Art Bazaar

The Alternative Gallery

Hear how art shapes our world! The Art Bazaar podcast speaks with unique creators from around the world to see how art impacts everything around us. In addition to these rich conversations there will be tons of helpful information for independent artists building a career in the arts.  This podcast is perfect for artists, art lovers & anyone seeking interesting conversations. Episodes are released every Wednesday with bonus episodes released randomly. Brought to you by the Alternative Gallery. 

  1. 12/11/2024

    Episode 37: Rebecca Ashdot (Archaeologist & Artist)

    Archaeologist & Artist Rebecca Ashdot stops by the Art Bazaar for a chat about her time in Belize excavating the Mayan city of Chan Chich. She explains what LiDar is and how it's being used to discover previously lost cities in the remote jungle.  Much of the conversation is spent on Mesoamerican cultures including the Aztec, Maya, Zapotec, Teotihuacan & more!  Lots of great tips for those curious about starting on their own path to archaeology. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:15 - How Rebecca first got interested in archaeology 00:07:31 - Much of art & culture of the past is known thanks to archaeology 0:08:23 - An understanding of archaeology leads to an appreciation of the arts 00:11:30 - Are cultural studies like the Maya part of school curriculum? 00:13:02- Public education leaves out a lot of important historical events 00:17:36 - Rebecca's passion for Native American cultures 00:20:50 - The Lenape Chapter of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology 00:23:51 - Archaeological sites in the Delaware Water Gap 00:26:30 - Looters impact on archaeological sites 00:29:52 - What is LiDar? 00:33:44 - Using LiDar to find lost cities in the jungle 00:37:22 - Cultural excursion to Teotihuacan & Mexico City's museums 00:40:44 - New discoveries at Teotihuacan 00:43:46 - Taking a trip through Mexico City with an Aztec 00:45:14 - Mexico & Central America's connection with their Indigenous cultures' 00:48:29 - The Conquistadors built over the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan 00:51:51 - Xochimilco 00:52:44 - Anthropology, Linguistics & Bioarchaeology 00:55:16 - Chan Chich, Mayan city in Belize 01:05:53 - The ancient cultures of Mexico: Olmec, Zapotecs & more 01:08:47 - Advice for people interested in getting into archaeology 01:13:41 - Resin by Rebecca (Rebecca's Art) 01:19:47 - Outro LINKS Resin by Rebecca - https://www.instagram.com/resin_by_rebecca/ NEPA Archaeology - https://www.facebook.com/groups/447353964457087/ Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology - https://www.pennsylvaniaarchaeology.com/ Sherman Theatre Punk Rock Flea Market - https://shermantheater.com/event/poconos-punk-rock-flea-market-2/sherman-theater/ ART BAZAAR SOCIAL LINKS https://www.thealternativegallery.com/podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550762686547 https://www.instagram.com/artbazaarpodcast

    1h 21m
  2. 11/27/2024

    Episode 35: Quese IMC (Pawnee & Seminole Hip-Hop Musician & Artist)

    Quese IMC is a Pawnee & Seminole Native American artist, musician, dancer, activist & educator from Oklahoma City.  He discusses mixing Indigenous culture & modern day Hip-Hop, artists as a conduit, the importance of knowing where you come from, growing up Indigenous and the problems he faced because of it, the importance of upholding his tribal traditions, starting a Pawnee Camp at Standing Rock during the DAPL protests & so much more.  Quese shares tons of insightful stories of Indigenous Culture & History.  November is Native American Heritage Month.  SHOW NOTES 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:00 - Quese's music is a mix of Indigenous culture aligned with modern day Hip-Hop 00:05:18 - How Native Americans have helped shaped American music 00:11:24 - Balancing tradition and modern ways of music & art 00:12:41 - Do artists have a responsibility to tap into their gifts? 00:15:56 - Getting started with music & discovering Hip-Hop 00:17:53 - A lot of people don't know where they come from 00:20:09 - Quese's first connections with Spirituality 00:23:17 - Ever experienced people who don't know Native Americans still exist? 00:26:19 - Federally recognized tribes have Sovereignty 00:30:37 - In 2020 US Supreme Court ruled that Eastern half of Oklahoma is Indian land 00:37:21 - How Quese got started with activism 00:42:43 - The 2019 Indigenous Peoples March in DC 00:45:17 - Protesting against the DAPL in Standing Rock in 2016 00:49:49 - The videos Quese did about his time at Standing Rock 00:51:03 - Lakota Sioux & Pawnee, once enemies, became allies during Standing Rock 00:53:42 - The other mediums of art the Quese works in 00:57:24 - What is a Stompdancer? 00:59:58 - Anything people should contemplate for Native American Heritage Month? 01:05:32 - Shoutouts 01:09:33 - Outro 01:10:40 - Quese IMC - Love So Potent (full song) Quese Links IG: @Quese_IMC https://www.instagram.com/quese_imc/ YouTube: @QueseIMC1 https://www.youtube.com/@QueseIMC1/featured Love So Potent (Song) - https://youtu.be/Gb8sGvAWKSU?si=M2WTfn3ANKKk56UT QUESE IMC x STANDING ROCK - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwuAMtiEhhY The Pawnee Camp @ Standing Rock Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu_BEucNXuY ART BAZAAR SOCIAL LINKS https://www.thealternativegallery.com/podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550762686547 https://www.instagram.com/artbazaarpodcast

