Kelly Akashi's guest appearances

Kelly Akashi

Ojai Institute

The Carla Podcast

Aspen Art Museum

Sarah Williams

Chris Bailey

David Lynch

Dianna Molzan

Catherine Wagley

Todd Gray

Christina Catherine Martinez

Adam Miller

Lari Pittman

Matt Stromberg

John Baldessari

Marc Dennis

Travis Diehl

Jim Walters

Bettina Korek

OwlTail

Simone Krug

In this episode of “Blind Contour,” AAM Assistant Curator Simone Krug talks to LA-based artist Kelly Akashi about her history as an artist and her upcoming Crown Commons sculptural commission “Cultivator.” Learn about the artist, exhibition, and more by visiting aspenartmuseum.org.

In this episode of “Blind Contour,” AAM Assistant Curator Simone Krug talks to LA-based artist Kelly Akashi about her history as an artist and her upcoming Crown Commons sculptural commission “Cultivator.” Learn about the artist, exhibition, and more by visiting <a href="http://aspenartmuseum.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">aspenartmuseum.org</a>.

In Conversation: Kelly Akashi and Simone Krug on Cultivator

Julian Rosefeldt’s Manifesto, in relation to the subjectivity of the body, Hollywood, and politics — Kelly Akashi discusses her art practice and recent show — What makes a good press release?1. Writer’s RoomHost Lindsay Preston Zappas is joined by Carla contributor Christina Catherine Martinez to discuss her article from Carla Issue 15, “Eyes Without a Voice,” which considers Julian Rosefeldt’s Manifesto, an immersive video installation starring actress Cate Blanchett that was recently on view at Hauser &amp; Wirth. We discuss Christina’s take on Manifesto and how issues of celebrity, politic, Hollywood production value, and the subjectivity of bodies play out (or don’t) in the work. 2. L.A. at LargeLindsay is joined by LA-based artist Kelly Akashi to discuss her experience growing up in LA, her current show, Figure Shifter, on view at Ghebaly Gallery, the intricacies of her detailed process, and the importance of community. 3. Dear CarlaLindsay continues the conversation with Stuart Krimko (Editorial Director, David Kordansky Gallery) to answer a listener-submitted question: “How do you write a good press release?” Stuart has almost 20 years of experience writing press releases, and gives his take on how to do it well. To submit your questions to Dear Carla, email us at podcast@contemporaryartreview.la. 

Julian Rosefeldt’s Manifesto, in relation to the subjectivity of the body, Hollywood, and politics — Kelly Akashi discusses her art practice and recent show — What makes a good press release? 1. Writer’s RoomHost Lindsay Preston Zappas is joined by Carla contributor Christina Catherine Martinez to discuss her article from <a href="https://carlastore.bigcartel.com/product/carla-issue-15" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carla Issue 15</a>, “<a href="https://contemporaryartreview.la/eyes-without-a-voice/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eyes Without a Voice</a>,” which considers Julian Rosefeldt’s <a href="https://www.julianrosefeldt.com/film-and-video-works/manifesto-_2014-2015/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Manifesto</a>, an immersive video installation starring actress Cate Blanchett that was recently on view at <a href="https://www.hauserwirth.com/locations/10069-hauser-wirth-los-angeles" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hauser &amp; Wirth</a>. We discuss Christina’s take on Manifesto and how issues of celebrity, politic, Hollywood production value, and the subjectivity of bodies play out (or don’t) in the work. 2. L.A. at LargeLindsay is joined by LA-based artist <a href="http://www.kellyakashi.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kelly Akashi</a> to discuss her experience growing up in LA, her current show, <a href="http://ghebaly.com/work/kelly-akashi-figure-shifter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Figure Shifter, on view at Ghebaly Gallery</a>, the intricacies of her detailed process, and the importance of community. 3. Dear CarlaLindsay continues the conversation with Stuart Krimko (Editorial Director, <a href="http://davidkordanskygallery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Kordansky Gallery</a>) to answer a listener-submitted question: “How do you write a good press release?” Stuart has almost 20 years of experience writing press releases, and gives his take on how to do it well. To submit your questions to Dear Carla, email us at podcast@contemporaryartreview.la.

Interviews with Kelly Akashi, Christina Catherine Martinez

Carolyn Glasoe Bailey Foundation presents Kelly Akashi in Conversation with Frederick Janka, Executive Director.

Kelly Akashi in Conversation