Congratulations Pine Tree

This week we chat with writer, Max Blue. We squash our beef, finally! We also talk about the mayor, public art, and writing in a caftan. Plus a shoutout to Jeff Gunderson! The music in this episode is by La Luz see all our show links at congratulationspinetree.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Maysoun regails us with tales of her mini-vacation to Sonoma County. She loses her mind for the Charles Schulz Museum! Kate gets dorky for Jack Halberstam. The music in this episode is by La Luz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we look at the final painting in our abstraction series. Go back two episodes to look at the painting (on congratulationspinetree.com) by Carmen Herrera. Also Kate saw a show. We also talk about conscientious law breaking. The music in this episode is by La Luz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're coming to you live from beautiful San Francisco! We discuss public art, bleeps, smack talk, and our treasured memories. The music in this episode is by spacemoth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kate went to a show! We discuss climate activists gluing themselves to paintings. We also look at a painting by Miyoko Ito (see the notes from the last episode on CongratulationsPineTree.com) and we try to say the name of the city of Concord. The music in this episode is by La Luz See next week's painting at CongratulationsPineTree.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

 Be sure to check out the show notes from last week's episode to see the paintings we're talking about this week! We look so hard our eyes fall out. Plus Kate went to a show, and Maysoun got solicited for art opportunities. According to Kate this is part 8 of our 10 week series on abstraction.  Check out everything at www. CongratulationsPineTree.com  The music in this episode is by...

 This week we tell you what music shows we went to because we are cool music people. Then we get back into our ten(ish) week series on abstraction. We also talk about rejection and redesigning Arizmendi. The intro/outro music in this episode is by Hermanos Gutiérrez See everything at CongratulationsPineTree.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 This week we are graced with the presence of painter Mel Prest. Maysoun is hunkering down in the tropics! We talk about abstraction, haircuts, learning at the foot of the master, and what the hell goes on in a painter's studio.  The music in this episode is by spacemoth see more notes at congratulationspinetree.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we have the pleasure of chatting with artist, Mansur Nurullah! We discus abstraction, books, scraps, the technological sublime, and counseling. We make a lot of deviations, tangents and detours. Plus giggle fits! The music in this episode is by Hannah Lew  check out links and things at congratulationspinetree.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 This week we jump the shark for the second time. First off, this episode is part four of our ten part series on abstraction. We talk about motherfuckin Agnes Martin, whether sharks are older than Satan, and Craig Calderwood's amazing new mural at SFMoMA. Maysoun speaks of drones. We apologize to the listeners. The music in this episode is by La Luz (they are on tour! See them!) Hosted on Aca...

This week we have the pleasure of talking to artist, Danielle Lawrence about abstraction, the body, and institutional decay. Then Maysoun and Kate explore their feelings about last week's painting by Howardena Pindell. It's a long episode, folks! The music in this episode is by Hannah Lew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 This week Kate and Maysoun saw all the shows at Minnesota Street Project. We also talk about Marlow Moss and more abstraction! Plus we decide what shapes we are. The music in this episode is by spacemoth congratulationspinetree.com Howardina Pindell at the MCA Chicago Virtual Crush at / Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 This is week two of our deep into abstraction! Be sure to share your abstract experiences with us!  419 351 6606 or email us: congratulationspinetree@proton.me Also, Kate went and saw some shows!  The music in this episode is by spacemoth Nice, neat lawn by Abi Tucker and Stanley Millerby Abi Tucker and Stanley Miller Space, Movement, and Body: Marlow Moss Talking Painting: Dialogu...

This week we begin a ten week course on abstraction. Please follow along, there will be prizes at the end. We also talk about the International Art Museum of America getting voted best museum in SF. Shocking. The music in this episode is by spacemoth Helen Frankenthaler, Mountains and Sea (large image) Best of the Bay Area Sad Francisco Episode 18 - The Treasure Room (about the IAMA) Helen Franken...

 This week we have an emotional conversation about the SFAC funding saga. We also talk about the Queers Against Zionism event at the Lab. We also talk about poetry and why people hate it. San Francisco Finalizes $17 Billion Budget, Restores Millions in Proposed Cuts Sad Francisco Bay to Gaza Mutual Aid Collective You're invited to the 1st Annual: Bay Area Arts Picnic on Sat. July 11th 1-4pm!!...

 This week Kate has a conversation with Leo Dugan from the Creativity Explored United bargaining team! the music in this episode is by Deseos Primitivos Creativity Explored United instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about the election results, a couple events we went to, a protest that kate went to, and safe injection facilities. Decriminalize drugs!!!! Huge spoilers for I Love Boosters, the new Boots Riley movie! The music in this episode is from the I Love Boosters (Original Motion Picture Score) Supervised consumption explained: types of sites and services Supervised injection facilities in Canada:...

 This week we have the great honor of talking to artist, Ebti! We talk about translation, theater, death, cats, light bulbs, and whether or not the sun is gay! Sign this open letter to support the workers at the SFAC! Music in this episode is by Meshell Ndegeocello Ebti!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 This week we finally made our voter guide! YES ON D, SAN FRANCISCO! The music in this episode is by SPELLLING Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we start on the voter guide but then we delay it because Maysoun needs to do more research. So we talk about some shows and some emails and some voicemails. Plus we're back on Horse Muffin Bird again, because Maysoun accuses Kate of being a sniveling worm. It's a weird episode. The music in this episode is by Australian lesbian,  Courtney Barnett The Hundred Years' War on Palestine...

This week Kate and Maysoun went to a rally at city hall! We petition the birds to stop the surveillance state. Maysoun went to a show! We did it all!  The song in this episode is by  Cain Culto, Xiuhtezcatl & Snow Tha Product Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kate and Maysoun hang out with billionaires. Kate makes a public apology. Maysoun tries to explain the SF charter, whatever the hell that is. Plus we tell you to go to a clown show. The music in this episode is by  spacemoth  Sugar Mud - A Surreal Comedy  - BUY TICKETS Arts for a Better Bay Area (ABBA) Urbanist think tank SPUR unveils plans to revamp S.F. charter SPUR reco...

 This week Maysoun is back! Kate talks shit about SFMOMA again. We also discuss a pair of shows by Trina Michelle Robinson. Plus Maysoun settles several controversies. The music in this episode is by  spacemoth Yes on  Prop D! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week artist Sarah Heinemann guest hosts while Maysoun is abroad! We discuss therapy, the SF art scene, group chats, Maysoun's secrets, and so much more. The music in this episode is by  spacemoth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we take some listener feedback! Max Blue wrote in! We talk about community organizing. We also talk about a hurtful game called Horse-Muffin-Bird.   Witch art at SoEx Arts for a Better Bay Area Further Triennial  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.