EXPLORING ART
Episodes
Episode 1093 | Case Study on Ben Vautier
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A deep dive in to the life and career of Ben Vautier as well as his influence behind the Fluxusmovement.
Episode 1063 | “Understanding the ephemeral through Ben Vautie”
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Vautier is a person who open the door for everyone to see art different. He uses his body as a form of art and he makes you explore the philosophy...
Episode 1043 | Blurred Lines: Who and What Decides What Counts as Art?
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When a public sculpture sparks debate in a local community, it opens up age-old questions: Who decides what art is? Does art need to be beautiful, ski...
Episode 1041 | Is That Really Art? Unpacking the Puzzles of Artistic Definition
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what truly qualifies something as "art"? Join us as we dive into fascinating philosophical debates, from chimpanzee painters a...
Episode 1053 | John cage an artistic genius or waste of time?
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we’re going to discuss John Cage and his silent song. Can 4’33” really be considered music or is it an experiment? Find out more...
Episode 2014 | Is a pile of bricks really considered art?
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be taking on one of the most controversial pieces in modern art history, Carl Andre's "Equivalent VIII". This mi...
Episode 2029 | Can a Person Be Art?
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description: What happens when the artist is the artwork? Inthis episode, we explore the unforgettable act of Ben Vautier sitting in the middl...
Episode 2021 | Sol Searchers
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the real artwork isn’t a fixed object, but a set of instructions? In this episode of Sol Searchers, we explore Sol LeWitt’s revolutionary...
Episode 2020 | Bricks are the New Renaissance: the Rebellion of Minimalism
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging interview,Melanie chats with artconsultants Mariana and Dhru. They convinceMelanie of the value andimportance of Pile of Bricks byCar...
Episode 2027 | I Am Art: When People Become the Canvas
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
n this thought-provoking episode of Exploring Art Podcast,hosts Justin, Emma, and Janessa dive into the blurred lines between life and art. Using Ben ...
Episode 2024 | he Silence of Sound: John Cage’s 4′33
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the most radical piece of music ever written... had no sound at all? In this episode, wedive into John Cage’s groundbreaking composition 4&#...
Episode 2019 | Wall-to-Wall Wisdom: Who Really Owns a Concept?
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dig into the mind of Sol LeWitt and unravel the complexities of conceptual art. Can a set of instructions be a masterpiece? And ...
Episode 2008 | "Grandma’s Cookies and Conceptual Art: A Sol LeWitt Debate"
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Exploring Art Podcast, FIU students discuss thework and philosophy of conceptual artist Sol LeWitt, focusing on his wall drawin...
Episode 1092 | "4'33'' and Beyond: Exploring John Cage"
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we’ll explore the life of John Cage and how he revolutionized and challenged modern ideas about what it means to be an artist or a ...
Episode 1090 | John Cage's 4'33" - Sounds Between Silence
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Exploring Art," we will take a deep dive into the creative mind of John Cage and dissect his work "4'33", ...
Episode 2022 | What’s Hidden Beneath The Brushstrokes
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discussed Sol Lewitt's wall art. Enjoy!
Episode 2007 | Playing Through the Silence
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode consists on John Cage’s life, the process on the creation of the 4’33” composition, and how it has affected the music and a...
Episode 2005 | Silent Cage
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is present by Florida International students on the John Cage 4'33" a silent piece where surrounding sounds become the music, ma...
Episode 1087 | Masterpiece or Mishap: The Brick Debate Is it just a pile of bricks? Or a groundbreaking work of art?
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mia and Melanie unpack Carl Andre’s Equivalent VIII and the controversy it stirred. They explore Minimalism, public reaction, and w...
Episode 1073 | Illustration in Design: Where Art Meets Communication
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will be focused on John Cage and his most influential piece 4'33. We willdiscuss what caused him to create 4'33, how it was recei...
Episode 1038 | More than Just Bricks: The Carl Andre Controversy
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When's a stack of bricks not merely a stack of bricks? In this episode, our art consulting team jumps into Equivalent VIII by Carl Andre—it'...
Episode 1067 | "Is This Art? The Radical Performances of 1964"
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step in a time machine with Michael and Victoria as they revisit 1964 in a year when radical changes shook the art world. This episode of The Discover...
Episode 1074 | 4 minutes and 33 seconds, lifetime of change
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode goes into detail talking about John Cage and his piece "4'33", we talk about his contributions and his legacy after this pi...
Episode 1061 | Art: Can People Be Art?
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the bold world of performance art through Ben Vautier's controversial act "Man Becomes Art". Can a person re...
Episode 1085 | "Out with the Bricks, in with the Art?"
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in our journey as art consultants in deciding where this art piece goes or stays. Carl Andres art and character is judged and studied. Will hi...
