About this episode

This episode features a discussion with Q Hayashida, exploring themes of transformation and decay in art and memory.

"Many are transforming in that glorious condition normally described as decay. Transforming through splinter and chemical imbalance. By fading and forgetfulness." - Brian Catling, Lantern Slides, Several Clouds Colliding

People in this episode

Host: Sean McTiernan

Guest: Q Hayashida

Topics covered

• transformation
• decay
• chemical imbalance
• memory
• art

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Lantern Slides, Several Clouds Colliding

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