THE TRANSMUTE TAPES
The journal of Maison Douce — a space for stories, sound, and subversion. Here, we share behind-the-scenes insights, making-of moments, immersive audio experiences, and personal reflections from within our collective. From raw fragments of process to in-depth interviews with visionary artists, the Transmute Tapes Blog captures the spirit of our work and offers a deeper look into contemporary art, ritual performance, and the beliefs we shape — and are shaped by.
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Elena Unger (Artist) Interview
Painter of the apocalypse: Artist Elena Unger on visions, the Angel of History and art as ritual. She moves fluently across sculpture, sound, film, and site-specific work, shaping what she calls “extra-liturgical” spaces where apocalyptic imagery can breathe.
Echoes of the Forest: Channeling at the Witch Memorial of Hirschberg (Germany)
Deep in the Hirschberg forest, Germany, a wooden cross stands on the site of former witch trial executions. Lotte did a channeling and received surprising messages.
James Freeman (Galerist) Interview
We are joined by James Freeman, founder of the James Freeman Gallery in Islington, London. Known for championing contemporary approaches to historicism, James curates exhibitions that weave myth, ritual, and history into urgent conversations.
Contemporary Rituals: Artist Residency in Puglia
Puglia Artist Residency and Exhibition 2025
MORGEN CONTEMPORARY ART SALON
Morgen Contemporary Art Salon x Maison Douce
July 19th 2025
Loft in Winterhude, Hamburg
Echoes of Fire: Channeling the witches of ruethen
A docu about our travels to Rüthen, Germany, to investigate ancestral ties to the witch hunts and the channeling to make contact.
Reclaiming Sacredness and collective Ritual: Berlin Performance, April 2025.
"The Master's House Is on Fire": A Ritual Performance at Pandora Gallery, Berlin on April 17th 2025 featuring Lev Radagan on guitar.
Soiree and exhibition “Totem”
Soirée “Totem” with new artworks and live performance, featuring guest artist Tomek Wieczór. Friday, April 11, 2025, artist dinner.
Performance “The Master´s House is on Fire”
News: Upcoming performance at Pandora Gallery in Berlin, 17.04.2025 from 6pm
“Vor meiner Tür” group exhibition
News: Upcoming opening performance for the annual BBK axhibition, Kunsthaus Hamburg, 15th Feb 2025.
The Godfather of West Coast Graffiti: Kelly 'RISK' Graval artist interview
Today, we have the honor of chatting with a true pioneer in the world of contemporary art and graffiti, a legend whose work has transcended traditional boundaries and left a mark on both the streets and the art world. Our guest today is none other than RISK, often hailed as the "Godfather of West Coast Graffiti."
Art Without Boundaries: Toons One artist interview
Today’s interview guest is Toons One, an international artist, style writer, custom painter, fine line pinstriper, and a pioneering graffiti artist since 1982
The transformative power of art: MR. WASH artist interview
Discover the extraordinary life and artistic journey of Fulton Leroy Washington, aka Mr. Wash, the renowned self-taught artist.
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