EXPLORING ART
A course for the creative curious!
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 968
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Episode 600 | Defining Art: Is the process effort or art?
In today’s podcast, FIU colleagues set sail and discuss the process of art, along with the controversy as to whether this should be considered art! Join host Walter Angel along with Ashley, and Samue…
Episode 495 | Is It Ethical to Alter Art That You Have Ownership Of
This Podcast is about Alexander Calder and his work as an artist. We will be giving a brief background of his mobile piece “Pittsburgh” and the controversies behind it. As well as discussing the rela…
Episode 506 | Pre-Columbian Collection Stolen
This gentleman has just been offered the opportunity to purchase an important Mayan sculpture for their museum's Pre-Columbian collection. However, intel’s have just announced that the sculpture has …
Episode 489 | Art Unveiled: Exploring Controversial Creativity
Step into the captivating world of "Art Unveiled: Exploring Controversial Creativity," where thought-provoking discussions take center stage. Join our host and a unique panel of three guests weekly a…
Episode 511 | THE MYSTERY OF THE SAWING APART OF THE GHENT ALTARPIECE
This episode will be a little different than the others. It will include different opinions and may cause disagreement among listeners. Was the Ghent Altarpiece mistreated? Let's step into the myster…
Episode 504 | Art Acquisition Ethics: To Buy or Not to Buy?
Natalia , Skyleen , and Soleil take to the mic to discuss the ethical purchasing practices of the art world, narrowing in on the topic from the perspective of an museum director. When faced with the …
Episode 496 | The Dubious Paint Job
Are artists entitled to keep their works as is even when given away? It is up for debate! In this episode of the Exploring Art Podcast, we discuss the case of Alexander Calder's Pittsburg and Alleghe…
Episode 499 | To Color or not to Color. The Pittsburgh Mobile Dilemma
In this episode of the Exploring Art Podcast, the hosts Ashley, Kenia, and Enrique explore the controversy surrounding Alexander Calder's mobile artwork titled "Pittsburgh." In the podcast, "To Color…
Episode 512 | Blasphemy Through Art
During our episode, we thoroughly explored the pros and cons of various locations for the altarpiece. We delved into the reasons why some individuals might find it offensive if the piece were to be d…
Episode 503 | Mayan X Colombian Artwork
In this podcast, you will acquire profound insights into pre-Columbian art and Mayan art. Additionally, listeners will gain an understanding of the profound impact that stolen art and smuggling can h…
Episode 492 | The Pittsburgh Art Stealers
In today's episode the team dissects a case study involving revolutionary artist Alexander Caldwell. Breaking down the history of his hometown and his upbringing the team discovers new revelations t…
Episode 513 | What's up with the Ghent Altarpiece?
Today we talk about what an altarpiece is. We also talked about Berlin. Lastly, we discussed the origin of the Ghent Altarpiece.
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Episode 488 | The Art Answer
When brushing your teeth, have you ever wondered how bronze sculptures are created? Do you have a burning desire to learn more about sculptor Joe Brown? Is Temple University in Philadelphia or Prince…
Episode 508 | Diving into the Ghent Altarpiece
Join Amanda and Yajaira on a journey of the history of the Ghent Altarpiece. Learn how this piece changed the way that religious art was portrayed. Discover new ways in which religion is represented …
Episode 493 | The "Pittsburgh" in Pennsylvania
In 1958, Alexander Calder's mobile "Pittsburgh" was donated by a private collector to Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, for installation in the Greater Pittsburgh International Airport. The mobile was …
Episode 497 | Preserving Artistic integrity In a Changing world
In this podcast episode we wanted to dive into the case study conflict of the color of Pittsburg. We will shortly discuss the research we did for the case study and then dwell into the problem at han…
Episode 500 | One State at a Time
Join two FIU students on a thought-provoking podcast as they dive deep into the artistic world of Pittsburgh, focusing on the remarkable contributions of renowned artist Alexander Calder and his icon…
Episode 491 | Artpiphany: To clothe or not to clothe?
A review of Joe Brown's bronze sculpture and his decision to clothe the female but not the male athlete. Let's discuss!
Episode 509 | The Ghent Altarpiece: Museums & the Moral Dilemma of the Sacred Aestheti
n this episode, we explore the intriguing background of the Ghent Altarpiece as well as the moral issues surrounding the exhibition of sacred art in public spaces. We explore the question of who shou…
Episode 498 | The Pittsburgh Controversy
This episode will be about whether or not the alteration of Alexander Calder’s mobile was acceptable or not and if the private collector had the right to alter the mobile even though it was against h…