WORK IN PROGRESS: Conversations with Creators

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WORK IN PROGRESS: CONVERSATIONS WITH CREATORS is a monthly arts podcast with Albuquerque Journal writer Logan Royce Beitmen. Logan talks to visual artists, musicians, filmmakers, and others about their current projects, getting inside the minds of creators and exploring their creative processes.

  1. 5D AGO

    Musician MICHAEL GIRA (SWANS)

    Michael Gira is the founder of Swans, an influential band that emerged from New York City's No Wave scene in the early 1980s. Michael talks about his early years making music while working as a full-time construction worker and describes how his music has changed over the decades. He also discusses musical influences, from Suicide to Brian Eno to Fela Kuti, and sets the record straight on the origin of the band name Swans.Swans will perform at Albuquerque's Sunshine Theater on Friday, September 12.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#nowave #swansband #michaelgira #musicianinterview #artistinterview #brianeno #felakuti #postpunk #albuquerqueconcerts #albuquerquemusic #nyc1980s #nowavemusic

    19 min

  2. SEP 2

    Photographer NATHANIEL TETSURO PAOLINELLI

    Albuquerque-based photographer Nathaniel Tetsuro Paolinelli is known for his street photographs and portraits that showcase the diverse subcultures that make New Mexico what it is. He says, "Each image I capture reflects my deep connection to the people and places that embody the essence of this extraordinary state." On today's episode, Nathaniel talks to Logan about photographing low-rider enthusiasts and members of the Mongols Motorcycle Club, as well as his photographic journeys around the world. Nathaniel's new book, "Seventh and Central: Lowriders," which celebrates Albuquerque's lowrider culture, is slated to be published in March 2026 and is available for preorder on Amazon.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#abqphotography #abqphotographer #contemporaryphotography #lowriderphotos #nathanieltetsuropaolinelli #nathanielpaolinelli #contemporaryart #streetphotographer #abqportraits #artistinterview #photographerinterview #albuquerqueart #blackandwhitephotography

    34 min

  3. AUG 26

    Weaver EMILY TRUJILLO

    Emily Trujillo is an eighth-generation Chimayo weaver. She talks to Logan about keeping her ancestral traditions alive while taking the art form in bold, new directions, drawing inspiration from unexpected sources, including K-pop music. She also talks about "Lineage," a contemporary dance piece inspired by her weavings, which was performed at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on August 2.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#contemporaryart #abstractart #chimayoweaving #chimayoweaver #contemporaryweaving #emilytrujillo #nationalhispanicculturalcenter #nhcc #zeitgeistdance #contemporarydance #womanartist #fiberart #nmart #artistinterview #nmartist #nmtextile

    25 min

  4. AUG 19

    Choreographer TINOVIMBANASHE SIBANDA

    Tinovimbanashe Sibanda is a London-based choreographer and dancer with a background in musical theater. She recently choreographed the Santa Fe Opera's production of Richard Wagner's "Die Walkure," which was directed by fellow Londoner, Melly Still. In this lively conversation, Tino speaks with Logan about her collaborative creative process and challenges she's overcome in her career. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#contemporarydance #contemporarychoreography #contemporarychoreographer #santafeopera #newmexicoarts #nmdance #artistinterview #choreographer #britishchoreographer #blackchoreographer #bipocdance #musicaltheater #tinovibanashesibanda

    30 min

  5. AUG 12

    Artist KATE RUSEK

    Kate Rusek is an artist based in New York City who transforms discarded materials, such as aluminum blinds, into highly tactile organic forms. She recently completed a monumental public art installation, "Desert Fungal Emergence," at Art City in Tucumcari, NM, where she was an artist in residence. In this episode, she talks to Logan about the ecological ideas that inform her work and what it was like making art in New Mexico. She also discusses her day job as a costume designer for Saturday Night Live.To learn more about Kate Rusek and Art City, check out Logan's feature story from May 2025:https://www.abqjournal.com/lifestyle/article_2f8e8138-480b-43c5-9e95-978fba695513.html#1If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#contemporaryart #katerusek #artcity #artistinterview #ecologicalart #environmentalart #installationart #contemporarysculpture #womenartists #ecofeministart #saturdaynightlive #snl #publicart #artcitytucumcari

    45 min

  6. AUG 5

    Musician MACY GRAY

    In this special episode of Work in Progress: Conversations with Creators, host Logan sits down with Grammy Award-winning artist Macy Gray as she celebrates the 25th anniversary of her groundbreaking debut album On How Life Is. Macy shares the stories behind her early songwriting days, her creative evolution, and the powerful impact of music across genres.From working with legends like Stevie Wonder to taking opera lessons, Macy reveals her passion for growth and artistic authenticity. She also teases her new film Turnbuckle, her Alicia Keys cover of “No One,” and an upcoming fall album celebrating her musical journey.🎶 Don’t miss this deep, honest, and inspiring conversation with one of music’s most distinctive voices.📍Catch Macy live in Albuquerque on August 12 at the Kimo Theatre.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#contemporaryart #sabinecampana #abstractart #contemporarypainting #contemporarysculpture #santafeartgallery #newmexicoart #santafegallery #womanartist #eastgermanartist #artistinterview #nmartgallery

    21 min

  7. JUL 29

    Artist SABINE CAMPANA

    Sabine Campana is a contemporary artist known for her abstract painted relief sculptures that evoke a strong sense of place. In today’s episode she talks about growing up in East Berlin in the shadow of the Berlin Wall, and how her limited access to art supplies in those early years gave her a lifelong appreciation for the beauty of found materials.Recent works by Sabine Campana are on view at Thornwood Gallery in Santa Fe through August 30.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#contemporaryart #sabinecampana #abstractart #contemporarypainting #contemporarysculpture #santafeartgallery #newmexicoart #santafegallery #womanartist #eastgermanartist #artistinterview #nmartgallery

    31 min

  8. JUL 23

    Filmmaker KEITH JARDINE

    Keith Jardine spent over a decade as a professional MMA fighter before transitioning into acting, then directing. He has played memorable characters in Paul Thomas Anderson's "Inherent Vice" and Vincent D'Onofrio's "The Kid," among other films. In this week's episode, Keith talks to Logan about directing his first full-length feature, "Kill Me Again." He also opens up about his struggles with imposter syndrome, being underestimated by Hollywood and learning to get comfortable as a filmmaker.Keith Jardine's "Kill Me Again" is scheduled to be released in select theaters on August 8.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#keithjardine #mma #ufc #contemporaryfilm #filmmakerinterview #nmfilm #newmexicofilm #killmeagainfilm #killmeagain2025 #newfilm #psychologicalthriller #artinterview #newmexicoarts

    26 min
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WORK IN PROGRESS: CONVERSATIONS WITH CREATORS is a monthly arts podcast with Albuquerque Journal writer Logan Royce Beitmen. Logan talks to visual artists, musicians, filmmakers, and others about their current projects, getting inside the minds of creators and exploring their creative processes.

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