Podcasts about Still life

WAFFLE takes on Belgian and all its bounty.  3 girls, two cities, one mission. In the first half, we visit the the fine Art Museum of Ghent and hear an expert Art Historians discuss cutting edge Flemish and Dutch art,  they will discuss Bruegel, Frans Hals to they will passionately defend Still Life. All warming up to the one of greatest masterpieces in Western art: the Ghent Altarpiece.  The second part is In Bruges. It may not be two Irish Assassins trying to make peace with themselves, but two British Artists share pretty philosophical thoughts in churches and in front of stunning art pieces by the GOAT Michelangelo and the lesser known yet arguably more impressive Hans Memling.

Send us a Question!MOVIE DISCUSSION: Shirleon & Kathryn join Melvin to discuss Kane Parsons' silver-screen debut for his hugely popular web-series; Backrooms! How does Parsons handle the transition from in-world storytelling to omniscient camera storytelling? The web-series doesn't really have character-driven narratives, so what do they think of Clark & Mary as the film's leads? And most importantly... is it good? Tune in and find out!Topics:(PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 37-minutes discussing The Mandalorian & Grogu's shockingly awful 70% second-weekend drop-off against Obsession's generational box-office legs & Backrooms' incredible first weekend, and what this might signal for the industry (PATREON EXCLUSIVE)This is the first of Kane Parsons' "Backrooms" entries to be character-led, whereas the rest of the story has been largely ambient and abstract. How did it turn out?Rather than overloading the film with "lore-bloat", Backrooms cleverly adds nods to fans of the web-series through background material, visual trickery, dialogue, and much more.Thoughts on the characters of Clark & Mary.When the film ends... are they still in the Backrooms?The correlation between the Backrooms and people's consciousness.Clark's pivot in the third act feels like it jumps the shark, but the gang still thinks the ending works.Talking about Kane Parsons' appreciation of Valve and his impressive exploration of the deteriorating 90s aesthetic despite being born in the later 2000s.Recommendations:I Found a Lost Hallway in a Dying Mall by Ben Farthing (2024) (Book)The real story behind the Backrooms (2025) (YouTube Video)People Still Live Here (2025 - X) (YouTube Series) Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & PinsSocial Links: ThreadsWebsiteInstagramLetterboxdFacebook Group 

Welcome to the Summer 2026 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books!   Today, Sarah and Catherine share 12 of their most anticipated books releasing in June through mid – August.   This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcements One of the many benefits to supporting the podcast through either our Patreon Community or our Substack Community (both for just $7/mo) is that you get access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and Sarah share 4 bonus books (2 each) we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available and sign up here for Patreon and here for Substack! Highlights A lightning round of some big summer releases that are NOT our personal preview picks. Catherine's theme this season was following her initial emotional reaction to a book, while Sarah's picks skew a bit outside of her usual comfort zone. Catherine chose books across historical fiction, cultural fiction, romance, humor, and thriller. One of the season's more challenging reads for Catherine comes from an author she trusts, while Sarah has two books over 450 pages. There's one debut in Sarah's stack this season — along with some historical fiction. Sarah has already read one of her picks — not only was it 5 stars, it's already a strong contender for book of the year. Plus, their #1 picks for summer. Big Summer Releases Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer (June 9) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:28]  God's Country (Cork O'Connor, 22) by William Kent Krueger (August 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:33]  The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson (June 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:36]  Biological War by Annie Jacobsen (July 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:43]  Cool Machine (The Harlem Trilogy, 3) by Colson Whitehead (July 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [2:48] A Tender Age by Chang-rae Lee (August 11) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [2:53]   Under the Falls by Richard Russo (August 11) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [2:55]  Sunrise by Téa Obreht (August 11) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [3:14]  Dominion (The Silk and Iron Trilogy, 1) by Jean Kwok (July 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [3:26]  Other Books Mentioned Less (The Arthur Books, 1) by Andrew Sean Greer (2017) [1:32]  Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson (2023) [1:41]  Nuclear War by Annie Jacobsen (2024) [1:47]  Empire Falls by Richard Russo (2001) [3:04]  Summer 2026 Book Preview June Sarah's Pick Whistler by Ann Patchett (June 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [6:53]  Catherine's Picks A Year of Marvelous Ways by Sarah Winman (US Release June 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:23] Leave and Come Back by Lavanya Lakshmi (June 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [18:29]  The Top of the World by Ethan Joella (June 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:59]  Keep Them Close by David Ellis (June 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [26:39] Other Books Mentioned Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (2023) [8:05]  The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (2025) [8:54]  Commonwealth by Ann Patchett (2016) [9:12]  Bel Canto by Ann Patchett (2001) [9:16] The Dutch House by Ann Patchett (2019) [9:17]   State of Wonder by Ann Patchett (2011) [9:18]  The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne (2017) [10:07]  Tin Man by Sarah Winman (US 2018) [13:39]  Still Life by Sarah Winman (2021) [14:24]  Crazy Rich Asians (Crazy Rich Asians, 1) by Kevin Kwan (2013) [19:54]  Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding by Lian Dolan (2025) [20:12]  The Best Lies by David Ellis (2024) [26:44]  July Sarah's Picks The Half Life by Rachel Beanland (July 14) |Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:40] Dad, Love, Me by Matthew Quick (July 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:27] Catherine's Pick City of Widows by Nadia Hashimi (July 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [30:28] Other Books Mentioned Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland (2020) [15:26]  The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland (2023) [15:28]  The Women by Kristin Hannah (2024) [16:27]  The Wives by Simone Gorrindo (2024) [17:48]  The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick (2008) [20:39]  August Sarah's Picks Everything That Is Beautiful by Louise Nealon (August 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:33] Sunlight Finds You by Laura Moriarty (August 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[28:32] Kitten by Stacey Yu (August 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [33:07]  Catherine's Pick You'll Love It Here by Natalie Sue (August 11) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [36:41] Other Books Mentioned Snowflake by Louise Nealon (2021) [25:05]  Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane (2019) [26:25]  Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty (2014) [28:54]  The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty (2012) [29:14]  The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath (1963) [36:01]  I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue (2024) [37:51] 

Podcast: Light on Life Season Thirteen Episode Nineteen. Hearing God is not reserved for a select few—it is part of the identity of every believer in Jesus Christ. In this powerful episode, we uncover why so many Christians struggle to hear God's voice in a noisy and distracted world. Drawing from 1 John 2, John 10, Elijah's encounter with the “still small voice” […] The post Why A Still Life Is A Massive Step Toward Hearing God appeared first on emeryhorvath.com. Related posts: How to Live a Responsive Life with God How to Maintain Constant Contact With Our Awesome God How God’s Revealed Word Surges Remarkable Life in Him

Remember renting DVDs? The excitement of browsing the new releases shelf or hunting through the classics section for your favourite film. Well, that experience is becoming rarer and rarer, with video rental stores slowly going the way of the dinosaurs. But not in Hamilton! Auteur House is the last DVD rental store in the city Founder Richard Swainson joins us to talk about the joy of Digital Video Discs.

Send us Fan MailIn this special episode of the SheClicks Women in Photography Podcast, Angela Nicholson speaks with five exceptional photographers recognised at the Sony World Photography Awards 2026.Featuring Dafna Talmor, Elle Leontiev, Isadora Romero, María Fernanda García Freire and Vilma Taubo, this episode offers an insight into the stories behind their award-winning images.Dafna Talmor, winner of the Landscape category, shares how she transforms archived negatives into imagined environments, embracing experimentation and unpredictability in her creative process. Open Photographer of the Year Elle Leontiev recounts the extraordinary experience of capturing her striking portrait of a volcanologist on Mount Yasur, even as her camera failed mid-shoot.Isadora Romero, winner of the Environment category, explores the relationship between people and forests, blending science, culture and photography to challenge how we perceive nature. María Fernanda García Freire reflects on motherhood, memory and cultural identity through her deeply personal project inspired by her son's fascination with birds.Finally, Still Life winner Vilma Taubo discusses her thought-provoking series that reimagines everyday objects as symbols of protest, revealing the quiet but powerful ways images can communicate meaning.Throughout the episode, Angela also shares questions from the SheClicks community, sparking honest conversations about creativity, confidence, finding your voice and navigating the challenges of a photographic career.This inspiring episode highlights not only the diversity of contemporary photography but also the passion, resilience and curiosity that drive these award-winning women.Connect with the PhotographersDafna TalmorWebsiteInstagramElle LeontievWebsiteInstagramIsadora RomeroWebsiteInstagramMaría Fernanda García FreireWebsiteInstagramVilma TauboWebsiteInstagramSupport the show

