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Episode 355 | To Be Art or Not To Be Art…That Is the Question.
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 pile of bricks and the coincidental event of a bricklayer's assistant doing the same task can both be considered art, cannot be considered art or is up to the viewer's perspective to determine their opinion. The title for this podcast episode is To Be Art or Not To Be Art…That Is the Question.
21:3428/09/2022
Episode 357 | Art Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
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 interpreting the work and how it can puzzle the human mind.
25:5927/09/2022
Episode 353 | The Most Expensive Duck Painting.
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 to later find out the truth. Mrs. Gledhil had paid $105 for a painting made by Pablo the duck. Why did she remove it from her wall, and is the picture considered art?
19:4027/09/2022
Episode 362 | Bound to be Art
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 such? Does it even make a statement at all? Get answers to these questions and more while you listen.
21:4425/09/2022
Episode 366 | John Cage: UNCAGED
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 as John Cage. Controversy surrounding Cage’s work, specifically 4’33, are investigated and discussed. The podcast explores different points of view, and the abstract thinking involved in art, music, and the feelings may bring. We hope you enjoy!
Intro music: Follow the Trail - Album by Future Joust
21:2523/09/2022
Episode 368 | John Cage and the Puzzles of Art
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.
21:0722/09/2022
Episode 363 | To be chained or to be not chained?
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 to the viewer? Is the statue now a chained cat statue or is it just a cat statue that has been chained?
Music: Corporate Ambient Tech - Alexey Anisimov
23:0421/09/2022
Episode 350 | Enjoy the GUILTY Pleasures in Life
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 called This is just to say. Or is it a note. Come along the journey of deciding whether this poem would still have meaning if it were simply a note left on a friend’s refrigerator door! And stay tuned to hear about Gio and Ava’s guilty pleasures in life.
08:5121/09/2022
Episode 365 | Friends Take on a Chained Cat
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 reviewing a statue of cat from a university that has chain on its neck but the dilemma is the chain was added by someone else other than the artist so we’ll be still considered art? Will also be discussing if it’s a statue cat with a chain on its neck or it’s chain statue of a cat.
24:0621/09/2022
Episode 369 | “Breaking Out the Cage.”
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 preconceived notions of what makes music art versus noise. This peek into modern versus traditional art in a musical and non-musical sense challenges the rules of intent versus accident. This review of Cage’s work discusses not only his influence on the art world but how his work has made strides in the modern avant-garde perspective of music without a performer.
Music Credit: Vincent Tone https://www.premiumbeat.com
22:4821/09/2022
Episode 358 | Shall I compare thee to Poetry?
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 exactly what Tristen Tzara did and we are exploring his approach into making his unique poems. Tzara created them in a randomized manner: by drawing words from Shakespeare's sonnet out of a hat. Does originality play a role in creating poetry? Listen in to find out more!
Music credit: The Heat is On by Delicate Beats on premiumbeat.com
39:4921/09/2022
Episode 345 | The Case of the Missing Toilet
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 the questions incorrectly? Is there really a wrong answer? Well, these are types of conversations that Marcel Duchamp wanted people to have when he submitted a urinal at an art exhibit and named it, “The Fountain”. Come join us as we delve into the urinal scandal of the 20th century that changed Modern Art forever.
20:5521/09/2022
Episode 356 | I have always wondered what a ton of bricks would feel like… then it hit me.
Kelly, Alivia, and Yaroslav discuss their agreeing and disagreeing views on the art piece “pile of bricks.”
20:0120/09/2022
Episode 361 | After All is Said and Tone
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 media, including music. Topics of the validity of art were also spoken about; what determines what art is? Does it have to do with who is creating it? Or does it have to have a certain meaning behind it instead of art being a blanket term for anything one wants to call art. Kevin, Jewels and Daniel will argue this topic of art on this weeks podcast.
35:1620/09/2022
Episode 354 | Let Us Discuss Art
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 professional and academic opinions of three college students who love the craft.
20:0820/09/2022
Episode 349 | Poem or apology?
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 wide range of different structures that we may find complex and confusing. However, not all poems have an intricate composition; one of them is the famous “This is Just To Say” by William Carlos Williams. Join us in this episode as we explore the life and work of this renowned author and analyze what makes his simplistic writing style so special.
