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Congratulations Pine Tree
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- CPOctober 1 · 39 min
401 - Krang
This week we look at the final painting in our abstraction series. Go back two episodes to look at the painting (on congratulationspinetree.com) by Carmen Herrera. Also Kate saw a show. We also talk about conscientious law breaking. The music in this episode is by La Luz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- CPSeptember 24 · 46 min
400 - LIVE!!!
This week we're coming to you live from beautiful San Francisco! We discuss public art, bleeps, smack talk, and our treasured memories. The music in this episode is by spacemoth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- CPSeptember 19 · 48 min
399D - Jaged Edge
This week Kate went to a show! We discuss climate activists gluing themselves to paintings. We also look at a painting by Miyoko Ito (see the notes from the last episode on CongratulationsPineTree.com) and we try to say the name of the city of Concord. The music in this episode is by La Luz See next week's painting at CongratulationsPineTree.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- CPSeptember 10 · 45 min
399C - You Missed a Spot
Be sure to check out the show notes from last week's episode to see the paintings we're talking about this week! We look so hard our eyes fall out. Plus Kate went to a show, and Maysoun got solicited for art opportunities. According to Kate this is part 8 of our 10 week series on abstraction. Check out everything at www.CongratulationsPineTree.com The music in this episode is by Hannah Lew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- CPSeptember 3 · 49 min
399B - Alley Rat Juice
This week we tell you what music shows we went to because we are cool music people. Then we get back into our ten(ish) week series on abstraction. We also talk about rejection and redesigning Arizmendi. The intro/outro music in this episode is by Hermanos Gutiérrez See everything at CongratulationsPineTree.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- CPAugust 27 · 49 min
399A - Artmaxxing (with Mel Prest)
This week we are graced with the presence of painter Mel Prest. Maysoun is hunkering down in the tropics! We talk about abstraction, haircuts, learning at the foot of the master, and what the hell goes on in a painter's studio. The music in this episode is by spacemoth see more notes at congratulationspinetree.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- CPAugust 20 · 50 min
399 - Ice Cream (with Mansur Nurullah)
This week we have the pleasure of chatting with artist, Mansur Nurullah! We discus abstraction, books, scraps, the technological sublime, and counseling. We make a lot of deviations, tangents and detours. Plus giggle fits! The music in this episode is by Hannah Lew check out links and things at congratulationspinetree.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- CPAugust 6 · 51 min
398 - Agnes Sharkin'
This week we jump the shark for the second time. First off, this episode is part four of our ten part series on abstraction. We talk about motherfuckin Agnes Martin, whether sharks are older than Satan, and Craig Calderwood's amazing new mural at SFMoMA. Maysoun speaks of drones. We apologize to the listeners. The music in this episode is by La Luz (they are on tour! See them!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- CPJuly 30 · 1 hr 21 min
397 - Deconstruct (with Danielle Lawrence)
This week we have the pleasure of talking to artist, Danielle Lawrence about abstraction, the body, and institutional decay. Then Maysoun and Kate explore their feelings about last week's painting by Howardena Pindell. It's a long episode, folks! The music in this episode is by Hannah Lew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- CPJuly 23 · 44 min
396 - Crusty Peaks
This week Kate and Maysoun saw all the shows at Minnesota Street Project. We also talk about Marlow Moss and more abstraction! Plus we decide what shapes we are. The music in this episode is by spacemoth congratulationspinetree.com Howardina Pindell at the MCA Chicago Virtual Crush at / Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- CPJuly 16 · 47 min
395 - Hard Line
