EXPLORING ART

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 transformed the traditional static art form into a playful and dynamic experience. This artist was Alexander Calder! He was most famous, particularly for his "Mobile Pittsburgh,".It is a unique expression of his artistic vision and a reflection of th...

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 thoughts and darkest emotions were embodied in a series of private and personal drawings and how the person who was trusted with them decided that these drawings should be published against the wishes of the wife. The ethics and values of this topic were...

Religious display as art has long been a contentious subject, and people's perspectives on it rely greatly on their cultural background, religious beliefs, and personal values. In this podcast, we talk about the highly controversial Ghent Altarpiece, also known as the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. It has been the target of thefts, controversies, and a variety of ideas over the years. The theft...

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 smuggling. These things happen more often than we would like to think, and many artifacts in museums you can visit today may have a darker history than you would expect. So what do you think, does history come with a price tag?

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 religious art is okay to be displayed, and if the Berlin museum mistreated the altarpiece.

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 being a very controversial one. This is an extremely interesting case study so make sure to pay attention and listen until the end!

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 his relations with his wife and his doctor who both had important roles in his life. During our discussion, we will talk about significant psychological developments that happened during this time and how they affected Pollock before, during, and after...

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 what happened to his 43 pieces of art done for therapy as well as his life, work, and wife, Lee Krasner. Did Jackson Pollock's analyst have a right to do what he did with his work, or should he have listened to Lee Krasner? Find out what we think on...

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 Brown's larger-than-life bronze of two gymnasts, both sculptures should have been nude, but as a response to feminist complaints. The male is placed on a pedestal and is covered in shorts to protect his anatomy while the woman is unclothed and he...

In this episode of the Exploring Art Podcast, students Rommy and Carlos discuss the conversation of ethics, morality, and aesthetics in regards to the case of Jackson Pollock. After the artist’s death, Pollock’s psychologist, Dr. Henderson, sold various drawings created by the artist used in his therapy session despite the opposition from Pollock’s wife to have them displayed. Was this ethical? Sh...

When offered a valuable and historical art piece, a museum director may believe they’ve just hit the jackpot. However, this expensive and unique piece happens to be a stolen and illegally imported from the Mayan Culture. Should the director keep the piece which will add on value and increase revenue to the museum, or follow ethical rules? 

We break down some of the implications surrounding the sculpture "Two Athletes" by Joe Brown. Taking into account different perspectives on this controversial sculpture from gender politics to more mundane concerns, we look at some of the considerations the artist may have faced when designing this larger-than-life bronze. Join Naomie and Giovanni on an exploration of this 20 foot tall e...

On today's episode of Exploring Art Podcast myself, Yvette, and Markus discussed the life and legacy of the great American Artist, Jackson Pollock. The creator of the Drip Technique in art, a role model to many, one who struggled with many hardships throughout his life. We talked about how his widow, Lee Krasner, had wishes of destroying his work following his passing and how she did not agree...

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 our discussion and ask yourself, what would you do?

Alexander Calder was known for his grand sculptures and abstract art. In 1958, Calder unveils his latest sculpture, a 28x28 foot mobile called "Pittsburgh." Calder being a Philadelphia native, constructed this mobile from aluminum and iron to be representative of the state’s industrial-heavy history. After its debut at the 1958 Carnegie International exhibition, it was bought by a private collecto...

 Join us on FIU’s Exploring Art Podcast as we discuss one of Joe Brown’s famous and controversial sculptures, Gymnasts (Two Athletes) (1969). We explore how social norms affect the audience’s interpretation of an art piece and the artist’s intentions. Our main message: an artist’s original vision should never be obstructed.

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 craft an artistic piece without being judged by the feminist movement? Even though many athletes, regardless of their sex, may seem to be stronger than others, altering their proportions when it comes to sculpting and leaving women as small as they a...

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 immensely. Jackson Pollock demonstrated his talent over the years through his artwork. Eventually, some of this was given to his therapist at a time when therapy was slightly questionable. We tackle the controversial debate of whether Pollock’s therapist or...

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 from the family. This podcast speaks on the relationship between Pollock and his doctor and how his doctor wanted to help Pollock even after his death.

Joe Brown, a well-known athletic sculptor from Princeton, New Jersey, created a larger-than-life bronze of two gymnasts for Temple University in Philadelphia. The man figure, dressed in clothes with both feet on the pedestal, does a dramatic handstand with the unclothed girl high over his head. In response to feminist objections that the sexes are unequal in his work, Mr. Brown stated that he orig...

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 smuggled yet valuable piece of pre-Columbus Mayan art, would you purchase it? Or let the opportunity go in the name of the law, even if it meant the work might be lost forever?

Two students at FIU describe evidence-based information about an exciting topic that embarks on several different categories: art. In this episode, the students summarize the Ghent Altarpiece and all other information associated with the piece. More importantly, they discuss whether religious art should be displayed like other art pieces. Listen in, and you will find more about the importance of a...

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 discuss morals and whether we should preserve history in art or follow the law and discard it. This episode shows our opinions on the matter.

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 behind the artist and how he portrayed his morals in a sculpture. We also talk about how artists must be held to a higher moral standard than most people.

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 therapist/patient relationship and how Pollock's mental instability, behavior, and addiction to alcoholism affected his personal relationships up until his untimely death. Join us on this podcast where we share his stories and reflect on his legacy.