EXPLORING ART

Episode 452 | Everything is not What it Seems

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

During this podcast we discussed the the life and history of Joe brown and got into a pretty interesting conversation discussing the controversy of on...

Episode 453 | Calder’s Issue with Pittsburg

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Going back to the 20th century there was a quirky and imaginative artist who brought whimsy and movement to the world of sculpture. He also transforme...

Episode 443 | The Last of Jackson Pollock

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, the topic of Jackson Pollock and his last drawings was brought up. We discussed an artist whose deepest thou...

Episode 472 | Belgium Waffling About Art

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Religious display as art has long been a contentious subject, and people's perspectives on it rely greatly on their cultural background, religious...

Episode 487 | The Price of History

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Exploring art, we will discuss Pre-Colombian Mayan art and its historic significance. We will also touch on the topics of art theft and smu...

Episode 482 | The Mistreatment of the Ghent Altarpiece?

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today in our group we discussed the Ghent Altarpiece. We discussed what the art piece is, where it is located, other facts about the piece, whether r...

Episode 464 | The Controversy of Nude Sculptures

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our case study is 5.11 which talks about an artist that clothed a nude sculpture to avoid vandalism. The decision by the artist Joe Brown ended up bei...

Episode 444 | The Controversial Legacy of Jackson Pollock

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we will explore the life and legacy of Jackson Pollock, whose artworks had a controversial outcome upon his death. We will discuss hi...

Episode 457 | The Exploitation of Jackson Pollock's Therapy

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On todays episode, we tackle Jackson Pollock and his artwork done for therapy with Dr. Henderson, his analyst. We discuss the rights and wrongs of wha...

Episode 486 | What would you Expect from a Sculptor?

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a podcast, dedicated to the art history of a sculptor, Joe Brown, and a discussion of the technical use of bronze in sculptures. When viewing ...

Episode 454 | Morality or Aesthetics, Which Do We Value More?

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Exploring Art Podcast, students Rommy and Carlos discuss the conversation of ethics, morality, and aesthetics in regards to the...

Episode 445 | Stolen Mayan Art Case

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When offered a valuable and historical art piece, a museum director may believe they’ve just hit the jackpot. However, this expensive and unique pie...

Episode 467 | Two Athletes Unalike In Dignity

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We break down some of the implications surrounding the sculpture "Two Athletes" by Joe Brown. Taking into account different perspectives on ...

Episode 483 | Jack the Dripper: The legacy of the Greatest American Artist?

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of Exploring Art Podcast myself, Yvette, and Markus discussed the life and legacy of the great American Artist, Jackson Pollock...

Episode 460 | Missing Mayan Masks

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we pose an interesting ethical dilemma regarding stolen Mayan art and what some of us would do in positions of authority. Join us in ...

Episode 429 | he Pink Mistake | Alexander Calder's mobiles

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alexander Calder was known for his grand sculptures and abstract art. In 1958, Calder unveils his latest sculpture, a 28x28 foot mobile called "Pittsb...

Episode 432 | How Social Ethics Can Affect Art

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Join us on FIU’s Exploring Art Podcast as we discuss one of Joe Brown’s famous and controversial sculptures, Gymnasts (Two Athletes) (1969)....

Episode 434 | Unequal Athletes

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How controversial can a sculpture of two athletes of the opposite sex be? Who will be depicted as stronger? The man or woman? And finally, how can we...

Episode 423 | A Look Inside the Mind of Expressionist Jackson Pollock

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive deep into the life of Jackson Pollock, his battles, and how therapy changed his life while influencing the art world immensel...

Episode 425 | The Power of Influence in Pollock's Life

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Family is not necessarily always our cloth of tears or confidants; other people dress in white coats and want to help the same or otherwise different ...

Episode 435 | To Be Nude or Not to Be"

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Brown, a well-known athletic sculptor from Princeton, New Jersey, created a larger-than-life bronze of two gymnasts for Temple University in Phila...

Episode 420 | How Safe can We Keep An Artwork ?

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Exploring Art Podcast, Mia, Nicole, and Nathalia debate this question: If you were a museum director and were offered a smuggle...

Episode 413 | Is Art seen through the Eyes or through Faith?

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Two students at FIU describe evidence-based information about an exciting topic that embarks on several different categories: art. In this episode, th...

Episode 417 | Smuggled Art Dilema

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Exploring Art Podcast, where we will discuss a case study on whether you should purchase a smuggled art piece for your museum. We will disc...

Episode 433 | Clothes-less Athletes

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss Joe Brown's, an artist specializing in sculptures such as Two Athletes. There needs to be more clarity between the morals ...