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Pamela Cook shares a Rewind episode of Writes4Women featuring novelist Sarah Winman discussing her 2021 novel Still Life, alongside Winman’s background from acting to writing and her earlier books When God Was a Rabbit, A Year of Marvelous Ways, and Tin Man. Winman describes how she began writing through adult education classes, found an agent, and learned to trust creative instinct. She outlines Still Life as a four-decade story beginning with a 1944 meeting in Tuscany between art historian Evelyn Skinner and soldier/globe maker Ulysses Temper, later exploring postwar London, Florence, found family, art, beauty, class, love, and unity. Inspiration came from learning about Florence’s 1966 flood and the “mud angels,” with Brexit influencing her “joy as resistance” tone. She details researching as needed, writing nonlinearly through many drafts, using ensemble viewpoints, and receiving crucial art guidance from Florentine art historian Stella Rudolph, and offers writing advice on finishing drafts, careful feedback, rereading great writers, and accepting doubt. SHOW NOTES: Writes4Women www.writes4women.com Facebook @writes4women Twitter / Instagram @w4wpodcast Sarah Winman Instagram: click here Facebook: click here Pamela Cook www.pamelacook.com.au Facebook: click here Twitter: click here Instagram: click here This episode produced by Pamela Cook for Writes4Women on unceded Dharawal country. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/writes4women?fan_landing=trueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Matthew Wayne Selznick Creates, I share my thoughts after re-evaluating my position on generative artificial intelligence as it pertains to the creative life. Mild spoiler alert: no, I’m still not going to use AI in my own creative endeavors. Listen (or watch!) to learn how my opinions have changed in the three years since I last tackled the topic. It might give you something to think about. Or maybe it’ll just piss you off. This episode was recorded on April 17, 2026. Watch the Episode (No video? Click to watch on YouTube.) Links and Topics Mentioned in This Episode My creative services for authors and podcasters. Can I help you? Book a free discovery call and let’s find out. My fiction and non-fiction. The Scribtotum article and Sonitotum podcast episode from when I first defined my position on generative Ai and creativity. The companion Scribtotum article to this episode. Rowan Farrow’s The New Yorker article on Sam Altman is behind a paywall, but this episode of The New Yorker Radio Hour is a good stand-in. Anthropic’s conflict with the Pentagon. This episode was recorded using my Pixel 9a and Dual Pros Mini Mic Pro. Support the show with a one-time donation, with my thanks! Thanks to the Patron Members of the Multiversalists Community Thank you to J.C. Hutchins, thank you to Jim Lewinson, thank you Amelia Bowen, thank you Ted Leonhardt, thank you to Charles Eugene Anderson, thank you to Scott Roche, thank you to Harold Johnson, thank you to David Mackler, and thank you to Sam Cherubin. Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 02:25 – Thinking About AI and the Creative Life 03:00 – Issues with How AI Companies Build Their Products 05:25 – The Ethical Stance I Took Regarding My Use of AI 06:44 – Why I Have No Interest In Using AI to Write for Me 08:17 – I Want AI to Do My Laundry 08:45 – How AI Has Changed Since My Original Ethical Statement 10:37 – The Rise of Agentic AI 11:40 – Offloading Digital Busy Work 12:12 – The Issue is Time and Focus 15:00 – Setting Up Agentic AI Systems to Take Back Time 16:06 – I Will Not Use ChatGPT or Support Sam Altman 17:12 – Why I Use Claude and Anthropic Products 17:58 – Getting AI to “Do My Laundry” 18:52 – Why I’m Willing to Make These Changes and Use These Tools 20:17 – Putting Persistant Ethical Concerns Into Perspective 22:05 – The Thin Line Between Principles and Self-Sabotage 27:35 – Some of You Might Consider This a Betrayal. Or Not. 28:36 – Balancing My Life While There’s Still Life to Balance 29:38 – Other Content Since the Last Episode of this Podcast 30:50 – Expect More Content to Do With Agentic AI as it Relates to the Creative Life 32:53 – Where Do You Sit On This Topic? Leave a Comment! 33:37 – Outro / Conclusion ~ Did you listen to this and decide you like the cut of my jib? Are you interested in directly benefiting from my quarter century of online indie publishing experience? Click to learn more about my services for writers, authors, and other creators! Never miss an episode! Become a member of my Multiversalists community of friends, fans, and creators: The form can be filled in the actual website url. Or (and!), find this podcast anywhere you get your podcasts, or subscribe manually by copying https://www.mattselznick.com/feed/podcast/sonitotum into your favorite podcast app. This content is by Matthew Wayne Selznick and came from his website.

Présenté par Jeff - Partie Nature Morte à 00:37:25Depuis une dizaine d'années, NATURE MORTE s'amuse à brouiller les pistes musicales avec son projet. Puisant aussi bien son énergie dans l'obscurité du black metal que dans la lumière des scènes rock indé, le trio est un véritable hybride.  Aujourd'hui, le groupe présente son album Still Life, un disque éponyme qui ne porte pas vraiment son nom, et qui joue toujours avec des registres musicaux différents, mais au cœur un plus sombre. L'intention de Nature Morte reste la même : toucher l'auditeur au plus profond de sa cage thoracique. Le trio composé de Stevan, Chris et Vincent répond à nos questions dans Repas de Corbeaux. Pour lancer ce nouvel album, Nature Morte avait dévoilé le titre « … Not Horror ». Un seul message accompagnait ce morceau dans le communiqué : « Et si le monde de demain était plus une évidence qu'une surprise ? Pas une horreur, mais un drame. » Le drame inévitable évoqué pourrait bien nous plonger dans un monde en flammes… Cette image tragique, à laquelle nos regards s'habituent cyniquement et progressivement, guidera la playlist du soir. Ainsi, nous parlerons notamment du retour remarqué de Neurosis, du neuvième album de Winterfylleth, ou encore de la mélancolie mélodique de Hanging Garden.

In September of 1852, Maria Kirwan and her husband took a small ferry boat from the seaside town of Howth to a little island called Ireland's Eye.  Both Kirwan' stepped off the ferry boat, full of excitement for the pleasant day ahead. The Kirwan's planned to swim and sketch and eat a delicious picnic lunch. What they didn't plan though, was that by the end of that day, only one of them would be getting back on that ferryboat....alive.  Join us for our 6th St. Paddy's day episode as we discuss the ancient but fascinating cold case that shocked an entire community among the beautiful Irish landscape. Click to learn more (sources) https://ragingfluff.wordpress.com/2013/09/22/the-irelands-eye-murder-case-1852/ https://crowehistory.com/2018/11/09/the-irelands-eye-murder-case/ https://murderpedia.org/male.K/k/kirwan-william.htm#google_vignette https://www.nli.ie/news-stories/stories/irelands-eye-murder https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/death-on-ireland-s-eye-tragedy-and-mystery-on-a-lonely-patch-of-rocky-shore-1.4792036   Briggs, Katharine – An Encyclopedia of Fairies (1976) Croker, Thomas Crofton – Fairy Legends and Traditions of the South of Ireland (1825) Wilde, Lady Jane – Ancient Legends of Ireland (1887) Campbell, John Francis – Popular Tales of the West Highlands (1860) Keightley, Thomas – The Fairy Mythology (1850) McGowan, Joseph – Irish Monsters (2009) Duchas.ie – The Irish Folklore Commission Collection   Episode Credits: Hosts/writers: Holly Knapp and Leslie Weidel Editor/Composer/Producer: Jon Katity WWBD Merch Buy your WWBD swag here!  Join the Conversation      

Des d'aquest cap de setmana i fins a finals del mes d'abril, la galeria d'art Àgora 3 presenta una col·lecció d'obres representativa del pintor Alfred Sisquella. Nascut a Barcelona i afincat a Sitges des del 1923, Sisquella començà abraçant el cubisme i l'avantguarda per consolidar-se posteriorment com un pintor realista allunyat dels estereotips i proper a l'estètica de Joaquim Sunyer. Les figures humanes, les natures mortes i els paisatges són característics de la seva obra de la qual la galeria en conserva una col·lecció molt representativa. Amb Isidre Roset, comissari de l'exposició i autor d'una tesi doctoral sobre l'artista, n'hem parlat. Les visites es poden concertar al telèfon de la galeria, 93 8940338, o bé al mòbil 606 658242. L'entrada La galeria Àgora 3 presenta ‘Still life: Alfred Sisquella’, una mostra que vol reivindicar un dels grans pintors sitgetans del segle XX ha aparegut primer a Radio Maricel.

Wherein Eric and John explore three significant, influential branches of Swedish death metal, the Stockholm scene, the Gothenburg scene, and progressive Swedish death metal, discussing bands including Entombed, Dismember, At the Gates, In Flames, Edge of Sanity, Opeth, and MANY more.Click on the links below for all the music listening/video breaks in this episode:Listening Break #1: Entombed- "Left Hand Path" from Left Hand Path (1990) ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weyYzWU-FNIListening break #2: At the Gates- "Slaughter of the Soul" from Slaughter of the Soul (1995) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIqTfc0XIfgListening break #3: Opeth "The Moor" from Still Life (1999)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ob2GdSUQKgPlease do consider joining us at our Patreon page! Not only will you gain access to exclusive content, but you'll also get that sense of pure joy that can only come from supporting the world's wackiest, most insightful heavy metal podcast. Link below:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://patreon.com/HeavyMetal101⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heavymetal101podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠(you can leave us a voicemail if you're so inclined!)Contact us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠heavymetal101podcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HeavyMetal101Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/heavy_101⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@heavymetal101podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/heavymetal101podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠New episodes of Heavy Metal 101 are always released monthly on the 3rd Monday of each month!Underscore credits:Du gamla, du fria | Copyright Free | National Anthem Of SwedenFree Beta RecordsFree SWEDISH DEATH METAL Music - Haunting of the Flesh // No Copyright Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio free) hardcore punk x metal x alternative rock type beat - "M.F.P.S" (prod. Capsized)Capsized(free) crust punk x hardcore punk x discharge x killtak type beat | “evacuate” (prod. sxzu)SXZURoyalty Free // Epic Fantasy Music "Leaving for Valhalla" by Alexander NakaradaAlexander Nakarada - CreatorChordsDeath/Thrash Metal Riffs - Fight Like Hell // Royalty Free No Copyright MusicWhite Bat AudioRoyalty Free Instrumental Death Metal Track-AMRPHIS Free DEATH METAL Music - Cult of the Skull - // Copyright Free Music - White Bat AudioRoyalty free french musicDar GolanAudio Assault Bulldozer: Boss Hm2 Swedish Death Metal Tone Made with Amp Sim VSTGoat SurgeonD-Beat Backing Track (165 BPM) [Drum Loop]NoCombs_NoMastersHorror Background Music(No Copyright)Scary Dark Mysterious Music/Horror Trailer Music[Royalty Free]Power Music FactoryMelodic Death Metal Type Instrumental "Dread" Prod. Beef DrewBeef Drew ♪weeping - melodic death/black metal instrumental [free]pekarotA Love Song (for Erin)Eric SchwartIt's In The Fog' by ‪@DarrenCurtisMusic‬ 

