EXPLORING ART
Episodes
Episode 109 | Is There Truth Behind Old Legends?
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our podcast we find out if Alexander the Great slew the minotaur or if he was even around at the time. Do you want to know more about Handel and hi...
Episode 111 | A look at the African Culture through Masks
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we embark on a journey to understand the African Culture and significance in art. In this episode we will give some background on the Boki ...
Episode 101 | Western African Art and its Meaning and Appreciation
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the podcast “Western African Art and its Meaning and Appreciation” we explored various topic surrounding the ancient art from the African count...
Episode 98 | 24 Days, Alexander the Great, and Modest Nudity
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we talk about how Handel produced an Oratorio in 24 days with almost no sleep and food, Alexander the Great and the probable...
Episode 104 | Art from the Land of the Rising Sun
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into Japanese Buddhism and its art and discuss its significance in art history.
Episode 97 | Socrates: Portrait or Photograph?
26 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Exploring Art, we will be discussing the importance of portraiture through the lens of two great artists, Rembrandt Van Rijn and Al...
Episode 105 | The importance of Realism and Representation
26 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A podcast about the characteristics on realism and the meaning behind artwork. We dive into a challenging debate about how art is represented by artis...
Episode 99 | All About Dreams
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can the images and thoughts in our dreams be thought of truthful? Carl Jung said: “Dreams are impartial, spontaneous products of the unconscious psy...
Episode 107 | The interpretation of femine art
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This case studies discusses two different scenarios in which one shows gender biased views that shows a painter that's a woman and the other one ...
Episode 100 | Joan of Arc and the Philosophy of Historical
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about Joan of Arc and dive deeper into the philosophy of Historical Accuracy as well as how white lies and twisting of reality...
EPISODE 87 | Untitled
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on key points on Chapter 3 that really catches the readers attention.
Episode 81 | The Value of History in Art
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
in today's episode we'll be discussing Friedrich Schiller's play Jungfrau von Orleans which tells the story of Joan of Arc. This play however changes ...
Episode 93 | Maya Glyphs
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Podcast we talk about the Mayan culture and the different things they were known for. Such as their religious beliefs, cultural backgroun...
Episode 83 | The Proof Is In The Painting
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Group Six discusses the art stylings of Cezanne and his famous painting, “Mont Sainte Victoire”. Is it possible to find meaning in a painting that...
Episode 88 | Auditory Art Podcast
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Art can also be auditory! We talk about how different pieces of auditory art such as symphonies can be interpreted differently by the audience dependi...
Episode 96 | Gender Biases in Art
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Exploring Art Podcast, 3 students of the craft come together to discuss whether or not gender is a key factor in art history. B...
Episode 95 | African Art through the Masks Eyes
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring Art Podcast is a reliably stimulating show capturing fine arts through a creative lense. This week we are joined by guest show host Rocio Ce...
Episode 79 | "The Minotaur and the Venus"
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
During the 79th episode of “Exploring Art Podcast,” we have Ana, Bela, and Ruben discussing “The Birth of Venus” by Botticelli. During the epi...
Episode 82 | The interpretation of art: philosophy teaches for centuries.
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do we have the right to bend the way an artist is trying to portray something? Lets chat about the philosopher and poet Solomon Ibn Gabirol; a brillia...
Episode 94 | The Vollard Mix-Up
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Art can be easily interpreted to our own imagination. Join me, Mila the Show Host, Christina the Outreach Manager and Melissa the Audio Engineer...
Episode 78 | Explore the interesting works of Socrate, Rembrandt and Stieglitz, and what led them there!
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Art history podcast about the life and work of Socrate, Rembrandt, and Stieglitz. We will dive into our beliefs of portraits and photography of Socrat...
Episode 85 | Artistic Perspective of the Great Eastern Temple
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Buddhism’s impact was fundamental to Japan, just like Christianity in the West, in terms of politics, culture, and society. Apart from bringing the ...
Episode 90 | "Als Ich Kan"
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From art admirers for art admirers, this episode is brought by two FIU undergraduates, Enrique and Alyssa, talking about the mysteries of the world's ...
Episode 80 | America Runs On Daydreams
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast, We will be talking about the illustrations of dreams in art, as well as other forms of media in relation to our groups assigned ar...
Episode 89 | Art through Music and Film: A discussion on work’s by Hector Berlioz and Sergei Eisenstein
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joseph DiBono, accompanied by Leah Ferguson and Imelda Galvan discuss the significance of Sergei Eisenstein’s historical film based on the life of t...
Episode 86 | Raphael and His Art Paradise
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time we present the life and death of Raphael, author of the apostles' paintings, and Sir Joshua Reynolds, who criticized them in an unusual inte...
