A Sculptor's Life: The Monumental Art of MARK MENNIN - Highlights

A Sculptor's Life: The Monumental Art of MARK MENNIN - Highlights

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Sculptor

I think direct contact with the material should be important to every sculptor because I think once you lose that it becomes a second hand process. It’s one of the reasons the casting process isn’t so interesting to me just because the final product, the final piece has not been touched by the artist. There’s no relationship with the mind that conceived the piece or designed it. I think something is lost when that happens. And it becomes something else.

MARK MENNIN - Sculpture, History, Landscape

MARK MENNIN - Sculpture, History, Landscape

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Sculptor

I think direct contact with the material should be important to every sculptor because I think once you lose that it becomes a second hand process. It’s one of the reasons the casting process isn’t so interesting to me just because the final product, the final piece has not been touched by the artist. There’s no relationship with the mind that conceived the piece or designed it. I think something is lost when that happens. And it becomes something else.

From Pompidou to the National Museum of Immigration: SÉBASTIEN GOKALP on Curating Art & History

From Pompidou to the National Museum of Immigration: SÉBASTIEN GOKALP on Curating Art & History

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Sébastien Gokalp · Director of France’s National Museum of Immigration
Curator of Exhibitions at Centre Pompidou, Musée d’art Moderne de la Ville de Paris & Louis Vuitton Foundation

We have a motto that says that ‘we want to change the gaze on immigration or to open the eyes on immigration’. We’re not here to make action in society, but we want people who come here to have elements of reflection, perception about the question of immigration. To change a mind, because immigration is about the stories of people who come from another country–they are someone else, basically–by assisting them we want to show how someone else can be great for us and not a stranger, foreigner, nor an enemy, but a friend. Someone who will bring us many things about culture, about work, about a way of meaning, of thinking. We have a historical point of view. We want to show that from the French Revolution until now, so two centuries of stories.

Curating Change: ELISSA AUTHER - Avant-Garde Art, Feminism & Craft at Museum of Arts & Design - Highlights

Curating Change: ELISSA AUTHER - Avant-Garde Art, Feminism & Craft at Museum of Arts & Design - Highlights

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Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs & Chief Curator Museum of Arts and Design

So the Museum of Arts and Design historically, for me, is part of a New York avantgarde scene. It's just that it was dedicated to artists working in these historically-marginalized materials. And it continues to do that. That mission has never changed.

ELISSA AUTHER - Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs at Museum of Arts and Design

ELISSA AUTHER - Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs at Museum of Arts and Design

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Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs & Chief Curator Museum of Arts and Design

So the Museum of Arts and Design historically, for me, is part of a New York avantgarde scene. It's just that it was dedicated to artists working in these historically-marginalized materials. And it continues to do that. That mission has never changed.

INGRID NEWKIRK - Founder, President of PETA - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

INGRID NEWKIRK - Founder, President of PETA - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

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Founder & President of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

They’re not human traits. They’re all shared traits because, of course, we all love. We all love our families, or not. We all grieve if somebody we love disappears or dies. A family dog, perhaps. A grandfather. We all feel loneliness, we all feel joy. We all really value our freedom. And so I think, if anything, looking into the eyes of the animal, even online, you see a person in there. There’s a someone in whatever the shape or the physical properties of that individual are. And that lesson is that I am you. You are me, only different. We are all the same in all the ways that count…Any living being teaches you– Look into my eyes. And there you are, the reflection of yourself.

The Health of the Planet with Artist & Environmentalist STEVE MILLER - Highlights

The Health of the Planet with Artist & Environmentalist STEVE MILLER - Highlights

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Steve Miller is a multimedia artist born and raised in Buffalo, New York. Being an early pioneer for the ‘science-art’ movement, his most recognized works are those of paintings and sculptures of the natural world. One of his latest projects, entitled, “Health of the Planet”, works with Brazilian scientists to showcase the diversity and necessity of the lungs of our planet, the Amazon rainforest. With surfboards depicting diagrams of alligators, and stingrays, as well as printed x-rays of sloths and native fruits of the country, the intention of the project is for Brazil to take a closer inspection on their global contribution to the planet. Over the past 30 years Steven has presented over 30 solo exhibitions at institutions across the US, China, France and Germany, continuing these conversations about ourselves, each other, and the planet that connects us all.

The Health of the Planet with Artist & Environmentalist STEVE MILLER - Highlights
The Creative Process + One Planet Podcast

STEVE MILLER

I have this idea art should be in the world in as many forms and ways as possible, and I love communicating with skate decks… It partially started out in Brazil because what I was doing in Brazil is x-raying animals in the Amazon and I thought there was this idea in the old days that you’d go to the Amazon, you’d kill an animal, stuff it, bag it, and then you’d have this trophy of your kill. The alligators that we x-rayed were alive. I got them from a zoo in a town called Belem, which means Bethlehem in Portuguese.

This interview was conducted by Mia Funk with the participation of collaborating universities and students. Associate Interviews Producer on this podcast was Wills Ladd. Digital Media Coordinator is Hannah Story Brown. 