Uberto Frigerio"Giovanni Gastel. Rewind"Palazzo Citterio, MilanoFotografare è una necessità e non un lavoro. Rendere eterno un incontro tra due anime mi incanta”.Giovanni GastelSabato 14 marzo 2026, ore 11:00Palazzo Citterio, Milano: "Giovanni Gastel. Rewind"Luchino Gastel incontra il pubblico per raccontare Gastel uomo e artista. Fino al 26 luglio 2026, Palazzo Citterio a Milano rende omaggio a Giovanni Gastel (Milano, 1955-2021), uno dei maestri della fotografia contemporanea, e alla sua parabola artistica. La mostra, curata da Uberto Frigerio, realizzata da La Grande Brera con l'Archivio Giovanni Gastel, in collaborazione con l'Agenzia Guardans-Cambó, si presenta come un viaggio emotivo e immersivo che consente di rivedere la sua intera carriera da una nuova prospettiva, non cronologica ma tematica, poetica e profondamente personale.Il suo stile si è distinto per una visione unica, filtrata dalla sua interiorità; tra i pochissimi fotografi italiani a sperimentare la post-produzione digitale fin dagli anni '90, Gastel ha saputo unire artigianalità e innovazione, analogico e digitale, trasformando la fotografia in un linguaggio riconoscibile. “È stato Giovanni stesso – racconta Uberto Frigerio - a guidarci in tutta la mostra. La ricerca del materiale tra testi e appunti privati è stata condotta con l'intento che fossero le sue parole a raccontare ogni frammento della sua vita, come capitoli emotivi. Ogni sezione nasce infatti dal suo pensiero, dalla sua voce interiore perché nessuno più di Giovanni sapeva trasformare la memoria in immagine e l'immagine in racconto. È un percorso in cui il visitatore non osserva soltanto: ascolta. Una narrazione costruita da Giovanni per Giovanni, restituita al pubblico nella sua forma più autentica”. “A cinque anni esatti dalla scomparsa - afferma Angelo Crespi, Direttore Generale Pinacoteca di Brera - l'idea di celebrare non solo la carriera da fotografo, ma in primis la persona di Giovanni, mi sembra il modo migliore di rendere onore a un grande artista che ha saputo essere libero e creativo, e che tutti ricordano per l'umanità e l'empatia con cui si relazionava con gli altri nella vita di tutti i giorni. Il suo talento gli permise di creare un mondo che oggi appare, nelle sale allestite di Palazzo Citterio, esorbitante e immaginifico. Come nella recente mostra di Armani, sono convinto che l'obiettivo della Grande Brera sia di essere il centro di una città in cui buon gusto, forma e misura, bellezza e senso sono i valori fondanti; e Gastel ha esaltato al massimo grado lo stile di Milano allo stesso tempo rigoroso e audace”. Il percorso espositivo, allestito da Gianni Fiori, si sviluppa all'interno di Palazzo Citterio attraverso oltre 250 immagini - di cui 140 inedite 30 scatti iconici, 10 in grande formato, polaroid, i Fondi oro - dalle prime copertine di moda del 1977 agli still life più innovativi, dalle campagne che hanno segnato la storia della moda fino ai ritratti di figure iconiche del nostro tempo, a cui si aggiungono oggetti personali e strumenti di lavoro. Per la prima volta, una mostra proporrà alcuni dei suoi scritti e delle sue poesie, che sono state da sempre parti integranti del suo immaginario.  Accompagna la mostra un catalogo Allemandi Editore, curato da Luca Stoppini, di oltre 300 pagine e più di 200 immagini, che ripercorrono integralmente la carriera di Giovanni Gastel, con contributi e testimonianze di amici, storici dell'arte e curatori.Giovanni Gastel è molto più di un libro fotografico: è il ritratto completo di un artista che ha saputo trasformare l'immagine in racconto, fondendo moda, arte e cultura. Il volume raccoglie i suoi scatti più celebri, copertine, still life, ritratti e campagne pubblicitarie, insieme a contributi e testimonianze di amici, storici e curatori che ne svelano la complessità e la visione. Gastel amava definire la fotografia come “la realtà filtrata dal pensiero”, e in queste pagine emerge la sua capacità di rendere ogni dettaglio un atto di eleganza e libertà creativa. Milano, la sua città, è il filo rosso che accompagna l'intero percorso: laboratorio culturale che lui stesso ha reso internazionale, tanto da essere considerato l'ambasciatore più elegante della capitale della moda e del design. Un libro da proporre non solo agli appassionati di fotografia, ma a tutti coloro che cercano un'opera da collezionare, regalare e vivere come compagno ideale della grande mostra milanese.Giovanni Gastel, nato nel 1955 a Milano da Ida Pace Visconti di Modrone e da Giuseppe Gastel, compie la sua prima formazione estetica e culturale in ambito teatrale, anche influenzato dallo zio Luchino Visconti, tra i più importanti registi del Neorealismo, recitando in una compagnia sperimentale. Scrive poesie e, a soli 16 anni, pubblica Kasbah. Dal 1972 inizia a fotografare. Tra il 1975 e il 1976 comincia a produrre still life per la casa d'aste Christie's ed elabora l'identità visiva di diverse aziende italiane.Dai primi anni ottanta Gastel ha collaborato con più di 50 testate italiane e internazionali e pubblicato circa 170 copertine; ha prodotto più di 500 tra campagne e cataloghi per diverse maison di moda e grandi firme di beauty, gioielli e design. I suoi 40 anni di fotografia sono stati segnati dall'uso privilegiato del banco ottico e delle lastre Polaroid 20 x 25, per poi aprirsi alle tecnologie digitali intuendo le nuove potenzialità da esse offerte alla propria creatività.Nel 2002 riceve l'Oscar per la fotografia nella manifestazione La Kore Oscar della Moda. Ha esposto in mostre personali a Milano, Venezia, New York, Mosca, Shanghai, Parigi e in Giappone.Diversi i libri pubblicati, soprattutto di poesia. Nel 2015 è uscita l'autobiografia “Un eterno istante” (Mondadori) e l'anno successivo, la monografia pubblicata da Silvana Editoriale a cura di Germano Celant, in cui sono raccolte immagini, documenti, dichiarazioni, testimonianze e opere a formare un volume inedito su tutta la sua storia. Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

