EXPLORING ART

Art Is What You Make It... In our podcast, we discuss whether art is considered art regardless if it was meant to be considered as art or not. We use an example of a pile of bricks sculptor to make our point, as well as referencing “The Puzzle of Art” article.

In this episode, we will be discussing the case of the motionless dance. The curtain rises and nobody moves, what has occurred? The show must go on! Tune in to find out more.

Isabella, Ricardo and Laura take a dive into Theodor Adorno, Plato, and Tolstoy. Join them to find out what they consider art and what could be over the edge.

Today in our podcast, group 14 members, Julia Rubio and Chelsea Awing discuss whether or not the art criticism discussed in our case study is ethical along with our reasoning based off our knowledge, research, and from Puzzles About Art. In this episode group members debate about whether or not criticism that was made for a book was ethical or if it was just misleading the audience.

In this podcast, we will be discussing Alan Sonfist and his “ready-mades” art. In these ready-mades, he tries to bring nature back to urbanized sites to make them look like they weren’t urbanized. With much confusion, the public threatens his ideas. Most believe this can’t be art, especially since he swears to bring nature back naturally into these sites. Nature can’t be bought naturally if it is...

Andy, Cristian, and Emma discuss whether they think John Cage’s 4’33” is art or counterfeit art, and in which art theory the work would be considered art.

In this podcast episode, we talk about Marcel Duchamp's ready-made "Fountain" and its controversial history.  Our group discusses how people interpreted the work in the 20th century and how it is perceived today. 

This podcast focuses on Tatarkiewicz’s Definition of Art vs many other different definitions of art which we have read about throughout this course.

In this episode we have a long talk with native Miami artist Sterling Rook, and how he connects his work with local history, family and culture. 

In this episode, the Exploring Art podcast had the great opportunity to get in touch with Ronald Sanchez. This multimedia artist uses conceptualism, bright colors, and found items to explore his artistic abilities freely. His work has sold worldwide as well as in private galleries. You will hear your hosts speak with him about his artistic endeavors and how he is managing to push through the obsta...

In this podcast you will learn about Fiber Artist Aurora Molina and her journey on becoming a fiber artist. She has gone through many obstacles to have her own studio now opened in Coral Gables area. Aurora is a positive soul, a feminist; and during these tough times she’s put her energy into bettering herself as an artist and working along with other empowering artists. Music Infinite by Valence&...

Making Pottery is about being proactive, not reactive, and expecting beautiful mistakes", says Gus Miranda. What makes him unique as an artist is not just being the only one who makes pottery for orchids. It is also his approach to his art, he believes in doing what he loves to not only be the drive for his creations but what also bring people to buy and appreciate his artwork. His art is not only...

In this episode, Natalie Fernandez and Leslie Betancourt get to talk with Brook Dorsch, owner of the Emerson Dorsch gallery, about his bumpy beginnings in art-missing Wynwood to one of the most popular galleries in Florida. 

Production teams sits down and talks to  influential artist Adler Gurrier about his art, passion, aspirations and his future in the Miami art scene. 

We are joined by Christiana Moraes who is based in Sao Paulo Brasil for a special bilingual interview on the effects of Covid 19 in the art industry in Brasil. We talk about her downtime and being an artist as well as a mother to her 3-year-old daughter during this unprecedented time.  We dive into her upcoming series of work as well as what inspired her to start her journey as an artist...

Our podcast “How the Coronavirus has shaped Camilla Taylor’s artwork” is for those who want an inside look at how artists get their inspiration and overcome obstacles in the world of art. Viewers should listen to our podcast because it is something we all can relate to the effects of the coronavirus and how it has shaped us this year to come out stronger. Viewers can expect to find out who Camilla...

Nick Mahshie is a FIU professor as well as professional artist whose art is meant to connect all those who view it. You see before our interview with Nick I had the honor of speaking with Nick in a friendly conversation talking about what art truly meant to him and why is he so passionate about it. Nick explained that art has been part of him since he was a child and that as he grew older his purs...

Justin Quinn invites us into his world as an artist and art professor at St. Cloud University on this episode of Exploring Art. Born in 1972, in Duluth, Minnesota, Quinn pays tribute to his 7th grade self by doing what he always knew he was born to do, be an artist. Revisiting the experience of being an artist in 2020 and living through a global pandemic, Justin explores his need to create as a me...

Stuck at home? Make a connection with your local artist from Miami, Felice Gordon! Motivation and meaning is key! Listen to Felice discuss how she was able to use this time where most of us are staying at home to her advantage as an artist. In a world where this is our new normal, what comes out of it is something more innovative and an easier way to connect with one another, especially as artists...

This Podcast is interview with artist Laetitia “Laeti” Adam-Rabel. Being Haitian descent, Laetitia unique style and her strong well display in her art, redefine the word “beauty”. By expressing self confidence is the true form of beauty.

In this episode, we had a good time talking with the wonderful artist Susana Felicano. She gives us a little insight about her life as an artist. We discuss how the pandemic has affected her work. It was a pleasure speaking with her and listening to her life story.

In this episode, we interview Kathryn Mikesell director of Fountainhead Residency. In this eye-opening conversation, Mikesell shares about the origins of the residency, associated artists, new and old programs, along with how they are connecting digitally with larger groups of people around the world.  Mikesell also discusses how she has been working with local, state, and national art progra...

In this episode, Brazilian artist and illustrator, Silvana Soriano, describes how the COVID-19 pandemic affected her personal and professional life. The isolation of the quarantine on one hand interrupted some of her planned events and her relationship with friends. On the other hand, it allowed her to focus more on her work and boost her creativity. Soriano also tells us how the pandemic helped h...

Beláxis Buil is a South Florida based interdisciplinary artist and the founder of UNAFRAID artist and the founder of UNAFRAID magazine. She is an energetic, outspoken feminist whose goal with art is to uplift women in South Florida, as well as around the globe. In this episode, our hosts Paula and Lauren discuss Paula's interview with Buil, covering topics such as the impact the COVID_19 pandemic...

In this episode Heather and Luis dive into the world of art with Iggy and Jean Owners of a studio called Warehouse 4726. They talk about how Covid-19 has affected their studio and how it has helped them in other ways. How they manage to earn some money while doing something they love. Maybe you'll want to visit the studio in the future.