Fresh Talk: Marcos Lutyens

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In Kassel, Germany, Cathy Byrd meets documenta(13) artist Marcos Lutyens for a Hypnotic Session in the Reflection Room. Based in Los Angeles, the London-born intermedia artist works with other artists and curators to develop events and exhibits that reflect his research into the mind and the unconscious. Marcos collaborated with artist, curator and writer Raimundas Malašauskas and smell researcher and artist Sissel Tolass to create this Hypnotic Session.

Sound Editor: Leonardo Madriz 
Photos courtesy the artist, except where noted 
Music: Bill Frisell, Richter 858-8

Fresh Talk: Christian Philipp Müller

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In Kassel, Germany, Cathy Byrd meets Swiss artist Christian Philipp Müller to talk about Swiss Chard Ferry, his project for documenta (13). Christian lives in Berlin and Kassel, where since 2011, he's been Dean at the School of Art and Design. He has a history with the international exhibition, having participated in documenta 10 (1997) and is known for his interest in connecting art with the cultural history of plants.  

Sound Editor: Leonardo Madriz 
Photos: Cathy Byrd and the artist, where noted 
Music: Beach Boys, Vege-Tables, 1967

Fresh VUE: The Netherlands 2012

September in the Netherlands meant a Fresh Art International residency at Open Ateliers, Zuidoost. A chance to meet resident creatives; record podcsts; view art; and witness the Stedelijk Museum, re-opened and renewed, after 8 long years!

First Fresh Talk podcasts in the Netherlands series:

Sasha Dees, Producer, Miss T's American Dream
Kate Moore, Musician and composer

Photos: Cathy Byrd

Fresh Talk: Kate Moore

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In the Netherlands, Cathy Byrd meets Australian musician and composer Kate Moore in The Hague to talk about the new music she invents for international performances. Kate’s ensemble RPM Electro debuts at The Hague's Theater Dakota on 5 November, 2012.  
  

Sound Editor: Leonardo Madriz 
Photos: Courtesy Kate Moore 
Sound: Kate Moore, Days and Nature, 2012, performed by Asko Schoenberg Ensemble and Engraved in Stone, 2012, performed by STRACC

Fresh Talk: Ballroom Marfa

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On a Spring 2012 road trip in the American Southwest, Cathy Byrd meets members of Ballroom Marfa’s creative team. Director Fairfax Dorn, project manager Melissa McDonnell, and architect Michael Meredith talk about why Ballroom came to West Texas and what they envision for Marfa's near future Drive-In theater.  

Sound Editor: Leo Madriz 
Photography credits as noted 
Episode Sound: Brian LeBarton, The Wind, 2010. New Year’s Film/Score Series. January 2, 2010. The Crowley Theater, Marfa.

Fresh Talk: Jason Forrest

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Cathy Byrd connects by Skype with Jason Forrest, aka DJ DonnaSummer, a laptop musician. Based in Berlin for the past eight of years with his wife Jennifer Ray Jason heads back to the U.S. this fall. Jason talks about how he became internationally known and introduces his new platform, Network Awesome.    

Sound Editor: Leo Madriz 
Photos courtesy Jason Forrest
Episode Sound in order of appearance: "New Religion" from The Everything, Jason Forrest; "Close to the Edge" from Close to the Edge, Yes;"The Exquisite Organs" from The Everything, Jason Forrest; "Bring that Beat Back" from Bring that Beat Back, Public Enemy; "Keys to the Door" from The Everything, Jason Forrest; "Utopia" from Utopia, Jason Forrest