Art Bazaar Podcast

12/11/2024

Episode 37 of the Art Bazaar Podcast is OUT NOW!
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Archaeologist & Artist Rebecca Ashdot stops by the Art Bazaar for a chat about her time in Belize excavating the Mayan city of Chan Chich. She explains what LiDar is and how it's being used to discover previously lost cities in the remote jungle.



Much of the conversation is spent on Mesoamerican cultures including the Aztec, Maya, Zapotec, Teotihuacan & more!

Lots of great tips for those curious about starting on their own path to archaeology.

12/04/2024

Episode 36 of the Art Bazaar Podcast is OUT NOW!
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On this episode of Art Bazaar AG members Rob Riegel, Kylee Tirado & Brandon Dominguez join host Brandon Wunder for a ranging discussion about the the $6 million banana that turned the art world upside down, community art events in the LV, using your platform to support other artists, Artist Takeovers, as well as upcoming events at the AG.

12/04/2024

Episode 36 of the Art Bazaar Podcast is OUT NOW!

On this episode of Art Bazaar AG members Rob Riegel, Kylee Tirado & Brandon Dominguez join host Brandon Wunder for a ranging discussion about the the $6 million banana that turned the art world upside down, community art events in the LV, using your platform to support other artists, Artist Takeovers, as well as upcoming events at the AG.

12/02/2024

This song by QUESE IMC is featured at the end of the most recent episode of the Art Bazaar Podcast (episode 35).

Quese offers fascinating insight to Native American life in a modern world, the importance of oral traditions, how the Black Power movement in Hip-Hop inspired him as a Youth and so much more.

Episode link in comments.

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11/27/2024

Episode 35 of the Art Bazaar Podcast is OUT NOW!
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QUESE IMC is a Pawnee & Seminole Native American artist, musician, dancer, activist & educator from Oklahoma City.



He discusses mixing Indigenous culture & modern day Hip-Hop, artists as a conduit, the importance of knowing where you come from, growing up Indigenous and the problems he faced because of it, the importance of upholding his tribal traditions, starting a Pawnee Camp at Standing Rock during the DAPL protests & so much more.

Quese shares tons of insightful stories of Indigenous Culture & History.

November is Native American Heritage Month.

11/21/2024

This song plays at the end of the most recent episode featuring Quin Jaye, handpicked by the artist.

Truly a beautiful & moving song. We've been playing it on repeat.

Check out episode 34 of the Art Bazaar Podcast and catch Quin in the Netflix series Rhythm + Flow Season 2, first three episodes OUT NOW!

EPISODE 34 - https://youtu.be/_nVCrglkukQ

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11/20/2024

Episode 34 of the Art Bazaar Podcast is OUT NOW!
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On this episode of Art Bazaar we chat with Quin Jaye, a Jazz and hip-hop musician, producer, composer & actor originally from Allentown who’s now located in LA.



Quin will appear on the upcoming 2nd season of Rhythm + Flow on Netflix, a Hip-Hop competition show that premieres on November 20th 2024.




The conversation touches upon Jazz & Hip-Hop, Quin's portable recording studio in a backpack, his residency @ Culture Lounge in LA, performing at 50 Spots & much more.

All episodes of the Art Bazaar Podcast are available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & all other podcast platforms. The podcast it NOT available on Spotify, nor will it ever be.

11/13/2024

A Special Mini-Episode of the Art Bazaar Podcast is OUT NOW!

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This special episode of the Art Bazaar Podcast is all about How Art Can Save America. Host Brandon Wunder discusses the Great Education Divide and how art can be a form of education, issues that artists face in this country and how to overcome them! He explains what an Artist Takeover is and gives details about the upcoming one at the Americus Hotel on Thursday Nov. 21st, and how YOU can set-up similar events!

TONS of useful info for artists and those who want to DO SOMETHING.

And remember, IT'S ALL ABOUT THE FOLLOW UP.

10/23/2024

A Special Mini-Episode of the Art Bazaar Podcast is OUT NOW!

https://youtu.be/0syraBT5J0c

This episode of Art Bazaar delves deep into Open World Animation Festival, talking about the 2024 event coming up at the Roxy Theatre as well as the history of the festival.

Open World Animation Festival 2024 runs October 24th through the 27th at the historic Roxy Theatre in Northampton, PA. 4-days of mind-melting animation from 30 countries around the world, including VR animations!

Tickets are just $5 per block, $10 for a day pass and $25 for an All Access Pass that gets you into everything!

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!
https://tinyurl.com/mvksc2df

Here's the full schedule:

Thursday October 24
7 PM - Opening Night Screening

Friday October 25
7 PM - Animation Grab Bag #1
9 PM - Horror, Sci-fi & Beyond

Saturday October 26
10AM - Saturday Morning Cartoons
Noon-4 PM - VR Animation + Retro Arcade (@ The Gin Mill)
4 PM - Animation Grab Bag #2
6 PM - Animation Grab Bag #3
8 PM - Beyond the Beyond

Sunday October 27
Noon - 16bit Toons
2 PM - O!PLA Focus on Poland
4 PM - Animation Grab Bag #4
5:30 PM - Best of OWAF 24 (WINNING FILMS ANNOUNCED)

10/16/2024

Episode 33 of the Art Bazaar Podcast is OUT NOW!

https://youtu.be/5zpMjeE1ewA

This episode of Art Bazaar features Ross Snyder, guitarist & vocalist for the Donner Party, a thrash/crossover band from New Jersey. Episode link in bio. ✌️




Ross is a filmmaker and freelance film journalist. He also runs Saturn's Core Audio & Video, which specializes in releasing underground, underseen & forgotten movies, with an emphasis on SOV releases. He helps bring these oddities and gems back from the dead with brand new editions on Blu-Ray & even limited edition VHS.

