EXPLORING ART

Episode 348 | The Curious Case of William Carlos Williams

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Juan is joined by co-hosts Michelle and Vanessa to discuss the case of William Carlos Williams and the Ice Box. Williams was an ...

Episode 351 | Pablo Duck Picasso

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Episode of Exploring Art, the three of us go over a story from 1983. In this short story, an unknowing woman buys a painting that a duck paint...

Episode 307 | Adorno's Theories of Aesthetics

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Theodore Adorno was a world-renowned philosopher known for his works in multiple field disciplines. Today we will discuss his theories in the field of...

Episode 306 | All About Perspective

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All about perspective is mainly about the origins of Marcel Duchamp Fountain and origins of readymade art. How does this piece affect art today, and c...

Episode 324 | The Captive Cat

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A case about how a statue of a cat from Columbia University was chained to the wall for security purposes but people started to look at it as part of ...

Episode 331 | The Reconstruction of Sonnet 18

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, we will discuss the DADA Movement, sonnets, Tom Stoppard, Tristan Tzara, and the play Travesties, and a LOT ...

Episode 313 | Sorry, I ate your Plums.

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, we will discuss the life and work of poet William Carlos Williams. 

Episode 322 |The Mystery Case of The Chained Cat

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Host Brenda along with FIU students Isabella and Ernesto discuss the mystery of a seemingly undiscoverable cat statue. Unpacking how w...

Episodes 333 | Da hilarity v. Da sensibility

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is the connection between artists from different eras, backgrounds, and ideologies? The DADA movement focuses on the lack of meaning and the revo...

Episode 342 | Art Paintings, Sculptures, and…Bricks?

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What classifies art as art? Does the artist define art? The museum it's displayed in? Or is it the art itself? In this episode, we dive into the quest...

Episode 316 | The Fictitious Piece of Work

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The very handsome host of the Exploring Art Podcast, Tyler, interviews an early art researcher named Daniel. Together they look at a specific piece of...

Episode 317 | The Travesty of Originality

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we'll explore how in Tom Stoppard's play Travesties, Tristan Tzara, the well-known Dada poet, created poetry by cutting up Shakespear...

Episode 336 | Mistaken For An Artist

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can a duck be considered an artist? How does being subjective affect how you view art? This episode’s case will leave you with so many quacking ques...

Episode 339 | The Captive Cat

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Exploring Art Podcast, we discuss the Columbia University bronze statue. Better known as the “Captive Cat,” or is it? Join ...

Episode 332 | The Complexities of Art

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we will talk about the complexities of art, Tom Stoppard, Tristan Tzara, the DADA movement, and what we think art is. Music Credit:...

Episode 311 | The Fridge Poem, Real or Fake?

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone, Ethan, Caleb, and Steph are checking in! We were excited to share our first podcast episode for Exploring Art Podcast. In this episode ti...

Episode 319 | Tristan Tzara Under Arrest for the Plagiarism of Shakespeare Poetry

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most know that Vincenzo Peruggia stole the Mona Lisa for Italy for patriotic reasons. Still, no one talks about Tristan Tzara using Shakespeare's work...

Episode 329 | Fountain of Art

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, take a trip with us back to the 1900s as we take a look and analyze Marcel Duchamp's work titled Fountain, b...

Episode 324 | The Captive Cat

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 In this episode of Exploring Art, we solve the case of the statue of a cat at Columbia University. Music- Motivating Guitar Build by Adobe Stock...

Episode 312 | Were the Plums Worth It?

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s indulge in the fruitful knowledge William Carlos Williams presents in The Icebox. Join us as we make the verdict on plums: art or simply a bre...

Episode 341 | Don't touch that Pile!

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we dive deep into a case of Carl Andre’s famous artwork “Pile of Bricks”, but with a twist. A bricklayer assistant at anot...

Episode 328 | Urinals for Art!?

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 In this episode of the Exploring Art podcast, we discuss what makes “the fountain” by Marcel Duchamp so unique in the grand scheme of art.

Episode 314 | Duchamp's Secret Meanings

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

n this episode, we discussed a case study on Marcel Duchamp and his controversial art piece, "Fountain" We go more into detail about the nature of wha...

Episode 335 | The Plums That will be Talked about Forever

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, my co-host and I will be talking about William Carlos Williams, who he was, how he started writing, and also we will be talking about...

Episode 327 | The Art of Silence

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on this episode as we dive into the silent work of art by John Cage, 4’33.

Episode 330 |The Real Truth Behind The Meaning of Art

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Exploring Art Podcast, we will discuss Marcel Duchamp's life and how his works with a fountain significantly impacted the art i...

