EXPLORING ART

The Bricks That Broke the Internet is a deep-dive podcast by Florida International University students exploring provocative and boundary-pushing artworks. In this episode, hosts Amanda , Christian , and Alejandra unravel the story behind Carl Andre’s controversial minimalist masterpiece, Equivalent VIII—a simple pile of firebricks that sparked public outrage, challenged traditional ideas of art, and reshaped the art world forever. Join us for lively discussion, historical context, and fresh perspectives on one of modern art’s most talked-about sculptures. Perfect for art lovers, students, and anyone curious about what really defines art today.

Music Credit
(Title & Artist — or write “Original by [Your Name]”)The Twist by Chubby Checker

In this episode we will dive deep into 3 sections. We’ll an understanding of performance art, then we’ll get to know Who Ben Vautier is like is background. As well as his
understanding of is placard.

What makes a work of art the same when it can be recreated anytime, anywhere? In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, we dive into Sol LeWitt's groundbreaking wall drawings and the mind-bending world of conceptual art. From instructions that become art, to the debate over what makes something "authentic", this conversation will change how you think about museums, creativity, and the definition of art itself!

Figuring out the definition of true art. How does Ben Vautier’s art compare with our artworks?

This episode explores Sol LeWitt’s wall drawings through authorship, authenticity, and conservation and focuses on how conceptual art challenges traditional ideas of ownership and permanence.

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In this episode, we dig into the unique world of performance art-from getting shot in the arm to urinating in a jar. Can anything really be art? Tune in as we discuss an art form that's as interesting as it is shocking.

When is a pile of bricks more than just a pile bricks? In this episode, we discuss Carl Andre, 1966 minimalist sculpture Pile of bricks or better know as Equivalent VIII, that sparked outrage amongst the public on what can be considered art.

In this thought-provoking episode, Gabriel, Sofia, and Silvia dive deep into the question: Can aperson be art? From Ben Vautier’s radical 1964 street performance to Marina Abramović’sintense exploration of vulnerability in Rhythm 0, the conversation explores how presence,perception, and participation challenge our traditional views of art.Is art defined by the object—or the audience? What happens when the body becomes thecanvas? And in a world shaped by performance and social media, where do we draw the linebetween everyday life and artistic expression?Join us as we explore performance art, the power of context, and the evolving boundariesbetween artist, observer, and meaning. This episode doesn’t give easy answers—it asks betterquestions.

What happens when someone sits on a street corner and calls themselves art? In this episode, Adriana, Teniyah, and Dave talk about Ben

Vautier’s bold 1964 performance in Nice, France, and what it really means to

turn yourself into a piece of art. They explore ideas like identity, context, and

intention, asking not just if a person can be art, but why someone might try.

It’s a weird, fascinating conversation you won’t want to miss.