Abundance Zine

Episode 15: Simone Bodmer-Turner

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Landon and Christopher speak with artist and designer Simone Bodmer-Turner about how notions of “place” can shape the production and presentation of an artist's work. Along the way, we discuss Simone's prior exhibitions with Emma Scully Gallery and Matter Projects, her thoughtful approach to the digital space, and the recent launch of the second iteration of her studio.

Episode 14: Samuel Hine

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Landon and Christopher speak with GQ Senior Fashion Writer Samuel Hine about what it means to be seen as an authority in one's field. Along the way, we explore the art history of runway show invites, the sage wisdom of Glenn O’Brien, Comme des Garçons printed ephemera, trying to explain Demna’s work to non-fashion folks, the rise of the “secular monk,” and criticism’s descent into clickbait.

Episode 13: Self-Expression

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Landon and Christopher discuss the value and limitations of self-expression in artmaking, a topic which leads to meditations on reading “Moby Dick” to toddlers; the transcendent potential of bodega runs; the true meaning of the DIY ethos; the “lyrics or instrumental?” dilemma in songwriting; the role of self-reference in texts by Sontag, Hickey, and Schjeldahl; and formative lessons learned through teenage immersions in suburban punk scenes.

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S2 E6: Mathew Cerletty

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0500

Landon and Christopher speak with New York painter Mathew Cerletty about the selective nature of seeing, the many meanings of portraiture, and the questionable value of sincerity in artmaking.

S2 E5: Marc Armitano Domingo

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0500

Landon and Christopher speak with New York-based artist and musician Marc Armitano Domingo about finding personal resonance in past traditions, turning one’s artistic practice into a thriving business, and bridging the gap between historical techniques and contemporary tastes.

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S2 E4: Rachel Tashjian

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Landon and Christopher speak with writer Rachel Tashjian about the distinctions between style and taste, fashion’s complex relationship to novelty, and the function of criticism in post-internet culture.

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S2 E3: Giancarlo Valle

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Landon and Christopher speak with designer Giancarlo Valle about balancing openness and intention, the drawbacks of specialization, and why uncertainty is key to impactful design.

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S2 E2: Flynn McGarry

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Landon and Christopher speak with chef Flynn McGarry about balancing personal vision and public demand, the many meanings of sustainability, and the common ground between fine dining and fine art.

S2 E1: Rebekka Bay

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Landon and Christopher speak with Marimekko’s Rebekka Bay about her unconventional career path, her unique approach to creative direction, and the longstanding bond between fashion and art.

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Episode 8: Season One finale with Jesper Lund of Office Magazine

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 21:00:00 -0500

Landon and Christopher wrap up Season One with the help of Jesper Lund, creative director and co-founder of Office Magazine.

Special thanks to Our Legacy for their generous support of this episode! Visit OurLegacy.com and follow @ourlegacy for details on their latest arrivals and projects.

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Episode 7: Laraaji Live

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0500

In this special episode, we present a live recording of Laraaji’s performance at our Season One launch event at Sean Kelly Gallery this past October.

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Episode 6: Hayden Dunham

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0500

Landon and Christopher speak with Hayden Dunham, a multi-disciplinary artist who recently followed up a solo exhibition at Company Gallery (NYC) with the release of CLEARING, their first album under the name Hyd.

Special thanks to Leny’s World for their generous support of this episode! Visit LenysWorld.com and follow @lenysworld for details on their latest arrivals and projects.

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Episode 5: Dan Colen

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0500

Landon and Christopher speak with Dan Colen, a New York-based artist who augmented his studio practice through the founding of Sky High Farm, a working nonprofit that uses sustainable practices to grow and donate fresh food to underserved communities.

Special thanks to Our Legacy for their generous support of this episode! Visit OurLegacy.com and follow @ourlegacy for details on their latest arrivals and projects.

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Episode 4: Minjae Kim

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Landon and Christopher speak with New York-based designer Minjae Kim about treating his materials as collaborators, using his work as a means of familial connection, and exploring the space between design and discovery.

Special thanks to Our Legacy for their generous support of this episode! Visit OurLegacy.com and follow @ourlegacy for details on their latest arrivals and projects.

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Episode 3: Wretched Flowers

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Landon and Christopher speak with Loney Abrams and Johnny Stanish, the artists behind the conceptual floral brand Wretched Flowers, about the nuances of collaborating as spouses, the complicated social history of foraging in America, and the aesthetic potential of invasive plant life.

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Episode 1: Laraaji

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0400

Landon and Christopher speak with the legendary musician and mystic Laraaji about the celestial aims of his music, the therapeutic potential of laughter, and the benefits of adopting improvisation as a practice in both art and life.

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Episode 2: Beepy Bella

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0400

Landon and Christopher speak with Isabella Lalonde, founder of the NYC jewelry label Beepy Bella, about celebrating the subconscious, translating personal vision into collective reality, and approaching a commercial brand as an ever-evolving art piece.

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