15. Optimism and Taking Risks: Thomas Agrinier on His Paintings -

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15. Optimism and Taking Risks: Thomas Agrinier on His Paintings

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In this conversation with Paris-based painter Thomas Agrinier, we discuss his dynamic figurative paintings—which mix a powerful classicism with contemporary textural and cartoon-like effects—as well as the experience of splitting your time between the computer and your body, and the need for optimism in life and politics. WHERE TO SEE THOMAS’ WORK -Instagram: @thomas.agrinier -Website: www.thomasagrinier.com MUSIC -Theme music and consultation: Georgina Rossi, www.georginarossi.com -Interlude: Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral”: IV. Allegro, II. Andante molto mosso SPONSOR Capital A is sponsored by Shoestring Press in Brooklyn: www.shoestringpressny.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/capital-a/message

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