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How Artists Deal with Politics

Local artists discuss the impact our contentious political climate has had on their art.

Aired 09/16/2019

Arts in Context

How Artists Deal with Politics

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Local artists discuss the impact our contentious political climate has had on their art.

Local artists discuss the impact our contentious political climate has had on their art.

Aired 09/16/2019

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Arts in Context is a local public television program presented by Austin PBS

Support for Arts In Context is provided by: The Kodosky Foundation.

Jae Jin

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Clip | 6m 57s | Jae Jin overcame a terminal illness. He now uses music to inspire healing in others. (6m 57s)

Things Artists are Tired of Hearing

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Clip | 2m 52s | Artists let us know what they're tired of hearing. (2m 52s)

Some Rules

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Clip | 2m 32s | Alex Coronel eschews the art world's rules in favor of bringing to life his wildest ideas. (2m 32s)

Things Every Artist Should Know

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Clip | 2m 16s | Artists discuss the most important things they think other artists should know before pers (2m 16s)

Ways Artists Get Inspired

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Clip | 2m 15s | Artists reveal the sources from which they draw inspiration. (2m 15s)

How Social Media Has Affected Your Art

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Clip | 1m 48s | Artists discuss the ways social media has affected their creative processes. (1m 48s)

This is Me Right Now

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Clip | 3m 31s | Naxieli Gómez creates oil paintings that capture the vibrant textures and flavors of Mexic (3m 31s)

How I Dealt with Failure

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Clip | 2m 56s | Every artist has setbacks; the important thing is getting back up after you've fallen. (2m 56s)

54 Opportunities

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Clip | 2m 52s | Mark Puente and Amy Exah make art inspired by lotería, a Mexican game similar to bingo. (2m 52s)

Changes

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Clip | 3m 7s | Fabian Rey and Russell Brxwn talk about their pump project collaboration. (3m 7s)

Weirdest Encounters You Have Had as an Artist

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Clip | 2m 27s | Artists tell stories about the strangest art-related encounters they've had. (2m 27s)

Art in a Nutshell

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Clip | 2m 44s | Ismael Cavazos describes the inspiration behind his "art in a nutshell." (2m 44s)

Artist Stereotypes That Are Wrong

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Clip | 2m 20s | Artists debunk some of the stereotypes people have about them. (2m 20s)

Tell Me About Your Train

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Clip | 2m 53s | Meet Larin Harp, an artist who lives with autism, is deaf and has pinhole vision. (2m 53s)

Paz y Amor, Por Favor

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Clip | 3m 13s | Meet the artist behind some of Austin's most iconic murals, Federico Archuleta. (3m 13s)

Halloween Don'ts & Dos

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Clip | 1m 35s | Local artists give advice on what costumes to wear and NOT to wear for Halloween. (1m 35s)

Becoming the Music On the Dance Floor

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Clip | 3m 28s | Instructor Zein Al-Jundi teaches belly dancing and its rich history. (3m 28s)

Los Camaleónes de Tejas - Usted

Clip | 4m 36s | Arts In Context Showcase is a live performance web series. (4m 36s)

How Artists Deal with Politics

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Clip | 4m 9s | Local artists discuss the impact our contentious political climate has had on their art. (4m 9s)

Indrajit Banerjee - Smell of the Earth

Clip | 4m 9s | Arts In Context Showcase is a live performance web series. (4m 9s)

ChefDos

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Clip | 6m 36s | ChefDos a.k.a. Bryan Mitchell starts his own pizzeria, Da Slice. (6m 36s)

AIC Impact

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Clip | 2m 24s | Local artists talk about the impact our show Arts In Context has had on them. (2m 24s)

Mia Garcia - Siempre

Clip | 3m 27s | Arts In Context Showcase is a live performance web series. (3m 27s)

Echo

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Clip | 3m 5s | Designer Echo Higuchi draws inspiration from her Japanese roots to create bold designs. (3m 5s)

Brownkidz - Unwasted Time

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Kemi Yemi-Ese

Clip | 1m 14s | Visual artist Kemi Yemi-Ese discusses her art and its meaning. (1m 14s)

Los Camaleónes de Tejas - El Hormigón

Clip | 3m 53s | Arts In Context Showcase is a live performance web series. (3m 53s)

Art That Always Makes You Cry

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Clip | 3m 19s | Artists of color discuss the different types of art that have made them cry. (3m 19s)

John Magic

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Clip | 3m 30s | John Magic's life was changed when he witnessed a black magician perform. (3m 30s)

Indrajit Banerjee - Raga Basant Mukhari

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How to Become a Better Artist

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Clip | 2m | Artists discuss different ways for staying productive and becoming better artists. (2m)

Jake Lloyd & The Khordsmen - Bloww

Clip | 3m 26s | Arts In Context Showcase is a live performance web series. (3m 26s)

LGBTQ Influences

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Clip | 2m 8s | Austin-based artists celebrate the LGBTQ+ artists who have inspired their own artwork. (2m 8s)

Jeffery Miles

Clip | 1m 7s | Artist Jeffery Miles creates bold imagery with a message. (1m 7s)

Summitt Lion Dance Team

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Clip | 3m 17s | Lion dance is a tradition thousands of years old. (3m 17s)

Worst Feedback

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Clip | 2m 54s | Artists of color share some of their worst artistic feedback. (2m 54s)

Ryan Runcie

Clip | 1m 16s | Portrait painter and muralist Ryan Runcie discusses his art and its meaning. (1m 16s)

John Zakoor - Pedro the Lion's Options

Clip | 3m 32s | Arts In Context Showcase is a live performance web series. (3m 32s)

Things Every AOC Can Relate To

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Clip | 2m 10s | Choosing an artistic path presents many personal challenges for artists of color. (2m 10s)

Aimée Everett

Clip | 57s | Abstract artist Aimée Everett discusses her art and its meaning. (57s)

Los Camaleónes de Tejas - Volver, Volver

Clip | 4m 52s | Arts In Context Showcase is a live performance web series. (4m 52s)

Indrajit Banerjee - Spirit of Life

Clip | 3m 38s | Arts In Context Showcase is a live performance web series. (3m 38s)

Los Camaleónes de Tejas - El Soltero

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Indrajit Banerjee - Timeless Tapestry

Clip | 4m 30s | Arts In Context Showcase is a live performance web series. (4m 30s)

Best Feedback

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Clip | 2m 27s | Artists of color share some of their best artistic feedback. (2m 27s)

SaulPaul - Parks, Rec and Chill

Clip | 3m 9s | Arts In Context Showcase is a live performance web series. (3m 9s)

Beginner Mistakes

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Clip | 2m 11s | Local artists talk beginner mistakes on Arts In Context. (2m 11s)

John Zakoor - Pulse

Clip | 4m 45s | Arts In Context Showcase is a live performance web series. (4m 45s)

Fat Bottom Cabaret

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Clip | 2m 34s | Fat Bottom Cabaret inspires women to embrace their bodies and put on a show. (2m 34s)

Brownkidz - Fire

Clip | 2m 17s | Arts In Context Showcase is a live performance web series. (2m 17s)

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