Alessandra Mauro"Irving Penn. Photographs 1939 - 2007"Centro della Fotografia, RomaFino al 29 giugno 2026Ad inaugurare il programma espositivo del neonato Centro della Fotografia di Roma è la grande mostra IRVING PENN. PHOTOGRAPHS 1939 – 2007, che presenta al pubblico una selezione di 109 stampe provenienti dalla prestigiosa collezione della Maison Européenne de la Photographie (MEP) di Parigi, realizzate tra il 1939 e il 2007. La collezione della MEP è il risultato di un lungo rapporto di collaborazione con l'artista e, negli anni più recenti, di un dialogo continuo con la Irving Penn Foundation, istituzione fondata dallo stesso Irving Penn per preservare e promuovere il suo lascito artistico.La mostra è curata da Pascal Hoël, Head of Collections MEP, Frédérique Dolivet Deputy to Head of Collections MEP e Alessandra Mauro curatrice per il Centro della Fotografia di Roma.Irving Penn (1917–2009) è universalmente riconosciuto come uno dei più grandi maestri della fotografia del Novecento. Per oltre sessant'anni protagonista della scena internazionale e firma storica della rivista Vogue, Penn ha rivoluzionato i generi della fotografia di moda, del ritratto e della natura morta, con uno stile inconfondibile fatto di rigore formale, eleganza essenziale e straordinaria attenzione ai dettagli. Le sue immagini, per lo più realizzate in studio, sono celebri per la loro apparente semplicità e per la capacità di restituire, con la stessa intensità, soggetti famosi e persone comuni. Accanto ai ritratti di artisti, scrittori e celebrità, Penn ha dedicato grande attenzione a progetti personali diventati iconici, come le nature morte con mozziconi di sigarette o oggetti abbandonati, trasformati in immagini di sorprendente bellezza.La mostra, articolata in sei sezioni, offre una panoramica completa della sua opera, mettendo in luce non solo la potenza della sua visione artistica, ma anche la sua straordinaria abilità di stampatore. Penn seguiva, infatti, ogni fase del processo con estrema cura, sperimentando tecniche raffinate come la stampa al platino, per ottenere immagini senza tempo, oggi considerate pietre miliari della storia della fotografia.Il percorso espositivo si apre con i Primi lavori (1939-1947), cioe le prime fotografie che realizza lungo le strade di New York, poi nel sud degli Stati Uniti e poi ancora in Messico nel 1941. Nel 1945 e in Europa e in Italia, come autista volontario di ambulanze dell'esercito americano e utilizza la sua macchina fotografica per raccogliere testimonianze visive di quel periodo travagliato. In mostra anche la celebre fotografia dedicata al “gruppo d'intellettuali italiani al Caffe Greco” realizzata a Roma da Irving Penn per Vogue nel 1948. La seconda sezione e dedicata ai numerosi Viaggi tra il 1948 ed il 1971 per Vogue, dal Peru al Nepal, dal Camerun alla Nuova Guinea, nei quali realizza ritratti degli indigeni immersi nella luce naturale, dopo averli isolati dal loro ambiente in uno spazio neutro. La sezione numero tre riguarda invece i Ritratti (1947 – 1996) soprattutto delle celebrità e che vengono fotografate per lo più nel suo studio, dove Penn crea i suoi set. Nella quarta sezione troviamo i Nudi (1949 – 1967): una serie molto personale di fotografie di nudi femminili, per i quali sceglie modelle professioniste per pittori e scultori con l'obiettivo di inquadrare i corpi il piu da vicino possibile, senza mai mostrare i volti, celebrando la loro bellezza scultorea. Sottopone poi i suoi negativi a tecniche di stampa sperimentali, sbiancando e rielaborando le sue stampe fino a ottenere toni diafani che variano sempre da una stampa all'altra. La sua forza creativa e evidente anche nel lavoro che realizza nel 1967 per il Dancers' Workshop di San Francisco in cui non cerca di dare un preciso significato a una coreografia specifica, ma piuttosto sceglie un'interpretazione piu libera dei corpi in movimento che si esibiscono solo per essere fotografati. Infine, le ultime due sezioni: Moda e bellezza (1949 – 2007), durante la sua lunga carriera per Vogue, la moda e parte essenziale del suo lavoro e Still Life (1949 –2007), nella quale dimostra grande creativita nella messa in scena di oggetti inanimati, con una costante determinazione a rimuovere il superfluo. Spesso include nelle sue realizzazioni riferimenti alla Vanitas e al memento mori dell'arte antica, che conferiscono alle sue immagini un potere e una presenza senza tempo. E anche interessato a soggetti che a prima vista possono sembrare banali, insignificanti o ripugnanti, come i mozziconi di sigarette trovate in strada o le gomme da masticare usate, che Penn glorifica in sontuose stampe al platino-palladio. Così, esplorando nuovi soggetti con nuove tecniche, continua sempre a forzare i confini creativi del mezzo fotografico.Accompagna la mostra un booklet in vendita al bookshop del Centro di Fotografia.La mostra è promossa da Roma Capitale e Fondazione Mattatoio e organizzata da Civita Mostre e MuseiDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

The indie film "Still Life" takes viewers back to teen life in 1999: corded phones, reading profiles of Claire Danes in Seventeen magazine and Y2K hysteria. For Dafne, the main 15-year-old character, this is around the time of her life when her mother dies from leukemia. "Still Life" was shot in the Bay Area, and was inspired by screenwriter and director Lauren Shapiro's experiences growing up here. Jenee Darden is the host of KALW's Sights and Sounds show. She spoke to Shapiro about the film, and how she let her heart bleed into her art. 

On today's show, the San Francisco Symphony's "SoundBox" show is about dreams. Then, a coming-of-age film about a Bay Area teenager who's trying to balance school, her social life and concern for her dying mother. Then, one of the featured poets from the upcoming "Sights + Sounds" event about love.

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: reviving the book space and recs from bookish friends Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: all things special editions The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). .  .  .  1:39 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 2:35 - Currently Reading Patreon 4:16 - Currently Reading website to find your readerly type 5:03 - Sidedoor podcast 5:29 - Sidedoor Season 11 - Poison and Poisonability  6:50 - Our Current Reads 6:58 - Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle (Kaytee) 7:13 - @booksbybrady on instagram 11:02 - Voices in the Snow by Darcy Coates (Meredith) 14:51 - Gallows Hill by Darcy Coates 16:17 - Democracy Awakening by Heather Cox Richardson (Kaytee) 17:41 - These Truths by Jill Lapore 19:37 - Two Cures for Love by Wendy Cope (Meredith, amazon link) 23:58 - The Last Animal by Ramona Ausubel (Kaytee) 26:23 - Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton 26:54 - Bear by Julia Phillips 28:02 - For Whom the Belle Tolls by Jaysea Lynn (Meredith) 35:26 - Deep Dive: All About Special Editions 35:41 - Special Edition reel by Docofthedarkarts 36:16 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (special edition) 36:33 - OwlCrate 36:34 - Fairyloot 36:38 - Satisfiction 37:40 - Foyles 38:47 - Still Life by Louise Penny (special edition) 41:01 - Eye of the World by Robert Jordan (leatherbound edition, pre-order out Feb 26, 2026) 41:45 - Hunger Games special edition box set 42:20 - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 42:24 - The Home-Maker by Dorothy Canfield Fisher 44:29 - The Poet Empress by Shen Tao (deluxe special edition) 46:42 - Meet Us At The Fountain 47:14 - I wish to press Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots (Kaytee) 47:15 - Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots 49:01 - For Whom the Belle Tolls by Jaysea Lynn 49:25 - Villain by Natalie Zina Walschots (pre-order, releases May 19, 2026) 50:25 - If you are feeling slumpy in your reading, I wish for you to get your eyes checked! (Meredith) Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. January's IPL is our annual visit to Fabled Bookshop in Waco, Texas. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Reading chapter 1 from Still Life with Woodpecker (1980) by Tom Robbins, still one of the weirdest and somehow most quotable books that I love.    Music is Opulent Mirage by SyncMusicTracks

Stepping inside an Impressionist painting? Yes, please.Week 41 of Ted Gioia's Immersive Humanities Course made me realize something startling: these books weren't picked for my enjoyment--and yet I loved them anyway. This week's readings, Henry James's The Spoils of Poynton and the “Overture” to Marcel Proust's Remembrance of Things Past, carry us right into the early twentieth century.I approached James with dread, expecting a slow narrative, but instead I found a moody, infinitely readable novel built around obsession, property, and desire. With a small cast and dialogue-driven scenes, it feels almost theatrical, no surprise since James briefly wrote plays. But it's also chilling in its fixation on “stuff” and ownership. This one was a winner.Proust, meanwhile, surprised me with prose that felt dreamlike, luminous, and unexpectedly funny. I had expected dense, boring, and pointless--Proust was none of those. The famous madeleine scene becomes a meditation on memory that expands from a sensation as small as a crumb into an entire world.Though radically different on the surface, James and Proust share a similar impressionistic quality, finding vast meaning in subtle gestures. A brilliant pairing--and a week I adored, even if Ted doesn't care.The Housekeeping:LINKTed Gioia/The Honest Broker's 12-Month Immersive Humanities Course (paywalled!)My Amazon Book List (NOT an affiliate link)CONNECTThe complete list of Crack the Book Episodes: https://cheryldrury.substack.com/p/crack-the-book-start-here?r=u3t2rTo read more of my writing, visit my Substack - https://www.cheryldrury.substack.com.Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cldrury/LISTENSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5GpySInw1e8IqNQvXow7Lv?si=9ebd5508daa245bdApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crack-the-book/id1749793321Captivate - https://crackthebook.captivate.fm

In Still Life with Bones: Genocide, Forensics, and What Remains (Crown, 2023), anthropologist Alexa Hagerty learns to see the dead body with a forensic eye. She examines bones for marks of torture and fatal wounds—hands bound by rope, machete cuts—and also for signs of identity: how life shapes us down to the bone. A weaver is recognized from the tiny bones of the toes, molded by kneeling before a loom; a girl is identified alongside her pet dog. In the tenderness of understanding these bones, forensics not only offers proof of mass atrocity but also tells the story of each life lost. Working with forensic teams at mass grave sites and in labs, Hagerty discovers how bones bear witness to crimes against humanity and how exhumation can bring families meaning after unimaginable loss. She also comes to see how cutting-edge science can act as ritual—a way of caring for the dead with symbolic force that can repair societies torn apart by violence. Weaving together powerful stories about investigative breakthroughs, histories of violence and resistance, and her own forensic coming-of-age, Hagerty crafts a moving portrait of the living and the dead. Kelly McFall is Professor of History and Director of the Honors Program at Newman University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In Still Life with Bones: Genocide, Forensics, and What Remains (Crown, 2023), anthropologist Alexa Hagerty learns to see the dead body with a forensic eye. She examines bones for marks of torture and fatal wounds—hands bound by rope, machete cuts—and also for signs of identity: how life shapes us down to the bone. A weaver is recognized from the tiny bones of the toes, molded by kneeling before a loom; a girl is identified alongside her pet dog. In the tenderness of understanding these bones, forensics not only offers proof of mass atrocity but also tells the story of each life lost. Working with forensic teams at mass grave sites and in labs, Hagerty discovers how bones bear witness to crimes against humanity and how exhumation can bring families meaning after unimaginable loss. She also comes to see how cutting-edge science can act as ritual—a way of caring for the dead with symbolic force that can repair societies torn apart by violence. Weaving together powerful stories about investigative breakthroughs, histories of violence and resistance, and her own forensic coming-of-age, Hagerty crafts a moving portrait of the living and the dead. Kelly McFall is Professor of History and Director of the Honors Program at Newman University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

