In this episode, David Humphrey interviews Raphael Rubinstein, the esteemed poet and art critic. Together, they explore the intriguing relationship between music and writing, how music has influenced Rubinstein’s poetry, and the unique experiences that have shaped his perspective. He takes us on a nostalgic journey through an exclusive playlist of bands with artists in their line-ups, spanning from New York's vibrant late '70s scene to early 2000s Germany. This episode features Gregory Crewdson with The Speedies in "Let Me Take Your Photo," Bill Arning with the Student Teachers on "Past Tense," and tracks from Van Erland and the iconic Martin Kippenberger. The episode closes with "Manifestation of Your Sickness" by The Tenants, featuring our guest, Rubinstein, on lead guitar.
⁠Raphael Rubinstein⁠ (b. 1955) is Professor of Critical Studies at the University of Houston and a New York based art critic and poet.
Image: Photograph courtesy of ⁠The Museum of Nonvisible Art⁠.

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