    1h 13m
  3. 11/20/2024

    Episode 34: Quin Jaye (Jazz & Hip-Hop Artist)

    On this episode of Art Bazaar we chat with Quin Jaye, a Jazz and hip-hop musician, producer, composer & actor originally from Allentown who’s now located in LA.  Quin will appear on the upcoming 2nd season of Rhythm + Flow on Netflix, a Hip-Hop competition show that premieres on November 20th 2024. Conversation touches upon Jazz & Hip-Hop, Quin's portable recording studio in a backpack, his residency @ Culture Lounge in LA, performing at 50 Spots & much more.  00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:39 - Is there a specific role Quin focuses on most as a multi-faceted recording artist 00:02:31 - Is modern Hip-Hop embracing more instrumentation?  00:04:21 - NPR Tiny Desk should help promote more independent artists 00:12:34 - How Quin got started with Jazz trumpet & playing music 00:21:32 - What music Quin was into before Jazz 00:23:26 - Working in the emerging genre known as New Jazz 00:26:27 - Quin's portable recording studio 00:30:13 - Doing a residency at Culture Lounge in Downtown LA 00:35:14 - Neighborhoods & cities need places like the Alternative Gallery 00:39:44 - Artist Takeover 00:42:32 - Second Line in New Orleans 00:45:02 - Performing at 50 Spots 00:50:46 - Problems with the art scene in Allentown 00:54:34 - Were people in Allentown more supportive of you as an artist after working in LA? 01:01:33 - The highlight of shooting Rhythm + Flow 01:03:56 - One of Quin's purposes is to help support other artists 01:09:57 - Allentown was once a city of theaters 01:12:00 - Season 2 of Rhythm + Flow on Netflix 01:15:11 - How the reaction to Rhythm + Flow could change Quin's life 01:20:42 - A major benefit of art is how it impacts the lives of people you don't even know 01:21:57 - Trying to convince Quin & other artists to pull their music from Spotify 01:26:50 - Upcoming Artist Takeover @ Americus Hotel on Nov. 21st 01:30:08 - Shoutouts + Outro 01:32:08 - Kind of Blue II (Full Song by Quin Jaye) QUIN JAYE IG: @QuinJaye https://www.instagram.com/quinjaye/ ART BAZAAR SOCIAL LINKS https://www.thealternativegallery.com/podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550762686547 https://www.instagram.com/artbazaarpodcast

    1h 35m
  4. 10/23/2024 · BONUS

    Mini-Episode: Open World Animation Fest 2024

    Open World Animation Festival is an annual festival dedicated to showcasing cutting edge animation from across the world! The 2024 festival takes place October 24th-27th at the historic Roxy Theatre in Northampton, PA.  OPEN WORLD ANIMATION FESTIVAL ENCOURAGES CREATORS TO EXPLORE THE FRONTIERS OF ANIMATION THROUGH BOTH TRADITIONAL & EMERGING MEDIUMS. Over 120 films from 30 countries and 10 languages will play in competition this year, including VR animation!  The festival was launched in 2016 by the Alternative Gallery and 2024 marks not only the return of the event after a hiatus during the Pandemic, but is also the festival's first year taking place in a movie theater!  00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:01 - Open World Animation Festival 2024 Schedule 00:03:41 - Films competing for awards 00:04:20 - Tickets for Open World Animation Festival 2024 00:05:00 - the meaning behind the name "Open World" 00:06:00 - Starting the Open World Animation Festival in 2016 00:08:06 - Keeping the organization going during the Pandemic 00:09:15 - Trying to bring back Allentown ArtsFest after the Pandemic 00:09:46 - Bringing back Open World Animation Festival 00:10:54 - Open World Animation Fest @ the Roxy Theatre 00:11:39 - the future of Open World Animation Festival 00:13:05 - Outro TICKETS - OPEN WORLD 2024 https://tinyurl.com/mvksc2df ROXY THEATRE https://www.roxytheaternorthampton.com https://www.facebook.com/roxytheatre1933 OPEN WORLD LINKS OpenWorldAnimation.com https://www.instagram.com/openworldanimation/ https://www.facebook.com/openworldanimation O!PLA http://www.polskaanimacja.pl https://www.instagram.com/oplafest/ ART BAZAAR SOCIAL LINKS https://www.thealternativegallery.com/podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550762686547 https://www.instagram.com/artbazaarpodcast

    15 min
  5. 10/16/2024

    Episode 33: Ross Snyder (Donner Party & Saturn's Core Audio & Video)

