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This blog requires Quicktime 7 to view the movies. If you want to contact me, do so at joelkuwahara@hotmail.com. I'm always looking for good story ideas.
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As the climate crisis accelerates, how can artists’ residencies be testing grounds for new – and better – ways of living and working? This eight-part podcast series brings together artists, researchers and activists from across the Nordic region and Scotland to explore this question. Testing Grounds is presented by the Nordic Alliance of Artists’ Residencies on Climate Action (NAARCA), a collaboration between seven artists’ residencies. We’re working together to develop, test and communicate ...
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Episode 9: Reflecting on NAARCA
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In this special episode, we're reflecting on the first three years of NAARCA – exploring what’s been achieved, what the challenges have been, and where things might go next. We'll also be hearing about all the work that’s been going on within NAARCA, beyond what this podcast series has so far explored – including the role of the Eco Coordinator, th…
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Test Ep02 - Caught in the Act: Wagner Unwraps Wonka (Pilot)
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Test 02 CAUGHT IN THE ACT: Taking the Actor out of Character to find what lies beneath the portrayal. In this test run, acclaimed Broadway performer, BLOOP Podcast Host, and Musician Jonathan Wagner joins AW for a deep dive into his much-beloved portrayal of Willy Wonka in Tuacahn Amphitheatre's 2023 production of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory…
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Episode 8: Art Hub Copenhagen - Repairing the City
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How might a philosophy of repair change our approach to planning and architecture? Art Hub Copenhagen is NAARCA’s Danish partner, and the only member residency located in a major city. It opened in 2019 as a place for artists, curators and creative professionals to gather, network and collaborate. Jacob Fabricius is the Director of Art Hub Copenhag…
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Episode 7: Saari Residence - Art and Decolonisation
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What could it mean to decolonise art, and to use art as a tool for decolonisation? Saari Residence is NAARCA’s Finnish partner. It’s located in Mynämäki, Southwest Finland, and maintained by Kone Foundation as a residence for artists of all disciplines and nationalities. Leena Kela is a performance artist, and the Residency Director at Saari. She i…
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Episode 6: Narsaq International Research Station - Who Defines "Progress"?
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Please note: this episode features brief mentions of suicide, alcoholism and violence. What does “progress” mean in an age of climate crisis? Who should define it? And how can the process of defining it be made more inclusive and democratic? Narsaq International Research Station (NIRS) is NAARCA’s Greenlandic partner. It’s an independent non-profit…
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Episode 5: Cove Park - Young People's Voices on the Climate Crisis
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What are young people’s views on the climate crisis? And how can artists, and art institutions, help to amplify their voices? Cove Park is NAARCA’s Scottish partner. It’s perched on a picturesque hillside on the Rosneath Peninsula, on Scotland’s West Coast. In this episode, Emma Henderson – Cove Park’s Curator of Engagement – introduces us to both …
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Bonus: Seasickness/Cur na Mara – a Short Story by Mairi Macleod
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In this bonus episode, Glasgow-based Gaelic writer Mairi Macleod reads her short story, Seasickness/Cur na Mara. In 2023, Mairi was commissioned by NAARCA to create a short piece of fiction in both Scots Gaelic and English, and was also granted an 8-week residency at Saari Residence in Finland, where she wrote Seasickness. Mairi's writing engages w…
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Episode 4: Baltic Art Center - Artists' Role in an Age of Climate Crisis
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What role can, and should, artists play in an age of the climate crisis? What opportunities do artists have in this context, and what – if any – are their responsibilities? Baltic Art Center (BAC) is NAARCA’s Swedish partner. It’s based in Visby, the main town on Gotland, an island in the Baltic Sea. Gotland is a popular tourist destination known f…
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Episode 3: Skaftfell Art Center - The Tensions of Environmental and Cultural Sustainability for Artists and Institutions
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How can arts institutions and artists be more sustainable – in terms of their impact not only on the environment, but also on local communities? Skaftfell Art Center is NAARCA’s Icelandic partner. It’s based in Seyðisfjörður, a small but vibrant town in Eastern Iceland, surrounded by mountains and sea. Seyðisfjörður’s unique location and atmosphere…
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Episode 2: Artica Svalbard - Climate Change and the Built Environment
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How does the built environment affect our experience of the climate crisis – and vice-versa? Artica Svalbard is NAARCA’s Norwegian partner. It’s located on the Svalbard archipelago, in Longyearbyen – one of the world’s most northerly towns. Here, the climate crisis is impossible to ignore. In this episode, Charlotte Hetherington, director of Artica…
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Episode 1: Introducing NAARCA
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As the climate crisis accelerates, how can artists' residencies be testing grounds for new – and better – ways of living and working? The Nordic Alliance of Artists’ Residencies on Climate Action (NAARCA) is a coalition of seven organisations that are exploring this question together. So how did NAARCA come about? What are its goals? And... what is…
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As the climate crisis accelerates, how can artists' residencies be testing grounds for new – and better – ways of living and working? This eight-part podcast series brings together artists, researchers and activists from across the Nordic region and Scotland to explore this question. Testing Grounds will launch on Friday 27th January 2023, with epi…
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Test Ep01 - Cinema: Survivor (Pilot)
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Test 01 CINEMA: SURVIVOR - Outscript, Outroleplay, Outlast your favourite movies! In this test run, Film critic Brian Eggert (Deep Focus Review) joins AW to see how long he would survive being a character in Steven Spielberg's classic, Minority Report. But can he outrun Tom Cruise at the height of his running powers?! Check out Brian's reviews at h…