Episode 422 | "Mentality of An Artist" The life and Death of American Abstract Expressionist Jackson Pollock

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is about the life and death of Jackson Pollock, his work, his personal life, and mental health. We explore the ethics and legality of a t...

Episode 424 | The Jackson Pollock Controversy

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Podcast, we talk about Jackson Pollock, his art and also his life. We also touch base on how the world was during this time, including points ...

Episode 427 | Is the Alteration of Art Accepted

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The work of Alexander Calder led to his sculpture “Pittsburg”. Where he sold his rights to a seller on his thirty-year piece, and then face his li...

Episode 431 |The Disputation of Joe Brown’s Two Athletes

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast episode, we dive into the case study of clothing nudes. We specifically discuss Joe Brown's controversial sculpture, Gymnasts or Tw...

Episode 428 | The City of Steel, and The Ethics of Art.

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome all who seek to see a different side of art, where we look at art pieces, what happened to them for better or worse, and what we thi...

Episode 411 | The Ghent "Altered" Piece

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Ghent Altarpiece is an essential Catholic artwork that holds religious and historical value. It had a turbulent history, especially during its tim...

Episode 419 | Canvassing Crime: A Museum's Dilemma

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Would you buy stolen Mayan art as the director of a museum? The answer may seem obvious, but you may change your mind when you learn that this art may...

Episode 412 | Ghent Altarpiece Mistreatment

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we will discuss the Ghent Altarpiece, which Jan Van Eyck and Hubert Van Eyck painted. They made this painting during the Northern Renaissance p...

Episode 415 | The Enigma of the Altarpiece

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an artistic discussion of a masterpiece of Northern Renaissance art; the Ghent Altarpiece created by Jan Van Eyck. We discuss history, mea...

Episode 426 | Stealing The Art of Alexander Calder

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, my group and I discussed the artist Alexander Calder. Alexander Calder created a well-known mobile called “The Pittsburgh”, which...

Episode 416 | To steal or not to steal (ethically)?

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talked about the Mayans and their cool art. We also welcome guests Dianne and Raniero, two museum directors caught in a moral dilemma: to ste...

Episode 430 | The Mobile Revision

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Art enthusiasts, tune into this episode about the history and whereabouts of Alexander Calder’s mobile and dive into the tragedies that came along w...

Episode 422 | Mentality of an Artist

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is about the life and death of Jackson Pollock, his work, his personal life, and his mental health. We explore the ethics and legality of...

Episode 421 | Therapy or Thievery

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in today’s case study of Jackson Pollock and the sale of his art posthumously. We discuss how Dr. Joseph Henderson sold 43 paintings given t...

Episode 414 | Gem of the Church

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The adoration of the mystic lamb, also known as Ghent Altarpiece, was begun in the mid-1420 and completed before 1432 by Jan van Eyck and his brother ...

Episode 418| Don’t Steal My-yan Art

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss a common ethical dilemma in the art world. We use a scenario involving a stolen Mayan sculpture to discuss the pre-Columbi...

Episode 412 | The Forbidden Frozen Fruit

20 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Helena and Megan discuss the most well-known poem by William Carlos Williams about eating another person’s plums. Would we view his...

Episode 381 | Don't Apologize for Eating theFood in the Fridge.

20 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, we spoke about William Carlos Williams and his poem "This Is Just To Say".

Episode 401 | Art Makeover

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An artist’s work should be valued and displayed for what it is, looking at it should make you understand what the artist wants you to see. But what ...

Episode 399 | Nudetriversy Across Art

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, we dive into the topic of clothing nudes with me, Ramim, and joining me is Santiago. We talk about Joe Brown, his life and career, th...

Episode 402 | Heading to the ‘Burg

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, history of Pittsburgh, Alexander Calder’s life and work, Allegheny County, the Greater Pittsburgh International Airport Art Collect...

Episode 405 | An Art Director and the Stolen Mayan Art Dilemma

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discussed whether we, as an art director, would accept stolen Mayan art or deny it and probably get destroyed.

Episode 404 | Should Stolen Art be Accepted in Museums?

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is it okay for Museums to have stolen art? Even to preserve ancient Mayan artifacts? Join me Latyfath, Evinson, and Bruna as we discuss the ethic and ...

Episode 390 | Art In a Cage

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what art truly is? The possibilities are endless and one individual made sure to show them. John Cage is an artist and musician...

Episode 406 | Life after Life by Paola Mondolfi

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Exploring Arts, we have as a guest the fiber artist Paola Mondolfi. This Venezuelan artist sees the potential behind the imperfecti...

