The Confluence of Art and Food with Laura Fried (Active Cultures) | AD 188

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Laura Fried is a Los Angeles-based curator and is a Co-Founder and Director of Active Cultures, a nonprofit organization that explores the convergence of food and art in contemporary life. Through collaborative projects by cooks and artists, Active Cultures' programming takes a multitude of forms such as performances, workshops, meals, and education initiatives. Throughout her career, Fried has advocated for artists and institutions while pushing forward new models for engagement and exhibition-making. She recently served as founding Artistic Director of the Seattle Art Fair, for which she organized a comprehensive program of large-scale installations, performances, talks, and projects. Fried was previously on the curatorial staff of Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, North Adams, MA, as well as a curator at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis. Fried received her MA in the History of Art from Williams College and the Clark Art Institute. Topics Discussed In This Episode:

• Laura’s journey in curation
• Working within non-profit organizations
• The convergence of food and art 
• Collaboration 
• Unique opportunities that are provided through the community
• Laura’s work with her business partner 
• Laura’s advocation for artists and institutions 
• The innovation of the exhibition 
• The interconnected nature of art and food 
• The beginnings of “The MSG Club” 
• Future endeavors of Active Cultures in the midst of COVID-19

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