Music Credit - Adobe Stock Music
Intro
Author: Paul Werner
Title: Celebration
Audio source: Jamendo
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Outro
Author: Sergii Chuiko
Title: Lofi Intro For Podcast
21:4620/09/2022
Episode 347 | Breaking Boundaries
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 also talk about the Society of Independent Artists and how Duchamp revamped the norm of what art is, and the thoughts others had towards this exposure. What is art? Does it have meaning, purpose, or intention, or does it have to be aesthetically pleasing to the eye? Can art be offensive, or can it truly be considered art? Thank you for listening, and remember to stay curious
Music Credits Snow Day and Introspection
38:3220/09/2022
Episode 364 | Curiosity Chained The Cat
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 Art Podcast we will talk about the piece at hand and whether or not it can be considered art. You'll find yourself thinking hard on separating the piece's intention and the viewer's perspective. How will you classify this work? Come join us and find out!
Music Credit | Melatone, Noé Mina & Louk song title is Didi.
20:1920/09/2022
Episode 360 | Koukou
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 poetry and art. The Dada art movement challenged all conformity and rules. It was the creation of a new universe and a new state of mind for artists who wanted to share their feelings about the world's current situation in a unique way.
Song Credits: A Pilgrim’s Tale by Lama House, The voice of the father by Lama House
24:3620/09/2022
Episode 352 |Alright Duckie, Lovely Painting You’ve Bought
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 unsuspecting buyer who thought she had bought an original piece by famous artist Biran Burguess. The show hosts then discuss the various art philosophies that would include or exclude the duck painting as artwork.
(The explanation behind this title comes from the British slang term Duckie, which is a term of endearment said to someone who you want to tease.)
Gregory David, the song title is Shifting Out, from the album Castaway.
20:0120/09/2022
Episode 346 | Duchamp's Fountain of Youth
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 case. Is this truly an immortal Fountain, or has time aged it like fine milk, souring it until it is unpalatable by the people of today?
30:1820/09/2022
Episode 359 | Dropping Shakespeare into a Hat: Stoppard's Dada
Lucas, Ryan, and Stephanie look at the transformation of poetry into Dada. Using Shakespeare's Eighteenth Sonnet, Tom Stoppard invites them to look deeper into Dada poetry. Is Dadaism original?
26:5019/09/2022
Episode 348 | The Curious Case of William Carlos Williams
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 American physician, writer, and poet known for his poems' imagism and modernism. Join them on this roller coaster of emotions as they decipher his poem.
19:5019/09/2022
Episode 351 | Pablo Duck Picasso
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 painted. We toss around the idea of what defines art and whether or not an animal can be considered a true artist. Finally, we discuss the culture of Liverpool, music, and events that took place at the time.
25:3719/09/2022
Episode 307 | Adorno's Theories of Aesthetics
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 aesthetics, particularly his view on art and bad art.
22:1301/08/2022
Episode 306 | All About Perspective
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 continually in modern day play such an important role? We delve into the origins of ready made art and have discussion about art then and art now.
08:1531/07/2022
Episode 324 | The Captive Cat
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 the artwork.
Music- Motivating guitar build from Adobe Stock.
22:3627/07/2022
Episode 331 | The Reconstruction of Sonnet 18
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 of poetry. We hope you enjoy our podcast and learn more about art and poetry! #exploringart
10:5622/07/2022
Episode 313 | Sorry, I ate your Plums.
In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, we will discuss the life and work of poet William Carlos Williams.
24:0620/07/2022
Episode 322 |The Mystery Case of The Chained Cat
In this episode Host Brenda along with FIU students Isabella and Ernesto discuss the mystery of a seemingly undiscoverable cat statue. Unpacking how we managed to find the artist, history, intent, and if it is still found at Columbia University.
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Episodes 333 | Da hilarity v. Da sensibility
What is the connection between artists from different eras, backgrounds, and ideologies? The DADA movement focuses on the lack of meaning and the revolution against stereotypical art views and or forms. This includes visual art, music, and plays, Tom Stoppard is a Czech playwright whose work has been inspired by some ideas of this movement and mentioned Tristan Tzara and many other dadaist artists in one of his most famous plays -Travesties. He was also inspired by Shakespeare's sonnets and rearranged the original work to create a version of the truth from a comical standpoint rather than meaningful and severe.
22:0415/07/2022
Episode 342 | Art Paintings, Sculptures, and…Bricks?
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 question "What is the difference between art and trash?" in this Q&A that lets the listener come up with their own opinion on Carl Andre's Equivalent VIlI. The listeners will answer the questions and give supporting details to their answers.
