Swoon presenting her work at MoMA, (Part 2 of 2)

The artist Swoon presenting her work as part of the Conversations with Contemporary Artists series at The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Part 2 of 2 (edited for time)

Audio archives of the unedited presentation and discussion with Gretchen Wagner are available on moma.org/audio or through the MoMA Think Modern podcast in iTunes.

Images courtesy of Swoon. © 2007 The Museum of Modern Art, New York

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[asolomon12]

hey my names Abe too, did you catch that shit at 2:48, what slips out her mouth while she looks at that image? my brothers an artist and i know the crap people who are high all the time spout. Was that subconcious racism or what?

[MoMAvideos]

If you're referring to when she says working outside is different from working inside "because they're different animals," I think she is comparing the process of making working for a gallery versus work to be posted outside on a wall. Just as a note -- the syncing of audio and video is not exact on the presentation, we had to make some edits for time.

[Dressommer]

@MoMAvideos I can't seem to find the podcast with swoon on iTunes. Can you help me out, be naming the podcast or the date?

Thank you.

[ManoDeRevolucion]

Swoon is just an amazing artist and person in general. I find myself referring back to her original Upper Playground interview for inspiration, when I feel as if I'm running out of steam on my own projects. Thank you so much for posting this!

[bobistheman10023]

@asolomon12 i think she was referring to the experience of working inside and outside not the person..

[MERMAIDMAMA666]

thank you!

[Dalehg]

I was brought up the the idea that if you haven't anything interesting or nice to say then don't bother. What a dull post...rung along.

[jawsquid]

You must realize that people who came to see this video only mutter, "What a dick," and move on when they read a comment like that, right?

I mean, all I'm saying is, this is not your target demographic, you know?. Nobody scrolls down the comments section thinking, "I know I came looking for an interview with an artist I respect and admire, but still . . . I can't help but wonder if a stranger has an opinion that differs with my own. Hey, someone does! I'm reevaluating my outlook."

word.

[jerseygrl4ever]

Absolutely enthralling! I am humbled by such inspiration! Yield to her talent and drink within!

[yocanbanconit]

"Democratize the public places"? Earth to Swoon-Girl, we don't live in a democracy. We live in a republic. Further, your defacing of public spaces with your PERSONAL subject matter is hardly the best method of encouraging others to follow your lead; if that was your real motivation then you might have simply scrawled on walls words such as "Express yourself on the nearest public space." Now you're making installations? Didn't you keep saying you spent your whole life studying classical art?

[muchcoke12]

ahhhhh miss van is better

[scraplibro]

Swoon is great. I wish I knew about this when it was taking place.