The Intersection of Science and Art: X-Raying the Amazon with STEVE MILLER

The Intersection of Science and Art: X-Raying the Amazon with STEVE MILLER

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Artist & Environmentalist

“I have this idea art should be in the world in as many forms and ways as possible, and I love communicating with skate decks… It partially started out in Brazil because what I was doing in Brazil is x-raying animals in the Amazon and I thought there was this idea in the old days that you’d go to the Amazon, you’d kill an animal, stuff it, bag it, and then you’d have this trophy of your kill. The alligators that we x-rayed were alive. I got them from a zoo in a town called Belem, which means Bethlehem in Portuguese.”

A Movement for Change: KATHLEEN ROGERS on the Evolution of Earth Day and Global Environmental Action – Highlights

A Movement for Change: KATHLEEN ROGERS on the Evolution of Earth Day and Global Environmental Action – Highlights

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President · EARTHDAY.ORG

On the Importance of Climate Literacy & Training Programs
Not a single country in the world makes–probably one of the most important skills you’ll ever have–which is understanding the planet, a requirement. Nobody graduates from our high schools having those skills.

Earth Day’s Legacy: KATHLEEN ROGERS, President of EARTHDAY.ORG on Civic Engagement & Environmental Advocacy

Earth Day’s Legacy: KATHLEEN ROGERS, President of EARTHDAY.ORG on Civic Engagement & Environmental Advocacy

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President · EARTH DAY.org


On the Importance of Climate Literacy & Training Programs
Not a single country in the world makes–probably one of the most important skills you’ll ever have–which is understanding the planet, a requirement. Nobody graduates from our high schools having those skills.

A New Era of Art: Inside Greece’s National Museum of Contemporary Art EMST - Highlights

A New Era of Art: Inside Greece’s National Museum of Contemporary Art EMST - Highlights

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The National Museum of Contemporary Art EMST started its operation in Athens in 2000. With help from grants and funding, EMST was able to begin moving into a permanent museum space by 2015 and opened fully to the public in February 2020. This museum is the first of its kind in Greece, as much of the museums and culture are focused more on ancient history or foreign artists. Curators Daphne Vitali, Tina Pandi, and Elena Ganiti are focused on the areas of painting, sculpture, and engraving, while Stamatis Schizakis curates photography and audiovisual works.

A New Era of Art: Inside Greece’s National Museum of Contemporary Art EMST - Highlights
The Creative Process Podcast · Arts, Culture & Society

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Mia Funk is an artist, interviewer and founder of The Creative Process. 

Exploring the National Museum of Contemporary Art EMST in Athens w/ Curators DAPHNE VITALI, TINA PANDI, ELENA GANITI, STAMATIS SCHIZAKIS

Exploring the National Museum of Contemporary Art EMST in Athens w/ Curators DAPHNE VITALI, TINA PANDI, ELENA GANITI, STAMATIS SCHIZAKIS

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The National Museum of Contemporary Art EMST started its operation in Athens in 2000. With help from grants and funding, EMST was able to begin moving into a permanent museum space by 2015 and opened fully to the public in February 2020. This museum is the first of its kind in Greece, as much of the museums and culture are focused more on ancient history or foreign artists. Curators Daphne Vitali, Tina Pandi, and Elena Ganiti are focused on the areas of painting, sculpture, and engraving, while Stamatis Schizakis curates photography and audiovisual works.

Exploring the National Museum of Contemporary Art EMST in Athens w/ Curators DAPHNE VITALI, TINA...
The Creative Process Podcast · Arts, Culture & Society

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Mia Funk is an artist, interviewer and founder of The Creative Process. 

Behind the Lens: JONATHAN FURMANSKI on Filming Search Party, Good Boys, Inside Amy Schumer - Highlights

Behind the Lens: JONATHAN FURMANSKI on Filming Search Party, Good Boys, Inside Amy Schumer - Highlights

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Cinematographer Jonathan Furmanski’s credits include the film Good Boys. For TV, he’s lensed the cult crime comedy Search Party, Inside Amy Schumer, and The Detour. He’s shot on massive glaciers, active volcanos, and in international combat zones. His documentary feature films include The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling, May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers, 30 for 30: Doc & Darryl, Big Men and The Family Business: Trump and Taxes.

Behind the Lens: JONATHAN FURMANSKI on Filming Search Party, Good Boys, Inside Amy Schumer
The Creative Process Podcast

JONATHAN FURMANSKI

Directing is its own art form, so I have great respect and appreciation for directing and all the directors that I’ve had an opportunity to work with, but I just know that’s not me. So I’m happy that cinematography found me or I found it. I appreciate what you said about how cinematography, obviously is its own art form and can function as a character in a project and in the audience’s experience of watching that project. I think cinematography can–I don’t want to say make or break a project–because I think ultimately the writing and the performances are the foundation of any good project, but I think that cinematography can either elevate or undermine both the writing or the performances, depending on how it’s treated and how it’s executed. So, to me, it’s a fundamental part of the process.

This interview was conducted by Mia Funk with the participation of collaborating universities and students. Associate Interviews Producer on this podcast was Leni Sperry-Fromm. Digital Media Coordinator is Yu Young Lee. 

