Mixtapes

Have you heard about this city in Costa Rica that extended citizenship to bees & other pollinators? Today we explore the potential of local stories for the locals (vs. global for the locals). We also feature the work of Matthew Willey & The Good of the Hive  (https://www.instagram.com/thegoodofthehive/) Useful links: Artist Matthew Willey & The Good of the Hive - Instagram profile & Website The Guardian article about the story of Curridabat in Costa rica Cosmic Dynamics is also available on Spotify & on podcast apps. Thank you for tuning in. Camille

If change involves the mind - and it does :) - we have to consider the labyrinth. This episode features the work of artist Soukaina Aziz El Idrissi: Al Mataha / Labyrinth Al Mataha/Labyrinth - by Soukaina Aziz El Idrissi Soukaina Aziz El Idrissi on Instagram Cosmic Dynamics is also available on Spotify & on podcast apps. Thank you for tuning in. Camille

Today I am opening an adult conversation with Photographer Chris Jordan, with Jazz Music Icon Herbie Hancock and, with you… yes you’re invited, of course. An adult conversation with no age restriction, but with only one condition... Chris Jordan’s Website Albatross film trailer Cosmic Dynamics is also available on Spotify & on podcast apps. Thank you for tuning in. Camille.

How much of our attention, of our energy, of our budget, are we putting into the invisible? The invisible in our lives? In other words: how much are we investing in the subtle realm? Cosmic Dynamics is also available on Spotify & on podcast apps. Thank you for tuning in. Camille

Yesterday, in Spain, where I live, children under 14 were allowed outside their homes for the first time in six weeks. So today I am featuring the work of Kevin Peterson, who paints about isolation, rigid boundaries, fear, and what it’s like to grow up in a broken world. Kevin Peterson’s works Kevin Peterson’s Instagram Cosmic Dynamics is also available on Spotify & on podcast apps. Thank you for tuning in. Camille

Recording from the live mix broadcasted on 23/04/20 on www.cosmic.show I interviewed Leon Seesix aka Dotmasters about his approach to the artistic practice, the meaning of his 20+ years in the field and the do’s and don’ts of artistic collaboration. This episode contains explicit language, and very strong insights. About Dotmasters Dotmasters’ website Dotmasters’ Instagram Produced & mixed by Camille Duran. Music & Sounds curated by Etienne Previtali.

Isn’t it a great time to be out... and paint / bomb / perform / send a message? At night maybe? Confusing people’s daily experience of the boring outdoors? Tomorrow we are all going to get a little bit confused actually, because at 7pm CET we’ll be with Leon Seesix aka Dotmasters. He brings solid take-aways to season 3 of the show. And our conversation started just like this: “What a great time to be out…” See you at 19:00 Central European time on www.cosmic.show, that’s 1pm in NY, 10am in LA and 1am in Honk Kong. Cheers, Camille.

Yesterday, we saw one of the most remarkable moments in financial history: A deeply negative oil price. What’s the alternative path right now? I thought this historic moment would be a good time to recall the piece made by Irish Artist John Gerrard - called Western Flag. About John Gerrard & Western Flag: Website link The making of the piece: Youtube link. If there are any artists out there interested in engaging on this transition topic, please write me an email at hello@cosmic.show - Cosmic is setting up an artist taskforce to offer concrete actions and contribute to the transition movement

I am sure you noticed: with the lock-down, the little things take a lot of meaning. More than ever, I like sitting down with a glass of wine, putting on a tune, and staring at my plants. I just ask myself: what tune will I put on today? This time, the letter V came to mind. Note: here is an "okay translated" version of "Enivrez-vous" the poem by Charles Baudelaire. Thank you for tuning in. Camille

Recording from the live mix broadcasted on 16/04/20 on www.cosmic.show I interviewed Visual Artist Li-Hill about what it's like for the artist to take on climate change as a focus area. We also talk about dealing with the subconscious and dare imagining a world where art becomes a mass practice all across society. Check out Li-Hill's profile and works on: Li-Hill's website Li-Hill's Instagram profile Produced & mixed by Camille Duran. Music & Sounds curated by Etienne Previtali.

