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01/08/2025 · Bonus

Humanity's Place in an AI World | Show Clip

Bil Brown and Paris Chong discuss the limitations and potential dangers of AI, with Bil asserting that AI cannot be a true artist as it lacks the ability to create or think independently, only compute based on existing data. He plans for the revived "Black and Gray" magazine to explore the "negative spaces" where AI cannot reach, focusing on what it means to be human in a world increasingly shaped by simulation. He references the controversial comedy routine "The Aristocrats" as a metaphor for a "rite of passage into humanity," aiming to highlight genuine human creativity and experience within the magazine's content. Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Bil Brown https://youtu.be/j1N0Yvgcf0U https://www.theparischongshow.com 🎵 Music by ⁠Andrew Raiher⁠ https://andrewraiher.com/ 📸 Shot & Edited at ⁠Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com #poetry #photography #ai
21/03/2025 · Bonus

From the Darkroom to Digital Photography | Show Clip

Joshua Green sits with Paris and discusses his long history with photography, starting from building a darkroom with his father as a child. He shot for his high school paper and various independent papers at UCLA. Despite his love for photography, he faced challenges at Art Center due to an allergy to the chemicals used in traditional development, which forced him to leave the program midway. Now, he primarily uses digital cameras for his photography, but Paris Chong has not yet seen much of his work and expresses a desire to view it. They also briefly mention discussing ideas for making positive changes in the world, jokingly referencing lawsuits related to water issues. Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Joshua Green https://youtu.be/TWzl7Ya_hfs https://www.theparischongshow.com 🎵 Music by ⁠Andrew Raiher⁠ https://andrewraiher.com/ 📸 Shot & Edited at ⁠Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com #photography #diydarkroom #developer #joshuagreen #UCLA
17/03/2025 · Bonus

Dorothy Green's Heal the Bay | Show Clip

Paris Chong and Joshua Green discuss Joshua's mother, Dorothy Green, who founded Heal the Bay and other organizations focused on environmental issues, particularly water. Dorothy Green was described as a "serial entrepreneur" who started organizations to address problems, then left them in good hands to tackle new issues. One organization she founded aimed to get government agencies to communicate about the LA and San Gabriel Rivers, now known as the Council for Watershed Health. Her last organization, the California Water Impact Network (C-WIN), focuses on litigation to uphold state water laws. They also discuss the recent fires and the issue of drained reservoirs leaving firefighters without water, as well as broader water management problems in California. Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Joshua Green https://youtu.be/TWzl7Ya_hfs https://www.theparischongshow.com 🎵 Music by ⁠Andrew Raiher⁠ https://andrewraiher.com/ 📸 Shot & Edited at ⁠Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com #healthebay #waterrights #dorothygreen #joshuagreen #lawater #cawater
19/05/2025 · Bonus

Inside Sylvie Blum's Studio & Vision | Show Clip

Paris and Sylvie discuss Sylvie's busy schedule, including travel, work on her book "Wild Beauty," and future projects. Sylvie mentions her assistant, Maya, and their brainstorming for new creative ventures involving fashion and a unique artistic fusion. They also touch on Sylvie's process of reaching out to potential models, like Jamie, through Instagram, and her excitement for her upcoming show at Fahey/Klein and potential collaboration with Leica. Sylvie reveals that despite her busyness, she makes time to work with private collectors and values the immediate feedback and connection that comes with it, adding that her book will soon be available on Amazon and her website. Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Sylvie Blum https://youtu.be/y1EFvAFKVvU https://www.theparischongshow.com 🎵 Music by ⁠Andrew Raiher⁠ https://andrewraiher.com/📸 Shot & Edited at ⁠Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com #studio #photography #assistants
16/05/2025 · Bonus

Wild Beauty & Beyond: Sylvie Blum's Next Chapter | Show Clip

Paris Chong and Sylvie Blum discuss Sylvie's new book, "Wild Beauty," a 15-year retrospective of her photography. They talk about the process of selecting images with David Fahey and the book's "greatest hits" nature. Sylvie mentions her upcoming gallery show, the possibility of working with Leica cameras, and her passion for both glamorous and street photography, particularly capturing the raw reality of Los Angeles. They also delve into Sylvie's equipment history, including working with Helmut Newton and Gunter Blum, and her plans to explore fashion photography using analog techniques. Sylvie expresses her eagerness to return to shooting after a period focused on book production, highlighting the almost meditative experience of working with her camera. Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Sylvie Blum https://youtu.be/y1EFvAFKVvU https://www.theparischongshow.com 🎵 Music by ⁠Andrew Raiher⁠ https://andrewraiher.com/ 📸 Shot & Edited at ⁠Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com #photography #leica #artbook
16/06/2025 · Bonus