Episode 398 | The Naked Truth

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the sculpture “Two Athletes” by Joe Brown, an artist who mostly worked on figurative sculptures. We look into the case ...

Episode 395 | The Altarpiece Wanted by the World

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Take an artistic dive into history with us as Ayah, Julian, and Krystal talk about the history as well as a case study about the Ghent Altarpiece. Thi...

Episode 407 | "A Bit Too Soon"

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bella, Yazmine, and Red take a dive into the works of Jackson Pollock, the amount of influence he had in the art world, and the life he lived. In this...

Episode 397 | To Be Nude or To Not Be Nude

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we talked about the sculpture “THE GYMNASTS” (1969) by Joe Brown that is located in Princeton, New Jersey at Temple University. In...

Episode 396 | What A Ghent Altarpiece

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast is to inform anyone that is interested in learning about the Ghent altarpiece and its story. It consists of a short history and analysis ...

Episode 400 | The Colors of Pittsburgh

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

n today's exciting Episode of Exploring Art podcast, we have Rashed , Jenin,  and Luis  discussing about Alexander Calder "The inventor of M...

Episode 409 | The Life of Jackson Pollock

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast episode #409 we will be discussing the iconic life of Jackson Pollock and the implications his rebellious art style had on mainstre...

Episode 374 | "The Plumvidence of the crime"

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Was it a note or was it a poem? What was going on inside the mind of this crazy poet? Join us while we debate the what if's and try to get into the mi...

Episode 384 | “The Case of the Pile of Bricks”

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of Exploring Art Podcast we will be having Kasey  and Giselle  as guests. We will go over many topics like the Tate gal...

Episode 383 | Another Brick In The Wall

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, we talked about how art is based on perspective and how artist wants their work to be perceived. For example, the artist wanted his b...

Episode 373 | A 'Fountain' of Discussion Points on Whether Art is Art

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, we discussed Marcel Duchamp's readymade sculpture, "Fountain". We formed our own opinions on whether or not it should have been re...

Episode 379 | Is This Quack Really Art?

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the case of Maureen Gledhill, a woman who bought an art piece thinking a well-known artist made it, only to find out that ...

Episode 370 | Duchamp and the Case of the Rouge Toilet

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever heard of someone taking a urinal and using it as a piece of art? Well, it happened. In 1917 Marcel Duchamp took a urinal, put it on disp...

Episode 371 | DISCUSSION ABOUT DUCHAMP

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Caitlin , Jennifer , and Isa  tackle the case study of “Fountain”, Duchamp’s controversial piece. Join them as they discuss whether “Foun...

Episode 385 | The Case of The Chained Cat; Artwork or Aesthetic

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast you will listen to Dagmar and I discuss our points of views on the statue of the chained cat. Known to be located at the University...

Episode 392 | Make sure the three little pigs don't use your "Pile of Bricks" Carl Andre

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Exploring Art Podcast. In this episode, Stephanie and Melissa Florida International University art students will di...

Episode 372 | Fountain of Dada

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever seen an art piece in a gallery and said, "I can make that!" An introduction to Marcel Duchamp's life and his major art pieces will have ...

Episode 386 | Chained Misery

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we discuss the case study “The Captive Cat” of a bronze statue of a cat located at the bottom of a staircase at Columbia Univ...

Episode 394 | Should I say Bricks on Bricks ?

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Em, Ley and Kari discuss their opinions of a pile of bricks. Each giving their perspectives on whether an identical pile of bricks sho...

Episode 382 | Unique Title Seeing Art for what it is; A Pile of Bricks

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A conversation on why a work of art(A Pile of Bricks) can be considered Art or not. Does the value of the art depend on the monetary value of the work...

Episode 378 | Quacking the Case

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"In this episode, the duo Daniela  and Ariana  discuss the looming doubts of a woman from Liverpool, Maureen Gledhill, when she finds out he...

Episode 387 | Like a Cat, But Unlike Any Cat

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is art really as simple as it seems? Today we will be discussing a chained statue of a cat located at Columbia University's Arden House Conferenc...

Episode 389 | Twenty One - Thirty Three

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about John Cage. Additionally, about how he made a new form of art when it comes to music with his silent melodies and water field ...

Episode 375 | Plumbelievable!

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Exploring Art Podcast, we discuss the poem “This Is Just To Say” by William Carlos Williams. We bring up topics about what ...

Episode 377 | WHY BUY ART?

