Marie Karlberg
Marie Karlberg is an artist based in New York, her upcoming show at Tramps, New York opens on December 11th.
1. Benjamin Buchloch Formalism and
Historicity Benjamin Buchloh’s 2015 collection of essays on post-war 20th century art feels to me more relevant now than perhaps ever, an important book for artists and art workers across the board. I have been incredibly fatigued by the intensification of the contemporary art market and its consequences for artists, a normalization that portrays product as experience and expects us to all be thankful. Buchloh’s criticism of canonical darlings that have formed the bedrock for what sells and resells is a relief, while his theorization of artistic practices that resist commodification is a challenge that I see as worth taking.
2. Cafe Yemen - 176 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201
This is a place I go whenever I miss my mother’s cooking. While she’s from Iraq, the cuisine here is the closest reminder that I can find in New York. There’s always great music playing, delicious generous portions of food, and an atmosphere of hospitality, care and ease that is truly rare. Don’t miss out on Sahadi’s across the street or Damascus Bakery for that matter. In a city where extremely high prices passes for quality, these places stands out for putting taste first. Cafe Yemen—a gem.
3. Text och musik med Eric Schüldt - www.sverigesradio.se
Every Sunday I’m excited for a new episode of this show. For somebody who’s spent the past decade playing music at parties both known and unknown, especially music that will make people ‘go crazy on the dance floor’, classical music has always eluded me. While I love dance music and still DJ at parties, this show changed my view of classical music. Through personal anecdotes and philosophical reflection, Eric Schüldt makes clear the life that is expressed in this music, how to listen to and feel it in terms that aren’t stuffy and narrow but deeply intimate and true.