Episode 84 | “Which of the Greats?”
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you believe that Art obtains cognitive values by teaching us about mundane matters of the world? How are we able to grasp the true meaning of art i...
Episode 91 | Are Our Experiences Universal?
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Exploring Art Podcast, Alejandra and Persephone take a dive into how life experiences can greatly shape our visual perceptions ...
Episode 71 | Slime Time !
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare for a riveting discussion surrounding slime, its applications, its artistic values, and The Ooze Factor. come hear about the case study of Cha...
Episode 70 | Beauty or Ugliness
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is beauty subjective or is there a specific way something might be considered beautiful or aesthetically pleasing? In this episode of EXPLOR...
Episode 67 | The Beauty, To You, and Beyond.
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast reflects on the various types and benefits of art therapy. We explore whether different aesthetics can affect the way art therapy is inte...
Episode 76 | “The Glorious Perspective”.
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is for an audience interested in the perspective of how William Wordsworth viewed the beautiful world around him, his feelings towards th...
Episode 64 | A Grand Canyon Of Thought
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"We address the perception of the beauty of natural structures, like the Grand Canyon, and man-made structures, like Mt. Rushmore. Ideas of subjective...
Episode 62 | Beauty is in the eye of the Birds?!
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Two college students take on the definition of beauty using birds. It's well known many male species of bird have bright plumage to attract femal...
Episode 66 | Stealing Thunder
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Miguel Misa and Kody Schnelby discuss beauty standards, appreciating beauty, John Dennis and a certain quote of his.
Episode 68 | Don’t Gogh to the Café
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we will discuss how beauty is determined. Our primary focus will be on Vincent van Gogh’s painting, The Night Café and the aestheti...
Episode 65 | Two Meanings – One Beauty
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Eduardo and Pedro Luis will be discussing the parallels for the two root meanings of the word “picturesque”, those being ...
Episode 72 | Beautifully Colorful
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
in this podcast, Sophia, Amanda, and Matt dive deep into the Peter Ustinov film "Billy Budd" and why the director believed making the film black and w...
Episode 75 | Exploring Art in Miami and Introduction to John Galesworty.
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be exploring John Galsworthy, a British novelist. His inspiration in art came from the huge amount of museums and historical buildings t...
Episode 74 | Lights, Camera… A.I.ction?
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Would films entirely done with AI technology lose value? Varek, Solimar and Hilba discuss this from the perspective of a world where technology is sti...
Episode 77 | Emotions and Intellect: Diving Deeper into Film Theory.
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Daniel Gonzalez will be joining Justin Rushetsky into an in-depth conversation about film theory, and solving case study #77.
Episode 73 | The Evolution Of Darwin's Ear.
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Time to dive into the curious case of Darwin's mysterious music comprehension.
Episode 69 | It’s not how you look, it’s how you see
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Stephanie, David, and Jose will be exploring Mark Twain's perspective on the Mississippi river that he calls home, and how his perspe...
Episode 57 | Do you read words or marks on paper?
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our podcast discussed Shakespeare's famous words, words words from Hamlet and the question do we "read" words, or "marks" on paper?
Episode 45 | Points On Art
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Lyndon Henry and John Batts in our discussion on "Puzzles About Art An Aesthetics Casebook" and go on to talk about the case ...
Episode 56 | The Eye of The Beholder
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Exploring Art podcast, we draw into the Constructions of Bulgarian artist Christo and compare his concepts of the artistic "pro...
Episode 52 | The Beauty of Art
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For our episode, Marcon Harding led the podcast by engaging Marianne Monegro and myself, Jorge Burgos through a series of questions and our stand...
Episode 47 | Art is for Everyone and Everything
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Podcast Crystal, Charlotte, and Virginia discuss Mallarme's Blank Sheet Poem. They argue the validity and objectivity of different works. Does...
Episode 42 | Intentional Art
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Nayeli Marte and Raynardo Sampson tackle the topic of Intentional Art versus Unintentional "Art".
Episode 60 | iMovie sound effect
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we will be discussing the Kandinsky watercolor painting. We will discuss if two artists can create the same thing or if it is up ...
Episode 53 | "Just 2 College Students"
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Just 2 college students” follows host Jasmine and her fellow classmate, Donald as they engage in a series of different topics. Although many migh...
Episode 44 | The Beauty of ManKind
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Beauty of Mankind is a short podcast discussing art in its most natural form; mankind. Whether or not this falls in everyone's idea of beautiful a...
Episode 43 | Art is what you make
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Art Is What You Make It... In our podcast, we discuss whether art is considered art regardless if it was meant to be considered as art or not. We use ...
