352: Fall Fund Drive: Marty Gross on the Mingei Film Archive

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an
interview with Marty Gross about the Mingei Film Archive. We talk
about how a gift from Bernard Leach started him on a decades long
project to collect and restore videos surrounding the Mingei
movement. In our interview we also talk about his methods for
digitizing reel to reel films, understanding the impact of D.T.
Suzuki on Soetsu Yanagi, and how these videos reshape the way we
think about Shoji Hamada and other Mingei leaders. To see
examples of the films, visit www.mingeifilm.martygrossfilms.com.


 


Hey Red Clay Rambler fans, it’s been a wild year, and I want to
thank you for spending your time with me, listening to
world-class artists speak about their lives and creativity. It’s
an honor to do this work, and I appreciate you choosing to listen
week in and week out. As we wrap up 2020, I need your help
funding future episodes. I’m not on a major network like NPR or
Gimlet. I am a one-man operation, and I depend on the support of
my listeners to keep the show going. I know this year has been
tough for many folks, so for our Fall Fund Drive I’m keeping my
request simple. I ask that if you are able, you commit four
dollars a month to the show. That’s only a dollar an episode to
keep you inspired and connected to the greater ceramic community.
I’ve got big plans for 2021 and your support now can help make
those plans a reality.


 


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