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ms. Gledhill bought art because she liked it, but after finding out the artist that painted it wasn’t the artist she expected, she decided to return...

Episode 376 | Listening with LAK.

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t let us catch you LAK-ing on this episode of Listening with LAK, or we’ll steal your plums! This podcast is for those individuals interested ...

Episode 380 | Vincent Van Duck?

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is it truly possible to define art? Who is allowed to make art? In this episode, host Maria Barros and her panel of Li-Ann Allen and Ana Sofia Rivera ...

Episode 367 | John Cage and his influences Beyond Art

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Exploring Art Podcast! Khadijah and Patty explore the spontaneous work of John Cage, philosopher, and composer, as we so...

Episode 355 | To Be Art or Not To Be Art…That Is the Question.

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Kelsea, Hunter  and Alex  discuss the case study of a pile of bricks. Each person gives their opinion as to why the pil...

Episode 357 | Art Is In The Eye Of The Beholder

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello listeners, today I’ve brought forth an amazing guest and fellow student, Michael, to discuss the work of Carl Andre. We delve deeper into inte...

Episode 353 | The Most Expensive Duck Painting.

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of exploring art, we discuss the painting Maureen Gledhill bought from Ernest Cleverley. Loving the image, she placed it on her wall t...

Episode 362 | Bound to be Art

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Explore the case study of a cat sculpture bound by a chain as an anti-theft measure. Is the chain part of the art? Should it be appreciated as su...

Episode 366 | John Cage: UNCAGED

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of Exploring Art, Carmen, Elan, and Fabiana dig deep into the works of one of the most influential composers known to the world a...

Episode 368 | John Cage and the Puzzles of Art

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, we discuss our case study regarding John Cage, his contributions to the art field, and how this connects with our previous reading.&n...

Episode 363 | To be chained or to be not chained?

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A bronze statue situated at the top of Columbia University’s staircase with an added measure of security in the form of chains sets a deep question ...

Episode 350 | Enjoy the GUILTY Pleasures in Life

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode of Exploring Art with Ava and Gio to hear all about the guilty pleasures in life. We talk about William Carlos William’s poem...

Episode 365 | Friends Take on a Chained Cat

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most of objects is define as art according to eye of the beholder, if not anything can be art if someone views it as so. In this podcast, we’ll revi...

Episode 369 | “Breaking Out the Cage.”

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s podcast, “Breaking Out the Cage,” we discussed the controversies of the work 4’ 33” by John Cage and how it bends and shapes prec...

Episode 358 | Shall I compare thee to Poetry?

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into a controversial debate on what makes poetry! Recycling artists' ideas is not new-- but what if you use actual words from Shakespeare? That's...

Episode 345 | The Case of the Missing Toilet

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can a urinal be art? And if not, then what can be art? Or what is art in general? Can YOU define art? Does it sound like a setup if you answer any of ...

Episode 356 | I have always wondered what a ton of bricks would feel like… then it hit me.

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly, Alivia, and Yaroslav discuss their agreeing and disagreeing views on the art piece “pile of bricks.”

Episode 361 | After All is Said and Tone

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, we talk about how the dadaism movement helped evolve art after WWI and how those evolutions came to be in the modern day in different...

Episode 354 | Let Us Discuss Art

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone can cook, but can everyone make art? What is art, and who is allowed to create it? No longer need to search; check out the highly professiona...

Episode 349 | Poem or apology?

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s easy to indulge and get lost in the vast area that is art and its many forms for the creatively curious. In poetry, for example, there’s a wi...

Episode 347 | Breaking Boundaries

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Exploring Art Podcast; in today’s episode, we get into the artistic background of Marcel Duchamp and how he became exiled to New York. We...

Episode 364 | Curiosity Chained The Cat

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Please take a moment to imagine a beautiful bronze cat statue...now imagine the same statue with a chain around its neck. In this episode of Exploring...

Episode 360 | Koukou

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into a deep discussion about a poem written by Dada artist Tristian Tzara and decide whether or not it could be classified as...

Episode 352 |Alright Duckie, Lovely Painting You’ve Bought

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode of exploring art, students Alondra McHugh and Frances Perez, discuss a unique story about a duck who made a painting and the u...

Episode 346 | Duchamp's Fountain of Youth

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, we solve the case of Duchamp's infamous fountain piece, as it seems we found the fountain of youth in this c...

Episode 359 | Dropping Shakespeare into a Hat: Stoppard's Dada

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lucas, Ryan, and Stephanie look at the transformation of poetry into Dada. Using Shakespeare's Eighteenth Sonnet, Tom Stoppard invites them to look de...