In this episode of the Exploring Art Podcast, FIU students discuss the
work and philosophy of conceptual artist Sol LeWitt, focusing on his wall drawings and the idea
that the concept behind the artwork is more important than its physical execution. Through
examples like the Carnegie Institute wall drawing, the group debates authorship, originality, and
whether a recreated piece still counts as the “original.” Using analogies like blueprints, recipes,
and grandma’s cookies, the students explore how LeWitt’s ideas challenge traditional definitions
of art.

In this podcast, we’ll explore the life of John Cage and how he revolutionized and challenged modern ideas about what it means to be an artist or a musician. With the debut of his groundbreaking piece 4’33”, Cage sparked a new way of thinking—where musicians and their presence could be seen not just as creators of sound, but as works of art themselves. This raises a provocative question: is a performance defined by its composition, or can it be considered art even in silence?

In this episode of "Exploring Art," we will take a deep dive into the creative mind of John Cage and dissect his work "4'33", it's importance, and it's impact.

In this episode, we discussed Sol Lewitt's wall art. Enjoy!

This podcast episode consists on John Cage’s life, the process on the creation of the 4’33” composition, and how it has affected the music and art industry through generations.

Music credit : 1 Hour of trap beats for work and focus | Enhance Concentration and Productivity by IceDavid Beats on youtube

This podcast is present by Florida International students on the John Cage 4'33" a silent piece where surrounding sounds become the music, making listeners rethink what

music is.

Music Credit (if used): Kiss of life by Sade

In this episode, Mia and Melanie unpack Carl Andre’s Equivalent VIII and the controversy it stirred. They explore Minimalism, public reaction, and why this simple sculpture still sparks debate today. Can bricks on a gallery floor change how we see art forever?

This episode will be focused on John Cage and his most influential piece 4'33. We will
discuss what caused him to create 4'33, how it was received and what impact it had on society.

When's a stack of bricks not merely a stack of bricks? In this episode, our art consulting team jumps into Equivalent VIII by Carl Andre—it's this minimalist sculpture composed of 120 firebricks that really shook things up in the art world and had everyone talking. We discuss its creation, what it's constructed of, what it really represents, and the energy surrounding it, as we determine if this way-too-hyped work of art merits a residing spot in some high-end museum. Relax with us as we dissect something that appears really plain.

Music Credit (if used): Cocktail Club by Clipchamp, used with permission

Step in a time machine with Michael and Victoria as they revisit 1964 in a year when radical changes shook the art world. This episode of The Discovery of Artist Case Files delves deep into the brazen performance of Ben Vautier, who intoned: "Look at me, that's enough—I am art." We'll learn of artists like Ben, Yoko Ono, and Joseph Beuys who used their own bodies, transforming themselves into living canvases, and challenging the audience to rethink what art may actually be. You need to hear all about how these performances where the first steps into modern art and continue to inform our understanding of creativity.