Monday, February 22, 2010

MARKETPLACE covers MODERN RUIN (mp3 podcast)


MODERN RUIN

Empty bank gives rise to financial art

Before a Washington Mutual branch was demolished in Dallas, two local curators put up a financially-themed art show in the building. Christina Rees, one of the curators, talks with Kai Ryssdal about how it all came together. (from American Public Media's Marketplace)

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MODERN RUIN

(above) "Modern Ruin" co-organizers Thomas Feulmer and Christina Rees sit on a vintage Matchless motorcycle after the show, seen in front of Tom Orr's installation. (top) Sound, video, sculpture, text, scent, and film projection -collaborative installation by Kevin Todora and Jeff Zilm. (photos by Kevin Todora)