Episode 1039 | A Matter of Concept
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carl Andre has been a pivotal, if divisive, figure in the art world. His acquittal for his rolein the death of his wife Ana Mendieta remained a hot to...
Episode 1081 | Beyond Mere Bricks: The Controversy of Carl Andre
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, FIUstudents look closely at one of the most talked-about works of contemporary art: Carl Andre's Equival...
Episode 1054 | The Silence that Speaks: The Making of John Cage’s 4'33
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode delves into the unconventionalorigins of John Cage’s 4'33", examining the historical,cultural, and personal forces that shape...
Episode 1057 | Caged In Silence
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How John Cage was the person who invented silent music.
Episode 1059 | Framed by Flesh: The Art of Being Seen
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when an artist says he is the art? Come with us and host Nicole and co-host Armani as we explore the radical realm of Ben Vautier, a Fr...
Episode 1046 | Redefining the Ordinary: A Deep Dive into Piles of Bricks
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A deep dive into Carl Andre’s Pile of Bricks, exploring how this minimalist artwork challenges traditional definitions of art, sparks controversy, a...
Episode 1071 | The Sounds of Silence
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the infamous 4'33" by John Cage, what it set out to accomplish as a piece and what it meant for music as a whole....
Episode 1060 | The Yappers and Performance Art
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode One unfolds a deep discussion of performance art. The origin, the definition, and complexities of performance art if revealed as both Takiyah ...
Episode 1095 | Construction Bricks as Art
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on weather or not“Pile of Bricks” should be included in aprestigious museum. Using differentmeanings and perspective of arts ...
Episode 2006 | Bricks of Brilliance ?
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes something art, skill, intention, or simply a gallery label? In this episode of A Pile of Bricks, three voices collide in a lively, thought-...
Episode 2002 | Art V.I.P: The Impact of John Cage
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this brand new episode of Art’s V.I.P’swe will be exploring John Cage’s impact on the music world. Cage changed the perception of the definit...
Episode 2001 | Art Unpacked: Lines, Walls, and Ownership: Sol LeWitt’s Living Art
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Art Unpacked, three FIU students dive into the world of conceptual art through the case of Sol LeWitt’s wall drawings. We explo...
Episode 2011 | The art of arrangement
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the controversial and iconic Equivalent VIII by Carl Andre — a minimalist sculpture that sparked public outrage, media...
Episode 1089 | Copy or crime?
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will be talking about the foundations of Sol Lewitt’s drawings and the main concept behind his work. While mainly based on his work we ...
Episode 1056 | Nothing to hear, everything to say
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Nothing to Hear, Everything toSay, we dive into the life and legacy of avant-garde composer John Cage and his most provocative work...
Episode 1047 | Can Art Be Recreated? Sol Lewitt and the Power of the idea
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if an artwork could be erased and redrawn and still be the same piece? In this episode ofExploring Art Podcast, we dive into the mind-bending wor...
Episode 1080 | The Sound of Silence: The Story of John Cage
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the quiet isn't really quiet? Rania,Carolina, and Saanvi, hosts of theExploring Art Podcast, delve into theunconventional ideas of compose...
Episode 1062 | Just Who Do You Think You Are?! Mr. Vautier?
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just what makes something art? Is it its looks? Is it how the piece makes you feel? Who gets to say what art is? And who gives them that right? In tod...
Episode 1068 | Unframed or Frame of Mind
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore how artist Ben Vautier challenged everything we think weknow about art by simply sitting in the street with a handwritten s...
Episode 1083 | A Pile of What?!
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Podcast Task 3, Lorena Vazquez, Katherine Marino, and Alec Aguiar explored every aspect of Carl Andre’s Equivalent VIII piece from 1966, often ca...
Episode 1075 | A Study in Silence
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dig into what John Cage might have intended with his silent composition 4'33". How does he challenge what it means for ...
Episode 1084 | I Want to Throw a Brick at You: Equivalent VIII and Art Validity
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Exploring Art, Alea and Sam discuss Carl Andre’s Equivalent Series, a work that has induced both yawns and rage in the art world....
Episode 1072 | The Silence Speaks
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s thought-provoking episode, we delve into one of John Cage’s most iconic compositions, 4’33”. Is it art? Is it music? Join our panel...
Episode 1058 | Artception: I Am Now The Piece
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we reveal our thoughts and reactions to a unique, but interesting piece of art that challenges the traditional concept of what art is...
Episode 1082 | The Firebrick Scandal
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we dive into the controversy of the mid 1900s art piece “pile of bricks”or Equivalent Vlll by Carl Andre. A lot of time has passed...
Episode 1055 | Silence Says Everything: The Sound of Nothing in John Cage’s 4'33”
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if there was music in silence? In this episode,we look at John Cage's divisive piece 4'33" and thebold idea that music exists everyw...
