In part two, Janeil Engelstad speaks with renowned artist Sopheap Pich and the Crow Collection of Asian Art’s, Curator of Asian Art, Dr. Jacqueline Chao about the value of critical thinking in selecting materials, the experience of viewing art and more. Today’s episode features music by Austin-based musician Lungfulls. To hear more of his work, please visit www.soundcloud.com/lungfulls or www.lovemade.bandcamp.com

In part one of a two-part conversation, Janeil Engelstad talks with renowned artist Sopheap Pich and the Crow Collection of Asian Art’s, Curator of Asian Art, Dr. Jacqueline Chao about Pich’s work, the relationship between art and cultural identity, curatorial practice and more. Today’s episode features music by Austin-based musician Lungfulls. To hear more of his work, please visit www.soundcloud.com/lungfulls or www.lovemade.bandcamp.com

Janeil Engelstad talks with Shannon Stratton about her work as the 
Mildred and William Lasdon Chief Curator at The Museum of Arts and Design, New York, NY, as well as Stratton’s own background as an artist and MAD’s recent exhibition Sonic Arcade: Shaping Space with Sound. Intro bumper created by Emily Counts. Outro bumper: “Knotted Gate Presence Weave” by MSHR. The piece in background during the conversation is “Sine Body” by Julianne Swartz.

Janeil Engelstad talks with activist Sarah Corbett about Corbett’s work in craftivism – a synthesis of activism and craft – and the power of quiet, thoughtful protest.

Janeil Engelstad talks with artist Matej Vakula about applying artistic thinking and photography to advance cancer treatment, as well his work around the politicization and privatization of public space.

In this episode of the MAP Radio Hour features a conversation with Puerto Rico-based art collective MAOF (materials and crafts) about their work salvaging trees and other biological materials for design and art and the lasting impact of colonialism in Puerto Rico, as well as their rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Maria. Translation of the Spanish segments of this conversation is by Jean Luc Vila. This episode features “Morena” by Radio Jarocho and Zenen Zeferie and “Las Hadas” by Juan Son.

Janeil Engelstad talks with artist and urban planner Sarah Kavage about her collaborative project Duwamish Revealed, as well as creative engagement with Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest and industry’s impact on their ancestral home.

Janeil Engelstad talks with civic practice artist Frances Whitehead about Whitehead’s work in Gary, Indiana, building sustainability into projects and the importance of renegotiating the symbolic and the practical in art. This episode features the song “White bird” by Oto Hudec.

Part two of Janeil Engelstad’s conversation with eco-art pioneer Newton Harrison includes conversation about his current watershed project in Scotland, the impact of climate change on the region, both now and in the future, and how art and science can address it. Today’s episode features music by Austin-based musician Lungfulls. To hear more of his work, please visit www.soundcloud.com/lungfulls or www.lovemade.bandcamp.com.

Janeil Engelstad speaks with eco-art movement pioneer Newton Harrison about his – along with Helen Harrison’s – 1993 work Serpentine Lattice, including its impact on the Pacific North West Temperate Coastal Rain Forest and the challenges the forest still faces today. This episode features the track "Higher Self" by Lungfulls. To find out more about Lungfulls and their music, please visit lovemade.bandcamp.com or soundcloud.com/lungfulls.