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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

 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 spacemothcongratulationspinetree.comHowardina Pindell at the MCA ChicagoVirtual Crush at /

 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.meAlso, Kate went and saw some shows! The music in this episode is by spacemothNice, neat lawn by Abi Tucker and Stanley Millerby Abi Tucker and Stanley MillerSpace, Movement, and Body: Marlow MossTalking Painting: Dialogues with Twelve Contemporary Abstract Painters by David RyanHow to look at an abstract paintingSculpture in the Expanded FieldMondrian His Life, His Art, and the Quest of the Absolute Nicholas Fox Weber

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 spacemothHelen Frankenthaler, Mountains and Sea (large image)Best of the Bay AreaSad FranciscoEpisode 18 - The Treasure Room (about the IAMA)Helen Frankenthaler, A Brief Biography

 This week Kate has a conversation with Leo Dugan from the Creativity Explored United bargaining team!the music in this episode is by Deseos PrimitivosCreativity Explored United instagram

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 servicesSupervised injection facilities in Canada: past, present, and future The Law (and Politics) of Safe Injection Facilities in the United StatesSupervised Injection Facilities and International LawNew Strategies Are Needed to Stop Overdose Fatalities: The Case for Supervised Injection FacilitiesCircumstances of First Injection Among Illicit Drug Users Accessing a Medically Supervised Safer Injection FacilityChanges in injecting practices associated with the use of a medically supervised safer injection facilitySituating the Continuum of Overdose Risk in the Social Determinants of Health: A New Conceptual FrameworkThe public health impacts of supervised injection sites in Canada: Moving beyond social acceptability and impacts on crimeFabulosa BooksWhat Is Reverse Tolerance and Why Does It Matter in Recovery?Bay Area Artists Connect

 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 NdegeocelloEbti!!!

 This week we finally made our voter guide! YES ON D, SAN FRANCISCO!The music in this episode is by SPELLLING