Episode 337 | A Ducking Rip-Off

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What qualifies a work of art as being a masterpiece? Is it the significance that went into the piece, is it who can be accredited for the design, is i...

Episode 325 | Simplistic or Sufficient

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How simple can art be? How can one pile of bricks be art while a different one can't? Why do minimalists go very simple with their work? In this episo...

Episode 318 | Shinning Light through the Darkness of the DADA Movement.

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us today to hear the insights of Alex, Iasmine, and Ian on the true background of the DADA movement and how it correlates with the artist Tristan...

Episode 315 | Is Marcel Duchamp's Fountain Number One, or Number Two?

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever looked at a toilet and considered it art? Marcel Duchamp certainly did and sparked a debate that still has people wondering the true ans...

Episode 320 | Masterpiece By A Duck???

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A Liverpool art lover thought she had bargained a great deal when she was sold a painting for 100 pounds ($105 US dollars) only to find out that a duc...

Episode 302 | A Un-Dadaist look at Dadaism

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A rudimentary but sincere look into the Dadaist movement, and how it has affected the world today. Join us as we dive into the origins of dadaism and ...

Episode 321 | "No Ducking Way!"

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a restriction on who can create art? Find out in this week's podcast and join our host Lorena on an adventure with guests Ty and Carolyn to e...

Episode 323 | Can Silence be Considered Music?

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered if silence can be music? In this episode of Exploring Art, we will dive deep into understanding who John Cage was and how his most famou...

Episode 340 | 22 Minutes of 4' 33"

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 340 of the Exploring Art Podcast, we discuss the life of one of the most famous and influential composers of the 20th century: John Cage, a...

Episode 334 | Plumlicious

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How is it that an artist finds their genuine impulse? Tune in as Victoria, Nayla, and Andrew dive into William Carlos William's life and works. Questi...

Episode 338 | The Golden Chained Cat

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A bronze cat statue stands at the top of a staircase at Columbia University. Columbia, a private Ivy-League school in New York City, embodies historic...

Episode 343 | The Missing Piece of 4"33

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the episode of Exploring Art 3, students take on the task of unraveling the missing pieces of John Cage’s 4”33 and exploring questions and disc...

Episode 344 | Would It Still Be Considered as Art?

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What if someone found the true meaning of the creation of a writing piece? Would that change how we view it? In this episode on Exploring Art, a cours...

Episode 294 | Mixed Media Magic #1

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, we will discuss the DADA Movement, sonnets, Tom Stoppard, Tristan Tzara, and a LOT of poetry. We hope you en...

Podcast 298 | The Development of Artistic Taste

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is the aesthetic value of art objective or subjective? Find out in this episode of Exploring Art Podcast. 

Episode 297 | What is Considered Art?

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought that human beings are considered a work of art? In 1964 Ben Vautier, a French artist known for his text-based paintings had once...

Episode 286 | The Plums, the Note, and the Art that Came After

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on our journey of examining the artwork “This is just to say” by William Carlos Williams. We also explore the imagist movement, the idea o...

Episode 300 | Cage’d in 4’ 33

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Immerse yourself in this podcast as we immerse ourselves into an analysis of John Cage’s legendary music, 4’33! Music: This Is How It Feels ...

Episode 292 | Let's Take A Quack At It

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how far art could go? This creative thinking made for the curious can be seen within the Exploring Arts Podcast, a Florida Inte...

Episode 291 | "Illuminating the Philosophical Essence of Art"

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In any given instance, humans are always asking questions. Ranging from simple surface ponders to the intense challenging of a subject's core. And the...

Episode 293 | Don’t trust a man with two first names.

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Exploring Art, we will discuss the work of William Carlos Williams, driving deep into his lifetime accomplishments and work process...

Episode 309 | Discussing Minimalist Art

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss minimalism at the Tate Gallery. And the dilemma behind a pile of bricks.  Music Title: Dear Autum by Iksonmusic.

Episode 290 | How Art and Poetry sparked such a movement to end a War.

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What can be considered Poetry? Many poets and active listeners question this same thing daily. When the world was full of criticism, hate, opinions, a...

Episode 310 | The Plums

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast of Exploring Art Podcast, we will be referring to the poem by William Carlos Williams. "This is just to say" and solving what diffe...

Episode 305 | Plum's Intentions

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey podcast listeners!!, this podcast is for everyone interested in art. In this episode, we will be discussing a "poem" about forgiveness and desire...

Episode 308 | 26’38”

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you are even mildly curious about what a 4 minutes and 33 seconds of a so-called “silent” performance entail and the following breakdown, this ...

