What happens to an artist, who’s personality is so central in their own work when that artists dies? Steve Kado explores the tensions of recreating recently deceased composer Robert Ashley’s work without the driving force of Ashley’s personality.

Sixteen writers each contribute to a collection of essays about an influential individual from the art world and culture at large.

An interview with artist Amy Lam is presented. When asked about her performance in Toronto, Ontario, she says that there are things that an artist should do in a stand-up comedy act. She shares that a comedian can release the audience from a joke if it does not work, which is a helpful way of avoiding unwanted reactions. She also adds that in performance art, there is a similar refusal to use theatrical tradition as there is in stand-up. She stresses that performance art and comedy are supposed to be spontaneous, without rules.

This article features a team interview between Toronto artist Brian Joseph Davis and founder of Blocks Recording Club Steve Kado.