Thursday, January 29, 2009

The Nation: Back Talk

This small illo is for the Back Talk interview in the Feb. 16, 2009 issue of The Nation. In the interview, Christine Smallwood talks with Artist/Curator Nato Thompson about "Experimental Geography", including his recent production of Waiting for Godot in the still-desolate Ninth Ward of New Orleans.

6 comments:

Carly said...

I'm working for an e-card company that's just starting out. I'm pretty excited about it, the woman who runs the company actually called me out of the blue so I couldn't resist. AND most importantly I still get to work traditionally (under the Flash...)

My flash class runs 9-5 on Feb. 9, 10, and 11. To get to Rochester I'd have to leave on the 12th and unless I get up at 5am I'll miss your lecture. I'm sad! Will you be at the editorial opening at the Society?

Doug Chayka said...

Too bad you won't make it to RIT but the job sounds great. Yes, I'll be at the editorial opening. You coming down?

Carly said...

Yes I am, so I'll see you there! I heard a bunch of academy kids will be there. Any teachers besides you?

Andrew R. Wright said...

Good one Doug. What a great client The Nation has been to you (I am only assuming). I would love to be able to try so many different approaches, as you have, with clients.

We get in on Thursday. I will give you a call.

coloredsock said...

so fun, doug. you are always pushing your approach and leave me surprised. i really dig it. have a great lecture--wish i could be there!

Doug Chayka said...

It will be great to see you guys there! Aw, Jenny, you mean you aren't coming because you live in New Mexico and are pregnant? What kind of excuse is that?
The Big Man (Mark) is coming in that weekend, hopefully he'll stop by the opening. It will definitely be a fun night.
The Nation has been so great to work for. John Palattella, the literary editor there, is usually open to tweaking the approach to fit the assignment. I love that way of thinking! Putting the same stylistic stamp on every image, regardless of the content, just doesn't make sense to me. I could go on... I'm glad you liked this one! There is another one going to print next week that I look forward to showing you- it's about Franz Kafka.