Episode 59 | The Stationary Dilemma
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will be discussing the case of the motionless dance. The curtain rises and nobody moves, what has occurred? The show must go on! T...
Episode 51 | Thinking Outside the Canvas
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Isabella, Ricardo and Laura take a dive into Theodor Adorno, Plato, and Tolstoy. Join them to find out what they consider art and what could be over t...
Episode 55 | Is It Artwork or is it Misguided?
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today in our podcast, group 14 members, Julia Rubio and Chelsea Awing discuss whether or not the art criticism discussed in our case study i...
Episode 50 | Man-making Nature
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we will be discussing Alan Sonfist and his “ready-mades” art. In these ready-mades, he tries to bring nature back to urbanized si...
Episode 58 | Counterfeit Concerto
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andy, Cristian, and Emma discuss whether they think John Cage’s 4’33” is art or counterfeit art, and in which art theory the work would be consi...
Episode 48 | Duchamp's Fountain
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, we talk about Marcel Duchamp's ready-made "Fountain" and its controversial history. Our group discusses how people inte...
Episode 49 | The Perception of Art
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast focuses on Tatarkiewicz’s Definition of Art vs many other different definitions of art which we have read about throughout this course....
Episode 26 | Artist Sterling Rook | Art Native
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we have a long talk with native Miami artist Sterling Rook, and how he connects his work with local history, family and culture. ...
Episode 34 | Artist Ronald Sanchez | Art with Sanchez
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the Exploring Art podcast had the great opportunity to get in touch with Ronald Sanchez. This multimedia artist uses conceptualism, b...
Episode 16 | Artist Aurora Molina | Empowering Talk with Aurora Molina
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast you will learn about Fiber Artist Aurora Molina and her journey on becoming a fiber artist. She has gone through many obstacles to hav...
Episode 37 | Gus Miranda Owner of Anhinga Clay Studios | Trust Your Orchids with the Only One Who Pots For Them.
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Making Pottery is about being proactive, not reactive, and expecting beautiful mistakes", says Gus Miranda. What makes him unique as an artist is not ...
Episode 40 | Gallerist Brook Dorsch | The Doors of Dorsch
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Natalie Fernandez and Leslie Betancourt get to talk with Brook Dorsch, owner of the Emerson Dorsch gallery, about his bumpy beginning...
Episode 22 | Artist Adler Guerrier | An Interview with an Artist
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Production teams sits down and talks to influential artist Adler Gurrier about his art, passion, aspirations and his future in the Miami ar...
Episode 31 | Artist Christiana Moraes | An International Artsy View on COVID 19
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Christiana Moraes who is based in Sao Paulo Brasil for a special bilingual interview on the effects of Covid 19 in the art industry i...
Episode 33 | Artist Camilla Taylor | How the Coronavirus has shaped Camilla Taylor’s Artwork
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our podcast “How the Coronavirus has shaped Camilla Taylor’s artwork” is for those who want an inside look at how artists get their inspiration ...
Episode 35 | Artist Nick Mahsie | The Ambition of Art
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Mahshie is a FIU professor as well as professional artist whose art is meant to connect all those who view it. You see before our interview with ...
Episode 32 | Artist and Educator Justin Quinn | Keep Justin Quinn Out of this Forest
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Quinn invites us into his world as an artist and art professor at St.Cloud University on this episode of Exploring Art. Born in 1972, in Duluth...
Episode 36 | Artist Felice Gordon | Connect Art !
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stuck at home? Make a connection with your local artist from Miami, Felice Gordon! Motivation and meaning is key! Listen to Felice discuss how she was...
Episode 24| Artist Laetitia “Laeti” Adam-Rabel | The Soul Of Beauty
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This Podcast is interview with artist Laetitia “Laeti” Adam-Rabel. Being Haitian descent, Laetitia unique style and her strong well display in her...
Episode 29 | Artist Susan Feliciano | Creative Talk
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we had a good time talking with the wonderful artist Susana Felicano. She gives us a little insight about her life as an artist. We d...
Episode 27 | Collector and Philanthropist Kathryn Mikesell | Fountainhead Residency
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we interview Kathryn Mikesell director of Fountainhead Residency. In this eye-opening conversation, Mikesell shares about the origins...
Episode 25 | Artist Silvana Soriano | Unquarantined Creativity
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brazilian artist and illustrator, Silvana Soriano, describes how the COVID-19 pandemic affected her personal and professional life. T...
Episode 19 | Artist Beláxis Buil | UNAFRAID Women
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Beláxis Buil is a South Florida based interdisciplinary artist and the founder of UNAFRAID artist and the founder of UNAFRAID magazine. She is an ene...
