Congratulations Pine Tree

 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

 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 spacemothsee more notes at congratulationspinetree.com

 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!)

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 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 CutsSad FranciscoBay to Gaza Mutual Aid CollectiveYou'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