EXPLORING ART

Episode 499 | To Color or not to Color. The Pittsburgh Mobile Dilemma


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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 or not to Color. The Pittsburgh Mobile Dilemma." they discuss how the mobile was originally black and white but was painted green and gold, the official colors of the Allegheny County, when it was installed at the Greater Pittsburgh International Airport in 1958. Calder protested against his alteration, but the artwork remained in its changed state throughout his lifetime. The discussion raises questions about the rights of the artist to their artwork, even after selling it, and whether it was the responsibility of the county to respect the artist's intentions and artistic integrity. The hosts explore the historical significance of Pittsburgh and Calder's innovative mobile sculptures, highlighting the clash between artistic vision and the ownership and display of art. The episode concludes by emphasizing the importance of respecting artists' whishes and appreciating their intent and artistic integrity.

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