Episode 30 | Artists Iggy and Jean Font | Painting a Brighter Future
25 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Heather and Luis dive into the world of art with Iggy and Jean Owners of a studio called Warehouse 4726. They talk about how Covid-19 ...
Episode 17 | Artist Ray Azcuy | The Success of Diversity
25 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we had the opportunity to talk to the marvelous artist Ray Azcuy. As long as he can remember, Mr. Azcuy knew he wanted to be an artis...
Episode 18 | Art Educator Jessica Castillo | Art Class Crisis
25 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elementary school art teacher Jessica Castillo shares her story and discusses the trials she has faced as an educator during the COVID-19 pandemic. As...
Episode 28 | Artist Natalie Calzadilla | Tackling COVID from an Artistic Perspective
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We had the pleasure of interviewing Natalie Cazadilla. She is a local Miami spiritual artist who has been recently working on multiple creative projec...
Episode 21 | Artist Norberto Rodriquez | Evolving Through Life
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss with Norberto Rodriquez his views on art and the modern era. We also go over deep thoughts and evolution. As well as his d...
Episode 20 | Artist Ray Elman | Inspect, Examine, Review
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of exploring art, we chat with Ray Elman on how he went from business school to paying $75 for rent in one of the largest art communit...
Episode 23 | Artist Leyden Rodriguez-Casanova | An Artists Perspective
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 23 of the Exploring Art Podcast, we are introducing the Cuban-American artist Leyden Rodriguez- Casanova. In this episode we embark on Leyd...
Episode 6 | Art Director Silvia Ortiz | The Scoop on the Americas Collection
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An interview of Silvia Ortiz - Art Director of The Americas Collection. In this episode we got in touch with Silvia Ortiz from the Americas Collection...
Episode 3 | Artist Edison Peñafiel | The Artistic Assembly Line
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we discuss the art marking process, including aspects such as inspiration, creation, and exhibition, with South Florida based artist ...
Episode 11 | Artist Karla Kantorovich | Through the Passage of Time
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Exploring Art Podcast we have esteemed guest Karla Kantorovich, a bright individual with a positive outlook who sets herself ap...
Episode 2 | Artist Diego Gutierrez | A view into an artist's mind during Covid-19
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Has art found a new medium in the midst of a pandemic? Today we discuss this and more with Diego Gutierrez. He is a local painter, who shares his pers...
Episode 9 | Designer Deon Rubi | A Talk with Dean Rubi
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, we will be interviewing Deon Rubi, an Argentine-American artist. She works at the booming local art exhibiti...
Episode 14 | Artist Joshua Buron | The Struggle of an Artist in 2020.
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We had the honor of getting to know artist Joshua Buron. We discussed how the pandemic has affected his work as an artist.
Episode 8 | Creative Director and Curator Nathaly Charria | Bracing the Pandemic- an Artist's Experience.
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nathaly Charria is an award winning producer, creative director, and art consultant specializing in social and experimental projects. She has 12...
Episode 5 | Artist Carlos Navarro | From Cuba to Miami!
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Exploring Art Podcast, we have a nice conversation with Cuban American artist, Carlos Navarro. Navarro shares with us his upbri...
Episode 15 | Artist Joyce Billet | Fragmented Reality
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Exploring Art podcast, we spoke with French -American artist Joyce Billet. Joyce is a painter/sculptor with an extensive b...
Episode 1 | Chief Curator Amy Galpin | A Chat with Amy
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Exploring Art podcast, we sit down to chat with the chief Curator at Patrica and Phillips Frost Musem, Amy Galpin. She shares curre...
Episode 7 | Education Specialist Emily Afre | The Frost Experience
27 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 7 of the Exploring Art Podcast, we took a seat with Emily Afre, an education specialist at the Frost Art Museum, to find out how the art wo...
Episode 10 | Artist Meg Wallace | Meg the 305 Artist
27 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meg Wallace is a Miami based artist who has ties to her community through art. She talks about her inspiration for painting. She speaks on when she di...
Episode 12 | Special Events Manager Colette Mello | Beyond the Showroom!
27 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talked to the Senior Special Events Manager at the FIU Miami Beach Urban Studios, Colette Mello. We discussed how her career has be...
Episode 4 | Artist Karen Starosta Gilinski |How COVID-19 Impacted the Art Industry.
27 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, we interview Artist Karen Starosta Gilinski on how COVID-19 has impacted her work and personal life and what...
Episode 13 | Artist Nikki Vismara | COVID Life in Abstraction
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, we'll be interviewing the exuberant abstract painter Nikki Vismara about her experiences after the onset of ...