Art Intervention

In this Mini Episode, we are talking about Canadian artist Lisa Brawn. 

Brawn is known for her vibrant and exciting woodcuts and depict a variety of subjects. Some woodcuts depict incredibly detailed birds, while others portray pop icons known the world across. To learn more about Brawn, visit her webpage here or on social media here.

Music this episode is Sneeuwland by Oskar Schuster

Visit Alexandra's webpage at https://www.alexandraactual.com/

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In this episode we begin to look at the world of art crime, beginning with one of the most famous heists of all time - that of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre in 1911. Listen now!

In this episode we talked about the article "It's Time to Take Down the Mona Lisa" by Jason Farago

We also talked about the book Museum of the Missing and the film, Stolen. 

To see images of the crowd viewing the Mona Lisa at the Louvre, check out these links here and here

Finally, want to visit the Louvre virtually? Go here for more.

Music this episode was:

- Occhi di Bambola by Giovanni Vicari 

- Mozart's Symphony No.40, Third Movement by Oskar Fried 

- Bach: Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor by Colin Carr

- La Tapa del Jueves by Circus Marcus 

In this Mini Episode, we are talking about Vanessa Barragão and her incredible textile art work. Check out Barragão's webpage here and watch these amazing videos of her work here and here. 

Music this episode is Sneeuwland by Oskar Schuster

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In this episode of Art Intervention we take a look at the dramatic life of the incredible, Artemisia Gentileschi. Gentileschi was perhaps one of the most successful female artists to come out of the Renaissance period, but what about her was so important? Why do we continue to talk about her today? Why do you need to know who she was? Listen to Episode 8 of Art Intervention now. Please note that this episode contains descriptions of graphic violence and sexual assault and listener discretion is advised. 

For more information on Artemisia Gentileschi, check out https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/artemisias-moment-62150147/ and https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/national-gallery-exhibits-work-artemisia-gentileschi-180975971/

Music this episode is:

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In this Mini Episode, we are talking about Mariko Kusumoto!

You can visit her webpage at https://www.marikokusumoto.com/ and see her social media here.  

You can also read a bit about her on the Artsy page that was mentioned in the mini episode here. 

Finally, if you want to learn more about Joseph Cornell, check out this link to see some of his works. 

Music this episode is Sneeuwland by Oskar Schuster 

Visit Alexandra's webpage at https://www.alexandraactual.com/

*This episode contains descriptions of violence between intimate partners, self harm, depression and listener discretion is advised* 

In this episode we talked about Picasso and his very complicated life. Check out links to articles and resources below

In this mini episode of Art Intervention, we celebrate the work of Japanese-Canadian artist Toshiko MacAdam. MacAdam is a textile artist and educator, working in Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada (Mi'kma'ki which the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi'kmaq people). MacAdam is widely know for her creation of massive and complex knit and crocheted structures. These interactive installations, or textile playgrounds, are aimed at children and all are encouraged to engage with these gorgeous creations. 

To learn more about the work of MacAdam, please visit: 

In this episode we talked about:

Music is Sneeuwland by Oskar Schuster

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This episode breaks down my top six recommendations to shake up art educational practice. This episode will not be for everyone and there are some bigger generalizations about art and art education - namely I call out some typical art activities and make suggestions on how we might dismantle the status quo. Save the bulletin boards! No more Picasso!

Music in this episode: 

Shaolin Dub -  Incremental-Fascism

Shaolin Dub - Overthrown 

Ketsa - Heart Science 

Kai Engel - Lesicia 

CheeZ - The Clones of Dr. Funkenstein 

Broke For Free - Leaf

In this mini episode, we take a look at the influential Canadian sculptor, Katie Ohe.  

Visit https://www.koartscentre.org/ to learn more about Ohe, Harry Kiyooka and the KOAC.

Music is Sneeuwland by Oskar Schuster,

In this conversation, I meet with artists Caitlind R.C Brown and Timothy Belliveau. We talk about art as disruption and what disruption even means. The conversation is a broad but engaging look at a life in the arts and the truths that come with that. We also discuss:

Thank you so much to Tim and Caitlind for taking the time to discuss Art.