Artblog | Interviews

October 30, 2019 by Alex Smith

Thrifting a way to re-imagined fashion, a conversation with emerging designer Noél Puéllo

Artblog contributor Alex Smith interviews designer Noél Puéllo about her practice of recycling thrifted clothing.

October 13, 2019 by Roberta

Ken Lum on the importance of hard work and the relevance of everything

In this podcast interview, artist, author, educator, Ken Lum debuts a new book, titled “Everything is Relevant,” now available for pre-order on Amazon.

October 11, 2019 by Alex Smith

How Are We Free? Lifelines Project pairs art by people in prison and artists outside, at Vox Populi

Alex reviews the project-based show at Vox Populi, “How Are We Free?” at Vox Populi through Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019.

October 11, 2019 by Wit López

Allyson Mitchell and Deirdre Logue on the history and future of Killjoy’s Kastle

In this 34-minute episode of Artblog Radio, Wit speaks with Allyson Mitchell and Deirdre Logue about their traveling, interactive project, Killjoy’s Kastle, available to experience at Icebox Project Space from October 16-27!

September 27, 2019 by Alex Smith

Celebrating Women in Black and Brown punk and heavy metal, it’s #Blkgrlswurld Punk Fest and Zine Fair at Philadelphia’s ICA

Alex Smith interviews one of the founders of #Blkgrlswurld about their upcoming Punk Fest and Zine Fair celebrating women of color in heavy metal and punk music scenes.

September 25, 2019 by Wit López

Kristal Sotomayor and the necessity of ‘Expanding Sanctuary’

In this episode of Artblog’s Latinx Heritage Month series, documentary filmmaker Kristal Sotomayor discusses her forthcoming film “Expanding Sanctuary.” The film explores the work by activists at the South Philly organization Juntos.

September 18, 2019 by Morgan Nitz

Emily Daley and Jerry Kaba, tenants of The Loom unite after sudden increase in additional rent

In this 40 minute episode of Artblog Radio, Morgan Nitz sits down with artists Emily Daley and Jerry Kaba to discuss what the heck has been going on at The Loom, an artist studio and office space in Port Richmond, where last month, tenants saw steep increases in building fees.

August 7, 2019 by Alex Smith

Vichte-Boul Ra harnesses energy through dance, creates captivating performances that explore space and temporality

In this Artblog post, Alex Smith interviews artist and dancer Vichte-Boul Ra. Smith says Ra’s performances are immersive, captivating, and a must see. Catch Vitche-Boul Ra in a performance/film collaboration with Rush Jackson, in “Hotter in July; I just may burn you in August,” Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, 6-9 PM, Icebox Project Space, 1400 N. American St.