    This episode features Ross Snyder, guitarist & vocalist for the Donner Party, a thrash/crossover band from New Jersey.  Ross is a filmmaker and freelance film journalist. He also runs Saturn's Core Audio & Video, which specializes in releasing underground, underseen & forgotten movies, with an emphasis on SOV releases. He helps bring these oddities and gems back from the dead with brand new editions on Blu-Ray & even limited edition VHS.   00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:30 - The Donner Party 00:02:28 - The importance of All Ages venues 00:03:03 - Working with SoulGrinder Records 00:05:36 - The importance of physical media 00:16:34 - Mail Order Murder: The Story of W.A.V.E. Productions (documentary) 00:24:32 - How long did it take to make a W.A.V.E Productions movie? 00:28:56 - Understanding the SOV movement 00:31:15 - Cinema Wasteland keeps that old school horror convention vibe alive 00:32:34 - Is there a modern equivalent to W.A.V.E. Productions or Factory 2000?00:34:54 - What was the goal with the completed documentary about W.A.V.E.? 00:38:59 - The start of Saturn's Core Audio & Video 00:45:44 - How bootleggers at convention's kept certain movies alive 00:46:49 - What's the tape transfer process like for remastering the SOV movies? 00:52:26 - The stigma of movies shot on video is now gone 00:53:42 - Working with the VHS Fest @ Mahoning Drive-In 00:57:12 - Ross' VHS Collection 01:02:46 - Importance of video stores & specialty movie stores 01:05:16 - Working at a record/video store was like film school 01:10:39 - Anthrax guest starring on 'Married... with Children' 01:11:46 - Open World Animation Fest 2024 01:12:31 - Looney Tunes, 1930s animation & Saturday Morning Cartoons 01:16:11 - Donner Party's upcoming show @ Quinnz Pinz in Middletown, NY 01:21:09 - Outro 01:21:55 - Donner Party - Mondo America (from the album 'Cutting Class') LINKS The Donner Party https://thedonnerpartynj.bigcartel.com https://www.instagram.com/thedonnerpartynj/ https://www.facebook.com/thedonnerpartynj Saturn's Core Audio & Video https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/saturns-core https://www.instagram.com/saturnscoreaudiovideo/ https://www.facebook.com/saturnscoreaudiovideo7 Mail Order Murder: The Story of W.A.V.E. Productions https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/saturns-core/products/mail-order-murder-saturns-core https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8714166/?ref_=tt_mv_close ART BAZAAR SOCIAL LINKS https://www.thealternativegallery.com/podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550762686547 https://www.instagram.com/artbazaarpodcast

    1h 25m
  6. 10/09/2024

    Episode 32: AG Talks Asheville, AI Art & More

    AG members Rob Riegel and Chris P. Jones join Brandon Wunder on the Art Bazaar podcast to discuss a range of topics!  A good portion of the episode is spent discussing the recent destruction of the Riverside Arts District in Asheville due to Hurricane Helene and the AG's trip to Asheville in 2023. The conversation also covers upcoming events at the AG, including Open World Animation Fest 2024, as well as insight into the break between seasons 1 and 2 of the Art Bazaar podcast.  This episode introduces a new sequence titled "The Good, the Bad and the Fugly", covering 3 very different stories in the art world.  00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:20 - Break between seasons 1 & 2 of the Art Bazaar Podcast 00:03:24 - Recent Art Events w/ AG Artists 00:05:17 - Upcoming events at the Alternative Gallery 00:06:44 - November Artist Takeover @ Americus Hotel  00:08:06 - Open World Animation Festival 2024 00:14:34 - Asheville Riverside Arts District Flooding  00:17:46 - Bringing Asheville artists to the LV 00:20:01 - Kickstarter campaign to help Asheville Artists 00:21:03 - Concern about developers taking over the Riverside Arts District 00:30:03 - The Good, the Bad and the Fugly 00:30:46 - The Good: Ireland's UBI Pilot Program for Artists (Basic Income for the Arts) 00:40:00 - The Bad: AI Artist Tries to Copyright artwork 00:47:25 - Any instances where AI Art is acceptable?  00:54:45 - The Fugly: The Smashed Art of Ai Weiwei 01:05:02 - Peter Italiano's Group Show @ Botanica Grove in Brooklyn 01:06:38 - Outro LINKS MENTIONED Upcoming Events @ The AG https://www.thealternativegallery.com/events Open World Animation Fest 2024 Ticketshttps://tinyurl.com/mvksc2df Asheville Artists Flood Collection https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ashevilleflood/the-asheville-artists-flood-collection/ Basic Income for the Arts (Ireland Artist UBI Scheme)https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/09cf6-basic-income-for-the-arts-pilot-scheme/ Botanica Grove (Brooklyn Gallery) Websitehttps://www.botanicagrovebk.com ART BAZAAR SOCIAL LINKS https://www.thealternativegallery.com/podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550762686547 https://www.instagram.com/artbazaarpodcast

    1h 8m

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Hear how art shapes our world! The Art Bazaar podcast speaks with unique creators from around the world to see how art impacts everything around us. In addition to these rich conversations there will be tons of helpful information for independent artists building a career in the arts.  This podcast is perfect for artists, art lovers & anyone seeking interesting conversations. Episodes are released every Wednesday with bonus episodes released randomly. Brought to you by the Alternative Gallery.