Episode 12 is actually the 3rd episode we recorded. This episode discusses the show LA Ethos that was at Pharmaka Gallery January 11th - March 1st, 2007. John Scane, Shane Guffogg, Doro Hofmann, Mike Rosenfeld and Steve Fife.

Small Wonders - A Juried Fundraiser to benefit Pharmaka Art. Pharmaka Art is a nonprofit art gallery located in Downtown Los Angeles whose mission is to bridge the gap between commercial galleries and museums in Los Angeles. Pharmaka Art exhibits independently curated shows that address the pluralistic nature of the contemporary art world. Small Wonders is a fundraising event where over 100 donated works of art will each be sold for a raffle ticket of $100. Each raffle ticket wins a piece of art by an artist who was selected for the show by the juror, Holly Myers, LA based writer and art critic. Raffle proceedings are to benefit Pharmaka’s 2008 operating budget. Saturday, December 8, 12 - 6 pm Small Wonders will open to the public for viewing. Thursday, December 13, 6 – 9 pm Artist Reception & Special Preview will be held. Saturday, December 15, 4 – 7 pm Raffle picks will be conducted. Saturday, December 22, 12 - 6 pm Closing day, final day to pick up artwork from show. To purchase raffle tickets: Call 323.791.4394 or 213-689-7799 Contact: Rebecca O’Leary, Pharmaka Art 101 West 5th St., Los Angeles, CA 90013

This episode discusses technology and how it influences and affects artists. Participants include John Scane, Shane Guffogg, Doro Hofmann, Tim Isham and Robert Rossoff.

Pharmaka opening of Tres Desperados on Oct 11, 2007 curated by Paul Ruscha. Thanks Laura Hipke for the photo.

Episode 10 continues the discussion about how we look at art. It features John Scane, Shane Guffogg, Vonn Sumner, Christopher Monger, Robert Rossoff, Randall Cabe, Stanley Dorfman and Christoph Kapeller.

The beginning of what will probably be many lively conversations about how we look at art. This episode features John Scane, Shane Guffogg, Vonn Sumner, Bert Green, Christopher Monger, Robert Rossoff, Randall Cabe, Stanley Dorfman and Christoph Kapeller.

Part 2 of the conversation about the business of art. This episode features John Scane, Shane Guffogg, Vonn Sumner, Doro Hoffmann, Chris Cousins, Robert Rossoff, Tim Isham and Randall Cabe.

Part 1 of 2. A roundtable discussion about the business of art. This episode features John Scane, Shane Guffogg, Vonn Sumner, Doro Hoffmann, Chris Cousins, Robert Rossoff, Tim Isham and Randall Cabe.

This episode features a discussion about the artists role in society. Participants include John Scane, Shane Guffogg, Vonn Sumner, Doro Hofmann, Robert Rossoff, Tim Isham, Randall Cabe and Chris Cousins. Recorded July 31, 2007 at Shane Guffoggs studio.

Interview with Martha Gehman, curator of the upcoming Pharmaka exhibition - Then and Now.

Pharmakast episode 4 - Panel discussion held at Pharmaka for "Dear Mr. Saltz"

2 new episodes are in the pipeline. The first should be out early next week and is a panel discussion on the current show at Pharmaka. It features the curators, artists and art writers discussing the use of photography in painting. www.pharmaka-art.org for more details on the show.

This episode continues the discussion about the origins of Pharmaka with Shane Guffogg, Vonn Sumner and John Scane

Pharmakast episode 2. This episode features Pharmaka founders Shane Guffogg, John Scane and Vonn Sumner discussing how Pharmaka came about.

Welcome to Pharmakast. We're just getting started so we hope you'll stay tuned to what we're doing. We promise to bring you interesting and lively conversations about painting, art and everything to do with the art world. Our first "real" episode should be up in about 1 week followed by new episodes every one to two weeks. Thanks and don't forget to visit www.pharmaka-art.org

The first (very short) Pharmakast episode!