Episode 288 | Duchamp’s Controversial Piece of Work

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, join us for a comprehensive and detailed discussion on the intricacies of Marcel Duchamp's Fountain piece. A...

Episode 296 | Liverpool's Best Artist Is A Duck?!?!

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, Sofiya, Tayjah, and Damian discuss an interesting case study. A woman buys a painting from a duck!? In this podcast, you will dive...

Episode 299 | The Case of the Captive Cat

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Delve deep into the case of the captive cat located at Columbia University. With untold theories and myths that will uncover the meaning behind the ar...

Episode 304 | Dada: Finding Meaning in the Absurd

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dada art movement is regarded as a reactionary art movement in the early 20th century. During this, Tom Stoppard, a British playwright, created th...

Episode 287 | "Tout est Art, Everything is Art"

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast join our host Noelle and special guest Fatima who will explore Ben Vautier's statement that he is an art and ...

Episode 295 | "Did You Know You're Art?"

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on this episode of the Exploring Art podcast where we will discuss Ben Vautier’s philosophy on art and how he tried to change the public per...

Episode 282 | Cezanne’s Mountain

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Discussion on Cezanne’s special spot, Mont Sainte-Victoire, and a full comparison of Rembrandt’s portraits. 

Episode 258 | How Real is Realism?

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we will be discussing if inaccurate realistic art can be meaningful, specifically Raphael's Acts of the Apostles. Miles Ahead - L...

Episode 284 | Unraveling Art with Tee & Ray

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For a long time, art has been a way of communicating. How can one communicate if you don’t know the meaning behind the piece? Today we talk about a ...

Episode 272 | A Critic's Guide to Art: Photograph or Portraits?

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our podcast will be covering Socrates, Rembrandt, and Alfred Stieglitz. Rembrandt and Alfred Stieglitz both created portraits in their chosen mediums,...

Episode 280 | Finding Sanctity with Michelangelo Caravaggio.

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

During the 15th and 16th centuries, Europe was undergoing a Renaissance, where a newfound appreciation for antiquity allowed artists to express the id...

Episode 260 | The Conversion of St. Paul Controversy.

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you interested in Art but only have twenty minutes a day? Well, This is the podcast for you! Exploring Art is a podcast that will give you short b...

Episode 265 | Is it essential to know the story or symbolization of a work of art to understand what the artist wanted to express?

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's podcast was about "The Great Eastern Temple"; our group had a panel discussion where we gave our opinions about how to help American viewers a...

Episode 279 | Exploring art: The Creative, the Skeptical, and the Holy

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome all artistically curious! Join us, fellow art enthusiasts, as we explore the relationship between religion and art. Expand your horizons as we...

Episode 276 | Cezanne and the Recurrent Mountain

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode, we will explore Cezanne’s life and style. His inspiration after painting MONT-SAINTE-VICTOIRE over 60 times. We hope you enjoy it ...

Episode 255 | The Great Eastern Temple, How Knowledge of Buddhism and History Affects the Meaning of Art

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jonathan and Alejandro as they have an insightful discussion on The Great Eastern Temple. They discuss the significance of understanding the hist...

Episode 273 | Photograph or Portrait: Pick your Poison!

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to today’s episode with host Jonathan and guests Olivia and Jania! We are excited to discuss photography vs. portraits, Rembrandt, Socrates,...

Episode 271 | The Original Influencer

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 Winter and Pablo  dive into the lives and works of artists in the past, discussing their intentions, motifs, and even their customs. Stay a...

Episode 256 |Making a Mountain out of a Mole Hill

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kenneth, Anisha, and Osian come together to share their thoughts on the importance of finding your style as an artist, what inspires ...

Episode 278 | THE NONBELIEVER: NEVER HAVING LOVED; NEVER HAVING PRAYED

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Never Having Loved; Never Having Prayed. In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, Breanah, Victor, and Yoheved discuss whether or not nonbelievers ca...

Episode 264 | Exploring African functional art with Victor & Moises

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we will be exploring functional art from deep within the heart of Nigeria's Boki region. Specifically, we will break down the subt...

Episode 263 | Does a self-portrait truly portray one’s self?

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us today to discuss what the self means when it comes to art. If you had to pick a portrait of Socrates by Rembrandt or a photograph of Socrates,...

Episode 267 | Rafael's Apostles versus Joshua Reynolds

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of our podcast, we will discuss the representation of the Apostles on the “Act of Apostles” tapestry by the famous Italian artist ...