Episode 1069 | The Standing Man Makes Art
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Exploring Art podcast we talk about what makes art, art. We go into detail about a piece of artwork by Ben along with its uniqu...
Episode 1044 | Rethinking the Edges of Art
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When is a pile of bricks more than a pile of bricks? In this episode of Framed: Rethinking the Edges of Art, host Arisha and guest Daniyah explore Car...
Episode 1045 | More than Just Bricks
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, More than Just Bricks, students take a dive into a seemingly unassuming pile of bricks, but a tumultuous history stands behin...
Episode 1040 | Pile of Bricks - You Can't Make This Up
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into Carl Andre’s controversial sculpture Equivalent VIII, also known as Pile of Bricks. As art consultants pitching to a s...
Episode 2009 | Owning ideas: Sol LeWitt and the questions of ownership.
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When a piece of art is an idea rather than an object, what does it mean to "own" it? In this episode, we explore the fascinating case of Sol...
Episode 2030 | Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall… Am I Art After All?
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He only needed a sign and a little trust in himself, he didn't need a brush or a canvas. In this episode, we explore how Ben Vautier challenged th...
Episode 2016 | Performance: The Downfall of the Status Quo
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss whether man can truly be art. And we analyze the amazing and confusing work of Ben Vautier. Tune in as we discuss the most intriguing art f...
Episode 1091 | Is Instruction Art?
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Students dive deep into a discussion on how much of art is in it's concept vs. execution.
Episode 1096 | Redefining Art Through Minimalism-Brick by Brick
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring the art of Carl Andre A Pile of Bricks.
Episode 1088 | The Wall That Moves: Sol LeWitt and the Puzzle of Ownership.
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when art isn’t something you paint once and preserve forever — but somethingthat can be erased, redrawn, and still be called “origi...
Episode 1027 | Drawn from the mind
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode of Lines of Thought, Danna, Mohamed, and Ian dive into the mind of Sol LeWitt, one of the most influential conceptua...
Episode 1025 | Wall Talk
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode chews the ides of Sol LeWitt and his lais sez faire take on artwork. How if an artwork was originally established on the infrastructure o...
Episode 2000 | Sol LeWitt’s Wall Drawings: Concept Over Creation
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this short podcast episode, we explore the fascinating world of conceptual art through the lens of Sol LeWitt’s wall drawings and the ongoing deb...
Episode 1016 | One Man’s Bricks, Another Man’s Masterpiece
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode of the ExploringArt Podcast as we dive into Carl Andre’siconic minimalist piece, Pile of Bricks.Together, Danny and Jorge br...
Episode 1030 | How can the artist become artwork?
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the artist becomes theartwork? In this episode of Exploring ArtPodcast, hosts Abby, Nicko, and Mohameddive into the fascinating worl...
Episode 1028 | The art of an idea, Sol lewitt, Authenticity and the power of instructions
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore Sol Lewitts’s innovative approach to art, where the idea behind the work matters more than its execution. We dive into h...
Episode 1034 | Is Silence Really Art ? (Riverside Edition)
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 1034 | Is Silence Really Art ? (Riverside Edition) This special edition of the episode was created to compare the audio and script versions of...
Episode 1034 | Is Silence Really Art ?
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Cage was an amazing artist breaking the norms with his amazing selection of work. Known for his mute performances John Cage took inspiration from...
Episode 1029 | Beyond The Palette: Unveiling the Stories Behind the Strokes
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode of Beyond thePalette, with Victoire, Camila and Ryan, we bringtogether the ideas of originality, authenticity, andow...
Episode 1032 | From Flesh To Canvas
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Flesh To Canvas is a thought-provoking episode in which Carmen,Xandrena, and Jilina explore thefascinating question: Is man art? Thetrio investig...
Episode 1037 | Can a pile of bricks be considered art?
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Exploring Art Podcast, Faisal, Juliana, and Jovani dive into the world of minimalist art to discuss the work of Carl Andre, ...
Episode 1018 | Carl Andre's Bricks: In the Museum or in Storage?
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Exploring Art Podcast, our host Fred, along with Daniel and Camila, guide us through the intrigue and controversy surrounding C...
Episode 1020 | A Pile of Bricks that confronted art.
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During this episode of Exploring Arts podcast, we will be diving into a very heavily debated art piece called Equivalent Viii. We will be discussing h...
Episode 1014 | Pile of Bricks: Would You Really Consider It Art?
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, we will talk about a piece of controversial art and its story to help a museum's board decide whether or...
Episode 1033 | John Cage's controversial work and his life.
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Take a closer look into the unique world of John Cage with Silvette, Pablo, and Tum as they dive into the mind of one of the most unconventional compo...
