“And I am in retirement from love.”
-William H. Gass, In the Heart of the Country and Other Stories
There are times when the heart closes off, turns its energy inward. Don’t be confused and believe this is out of bitterness, rather, often it is out of gained wisdom – a realization that rest can be its own form of healing. During these pauses, we have the opportunity to rediscover who we are without the constant pull of attachment. Of course, for many people, closing off completely is not an option at all. But this is just to say that if you feel yourself withdrawing a little, do not panic. Instead, sit with this feeling and attempt a kind of open curiosity. In that stillness, see if you can work out what your heart is trying to teach you.
Professor Omar Kholeif joined us recently to discuss two of their books, among other things. A professor of global art theory and practice at the Glasgow School of Art, as well as Program Leader of the Graduate Program in Curatorial Practice with the University of Glasgow, they have published a number of books including a recent biography of Huguette Caland and a forthcoming volume titled Luísa Correia Pereira: World Child. To learn more, listen to the complete interview.
Rainer Judd joined us back in 2015 to discuss her career in acting. She is best known for her work in films like End of Days and Jack, and has also worked behind the scenes for major motion pictures like The Fisher King, for which she was part of the costume and wardrobe department. To learn about her work, listen to the complete interview.
A Few Words to Keep in Your Pocket.
Sometimes the heart steps back – not to close, but to learn or relearn.
Outings.
Join me to check out Barbara Gladstone Gallery and Matthew Marks Gallery
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More Books to Read.
Ours is a community of readers. Tell us what books you’re reading now by adding your titles to our reading list here. Praxis user E Rydall is reading Mona’s Eyes, by Thomas Schlesser.
Opportunities.
Native Arts + Heritage Fund by Creative West offers $2,500 unrestricted funding and a three-month virtual cohort for Native and Alaska Native artists centered on community, continuity, and self-determined practice. Visit the website for more details. Deadline is March 8.