and choreographer from the Tla’amin First Nation. From his early start in Ukrainian dance to his prestigious training at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, Fraser-Monroe’s journey is nothing short of fascinating. We discuss his inspirations in dance and why he chose to prioritize dance over a potential career in mechanical engineering, getting candid about physical and time constraints in dance careers. Fraser-Monroe has performed with many companies including Dancers of Damelahamid, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and Atlantic Ballet Theatre...2024-08-3029 min
ArtalogueFrom Movies to Memoirs with Guinevere TurnerGuinevere Turner is a writer, director and actor who has been working in film and TV since her 1994 debut film Go Fish, which she wrote, produced and starred in. She teamed up with director Mary Harron to write the films American Psycho, The Notorious Bettie Page and Charlie Says. She was a writer and story editor on Showtime’s The L Word, and she played a recurring character on that show. She has written and directed seven short films, two of which premiered at the Sun, dance Film Festival. She can be seen in film roles that in...2024-08-2344 min
ArtalogueNew Traditions: Robin Venter on emerging Queer Aesthetics in Academic ArtRobin Venter is a queer, non-binary, oil painter residing in Long Beach, California. Venter earned a BFA in drawing and painting from the Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD), which provided atelier-based training the artist utilizes in their current work. The artist’s current body of work explores the relationship between queerness and the representational figurative tradition. Examples of past queer lives and experiences are brought into Venter’s work through nods to art history and mythologies, connecting the past and present to affirm that there have always been examples of those who defy the societal structures of gend...2024-08-1640 min
ArtalogueQueering the Figure with Laura LewisLaura Lewis is a queer visual artist originally from Kjipuktuk (Halifax, Nova Scotia) currently based in Treaty 1 Territory (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada). Her conceptual figurative painting practice explores philosophical questions concerning psychosexuality, the multiplicities of self, and nuances of the human condition.Lewis graduated in 2018 with a combined degree from NSCAD and the School of Art, University of Manitoba BFA Honours program. She is the founder and facilitator of Critical Painting Perspectives, presented by Mentoring Artists for Women’s Art. She has participated in artist residencies at the Banff Centre for the Arts and Creativity, and in Civita Ca...2024-06-0721 min
ArtalogueViolets and Velvet: Lesbian Art and Fashion History with Dress Historian Eleanor MedhurstWelcome to Season 2 of the Artalogue! Our first 4 episodes this June will be focusing on Queer creatives in the arts. Fashion can be a powerful tool for expressing queer identities and challenging societal norms. Eleanor Medhurst is a dress historian who specialises in lesbian fashion history and is here to chat all things lesbian fashion in art and culture! We chat about the significance of clothing to the lesbian identity as seen in historical works of lesbian art. Eleanor uncovers the historical significance of symbols like violets and lavender, tracing their roots to the p...2024-05-3131 min
Nigel Beale's Biblio File PodcastPaul Wells on Writing Politics for Newspapers, Magazines, Books & SubstackI originally planned to outline the history of pamphleteering for you here and explain, with the help of Paul Wells, how I think it resembles Substacking. The fact, for example, that pamphlets were among the first things to come off the printing press in the 1450s; that Martin Luther was a big-time pamphleteer; that flippant, lively pamphlet writing effectively satirized lots of flagrantly decadent behavior at the French Court during the 18th century, and that Blaise Pascal raised the art of the pamphlet to the level of literature; and that pamphlets were wielded as lethal weapons in 17th Century...2024-04-1952 min
ArtalogueLearning to Laugh with Roxana Halls"I think of humor as being a sleight of hand, like a magic trick. I think of it as being a way of talking about the thing you really want to talk about by not talking about it at all. I'm very interested in the way that people use humour and the way that humour is often used as a vehicle for telling the truth." - Roxana Halls On today's episode, I chat with award-winning British painter Roxana Halls. Roxana's art explores how laughter can be an antidote to the opprobrium women face everyday, making...2024-03-0830 min
ArtalogueMadameFraankie on Identity, Community and LegacyMadameFraankie’s work is centred around recontextualizing the day to day documentation of black life. She is drawn to highlighting the various ways Black people hold space and occupy their time. Within her work she attempts to capture micro-communal moments, gestures of love, and curiosity. MadameFraankie’s work draws comparison of these documented themes against the social and ethical norms within American Culture as a means to reshape black narration and photographic storytelling.She attributes the reshaping of her understanding of community and artistry to the arts and music scene in Memphis, specifically working with Tone Memphis . Havin...2024-02-2329 min