In Still Life with Bones: Genocide, Forensics, and What Remains (Crown, 2023), anthropologist Alexa Hagerty learns to see the dead body with a forensic eye. She examines bones for marks of torture and fatal wounds—hands bound by rope, machete cuts—and also for signs of identity: how life shapes us down to the bone. A weaver is recognized from the tiny bones of the toes, molded by kneeling before a loom; a girl is identified alongside her pet dog. In the tenderness of understanding these bones, forensics not only offers proof of mass atrocity but also tells the story of each life lost. Working with forensic teams at mass grave sites and in labs, Hagerty discovers how bones bear witness to crimes against humanity and how exhumation can bring families meaning after unimaginable loss. She also comes to see how cutting-edge science can act as ritual—a way of caring for the dead with symbolic force that can repair societies torn apart by violence. Weaving together powerful stories about investigative breakthroughs, histories of violence and resistance, and her own forensic coming-of-age, Hagerty crafts a moving portrait of the living and the dead. Kelly McFall is Professor of History and Director of the Honors Program at Newman University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science

In Still Life with Bones: Genocide, Forensics, and What Remains (Crown, 2023), anthropologist Alexa Hagerty learns to see the dead body with a forensic eye. She examines bones for marks of torture and fatal wounds—hands bound by rope, machete cuts—and also for signs of identity: how life shapes us down to the bone. A weaver is recognized from the tiny bones of the toes, molded by kneeling before a loom; a girl is identified alongside her pet dog. In the tenderness of understanding these bones, forensics not only offers proof of mass atrocity but also tells the story of each life lost. Working with forensic teams at mass grave sites and in labs, Hagerty discovers how bones bear witness to crimes against humanity and how exhumation can bring families meaning after unimaginable loss. She also comes to see how cutting-edge science can act as ritual—a way of caring for the dead with symbolic force that can repair societies torn apart by violence. Weaving together powerful stories about investigative breakthroughs, histories of violence and resistance, and her own forensic coming-of-age, Hagerty crafts a moving portrait of the living and the dead. Kelly McFall is Professor of History and Director of the Honors Program at Newman University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

In Still Life with Bones: Genocide, Forensics, and What Remains (Crown, 2023), anthropologist Alexa Hagerty learns to see the dead body with a forensic eye. She examines bones for marks of torture and fatal wounds—hands bound by rope, machete cuts—and also for signs of identity: how life shapes us down to the bone. A weaver is recognized from the tiny bones of the toes, molded by kneeling before a loom; a girl is identified alongside her pet dog. In the tenderness of understanding these bones, forensics not only offers proof of mass atrocity but also tells the story of each life lost. Working with forensic teams at mass grave sites and in labs, Hagerty discovers how bones bear witness to crimes against humanity and how exhumation can bring families meaning after unimaginable loss. She also comes to see how cutting-edge science can act as ritual—a way of caring for the dead with symbolic force that can repair societies torn apart by violence. Weaving together powerful stories about investigative breakthroughs, histories of violence and resistance, and her own forensic coming-of-age, Hagerty crafts a moving portrait of the living and the dead. Kelly McFall is Professor of History and Director of the Honors Program at Newman University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Podcast Stefan Baumann describes how to create a body of work that is autobiographical and represents the life with living that we all are on a journey with on this planet. To understand how to create autobiographical work will be the foundation of how we move forward and how we separate ourselves from work created by AI and work that is truly created at a passion. In an age dominated by digital influence and AI, people seek authentic connection. Buyers and audiences want art that reflects real human circumstances and feelings, not just flawless images. They want to feel the presence of an artist who has lived through struggle, joy, doubt, and hope. My creative process embraces chance and randomness. Using my phone like a tool of Russian roulette, I access snapshots of a life worth living. These everyday digital fragments—photos, messages, moments—form an autobiographical record. By reinterpreting them, I create visual stories that reveal truths often overlooked. Each image I choose reflects a part of my life's story, rich with personal meaning. Together, they form a mosaic that speaks to universal human experiences. This emotional connection makes my work uniquely meaningful to collectors seeking depth beyond surface beauty. My art is a living archive of memories and emotions that go deeper than any AI can mimic. It conveys vulnerability, hope, nostalgia—the intangible feelings that give life to my pieces. I want collectors to connect with my work on an emotional level, recognizing themselves in the stories I tell. To do this, I use techniques that embrace imperfection and spontaneity, highlighting raw human emotion rather than polished digital perfection. Even when using digital tools, I prioritize authenticity. I balance technology with intentionality, resisting over-curation to keep the truth of each moment alive. Themes of community, memory, vulnerability, and time run through my art, reflecting what I consider a life worth living: one filled with connection, discovery, and self-reflection. These ideas appear through layered images and symbolic contrasts between presence and absence. Challenges in my life have shaped my artistic voice, adding depth and honesty to my work. These experiences inform how I see the world and the stories I choose to share. What sets my art apart from AI-generated work is its emotional depth and humanity. AI can create images, but it cannot replicate the lived experience and conscious reflection behind my pieces. I am committed to transforming the chaos and beauty of everyday life into art that speaks to our shared humanity. This is the essence of my journey as an artist. #MixedMediaNarratives #HumanVulnerability #MemoryCollage #SpontaneousImagery #LayeredEmotions #AuthenticDigitalArt #AntiAIAesthetics #SelfReflectiveStoriesSupport the showFor more information go to www.StefanBaumann.com https://www.stefanbaumann.com/Free Book For painting, coaching call me on my phone at 415-606-9074

In this podcast  learn the secrets of success and how Cris Lawson launched her career with a few good ideas and a lot of hard work. Stefan Baumann interviews Chris Lawson as she explains her insights on how to make your art better, how to put together something that is bigger than just a good idea, and launch it into a success with enough momentum that will carry her our career for years to come. In this interview, we discussed putting together in our show and how to capture the attention of a few major magazines. Stefan Baumann, her coach and mentor, discusses with her the in and out of putting together an event and is good information for all artists to know. Man, you are a dark bully, you couldn't even rise up out of the depths of being mean and at least try to have a pleasant New Year's evening, without bitching and whining and complaining. Everything I do for you all day long, trying to make your life a little easier and making sure you're comfortable and all you do is just blah blah blah you're right daddy I love the way you try to make it wonderful New Year's Eve. It's these kind of eveningsthat brings smiles to my faces because you're such a bright inspiration. Artist Success Interview: Stefan Bauman I had an idea to develop an art show by specifically targeting a market that has been untouched. This focus gave me the motivation to pursue art in a way that stood apart from the traditional paths most artists take. The concept of filling a gap in the market helped me form my initial ideas and clarified my creative direction. The first thing you have to do is improve your artwork. I approached this by understanding the 13 keys needed to create a great work of art. Focusing on these fundamentals allowed me to elevate the quality of my creations and build a solid foundation. Without this step, nothing else would have had the same impact. Improving artistic skill was the crucial starting point for turning ideas into a successful career. How do you define what makes an art project bigger than just a good idea? An art show becomes bigger than just a good idea when it is not merely a one-time event but generates a life of its own. To create something truly impactful, you have to create something big and then be willing to give it away so others can enjoy it. This approach builds momentum and allows the project to grow beyond the initial concept, making the art project sustainable and influential in the long term. What strategies did you use to generate momentum and sustain success over time? Quality artwork is the key. Without quality artwork, you cannot possibly propel your future successfully. Beyond creating great work, it's important to find someone to help you—someone who has been through the process before and can guide you. This combination of quality art and mentorship helps build lasting momentum in your career.. #artinspiration #artistsuccess #mentorshipmatters #qualityart #artcareertips #creativejourney #artshowideas #artistgrowth #behindthecanvas #creativelife #oilpainting #paintings #artshows #easylife #beginnerartist #gallerylife #creativeflow #abstractart #inspirationdaily #nicheart #artshowsuccess #studentartist #artmentorship #emergingart #successfulartist #gallerytalk #behindthescenes #artbusiness #createnicheSupport the showFor more information go to www.StefanBaumann.com https://www.stefanbaumann.com/Free Book For painting, coaching call me on my phone at 415-606-9074

In this insightful conversation, Kat sits down with celebrated realist painter, author and educator Todd M. Casey. Known for his bestselling books The Art of Still Life and The Oil Painters' Color Handbook, Todd opens up about the winding road that shaped his artistic life, from studying at MassArt to discovering the atelier system and developing a deep appreciation for classical training. He shares refreshing honesty about navigating art school, finding mentors, resisting social media pressure, and staying connected to the curiosity that fuels meaningful work. Whether you're a painter refining your technique, a creative searching for direction, or an artist feeling overwhelmed in a content-driven world, this episode offers clarity and grounded wisdom for your path ahead. What We Cover • Todd's early years discovering art alongside his brother and studying at MassArt • How returning to foundational training transformed his approach to painting • What traditional art education gets wrong, and what artists actually need to grow • Why guidance and consistent mentorship are essential for developing strong technique • The double-edged sword of social media for artists: visibility, burnout, and boundaries • How curiosity, awareness and everyday life become the fuel for new ideas • Navigating commercial expectations, artistic identity and pivoting when your work evolves • The importance of resisting fear-driven creativity and choosing work that feels true • Todd's upcoming books and teaching philosophy About Today's Guest Todd M. Casey is an artist, author and teacher whose work blends classical realism with a contemporary, introspective approach. Born and raised in Lowell, Massachusetts, he studied at MassArt, the Academy of Art University, and eventually trained under Jacob Collins at the Water Street Atelier. His paintings and teachings emphasize discipline, observation and a deep respect for the craft of oil painting. He is the author of bestselling books The Art of Still Life and The Oil Painters' Color Handbook, with two new books forthcoming in 2026 and 2027. Todd teaches at the Lyme Academy of Fine Art and through online programs offered worldwide. Links & Resources • Follow Todd M. Casey: Website / Instagram / Patreon • The Art of Still Life and The Oil Painters' Color Handbook • Learn with Todd: Online workshops and mentorship • Explore Create! Magazine: https://www.createmagazine.com • Support independent art publishing on our Substack: createmagazine.substack.com Want More Conversations Like This? Subscribe, leave a review and share this episode with a fellow artist who needs a dose of real-world wisdom and encouragement.

