We are very delighted to present this episode! Sarah spoke with writer and artist, Marit Block. Jasa took a trip to the South Dakota Art Museum in Brookings, SD and reviewed two widely different exhibitions held there. In the news, we talk about the controversial Sackler family, who have been major donors to the arts and the ethics of accepting large-scale donations in public institutions.

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Reference Links:

Marit Block’s Website

South Dakota Art Museum

Rabbett Before Horses Strickland

Gisela Colon

Apollo Magazine, “Have museums been too generous with naming rights?”

The Guardian, “Opioid lawsuit targets rich family behind drug that fueled US crisis”

Jasa’s exhibition Absences in Nagoya, Japan