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Mia Funk is an artist, interviewer and founder of The Creative Process. 

The Art of Cinematography: JONATHAN FURMANSKI From Search Party to The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

The Art of Cinematography: JONATHAN FURMANSKI From Search Party to The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

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Cinematographer Jonathan Furmanski’s credits include the film Good Boys. For TV, he’s lensed the cult crime comedy Search Party, Inside Amy Schumer, and The Detour. He’s shot on massive glaciers, active volcanos, and in international combat zones. His documentary feature films include The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling, May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers, 30 for 30: Doc & Darryl, Big Men and The Family Business: Trump and Taxes.

The Art of Cinematography: JONATHAN FURMANSKI From Search Party to The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandlin
The Creative Process Podcast

JONATHAN FURMANSKI

Directing is its own art form, so I have great respect and appreciation for directing and all the directors that I’ve had an opportunity to work with, but I just know that’s not me. So I’m happy that cinematography found me or I found it. I appreciate what you said about how cinematography, obviously is its own art form and can function as a character in a project and in the audience’s experience of watching that project. I think cinematography can–I don’t want to say make or break a project–because I think ultimately the writing and the performances are the foundation of any good project, but I think that cinematography can either elevate or undermine both the writing or the performances, depending on how it’s treated and how it’s executed. So, to me, it’s a fundamental part of the process.

This interview was conducted by Mia Funk with the participation of collaborating universities and students. Associate Interviews Producer on this podcast was Leni Sperry-Fromm. Digital Media Coordinator is Yu Young Lee. 



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Mia Funk is an artist, interviewer and founder of The Creative Process. 

Chilean singer-songwriter & activist NANO STERN On Tradition, Innovation & the Power of Song - Highlights

Chilean singer-songwriter & activist NANO STERN On Tradition, Innovation & the Power of Song - Highlights

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Musician and Songwriter

There is a metaphor to every single word that we say, we're just not aware. But if we were aware, then it would become very interesting. And that's the quest for me to be constantly more and more aware because it's so beautiful. It's a quest for beauty as well.

The Intersection of Music, Culture & Activism with NANO STERN

The Intersection of Music, Culture & Activism with NANO STERN

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Musician and Songwriter

There is a metaphor to every single word that we say, we're just not aware. But if we were aware, then it would become very interesting. And that's the quest for me to be constantly more and more aware because it's so beautiful. It's a quest for beauty as well.

From Edward Scissorhands to The Addams Family - CAROLINE THOMPSON - Screenwriter & Novelist - Highlights

From Edward Scissorhands to The Addams Family - CAROLINE THOMPSON - Screenwriter & Novelist - Highlights

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Award-Winning Screenwriter & Novelist

Tim Burton had just Pee-wee’s Big Adventure. He was at some point in the making of Beetlejuice. Our agency didn’t know what to do with either of us with our off-kilter sensibility, so they introduced us, and we immediately felt a kinship and became friends. It was pretty clear from pretty early on that we wanted to work together. We threw out ideas. Among the ideas we talked about Tim mentioned to me a drawing he had made in high school of a character who had scissors instead of hands. And I said, ‘Stop right there!; First of all, this may surprise you, it was the stupidest thing I’d ever heard in my life, so I knew it was brilliant. It was so simple and so stupid and such an obvious metaphor, I knew that it had power beyond belief. I said, ‘Stop, I know exactly what to do with that!’

Horror, Fantasy & the Art of Screenwriting with CAROLINE THOMPSON

Horror, Fantasy & the Art of Screenwriting with CAROLINE THOMPSON

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Award-Winning Screenwriter & Novelist

Tim Burton had just Pee-wee’s Big Adventure. He was at some point in the making of Beetlejuice. Our agency didn’t know what to do with either of us with our off-kilter sensibility, so they introduced us, and we immediately felt a kinship and became friends. It was pretty clear from pretty early on that we wanted to work together. We threw out ideas. Among the ideas we talked about Tim mentioned to me a drawing he had made in high school of a character who had scissors instead of hands. And I said, ‘Stop right there!; First of all, this may surprise you, it was the stupidest thing I’d ever heard in my life, so I knew it was brilliant. It was so simple and so stupid and such an obvious metaphor, I knew that it had power beyond belief. I said, ‘Stop, I know exactly what to do with that!’

Love, Loss & The Art of Writing with DELIA EPHRON - Highlights

Love, Loss & The Art of Writing with DELIA EPHRON - Highlights

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Author, Screenwriter and Producer

So the great thing about being a writer is you can take the pain of your life and make something out of it. And you can mix it up with the happier parts and make something even better out of it. I mean, it's kind of all these things end up being gifts when you're older.

From Siracusa to You've Got Mail with Author, Screenwriter, Producer DELIA EPHRON

From Siracusa to You've Got Mail with Author, Screenwriter, Producer DELIA EPHRON

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Author, Screenwriter and Producer

So the great thing about being a writer is you can take the pain of your life and make something out of it. And you can mix it up with the happier parts and make something even better out of it. I mean, it's kind of all these things end up being gifts when you're older.