Новая жемчужина подкаста - разговор с Катей Старостиной, художницей, сет-дизайнером, преподавателем и автором школы SETMATERIALSTUDY .Школа - это курс, изначально задуманный на 18 месяцев, но давно переваливший за эту отметку и превратившийся в объединение художников. Как говорит Катя, процесс обучения в экспериментах с материалами не заканчивается никогда, а столкновение с неизвестным поджидает буквально в каждой новой задаче по съёмке: сварка, запекание стекла, скульптура картошки. Говорим о страхах, технике безопасности и о том, что в сет-дизайне считается профессионализмом: художественное видение или умение сделать ровный шов?Ссылки на тех, кого мы упоминаем в этом эпизоде:Аня КортюковаHarun Farocki, Still Life, 1997Irving PennKarl FelixTom SchneiderGruppe MagazineGary CardGentle MonstersBeatrice Bonino Patience HardingAnna Sbiera Paloma WoolShona HeathДмитрий Крымов Закрытый Telegram канал подкастаПочта подкаста: darkplayground.podcast@gmail.comЗвуковое оформление: ⁠frailtynine

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There has been a murder! A murder in a small Quebecois village where everyone knows each other and most people seem to be either artists or café proprietors! Luckily Chief Inspector Armand Gamache and the Sûreté du Québec are on the case, there to be avuncular and reassuring and blur the line between friend and law enforcement professional.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to squarespace.com/overdue for 10% of your first purchase of a website or domain.Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis.Follow @overduepod on Instagram and BlueskyAdvertise on OverdueSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It only took 29 years, but we Beatles fans finally have what we've all been clamoring for: instrumental “Fool On The Hill.” That's right, Anthology 4 has arrived! Are you excited? We fans love sequels! Maybe it's an appetizer to George Harrison's “Early Takes Volume 2”, which is tentatively scheduled to be released sometime after we're all dead. Fortunately, for those of us who remember the excitement for the original Anthology CD's, the good folks at Apple have finally cleaned up the tracks from volumes 1-3. This week, Tony & T.J. instant-react to those reissues (and/or maybe remixes), in addition to previewing their full-on deep dish of Anthology 4. Along the way, the boys ask:

Diane Seuss is the author of the poetry collections Frank: Sonnets, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award; Still Life with Two Dead Peacocks and a Girl; Four-Legged Girl, finalist for the Pulitzer Prize; Wolf Lake, White Gown Blown Open; and It Blows You Hollow. Her work has appeared in Poetry, the Georgia Review, Brevity, Able Muse, Valparaiso Poetry Review, and the Missouri Review, as well as The Best American Poetry 2014. She was the MacLean Distinguished Visiting Professor in the Department of English at Colorado College in 2012, and she has taught at Kalamazoo College since 1988. Her new poetry collection is Modern Poetry. We talked about aging, John Keats, dogs,  romance, music, objectivity, grief, coldness, and the snarling, flaming bitch of poetry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode: 3344 That Rare Find, Rachel Ruysch.  Today, we talk diversity in art and nature.

The Canadian crime fiction writer Louise Penny has sold more than 18 million books around the world – and she was a late starter: she was 45 when her first book appeared, after working for two decades as a broadcaster and journalist. Success as a fiction writer came quickly: her first novel Still Life won numerous awards, and introduced Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, who works in rural Quebec. Louise has just published her 20th book featuring Gamache: in The Black Wolf, he's taking on a powerful conspiracy attempting to make Canada the 51st state in a fight over natural resources.Louise's music includes works by Beethoven, Michael Nyman, Bach and Neil Young.Presenter Michael Berkeley Producer Clare Walker

The not-so-mad DJ is back to talk 'bout Japan: the band and the country – as the winds then shift to Akiko Yano and YMO. CK-1 keeps bringing up Duran Duran, for some reasons, and I hope you like clips, because this is our clippiest to date. A voice screams from heaven. 0:00: Mayo Intro 0:08: Band of the Rising Sun 0:25: Obligatory Song Countdown 5-4 0:34: Commercial Break 0:36: Countdown 3-1 1:15: New "Romantic" Outro CLIPLIST: Japan – Still Life In Mobile Homes / Japan – Cantonese Boy / Japan – Adolescent SAX / Japan – The Experience of Swimming / Japan – Sons of Pioneers / Japan – Methods of Dance / Masami Tsuchiya – Secret Party / David Sylvian & Ryuichi Sakamoto – Bamboo Music / David Sylvian & Ryuichi Sakamoto – Forbidden Colors / Japan – The Art of Parties / Japan – Swing / Japan – Life In Tokyo / Japan – The Other Side of Life / (Misc. Commercials) / Japan – Ghosts / Japan – Quiet Life / Japan – European Son / Simon & Garfunkel – The Only Living Boy In New York / Japan – Visions of China / Men Without Hats – Living In China / Japan – Taking Islands in Africa / Japan – Methods of Dance / Japan – Gentlemen Take Polaroids / Japan – Still Life In Mobile Homes / David Sylvian – Pulling Punches / Rain Tree Crow – Rain Tree Crow / The Dolphin Brothers – Pushing The River / Mick Karn – Sensitive / Gary Numan – Slowcar To China / Akiko Yano – Sleep On My Baby / Akiko Yano – Goodnight / Akiko Yano – David / Yellow Magic Orchestra – Be A Superman / Thomas Dolby – Radio Silence / Yellow Magic Orchestra – Rydeen / Yukihiro Takahashi – Something In The Air / Yukihiro Takahashi – Flashback / ABC – Tears Are Not Enough / ABC – Valentine's Day / Japan – Still Life In Mobile Homes Our Email: 80ofthe80s@gmail.com Our Website: 80ofthe80s.com

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: a poem a day + excitement over release days Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: we discuss your top books from 2019-2024 and draw the giveaway winner The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). .  .  .  1:59 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 2:07 - The Poetry Foundation's Poem of the Day 2:27 - A Rebellion of Care by David Gate 3:55 - The Black Wolf by Louise Penny 4:34 - The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny 6:02 - Our Current Reads 6:08 - The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong (Kaytee) 8:21- A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers 9:03 - The Vanishing of Josephine Reynolds by Jennifer Moorman (Meredith) 10:11 - Words Matter Bookshop 10:40 - The Magic All Around by Jennifer Moorman 14:17 - The Bookshop by Evan Friss (Kaytee) 15:12 - Parnassus Books 17:29 - Exile in Bookville 17:58 - Books - A Manifesto: Or, How to Build A Library by Ian Patterson (Meredith, Goldsboro link)  20:16 - Goldsboro Books UK 24:16 - The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler  26:03 - I Leave It Up To You by Jinwoo Chong (Kaytee) 29:05 - Flux by Jinwoo Chong (amazon link) 29:34 - The Wasp Trap by Michael Edwards (Meredith) 32:45 - The Guest List by Lucy Foley 33:09 - Listeners' Top Ranked Books 35:11 - Giveaway Post to see other listeners' best books! (reminder - giveaway is CLOSED) 42:17 - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 42:32 - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus 42:43 - The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green 42:56 - Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry 43:06 - Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi 43:07 - Still Life by Louise Penny 43:59 - Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon 44:03 - Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell 44:08 - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 44:16 - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 44:18 - The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Giveaway Winner Christie's Reads 47:25 - Harry's Trees by Jon Cohen 47:27 - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus 47:30 - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 47:33 - Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout 47:35 - The Anxious Generation by Johnathan Haidt 47:39 - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 48:17 - Meet Us At The Fountain 48:22 - I wish to tell you about the gold star item I found for reading and sleep. (Kaytee) 48:32 - Stolen Focus by Johann Hari 48:47 - Bloom 51:30 - I wish for you to try more specific ASMR rooms or listening to playlists for books. (Meredith) 51:34 - Katabasis by R.F. Kuang 51:37 - A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness 51:38 - Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon   Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. November's's IPL is brought to us from Content Bookstore in Northfield, Minnesota. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

