• Category: Books
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• By: Astrid Swan
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• 9 months ago

Astrid Swan went to Flow 2018 to see Patti Smith, Lauryn Hill, Charlotte Gainsbourg and many other wonderful women do their magic. In this fake interview with Patti Smith, she imagines a phone conversation ahead of Smith’s appearance at Flow. ... Read more

• Category: Life
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• By: Astrid Swan, Hanna Etholén
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• 1 year ago

In this essay Astrid Swan and Hanna Etholén discuss the role of life writing in feminist learning environments. They suggest Feminist Life Pedagogy as a way forward. ... Read more

• Category: Music
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• By: Astrid Swan
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• 1 year ago

Jonna Tervomaa kertoo tässä One Quart haastattelussa Ääni-albumin synnystä, taiteilijuudesta, elämästä ja luovasta prosessista... Read more

• Category: Life
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• By: Astrid Swan
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• 1 year ago

This is a talk Astrid Swan gave at Creative Mornings Helsinki on January 26th. She discusses anxiety as fuel which drives her everyday being and her new role as a chronically ill memoirist at the age of 36.... Read more

• Category: Films
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• By: Nick Triani, Astrid Swan
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• 1 year ago

In their first ever podcast for MLWCYL, Astrid and Nick discuss the documentary 'Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold' and the TV series 'Mindhunter'.... Read more

• Category: Films
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• By: Nick Triani, Astrid Swan
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• 1 year ago

Astrid Swan and Nick Triani had a movie date and watched The Big Sick. It’s a comedy that deals with racism, relationships between two cultures, serious illness, relatives and love.... Read more

• Category: Films
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• By: Nick Triani, Astrid Swan
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• 1 year ago

In the latest My Lawyer Will Call Your Lawyer, Astrid Swan and Nick Triani go deep into the romance of The Bridges Of Madison County and find an enduring classic.... Read more

• Category: Music
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• By: Astrid Swan
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• 1 year ago

With their new single, Astrid Swan finds that Cats of Transnistria's perpetual dream state grows into a vast, echoing and melancholy poem about love. One Quart proudly brings you the Finnish premiere of 'Love'... Read more

• Category: Life
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• By: Nick Triani, Astrid Swan
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• 2 years ago

It has been a year since One Quart Magazine started to publish online. To celebrate this milestone co-founders Nick Triani and Astrid Swan discuss what they have learned, what lies ahead and what they are struggling with.... Read more

• Category: Films
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• By: Nick Triani, Astrid Swan
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• 2 years ago

Astrid Swan and Nick Triani see parallels with the here and now as they review Stanley Nelson Jr.’s important Black Panthers documentary.... Read more

• Category: Music
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• By: Astrid Swan
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• 2 years ago

This week's playlist is compiled by Astrid Swan with fragility and necessary comfort in mind. ... Read more

• Category: Films
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• By: Astrid Swan, Nick Triani
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• 2 years ago

In their latest review, Nick Triani and Astrid Swan both enjoy Jerzy Skolimowski’s stunning and rediscovered film Deep End, whilst struggling with the dark sexual themes on show. ... Read more

• Category: Music
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• By: Astrid Swan
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• 2 years ago

Astrid Swan interviews Ingeborg Oktober from Norwegian audiovisual band Likholmen who play in Helsinki and Tampere this week. They discuss influences, lyrics, sound and feeling. ... Read more

• Category: Music
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• By: Astrid Swan
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• 2 years ago

Ahead of Frida Hyvönen’s Helsinki performance on Tuesday 11th of April, Astrid Swan asks Frida about her latest album Kvinnor och Barn, making music as a mother, language and current inspirations.... Read more

• Category: Films
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• By: Astrid Swan, Nick Triani
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• 2 years ago

Jeff Nichols' sci-fi story impresses Astrid Swan and Nick Triani in different ways. Midnight Special may seem familiar, but actually offers new ideas to a well worn genre. ... Read more

• Category: Films
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• By: Astrid Swan, Nick Triani
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• 2 years ago

Astrid Swan and Nick Triani watch Steve McQueen's powerful film 12 Years A Slave. In this review they discuss structural racism, the current sociopolitical climate and the alignment of art and politics.... Read more

• Category: Films
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• By: Astrid Swan, Nick Triani
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• 2 years ago

In this latest episode of Astrid Swan and Nick Triani’s movie review series, they experience La La Land, the much discussed Oscar-winning musical that stole their hearts (but not everybody's).... Read more

• Category: Films
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• By: Astrid Swan, Nick Triani
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• 2 years ago

A year on from his death the David Bowie tributes and appreciation keep growing. In the latest My Lawyer Will Call Your Lawyer, Astrid Swan and Nick Triani look at the BBC’s recent Bowie documentary.... Read more