This is week two of our deep into abstraction! Be sure to share your abstract experiences with us! 419 351 6606 or email us: congratulationspinetree@proton.me Also, Kate went and saw some shows! The music in this episode is by spacemoth Nice, neat lawn by Abi Tucker and Stanley Millerby Abi Tucker and Stanley Miller Space, Movement, and Body: Marlow Moss Talking Painting: Dialogues with Twelve Contemporary Abstract Painters by David Ryan How to look at an abstract painting Sculpture in the Expanded Field Mondrian His Life, His Art, and the Quest of the Absolute Nicholas Fox Weber Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- CPJuly 9 · 35 min
394 - Understanding Abstraction in Ten Weeks
This week we begin a ten week course on abstraction. Please follow along, there will be prizes at the end. We also talk about the International Art Museum of America getting voted best museum in SF. Shocking. The music in this episode is by spacemoth Helen Frankenthaler, Mountains and Sea (large image) Best of the Bay Area Sad Francisco Episode 18 - The Treasure Room (about the IAMA) Helen Frankenthaler, A Brief Biography Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- CPJuly 2 · 39 min
393 - Get Madder
This week we have an emotional conversation about the SFAC funding saga. We also talk about the Queers Against Zionism event at the Lab. We also talk about poetry and why people hate it. San Francisco Finalizes $17 Billion Budget, Restores Millions in Proposed Cuts Sad Francisco Bay to Gaza Mutual Aid Collective You're invited to the 1st Annual: Bay Area Arts Picnic on Sat. July 11th 1-4pm!! Elk Glen Picnic Area at Golden Gate Park 1017 MLK Drive at 27th Street Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- CPJune 18 · 32 min
392 - Solidarity Forever! (with Leo Dugan)
This week Kate has a conversation with Leo Dugan from the Creativity Explored United bargaining team! the music in this episode is by Deseos Primitivos Creativity Explored United instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- CPJune 11 · 48 min
391 - Funeral Dirge
We talk about the election results, a couple events we went to, a protest that kate went to, and safe injection facilities. Decriminalize drugs!!!! Huge spoilers for I Love Boosters, the new Boots Riley movie! The music in this episode is from the I Love Boosters (Original Motion Picture Score) Supervised consumption explained: types of sites and services Supervised injection facilities in Canada: past, present, and future The Law (and Politics) of Safe Injection Facilities in the United States Supervised Injection Facilities and International Law New Strategies Are Needed to Stop Overdose Fatalities: The Case for Supervised Injection Facilities Circumstances of First Injection Among Illicit Drug Users Accessing a Medically Supervised Safer Injection Facility Changes in injecting practices associated with the use of a medically supervised safer injection facility Situating the Continuum of Overdose Risk in the Social Determinants of Health: A New Conceptual Framework The public health impacts of supervised injection sites in Canada: Moving beyond social acceptability and impacts on crime Fabulosa Books What Is Reverse Tolerance and Why Does It Matter in Recovery? Bay Area Artists Connect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- CPJune 4 · 55 min
390 - What's Up With the Sun? (with Ebti)
This week we have the great honor of talking to artist, Ebti! We talk about translation, theater, death, cats, light bulbs, and whether or not the sun is gay! Sign this open letter to support the workers at the SFAC! Music in this episode is by Meshell Ndegeocello Ebti!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- CPMay 21 · 46 min
389 - June 2026 Voter Guide
This week we finally made our voter guide! YES ON D, SAN FRANCISCO! The music in this episode is by SPELLLING Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- CPMay 14 · 33 min
388 - Not the Voter Guide
This week we start on the voter guide but then we delay it because Maysoun needs to do more research. So we talk about some shows and some emails and some voicemails. Plus we're back on Horse Muffin Bird again, because Maysoun accuses Kate of being a sniveling worm. It's a weird episode. The music in this episode is by Australian lesbian, Courtney Barnett The Hundred Years' War on Palestine A Flag With Teeth — Participant Form (due by June 15th!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- CPMay 8 · 37 min
387 - Pigeon Army
This week Kate and Maysoun went to a rally at city hall! We petition the birds to stop the surveillance state. Maysoun went to a show! We did it all! The song in this episode is by Cain Culto, Xiuhtezcatl & Snow Tha Product Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.