ArticulateTemporada 6
Articulate connects audiences to the human stories behind art, offering a trustworthy, visually stimulating, never ordinary take on classical, contemporary, and popular art forms. From acclaimed musicians and best-selling authors to designers changing the way we live, each episode explores what great creative thinkers and doers can tell us about who we are, who we’ve been, and who we might become.
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12 Episodes
- Daniel Handler, Lisa Hannigan, Nina Chanel
E1Daniel Handler, Lisa Hannigan, Nina ChanelDaniel Handler, better know as Lemony Snicket, is the author of the popular children's book series, A Series of Unfortunate Events. After a decade of non-stop creativity, Irish singer-songwriter Lisa Hannigan confronted and overcame the dread 'blank page'. Nina Chanel Abney's visually striking art sends strong messages about society. - Janet Echelman, Arturo Rios, Death, Justin Bettman
E2Janet Echelman, Arturo Rios, Death, Justin BettmanJanet Echelman's giant net sculptures are the result of an artistic process that encompasses technology, engineering, and civic engagement. What started as a 9-5 job in the shipping department of a hat maker quickly became a life's vocation for milliner Arturo Rios. Humanity's greatest fear isn't the unknown, it's the certainty of death. And we've been dealing with the inevitability artistically since time immemorial. Photographer Justin Bettman uses found materials to create "Sets in the Streets". - Gene Yang, Luke Spiller, RIP Romance
E4Gene Yang, Luke Spiller, RIP RomanceTeacher-turned-cartoonist Gene Yang uses comics as an educational tool. If you feel like you missed out on 1970s glam rock, The Struts are here to help. A historian, artist, and author to weigh in on the state of romance in the digital age. - Reuben Margolin, Jennifer Higdon, Chemi Rosado, Sara Rahbar
E5Reuben Margolin, Jennifer Higdon, Chemi Rosado, Sara RahbarReuben Margolin's kinetic sculptures aim to imitate sensations in nature. Composer Jennifer Higdon is well-versed in classical music, but she still loves Beyonce. Chemi Rosado-Seijo combines his love of art and skateboarding to promote community activism. Sara Rahbar uses art to explore existential angst. - Mark Mothersbaugh, Liz Casella, Greg Dunn
E6Mark Mothersbaugh, Liz Casella, Greg DunnDevo's Mark Mothersbaugh has sustained a life in art that's far removed from the 80's rock band. Textile designer Liz Casella works in a unique part of the fashion industry. Artist Gregg Dunn uses his neurology background to illustrate the complexity of the human brain. - Kyle Abraham, Maggie Nelson, Ruth Slenczynska, Saya Woofalk
E7Kyle Abraham, Maggie Nelson, Ruth Slenczynska, Saya WoofalkChoreographer Kyle Abraham uses his work to reflect on his own experiences. Author Maggie Nelson is one of the most celebrated critical thinkers of her generation. As a child, Ruth Slenczynska studied under Rachmaninoff. Now, at 92, all she learned can still be heard in her music. Visual artist Saya Woofalk's imaginary world is populated by a race of mutants and governed by utopian values. - Christian Scott Adjuah, Tommy Pico, Ron Nagle, Sidney Hutter
E8Christian Scott Adjuah, Tommy Pico, Ron Nagle, Sidney HutterChristian Scott aTunde Adjuah is leading the charge into jazz's next chapter. Tommy Pico designed his epic poetry for a thoroughly modern medium. Ron Nagle's hit songs and ceramics are born out of dedication to harmony and craft. Sidney Hutter's glass sculptures have pushed the boundaries of his medium. - Allora & Calzadilla, Balliett, Stevens, Levitin
E9Allora & Calzadilla, Balliett, Stevens, LevitinJennifer Allora and Guillermo Calzadilla are one of the art world's most dynamic power couples. Doug Balliet created a career as diverse as his own musical talents. Veruschka Stevens uses polymer clay to create bright, playful jewelry. Producer and writer Daniel Levintin's lifelong love of music has served him both in recordings and on the page. - Kenny Scharf, Buffy Sainte-Marie, The Last Refuge?
E10Kenny Scharf, Buffy Sainte-Marie, The Last Refuge?Kenny Scharf's exuberant cartoons infuse daily life with a dose of whimsy. Buffy Sainte-Marie's 1960s protest songs made her the subject of FBI attention. Artists find unconventional ways to express patriotism. - Michelle Cuevas, Mason Bates, Antonio Martorell, Joan Shelley
E11Michelle Cuevas, Mason Bates, Antonio Martorell, Joan ShelleyThe characters in Michelle Cuevas's children's books leap off the page. Mason Bates challenges existing notions of what belongs in the concert hall. Antonio Martorell has been at the forefront of Puerto Rican art for over half a century. The anthropological perspective of singer-songwriter Joan Shelley. - Cuban Orchestra, Peter Shire, Floriography, Elizabeth Turk
E12Cuban Orchestra, Peter Shire, Floriography, Elizabeth TurkOn a recent tour, The Havana Lyceum Orchestra brought Cuba's vibrant classical music culture stateside. An alumnus of the Italian avant-garde movement, The Memphis School, Peter Shire is now thriving in Los Angeles. In the Victorian era, the language of flowers was boundless. Elizabeth Turk's marble sculptures test the limits of her medium's fragility.