This chat spends a good deal of time talking about Ross' documentary "Mail Order Murder: The Story of W.A.V.E. Productions," as well as his boutique Blu-Ray label Saturn's Core Audio & Video.





Ross also discusses co-curating VHS-Fest with Lunchmeat at the Mahoning Drive-In Theater, and the importance of physical media.

10/09/2024

Episode 32 of Art Bazaar is OUT NOW!

https://youtu.be/tLB8-pxY-QA

AG members Rob Riegel and Chris P. Jones join Brandon Wunder on the Art Bazaar podcast to discuss a range of topics! (Episode link in bio)




A good portion of the episode is spent discussing the recent destruction of the Riverside Arts District in Asheville due to Hurricane Helene and the AG's trip to Asheville in 2023. Conversation also covers upcoming events at the AG, insight into the break between seasons 1 and 2 of the Art Bazaar podcast.

This episode also introduces a new sequence titled "The Good, the Bad and the Fugly", covering 3 very different stories in the art world.

(Cover photo is from the AG trip to Asheville, NC in 2023)

10/04/2024

Art Bazaar Throwback Episode!

Brother JT returns to the Alternative Gallery this Saturday October 5th for another ripping performance!

https://www.facebook.com/share/7V3cydkgCmMzePp2/

Checkout the episode JT did a year ago when he last performed at the AG. Great Chat!

https://youtu.be/YtAbDMoMxiw?si=GrH4Pj3hdahls5uu

EPISODE RECAP

Brother JT visits the Art Bazaar to discuss his 40+ years making music. His work ranges in style from garage pop to psychedelic, punk & can be very experimental at times.

JT has been in scores of bands over the years including the Original Sins. He put out his first album under the name Brother JT in 1991, releasing nearly 30 albums in that time. He's toured with bands such as the Replacements, Kinks and the Ramones, and his music videos played on MTV when that use to mean something.

You can stream his tunes and of course purchase physical copies of his work by visiting brotherjt.com

10/02/2024

Episode 31 of Art Bazaar is OUT NOW!

https://youtu.be/q3jU5pnqZ48

Featuring Kylee Tirado, a visual Artist from Allentown working in various mediums including illustration, painting & photography.
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This chat covers Kylee's time as a Resident Artist at the Alternative Gallery, working in the studio, vending at various events, how artist meetups are so essential, details about their upcoming solo show, and so much more!

On Thursday October 3, 2024 Kylee will be having their first solo show from 6-8 PM at Bradbury-Sullivan. The exhibition is titled Metamorphosis and will be on display throughout the month of October.

Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center

Thank you to Kylee for joining us on the Art Bazaar Podcast!

09/25/2024

The premiere episode of Art Bazaar Season 2 features photographer Peter Italiano!

https://youtu.be/5PnWojwqUp8

Peter Italiano is a Lehigh Valley photographer who has been working in fashion, glamour and studio photography for over 30 years. He's hosting a solo exhibition of his work this Fall at the Historic Americus Hotel, titled Decade, which highlights the last 10 years of his work.

Peter Italiano Photography

DECADE - A Photographic Exhibition

https://www.facebook.com/share/uQnUwA42BMHSW6es/

September 26 - December 31, 2024
Opening Reception: Thursday, September 26, 2024 6pm to 9pm

Americus Hotel
555 Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA 18101

09/24/2024

The Art Bazaar Podcast returns for Season 2 tomorrow, September 25th!

Art Bazaar Podcast returns for Season 2 on Wednesday September 25, 2024! New weekly episodes featuring in-depth conversations with artists of all types to ex...

04/24/2024

Painter Abbey Rosko stops by the Art Bazaar to talk about her upcoming Open Studio in Easton, PA.

https://youtu.be/IPmJaoMwSIw

Abbey graduated from Moravian University with a BA in Studio Art and continues to expand her craft, working mainly with oils in beautiful still life portraiture.

Abbey's studio will be open to the public on Saturday April 27th & Sunday April 28th at 22 S. 3rd St. Room #8 in Easton, PA from 11 AM to 5 PM.

04/10/2024

Smooth Retsina Glow- S.R.G front man, Colin Wolf, stops by the Art Bazaar to talk about playing music in the LV, Poconos and even touring in Europe.

Colin is a multi-instrumentalist and music educator from the Lehigh Valley. He hosts and performs in a show at the Alternative Gallery on Saturday April 13th featuring Fysics, Roi and the Secret People, Cnidarian & Smooth Retsina Glow.

https://fb.me/e/3LlR4Jg9U

The chat spends a good amount of time talking about the importance of community for musicians & artists, why music streaming sites are a problem, the genius of Frank Zappa and lots of great tips for those just starting out in music.

https://youtu.be/kQMpe3sPDjg

04/03/2024

Top of the month brings a mini-episode highlighting everything taking place at the Alternative Gallery in April 2024. Info about the upcoming Retro Arcade gaming event @ BAPL, Music shows, & a film screening with saved treasures.

https://youtu.be/t8GKkf0HxVQ

This episode also features a short interview with 7 year old LV artist, Beatrice, who explains her art and why she thinks you should clean up the oceans.