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Et Felleskap I Bønn Oddvar Søvik
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Første episodeAsgeir Lie
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So I'm back, sorry for the super long break. My editing chops feel a bit rusty, but I hope you don't notice. Dave Conway owns and operates "LittleRadio.com" it started out as a small pirate radio station and has now grown into a major multimedia enterprise. During the summer, Dave opens up his studio to the public and hosts summer block parties and…
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Last weekend I stopped by the Crewest Gallery, LA's first art gallery dedicated to graffiti artists and met with it's owner ManOne. He was working on a mural for the Washington Post and I brought my camera along to document the process. Check out the video here! [2:48 /16.5 MB QT] Thanks to Sticky Rick and ManOne!…
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LA artists Brandy Flower and Mike C. brought their live t-shirt screening event to Geoff Oki's 4th annual T-shirt party this past Thursday. Curious fans as well as devoted T wearers packed the Mountain Bar in Chinatown to get a one-of-a-kind t-shirt made. Screen designs were provided by various LA designers including Brandy, Mike C and Oki. Check o…
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This week's been a crazy one and I haven't had much time to shoot. But I am in the process of setting up some new interviews. So until then, it may be a little slow on my site. My apologies in advance. But I hope to bring you some new and exciting pieces in the near future. I'll leave you with this fun little video from JP Tarver who e-mailed me ab…
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It was around 3AM when I got the call. Emerging LA photographer, Michael Turner, was having a late night photo shoot and I was asked to document it. Enjoy.... Watch the video here! [1:27 / 9 MB QT]Joel Kuwahara
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I know I said no more of the vinyl figures, but since I shot this last week and I left the video posting for this week on my hard drive at work, I had no choice. David Flores is probably best known for his skateboarding designs but has most recently lent his iconic style to the world of "Dunnies." Some love him, some hate him, some call him "Sam." …
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So much action I had to split it up into two parts. Enjoy the 2nd half of the "Midnight Ridazz" bike ride through LA. It's a bit long, so expect a longer download. Check it out video here! [3:05 / 17.9MB QT] Hey Pam! It's your video debut! And to the haters I encountered. Eat me. [0:20 / 2 MB QT]Joel Kuwahara
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If you're free this Monday night, you might want to go to this event and help out a few good guys. "Acme Game Store is owned by Jason Jones and Jonathan Bryant. They sell video games. Why? Because video games are fun... On December 12th approximately eight ICE (some new law enforcement agency attached to Homeland Security) agents raided Acme Game S…
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It was their 2 year anniversary and there was love in the air, or was that chronic. Midnight Ridazz is a gathering of bike riders who meet every 2nd Friday of the month to take over the streets of LA. And as the name implies this doesn't happen during business hours. This month's theme was "I Heart My Bike" but only a few really got into the spirit…
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I had my own Schwinn back in the 80's but never imagined it could be transformed into a work of art. Shot Callers is a bike club from the San Fernando Valley that specializes in custom old school rides. Starting with original frames they add details such as twisted forks, over-spoked rims, spinners, etched seats, upholstery and custom paint to tran…
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My favorite dunny of the LA Series is Thomas Han.'s "Painkiller." I wanted to include his interview in the last video but thought instead to have it be it's own piece. Watch the video here! [1:36 / 8.3 MB QT]Joel Kuwahara
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I stopped putting up the Quicktime window graphic because I thought it looked ugly and I figured if you hadn't figured it out by now that I post video clips, well then, you're pretty stupid and should probably stop coming here. Anyway, this past month has been an exciting one for the vinyl figure community. First, Tim Biskup debuted his Acid Head d…
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Thursday, Kid Robot released their newest dunny designed by LA artist Tim Biskup. Called the "Acid Head," it was Tim's psychedelic interpretation of what a toon might look like if he were trippin'. Fans lined the block eager to get their hands on this limited run and to get his signature. The line moved pretty slow, but that was only because Tim to…
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How does a relatively unknown band from Highland Park get to remix a track for famed musician Beck? Find out by watching the video. [1:19 / 8mb QT]Joel Kuwahara
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Got a real late start editing this one together and I'm dead tired. So I'll keep this entry short and sweet. Nothing I say can describe this band better than the way they describe themselves. "If the Beastie Boys and NWA raped an old school Nintendo and they had a baby..." Ladies and gents, I present to you..."8-Bit." Check out this rare interview.…
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Straight from their big screen debut in Johnny Knoxville's movie "The Ringer," the Kids of Widney High were treating their legion of fans to a rocking evening at the famous Mr. T's bowl in Highland Park, CA. this past Friday. The 7 members (not including their backup band) were belting out their soon-to-be classic headbanging hits such as "I Make M…
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[GIANT VILLAGE 6 - CANCELED] Sounds impossible but it happened. The largest outdoor New Years eve party sponsored by "soon-to-be-out-of-business" GIANT was suddenly canceled just hours before it was to start. 15,000 angry and confused party goers were turned away by security guards only to be told that it was the fire marshall that shut it down. Bu…
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Say it ain’t so guys! Not sure if you’ve heard, but the owners of the trendy gaming shop, Acme Gamestore in Hollywood CA, were recently busted for selling modded Xboxes (see Sept. 4th entry on Modding Xboxes). It wasn’t so much the modded boxes that got them in deep shit, it was the fact that they were selling them pre-installed with 70+ Xbox games…
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A few weekends ago, the guys from Muttpop invited me to attend the release of their baddest, meanest and very first vinyl figure creation "Tequila." Spawned from the creative minds of Jerry Frissen and designer Gobi, Tequila is a character from their masked wrestling based comic entitled "The Luchadores Five." The event took place at Meltdown in Ho…
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