The experienced trio of Robert Lewandowski, Antoine Griezmann and Gerard Moreno all proved age is just a number on Matchday 12 of the 2025/26 LaLiga season. Ben Sully (@SullyBen) and Román de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) start by focusing on Lewandowski's hat-trick in Barcelona's exciting 4-2 away win over Celta Vigo. We then focus on Atlético Madrid and Griezmann's role as an impact sub in a successful home outing against Levante. Elsewhere, Gerard helped Villarreal bounce back from a disappointing Champions League result with a 2-0 triumph over Espanyol. Marcelino's side are now just five points adrift of the summit after Real Madrid failed in their quest to beat Rayo Vallecano in their final outing before the international break.In part two, we discuss Valencia's improved showing against Real Betis, Mikel Oyarzabal's late penalty and Nico Williams's stunning goal in one of four 1-0 wins that took place over the weekend. We then turn our attention to Sevilla's return to winning ways, as well as three points for Girona and Mallorca.LaLiga now pauses for the international break, but we will continue to produce content over at lllonline.substack.com, where you can access our bonus podcasts and regular articles on a variety of topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast today is the esteemed curator, Megan Fontanella. A specialist in Modern Art and Provenance at the Guggenheim New York, Fontanella's research interests focus on late 19th and early 20th European art and the avant-garde in the USA. She has organised a plethora of exhibitions for the Guggenheim across the globe, from Visionaries: Creating a Modern Guggenheim (2017); Kandinsky (2020–21); Kandinsky: Around the Circle (2021–22; 2023–24); Young Picasso in Paris (2023), as well as travelling collection exhibitions in Australia, Canada, and Europe. But the reason why we are speaking to Fontanella today is because she is very excitingly curating a monumental exhibition by the German Expressionist, Gabriele Münter. Titled Contours of a World, the show – opening 7 November through to April 2026 – will feature 60 of the artist's luminous, bold, sometimes rapidly-made paintings – from her portraits of friends to landscapes of the German alpine town of Murnau – that chart the changing face of modernism in art. Focusing on 1908 to 1920, it will deep-dive into her involvement with “The Blue Rider” – a group of visionary artists and writers who explored how colour and form could evoke emotion and spiritualist ideas – to the works she made during the First World War. Gabriele Münter: Contours of a World is on view at Guggenheim New York, 7 Nov – 26 Apr 2026: https://www.guggenheim.org/exhibition/gabriele-munter Artists mentioned: Gabriele Münter (1877–1962) Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) Marianne von Werefkin (1860–1938) Der Blaue Reiter (“The Blue Rider”) group Artworks mentioned: Gabriele Münter - Still Life on the Tram After Shopping (1909–1912) Gabriele Münter - Portrait of Marianne Werefkin (1909) Gabriele Münter - Boating (1910) Gabriele Münter - Meditation (1917) Gabriele Münter - Future (Woman in Stockholm) (1917) Gabriele Münter - Portrait of Anna Roslund (1917) Gabriele Münter - Lady in an Armchair, Writing (1929) Gabriele Munter -  Breakfast of the Birds (1934)

Allison Raskin has a pretty diverse array of interests. She's a former Buzzfeed video creator, co-host of the podcast Just Between Us, and the author of numerous best-selling books, including Please Send Help, Overthinking About You, and the new Save the Date. How does she unwind from this busy life? By being obsessed with Inspector Gamache, the Quebecois crime solver found in novels by Louise Penny and on television, played by Alfred Molina. Join us for a meandering conversation about Gamache's brilliance, maple taffy, and the Quebec lunchtime experience of the “trio”, where you get a half sandwich, a cup of soup, AND a small salad. You don't have to choose in Quebec. You can have it all. Drift off to sleep with that happy contented thought in your head.Get your copy of Allison Raskin's novel Save the Date wherever books are sold. Follow Allison's mental health account @emotionalsupportlady on Instagram. To find out more about Allison or to subscribe to Allison's Substack, visit her website, www.AllisonRaskin.com.Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you'd like to drift off to, or do you have suggestions on things we could do to aid your slumber?Email us at: sleepwithcelebs@maximumfun.org.Follow the Show on:Instagram @sleepwcelebsBluesky @sleepwithcelebsTikTok @SleepWithCelebsJohn is on Bluesky @JohnMoeJohn's acclaimed, best-selling memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback._________________________________________________________________________Join | Maximum FunIf you like one or more shows on MaxFun, and you value independent artists being able to do their thing, you're the perfect person to become a MaxFun monthly member.

Song 1: “Homeless” (by Daniel P. Modaff with Good Enough)Poem 1: “Burned” by Jack Cooper, author of Silly Lily's Rhyming Adventures In Nature (2023) and Across My Silence (2007) World Audience, Inc. https://sillylilysadventures.com/Fiction: “Displaced,” a short story by Lynn C. Miller. Her fifth novel, The Surrogate, comes out March 31, 2026 from the University of Wisconsin Press. To pre-order go to: https://uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/T/The-Surrogate Lynn's website: www.lynncmiller.comFeed the Cat Break: excerpt from “Lost Soul” (composed and performed b y David R. Merrill)    Poem 2: “Still Life with Extinctions,” by Lauren Camp who has been the Poet Laureate of New Mexico for the past three years. Author of eight collections of poetry, Lauren's new book In Old Sky won the New Mexico Book Award.Song 2: “Old Texas Town,” composed by Mark E. Collins, Dan and John Modaff. Performed by J. Modaff      Episode artwork by Lynda Miller Theme & Incidental Music by John V. Modaff, BMI Recorded in Albuquerque NM and Morehead KY Produced at The Creek Studio NEXT UP on Episode 54: The Forbidden   Thank You to our listeners all over the world. Please tell your friends about the podcast. Lynn & John

Learn how Solemn Oath's founder opened a brewery without brewing, transformed a hometown IPA into a cult classic, and built Hidden Hand's wild beer lab.Solemn Oath Brewery Founder and CEO John Barley shares how an untrained beer lover built one of Chicagoland's most creative and community-driven breweries. From his time in Belgium and Wisconsin to opening Naperville's first brewery in over a century, John's story is one of bold leaps and boundary-pushing flavor.He explains why Solemn Oath's Still Life taproom in Logan Square channels Belgian beer-hall energy with Midwestern hospitality, and how a surprising Coors connection helped him find his first brewer. John also discusses the rise of brewery euchre tournaments, how he launched a brewery without ever brewing a beer, and why he believes branding and camaraderie matter as much as hops.After the beer break, John dives into Solemn Oath's flagship Snaggletooth Bandana West Coast IPA, tracing its evolution from its early sea-hop bitterness to today's smoother, citrus-forward profile — and the cult following that's inspired fans to tattoo the Snaggletooth tooth on their skin. He also shares the origin of Hidden Hand, Solemn Oath's experimental offshoot exploring foeder-aged lagers, barrel-aged saisons, and approachable beers like The 77 light lager. Hear about the Oaked Val d'Or that won Best in Show at FOBAB, and what makes foeder aging uniquely expressive of Chicago's barrel-aged beer heritage.Plus: how Solemn Oath navigated Naperville's original three-drink limit, whether a third location might be next, and how a Robert Burns poem inspired the brewery's name while Napoleon's “hidden hand” lent mystery to its sister brand.About Solemn Oath Brewery: Solemn Oath Brewery is a Chicago-area brewery known for its Belgian-inspired and barrel-aged beers, offering a diverse lineup that blends American ingenuity with traditional Belgian styles. Founded by John Barley and Tim Marshall, the brewery has two primary locations in Naperville and Chicago, providing taprooms for visitors to sample their craft beers. Learn more on their website at https://www.solemnoathbrewery.com/ —You can learn more about Crafty Brewers and get in touch with us on our official website, https://craftybrewerspod.com Crafty Brewers is a production of Quantum Podcasts, LLC. Is your brewery or business looking to capture a loyal audience to drive business results with the power of podcasting? Then visit https://quantum-podcasts.com/ to learn more.Our executive producer and editor is award-winning podcaster Cody Gough. He insists that we tell you that in this episode, you'll learn about: Hidden Hand Brewing, Small Wave IPA, City Water hard seltzer, Heaven's Mirror Mexican Lager, Val d'Or Project, The 77 Lager, American hops, Centennial hops, Cascade hops, Citra hops, craft beer Chicago, Naperville brewery, Logan Square taproom, Still Life taproom, Belgian beer culture, Wisconsin brewing, experimental beer styles, Chicago barrel-aged scene, FOBAB Best in Show, foeder lagering, barrel-aged saison, brewery expansion plans, brewery events, euchre tournament, brewery community, beer branding strategy, brewery storytelling, brewery hospitality, Midwest craft beer, hop-forward beer, IPA evolution, brewery leadership, brewery hiring, craft beer entrepreneurship, beer innovation, craft beer heritage, and beer tasting experiences.

Promoting and creating original art on YouTube is a powerful way for artists to share their work, develop their voice, and connect with a broad audience. Stefan Baumann, an experienced artist and educator, has shared key strategies and insights based on his involvement with YouTube and his workshops that can inspire artists to grow creatively and professionally. 1. The foundation of promoting artwork effectively on YouTube begins with active participation and contribution. By regularly sharing videos that showcase your creative process, thoughts, and finished pieces, you become part of a larger artistic conversation. This engagement not only builds your experience in presenting yourself and your work but also helps your art gain exposure and momentum. Stefan emphasizes that great art is inspired by great art, and through sharing, artists can draw inspiration from others while inspiring in return. Creating and promoting art is never a solitary endeavor; rather, it thrives in a community of shared experiences. 2. Becoming a YouTube contributor motivates artists to create more and better work because the platform is incredibly dynamic and full of potential viewers. With hundreds of millions of people watching videos every second, contributing your unique voice and artwork allows you to reach new audiences who might not otherwise encounter your work. This opportunity not only increases visibility but also encourages continuous creative output, as you are reaching and inspiring others who, in turn, inspire you to improve and evolve. 3. Specific examples from Stefan's teaching experience demonstrate the benefits of using YouTube for self-discovery and artistic growth. For instance, Gene Carlson, a student of Stefan's, used YouTube to better understand her own artistic voice and creativity. Creating videos helped her articulate her inspirations and reflect on her work from a distance, which is often difficult when working closely with a piece. This process of externalizing thoughts through video encourages clarity and fosters deeper insight into one's art. 4. Initially nervous about appearing on camera, Gene's journey highlights another important benefit of using YouTube: developing confidence and a personal voice. Regularly producing content and engaging with viewers helped her overcome initial fears and become more expressive, both as an artist and a communicator. This practice is crucial because the ability to talk about your work effectively can attract and retain an audience, thereby promoting your art more successfully. 5. When it comes to creating original art, Stefan points out that originality stems from personal experience. He believes that meaningful art arises when artists express their unique experiences in ways that resonate with others. True originality is not about creating something completely detached from the world but rather about conveying universal emotions, memories, and experiences through a personal lens. This connection between the artist's environment and the shared human experience enables viewers to relate to and be moved by the artwork. 6.Support the showFor more information go to www.StefanBaumann.com https://www.stefanbaumann.com/Free Book For painting, coaching call me on my phone at 415-606-9074

