Beer & Tall Buildings (and the things that go in them)

On-air drinks and conversation with innovative makers-of-things in art, architecture and design. Hosted by copywriter, publicist and general-purpose propaganda creator, Brent Turner (principal/www.thecampbellspr.com).

Episode 001: Beerstorming

Beer & Tall Buildingskicks off with Episode 001: Beerstorming, a discussion of just how B&TB will play out in the coming weeks, with Jordan-esque brainstormer, composer, and director of collaborations at Top Tomato Market/Alt|Space, Dean Harada. Caller suggestions and critique recommended. Beer samples strongly encouraged.

The Buying and Selling of Memories, running through January 22 at Alt|Space in Mar Vista, pseudo-documents a two month journey taken by Delia Cabral and Mark Blatchford through Morocco, Egypt, Jordan and Syria, with an installation of photography, journal entries, sketches, jewelry, spices, and items collected along the road. Read The Full Story…

A few months ago, artists from the exhibition An Idea Called Tomorrow (held jointly at CAAM and the Skirball Cultural Center) were asked to contribute their ideas about the future, in 10 words or less. Here is Castillo’s response:

The power of Art will be highly treasured.

Castillo’s work is on exhibition now through Sunday at the California African American Museum (CAAM), or online at caamuseum.org

A few months ago, artists from the exhibition An Idea Called Tomorrow (held jointly at CAAM and the Skirball Cultural Center) were asked to contribute their ideas about the future, in 10 words or less. Here is Graham Goddard’s response:

Ecological responsibility will expose many signs of destructive human intervention.

Graham Goddard’s work is on exhibition now through May 2, 2010, at the California African American Museum (CAAM), or online at caamuseum.org

A few months ago, artists from the exhibition An Idea Called Tomorrow (held jointly at CAAM and the Skirball Cultural Center) were asked to contribute their thoughts on the future, in 10 words or less. Here is Betty Nobue Kano’s response:

Food = Work + Love

Find out more about Betty Nobue Kano’s work in the exhibition now through May 2, 2010, at the California African American Museum (CAAM), or online at caamuseum.org.

Karen Seneferu, what is your idea of tomorrow in ten words or less?

I attempt to unhook the seat of power through Techno-Kisi II.

Find out more about Karen Seneferu’s work in An Idea Called Tomorrow, at the California African American Museum (CAAM) and the Skirball Cultural Center, now through March 7, 2010, or online at http://anideacalledtomorrow.wordpress.com/

Dominique Moody, what is your idea of tomorrow in ten words or less?

I envision my shelter as an extension of my being.

See Dominique Moody’s work in An Idea Called Tomorrow, at the California African American Museum (CAAM) and the Skirball Cultural Center, now through March 7, 2010, or online at Skirball Cultural Center, now through March 7, 2010, or online at http://anideacalledtomorrow.wordpress.com/

Joyce Dallal, what is your idea of tomorrow in ten words or less?

Words, not weapons.

Joyce Dallal: Lift, 2009

See Joyce Dallal’s work in An Idea Called Tomorrow, at the California African American Museum (CAAM) and the Skirball Cultural Center, now through March 7, 2010, or online at http://anideacalledtomorrow.wordpress.com/