Episode 1026 | The Carnegie Institute’s Wall Drawing Problem
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode your host Violet, and guests Ian and Nikole , discuss the difficulties that the Carnegie Institute face with their plans to “move”...
Episode 1035 | Silence as Sound: The Echo of John Cage’s 4'33
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when music is made of silence? In thisepisode, Javier, Valentina, and Mayah dive into thegroundbreaking and controversial work of art Joh...
Episode 1005 | When the Artist Becomes the Artwork
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast we talk about a weird performance by artist Ben Vautier. We consider his street performance from 1964 where h...
Episode 1010 | Stolen Arts
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Stolen Arts podcast... Tim will talk to Sara about the inspirational artist John Cage. They will discuss his work, influence, and specifi...
Episode 998 | The Ontology of Art & Artworks—Sol LeWitt
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here we discuss Sol LeWitt's impact on art, possible influences, and how his work influenced American art.
Episode 1012 | The Silence of 4'33
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is music? What is art? Can silence be asymphony? Join Ulises, Maria and Jalia as theydissect John Cage's infamous "4'33","...
Episode 1000 | A Deep Dive Into Sol Lewitt’s Innovative Wall Drawing
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a podcast that delves deeply into Sol LeWitt's ground-breaking wall drawings, discover his innovative mindset, where the idea comes before the ...
Episode 999 | Witt and Wonders
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the world ofconceptual art and minimalism with theiconic artist Sol LeWitt. From hisgroundbreaking wall drawings to hist...
Episode 1002 | Sol Lewitt the line between original and forgery.
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Exploring Art PodcastMari and Lucca dive into Sol LeWitt’s Walldrawings and the repercussions of re-drawingsaid pieces of art...
Episode 1013 | The Loudest Silent
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode, Group1013, featuring Mikhail, Gio, and Elsie, dives into theworld of John Cage’s most infamous and misunderstoodc...
Episode 1007 | Exploring Contemporary Art, When the Body becomes the Canvas.
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how BenVautier’s performance Man Becomes Artfits into the broader tradition ofperformance artists who use their ownbodie...
Episode 986 | The Art of Identity: Can a Persona Be a Work of Art?
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is identity a masterpiece in itself? In this fascinating episode of Exploring Art Podcast, Aaryan and Moses investigate the fascinating notion of whet...
Episode 990 | Beyond Silence: Unpacking John Cage
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Exploring Art Podcast", host Brandon is joined by guests Ava and Lamarria for a deep dive into the life and work of one ...
Episode 979 | Provoking Thought One Brick at a Time
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Provoking Thought One Brick at a Time, we’re diving into one of the most debated pieces in modern art—Pile of Bricks by Carl ...
Episode 976 | Carl Andre’s ‘Pile of Bricks’: A Deep Dive Into What We Cannot See on the Surface.
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is a pile of bricks really art? In this episode ofExploring Art Podcast, we dive deep into one ofthe most debated works of the 20th century—Carl And...
Episode 983 | Living Canvas: When the Artist Becomes the Art”
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Lorena, along with Yosvani and Devon, as they divthe fascinating world of performance art in this episodeExploring Art Podcast. This time, we exp...
Episode 974 | Authenticity and Art
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha, Melissa, and Jose,joists down together today todiscuss the authenticity withinArt,Mainly explaining. Thedetails of how sol le Witt wasable t...
Episode 987 | Ben Vautier’s life work start to finish.
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we dive into ben Vautiers thought provoking life as an artist from start to finish. Vautier challenged the definition of art and moved th...
Episode 978 | Beyond the Bricks: A pile of controversy
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it art, or just a pile of bricks? This week, we dive into the creative process of Carl Andre's "Equivalent VIII," a work more commonl...
Episode 984 | Art in Motion
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Exploring Art Podcast: Art in Motion, the podcast from students at FloridaInternational University for the creatively curious. Each epi...
Episode 975 | Art or Just Bricks
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a simple stack of bricks a revolutionary work of art? In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, hosts Peta-Gaye and Romny dive deep into Ca...
Episode 995 | The Identity and Legacy of Sol Lewitt’s Wall Drawings
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our podcast episode, The Identity and Legacy of Sol Lewitt’s Wall Drawings, we dive deep into the significant cultural impact of Sol Lewitt and ...
Episode 992 | Silence in Sound: A Critical Conversation About John Cage's 4'33
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sound Unheard, Alessiaand Victor take a critical look at one of themost iconic—and controversial—pieces ofcontemporary music: J...
Episode 996 | Beyond the Wall: The Ethics and Ownership of Sol Lewitt's Wall Drawings
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of Sol LeWitt’s wall drawings. We will explore questions of ownership, and authenticity. The Ca...