Jay and Tim talk to the writers/producers/actors of Theater Is Dead, Decker Sadowski and Olivia Blue. Their film premiered at Fantastic Fest, and is coming to Newport Beach Film Festival in less than a month. We talk about the filmmaking process, how it works to write, produce, and act in a film, and Washington State. Then we look at a few of the films coming to NBFF October 16-23. Join us!Tickets to Theater Is DeadSome of the films we mention in this episode: Theater Is Dead, Tow, Sirât, The Pantone Guy, Never Get Busted, Bad Haircut, Omaha, American Clown, Still Life, The Floaters, The Mastermind, Frankenstein, The Ride, Something in the Night, The Littles, Magdalena, Te Amo, (music videos:) 909, Make It Until You Make It, Second Skin, and ShadowCome find us:Website Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube (starting with Episode 81) Opening music: "Let's Start at the Beginning," Lee RosevereClosing music: "Découvre moi," Marc Senet & Simon Grivot

For Episode 206, fellow podcaster Jason Blitman, host of the Gays Reading podcast, joins Sarah to go behind the scenes of producing book festivals. They talk about how he came to reading later in his life and how his journey as a reader led him to his current role. Also, they discuss how he approaches author interviews. Plus, Jason shares his book recommendations.  This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Jason's experience with becoming a “later in life reader” How Jason got his start in podcasting and started the Gays Reading podcast The method and madness behind choosing which authors to feature Jason turns the tables on Sarah and asks her an interview question With 2 different book festivals under his belt, Jason shares what producing these events entails How authors and special guests are chosen for book festivals Managing authors' expectations, difficulties, and comfort levels at these large events Plus, ALL of Jason's book recommendations are from LGBTQIA+ authors! Jason's Book Recommendations [39:38] Two OLD Books He Loves A Star is Bored by Byron Lane (2020) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:00] Still Life by Sarah Winman (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [42:01] Other Books Mentioned Tin Man by Sarah Winman (2017) [43:32]   Two NEW Books He Loves Disappoint Me by Nicola Dinan (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:02] The Sunflower Boys by Sam Wachman (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:26] One Book He DIDN'T Love Blackouts by Justin Torres (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:48] Other Books Mentioned Kiss of the Spider Woman by Manuel Puig (1976) [50:14]  One NEW RELEASE He's Excited About Lean Cat, Savage Cat by Lauren John Joseph (February 17, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:40] Books From the Discussion and Other Links The Slip by Lucas Schaefer (2025) [1:01] Gays Reading | Season 4, Episode 36: Lucas Schaefer (The Slip) feat. Mike Curato, Guest Gay Reader [1:04]  We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker (2021) [1:39]  Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett (2022) [1:48]  The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien (1937) [3:29]  To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (1960) [4:03]  How I Paid for College by Marc Acito (2004) [5:10]  A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan (2010) [6:11]  Find Me by André Aciman (2019) [7:31]  Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman (2007) [7:34]  The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han (2009) [8:09] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai (2018) [8:37]  The Nix by Nathan Hill (2016) [8:54]  Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi (2016) [8:57]  The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel (2021) [11:24]  Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau (2021) [11:50] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin (2022) [12:55] The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue (2023) [14:48] Real Americans by Rachel Khong (2024) [37:20] Charlotte's Web by E. B. White (1952) [38:41] Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes written by Eric Litwin and illustrated by James Dean (2008) [38:43]

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: a budding book collector + a favorite book wins the Hugo Award Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: reading — why so serious? The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). .  .  .  .  1:12 - Still Life by Louise Penny (20th Anniversary Edition) [releases September 30] 2:13 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 2:25 - Katabasis by R. F. Kuang 3:34 - The Adventures of Amina al-Sarafi by Shannon Chakraborty 4:19 - The Creeping Hand Murder by Maureen Johnson and Jay Cooper [releases September 16] 4:53 - The Phoenix Keeper by S. A. MacLean 5:04 - The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan 6:19 - The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett 7:54 - Our Current Reads 8:03 - Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca (Kaytee) 11:35 - Ghost Business by Jen DeLuca 13:30 - Rites of Extinction by Matt Serafini (Meredith) 18:39 - The Unveiling by Quan Berry [releases October 14] 19:17 - The Need by Helen Phillips 20:02 - Let Them Stare by Jonathan Van Ness and Julie Murphy (Kaytee) 22:19 - Dumplin' by Julie Murphy 23:59 - Jobs to Be Done by Stephen Wunker, Jessica Wattman, and David Farber (Meredith) 28:36 - Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller (Kaytee) 28:45 - The Change by Kirsten Miller 28:50 -  Schuler Books in Michigan 31:45 - Twenty Years Later by Charlie Donlea (Meredith) 35:01 - Guess Again by Charlie Donlea 36:36 - Reading — Why So Serious? 43:40 - Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood 51:03 - Meet Us At The Fountain 51:24 - I wish there was a show about readers, in the spirit of The Great British Bake Off. (Kaytee) 54:46 - An update on last week's wish: I wish my iPhone would make automated actions easier for handling my screenshots. (Meredith) 56:40 - Step-by-Step: Build a “Send Screenshot” Shortcut on iPhone PDF Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. September's IPL comes to us from: Words Matter in Pitman, NJ. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: being told what to read by our past selves + insomnia reading on my kindle Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: how to read deeply The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). .  .  .  .  1:30 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 2:01 - The September House by Carissa Orlando 5:26 - Our Current Reads 5:33 - The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre by Philip Fracassi (Meredith) [releases September 30] 8:16 - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman  10:49 - Here We Go Again by Alison Cochrun (Kaytee) 14:23 - The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett 14:28 - Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson 14:50 - We Spread by Iain Reid (Meredith)  16:39 - I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid 16:42 - Foe by Iain Reid 20:41 - The Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei (Kaytee)  23:07 - Station Eternity by Mur Lafferty 23:18 - The Adventures of Amina al-Sarafi by Shannon Chakraborty 24:21 - Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood (Meredith) 28:47 - Stuart Little by E. B. White  29:58 - Gilead by Marilynne Robinson 31:32 - This Is Happiness by Niall Williams (Kaytee) 36:24 - Time of the Child by Niall Williams 36:54 - Take What You Can Carry by Gian Sardar 37:11 - How and When to Read Deeply 37:45 - Currently Reading: A Journey to Three Pines series 40:33 - A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer 43:31 - Babel by R. F. Kuang 50:33 - The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow  55:31 - Still Life by Louise Penny 58:06 - Meet Us At The Fountain 58:12 - I wish my iPhone would make automated actions easier for handling my screenshots. (Meredith) 1:02:28 - I wish that we would all come up with our list of Slam Dunks. (Kaytee) 1:05:42 - Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin 1:06:47 - Chrissie on Instagram and at Sarah's Bookshelves Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. September's IPL comes to us from: Words Matter in Pitman, NJ. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!  

How does a museum place a value on a priceless work of art? And how much does it cost to keep it safe? Zachary Crockett appraises the situation. SOURCES:Glenn Lowry, director of the Museum of Modern Art. RESOURCES:"Why Climate Activists Are Still Throwing Food and Paint at Famous Artworks," by Tala Ansari (Wall Street Journal, 2023)."The Woman Who Made van Gogh," by Russell Shorto (New York Times, 2021)."The Lillie P. Bliss collection," (MoMA Collection, 1934)."May Belfort," by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (Cleveland Museum of Art, 1895)."Still Life with a Bottle," by Paul Cézanne (Pola Museum, 1890)."The Starry Night," by Vincent Van Gogh (MoMA Collection, 1889)."Portrait of Victor Chocquet Seated," by Paul Cézanne (1877). EXTRAS:"Hotel Art," by The Economics of Everyday Things (2025)."The Hidden Side of the Art Market," by Freakonomics Radio (2021). 

On today's episode, I talk to musician Carson McHone. Originally from Austin, TX, Carson has been playing music live since she was a teenager. Her first EP came out in 2013 and brought her immediate attention. Over the next five years, Carson built a reputation for herself in the country scene, and her second album Carousel was named by Rolling Stone as one of the "40 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2018". 2022's Still Life, released on Merge, saw an evolution of Carson's style which continues into her latest album Pentimento, which will be out September 12th also on Merge, and folks, it's wonderful! This is the website for Beginnings, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Twitter. Check out my free philosophy Substack where I write essays every couple months here and my old casiopop band's lost album here! And the comedy podcast I do with my wife Naomi Couples Therapy can be found here! Theme song by the fantastic Savoir Adore! Second theme by the brilliant Mike Pace! Closing theme by the delightful Gregory Brothers! Podcast art by the inimitable Beano Gee!  

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