21:0715/07/2022
Episode 316 | The Fictitious Piece of Work
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 art that leads to pondering the question, "What can be considered art". Join them in a captivating conversation to discover why a certain piece of controversial art led to a whole new idea of what art means.
24:0715/07/2022
Episode 317 | The Travesty of Originality
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 Shakespeare's sonnets and using them as his own this can be considered as art or just a plain copy.
20:1715/07/2022
Episode 336 | Mistaken For An Artist
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 questions. How a peculiar situation and a creative duck open a gate for the discussion on what exactly is art and its meaning.
20:4615/07/2022
Episode 339 | The Captive Cat
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 us on this research journey where we explore new ways to view this controversial art piece.
21:3815/07/2022
Episode 332 | The Complexities of Art
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: * 99.99-spum rhapsody
*Night Lights (1965 version) - Gerry Mulligan
20:0115/07/2022
Episode 311 | The Fridge Poem, Real or Fake?
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 titled "The Fridge Poem, Real or Fake?" we will discuss the different forms of poetry, history, and most importantly, one of the pioneers of modern poetry, William Carlos Williams.
10:2412/07/2022
Episode 319 | Tristan Tzara Under Arrest for the Plagiarism of Shakespeare Poetry
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 as his own to bring light to the DADA. What makes one more famous than the other? Would Tzara's poetry still be considered original or plagiarism?
Music Credit: Author: AleXZavesa https://www.tunepocket.com/royalty-free-music/technology-epic-logo-1/
07:1412/07/2022
Episode 329 | Fountain of Art
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, but it wasn't a fountain as you may think.
21:4112/07/2022
Episode 312 | Were the Plums Worth It?
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 breakfast snack. Is Williams consumed with the guilt of eating the plums? Or is there an underlying meaning?
Music: Coffeehouse by 99 instrumenals Music from Tunetank.com 99Instrumentals - Coffeehouse (Copyright Free Music) Download free: https://tunetank.com/track/5075-coffeehouse
25:2212/07/2022
Episode 341 | Don't touch that Pile!
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 another museum has replicated his work. Is Carl Andre’s work more of an art piece than the second pile of bricks? Is this bricklayer now an artist, are they both considered art? Join Chad, Sebastian, and myself as we solve this brick dilemma!
Music: Chill by sakura Hz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pF2tXC1pXNo
31:5512/07/2022
Episode 328 | Urinals for Art!?
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.
20:4412/07/2022
Episode 314 | Duchamp's Secret Meanings
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 what makes this art piece so controversial and if it is an actual art piece or just mockery. We answered some questions about what is art? and some more details about Duchamp's life and the meaning of his work.
Music Credit - Reverbszilla 8D (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgar2LJ9efQ)
20:5612/07/2022
Episode 335 | The Plums That will be Talked about Forever
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 his poem “this is just to say” which is one of his most famous poems.
27:4912/07/2022
Episode 327 | The Art of Silence
Join us on this episode as we dive into the silent work of art by John Cage, 4’33.
23:0812/07/2022
Episode 330 |The Real Truth Behind The Meaning of Art
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 industry.
20:0612/07/2022
Episode 337 | A Ducking Rip-Off
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 it the material used, or does it all depend on the viewer and their experience and knowledge to uniquely interpret the art? The subjectivity presented after all the different components that make up defining an artwork gives rise to the issue of setting a standard for what art and what an artwork is. Can even someone like a duck be an artist? With that being said, is it art? Let’s find out!
Music Credit:
“3H Live Steam: Lofi Hip Hop: NCM: Non-Copyrighted Music: Relax: Chill Study.” YouTube, 6 July 2018, https://youtu.be/yrKKj5z-Xlc
20:3512/07/2022
Episode 325 | Simplistic or Sufficient
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 episode, we will discuss this and try to solve the mystery of how very simple works can be considered art. Join us to find out the mystery behind simple pieces being art. We hope you enjoy the episode, and remember to stay curious!
Music: Lofi Summer Background by Vladislav Kurnikov (https://pixabay.com/music/beats-lofi-summer-background-112369/)
22:1212/07/2022
Episode 318 | Shinning Light through the Darkness of the DADA Movement.
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 Tzara and Tom Stoppard. If you want to learn about passionate humanitarians who fought for their rights through creative means, this is the episode for you. Join us soon, and remember to stay curious.
27:0912/07/2022