Episode 275 | All Things Zen in Japanese Buddhist Art

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma, Caryn, and Darielis observe "The Great Eastern Temple," the latest catalog in the Chicago Art Institute, and discuss the influence of Buddhism ...

Episode 257 | Gender Reveal! A Pink Brush on a Blue Canvas.

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Historians unveil the truth behind two prolific paintings! Can a woman have painted such a piece? Gender bias among the art critics? Today we discuss ...

Episode 261 | Raphael- Still the Realistic Deal.

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we will be unraveling how the artist Raphael depicts the apostles as “noble” and why he has given them such high “dignity”. W...

Episode 285 | The Three Buddhist

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the three of us discussed topics on the 1986 exhibition of Japanese Buddhist art from Todaiji. The Chicago Art Institute produced a c...

Episode 270 | TO NEIGH OR NOT TO NEIGH

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, we, Jorge, Paul, and Hanah talked about one of the masterpieces of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio also known as Caravaggio - Conve...

Episode 277 | The Real and the Realistic

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A realistic story does not have to take place in our days and our surroundings; it can portray life in a remote location or in past times, but it seek...

Episode 248 | The Great Eastern Temple

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly, Alyssa, and Pedro discuss the Great Eastern Temple and help viewers appreciate the Chicago Art Institute’s 1986 exhibition of Japanese Buddhi...

Episode 249 | Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we explore and analyze whether having prior knowledge of art helps in the understanding of an art piece.

Episode 233 | Japanese Buddhist art, its history and importance of exposure and understanding.

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this fascinating episode, we cover the truth about the 1986 exhibition of Japanese Buddhist art from Todaiji. This episode covered by Irvin, Eddie,...

Episode 242 | The meaning behind the masks for the African People

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How much do you know about African Art? African Art is unique and full of meaning and traditions. The Exploring Art class students will discuss bat-ea...

Episode 230 | Socrates' new Instagram

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Barbara and Diego discuss if we would prefer a picture of Socrates by Alfred Stieglitz or a painting of Socrates by Rembrandt. We too...

Episode 244 | Gen-Z Dive into History

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our podcast Gen-Z Dive into History, we discuss the relations between Joan of Arc and her inaccurate historical depictions and if they tend to chan...

Group 253 | Religious Art and its Appreciation

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is great controversy about who can appreciate religious art. In this episode, we will interview renowned theologist Jenna Wynne and learn more a...

Group 238 | More than Meets the Eye

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Julia and Marcia as they dive into the world of understanding and exploring art. Today we look more deeply into the work of one of the most famou...

Episode 246 | The "Horse" in the Room

19 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's difficult to understand the purpose behind art when the artist was never out front with their artistic choices, let alone in the case of the hors...

Episode 250 | Socrates Selfie

19 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode Kat, Claudia, and Beth talk about a viewer's question: would you rather have a photograph of Socrates or a portrait. Dive into the ...

Episode 231 | Solving the Captivating Mystery of Venus & the Minotaur.

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join co-hosts Josh and Samantha as they investigate propositions related to Botticelli's 'Birth of Venus', and the ancient Myth of the Minotaur. With ...

Episode 241 | Religious art, can everyone really appreciate it?

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Episode, Klarys and her peers discuss theology and ideas revolving around religious art and the understanding of it. They will try to answer t...

Episode 232 | Spiritual Maskings

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Guillermo, Gabriel, and Gabrielle will dive into the mysteries behind Nigerian culture and their Boki art masks that contain cultural...

Episode 252 | Joan of Arc: Embellishing Historical Fact in Art

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Exploring Art Podcast, Emilio and Megan team up to discuss the controversy surrounding the historically inaccurate depictions o...

Episode 243 | The Great Eastern Temple, and How Background Knowledge of Art Affects Our Understanding of It.

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Explore Art Podcast", hosts Ethan, Sergey, and Erquis dive into the 1986 exhibition of Japanese Buddhist art from Todaiji, which c...

Episode 240 | "Socrates: “It is better to change an opinion than to persist in a wrong one."

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, we will be discussing whether we would prefer to see the famous philosopher Socrates depicted as a portrait ...

Episode 236 | Art and Gender

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ashlee, Emilio, and Julius discuss the case of “A Ladylike Hand”. They talk about artwork, particular stylistic properties, and gender stereotype...

Episode 241 | Religious art, can everyone really appreciate it?

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Episode, students at FIU discuss theology and ideas revolving around religious art and the understanding of it. Basically, they will try to an...

Episode 237 | Raphael: Misleading or Devotional?

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our podcast episode “Raphael: Misleading or Devotional”, we answer the question: Are Raphael's depictions of the apostles, and particularly of ...