Nudity and Nature: How Mona Kuhn's Childhood Shaped Her Art | Show Clip

Mona Kuhn discusses her multilingual upbringing, learning German, Portuguese, and English. Born in Sao Paulo to German parents, she initially spoke German at home, then learned Portuguese in school. Her transition to the US at 18 necessitated truly learning English, which she did by immersing herself in a dorm setting. This multilingual background influenced her experiences and her son's upbringing, who also learned multiple languages from a young age. Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Mona Kuhn https://youtu.be/0hOYuPcKGVk https://www.theparischongshow.com 🎵 Music by ⁠Andrew Raiher⁠ https://andrewraiher.com/ 📸 Shot & Edited at ⁠Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com #photography #multilingual #podcast #art
19/03/2025 · Bonus

Almonds, Water, and Lawsuits | Show Clip

Joshua Green explains that the biggest water issue in California is management, as the state has allocated five and a half times more water rights than actually exist. He discusses a major project, the Delta Conveyance Project (formerly the Peripheral Canal), which his organization, C-WIN, has been suing the state over for 25 years due to lack of funding, water rights, and construction permits. Green highlights historical water rights issues dating back to the Gold Rush and the current "use it or lose it" system that incentivizes water-intensive agriculture, like almonds and pistachios, which consume a vast amount of water, often for export. He also mentions that the Resnick family, known for their agricultural businesses, face criticism for their water use. C-WIN's approach involves litigation based on the Public Trust doctrine to ensure water is available for everyone and everything, including fish and wildlife, as the state's mismanagement has led to significant problems. Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Joshua Green https://youtu.be/TWzl7Ya_hfs https://www.theparischongshow.com 🎵 Music by ⁠Andrew Raiher⁠ https://andrewraiher.com/ 📸 Shot & Edited at ⁠Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com #waterrights #cwin #deltaconveyanceproject #joshuagreen #cawater
30/05/2025 · Bonus

Dancing on the Bus to Freddie | Show Clip

Luis Miguel "Micky" explains how photographer Neil Preston encouraged his pursuit of music. Micky met Preston at a masterclass in Boston, where Micky's enthusiastic dancing on a bus impressed Preston. Preston remarked that Micky had a unique energy he'd last seen with Freddie Mercury and later gifted Micky a signed photo of Mercury after learning Micky was inspired by the singer. This gesture, combined with Preston's encouragement that Micky "had it," played a significant role in Micky deciding to focus on his music career. They also discuss potential shows at The Sphere and Micky's other celebrity encounters, highlighting the importance of Preston in his artistic journey. Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Luis Miguel “Micky” https://youtu.be/rc8jUUpOmnA https://www.theparischongshow.com 🎵 Music by ⁠Andrew Raiher⁠ https://andrewraiher.com/ 📸 Shot & Edited at ⁠Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com #photography #inspiration #neilpreston
12/05/2025 · Bonus

Mentors, Newton, and the Natural Nude | Show Clip

Paris interviews photographer Sylvie Blum to discuss Sylvie's past marriage to photographer Gunter Blum, whom she considers a significant mentor who taught her to "look" beyond just seeing, emphasizing shaping one's artistic eye. Sylvie also shares her experiences working with Helmut Newton as a model, including the "Woolford" campaign and shoots in the South of France. They reflect on the naturalness of nudity in art during that era, a stark contrast to its current reception, and the importance of feeling comfortable in one's skin. Sylvie mentions photographing models Colleen and Jamie Nelson, and talks about Helmut Newton's approach to posing and manipulating subjects, sharing a humorous anecdote about David Bailey's direction style as well. Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Sylvie Blum https://youtu.be/y1EFvAFKVvU https://www.theparischongshow.com 🎵 Music by ⁠Andrew Raiher⁠ https://andrewraiher.com/ 📸 Shot & Edited at ⁠Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com #photgraphy #helmutnewton #modeling
17/11/2025 · Bonus

'Clueless' Costume Secrets Revealed! | Show Clip

Costume designer Mona May dives into the iconic fashion of *Clueless*, revealing how she transformed Jane Austen's *Emma* into a high-fashion, colorful aesthetic for 1990s Beverly Hills high schoolers, moving past the era's grunge trend with plaids, Mary Janes, and berets. She discusses her continued work with cast members like Alicia Silverstone and shares her concerns about the struggles facing the film industry in Los Angeles as productions increasingly move to places like Bulgaria and Ireland for financial incentives. Finally, Mona May explains how her Polish-German background and her birthplace in India, where she first experienced a world of bright color, profoundly shaped her signature design style and love for using color in her films. Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Mona May https://youtu.be/ggFe8n7f5Eo https://www.theparischongshow.com 🎵 Music by ⁠Andrew Raiher⁠ https://andrewraiher.com/ 📸 Shot & Edited at ⁠Visible Audio Studios https://www.visibleaudiostudios.com #clueless #janeausten #film

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