As the world is slowing down right now, it might be a good time to explore acceleration: Let me tell you a story... ---- Thank you to Li-Hill for the inspiring conversation last week. You will hear it in the livemix I will broadcast tomorrow Thursday April 16th 2020 at 19:00 CET - on www.cosmic.show. Check out his work and find 'The Process of Acceleration' on: Li-Hill's Instagram Li-Hill's Website Thank you for tuning in. Camille

Have you noticed it’s a lot more difficult to get humans interested in the hole, in the void, in the absence of things, than getting humans interested in plugging the hole, in making up for deficiencies at all costs, in the patch, in covering it up? This episode features "the Hole" - a poem by Richard G. Stern.  Music by Komitas, performed by Arve Henriksen, Eivid Aarset, Jan Bang & Tigran Hamasyan. Cosmic Dynamics is also available on Spotify & on podcast apps. Thank you for tuning in. Camille

Recording from the Livemix broadcasted on 09/04 on www.cosmic.show. Through this live mix of world music and inspiring quotes, Camille revisits a previous conversation with Cellist Christine J. Lee, revealing key findings on the power of the arts, and the power of the Artist. Christine J. Lee on Instagram Christine J. Lee on Youtube Christine's  website Cosmic on Instagram Cosmic on Facebook

Save the date: On Thursday 9th of April at 19:00 CET, I will mix the best ideas and reflections from my conversation with cello player Christine J. Lee, with music and sounds, so we can explore what the future holds, and very probably feel something! The live mix will be broadcasted from www.cosmic.show Cosmic Dynamics is also available on Spotify & on podcast apps. Enjoy the show! Camille

Thank you to artist Toni Hamel for letting us feature her work on the show. You can find “The land of id” and other fascinating pieces on her  website. Toni Hamel is on Instagram here.  Looking forward to your thoughts / ideas / questions! And thank you for tuning in. Camille.

“Each morning after breakfast I like to start the day by earning twenty thousand dollars.” This is a quote form Salvador Dali. He used to sign blank sheets of paper as well as drawings from random people to make quick cash. It’s estimated that he signed over 350k sheets of paper in his career. This episode is about confusion. You can send me your thoughts at hello@cosmic.show or via DM on Twitter or Instagram

Last month, I heard that the future belongs to the youth of the world. Would you agree?It feels like the youth is playing an important role indeed in the last year of climate mobilisation, with the school strikes etc. but in practice: how influential are young leaders in the boardrooms of the world? Are they even there to begin with? It was time to bring someone with field experience and a long list of ideas on the topic. Over the last few years at Coalition Wild, Crista Valentino trained over a thousand young leaders in 107 countries to unleash their potential to drive action projects in their community. Youth’s voice in decision making is a favorite topic of hers and I brought challenging questions, like “why are we marching for climate exactly?” or “Where do we expect serious answers come from” “How come so many organisations have become obsolete?”. Then she flipped this into a vibrant live therapy session I sure didn’t expect. Once more, I was reminded about how complex it is to change your mind. But how

Forgetting time is not something we generally feel comfortable with. We know it’s good for the mind, but hey, when will I get my work done? And the logistics of family life? I can’t just sit and lose myself into an activity that will take me away from my schedule! Sounds familiar?

I have a positive coffee story for you today. A drop of genius and hope in the dark ocean of bitterness. This is where transition always starts isn’t it? When I found out that with each cup of commercial - or fairtrade - coffee that we drink we perpetuate extreme poverty and child labour, I was ready to fall into denial . I was thinking about all of the cups of coffee I had in my life...

Yes, season 2 is starting strong! You must have noticed the doors of true systemic change are most often closed. And shifting the paradigm requires learning how to open them:) Today I am bringing you the best door-opener I know of - he can go talk to the King without an invitation - hijack an audience when you least expect it or crack jokes on very slippery slopes. "In this episode, he teaches us how to seize moments that truly matter"