This episode goes into detail talking about John Cage and his piece "4'33", we talk about his contributions and his legacy after this piece of art.

In this episode, we explore the bold world of performance art through Ben Vautier's controversial act "Man Becomes Art". Can a person really be considered art? What happens when the artist blurs the line between object and subject? Join us as we unpack this provocative performance and question everything we think we know about what art is and who gets to define it.

Join us in our journey as art consultants in deciding where this art piece goes or stays. Carl Andres art and character is judged and studied. Will his pile of bricks end up on the curb outside the museum or glorified inside?

Carl Andre has been a pivotal, if divisive, figure in the art world. His acquittal for his role
in the death of his wife Ana Mendieta remained a hot topic until his death. Andre described himself as a
Matterist and minimalists, his critics call him a concept artist; his work has been described as “rubbish” and
“a pile of bricks” by the press. Today we discuss the legacy of his Equivalent series.

In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, FIU
students look closely at one of the most talked-about works of contemporary art: Carl Andre's Equivalent VIII, which is better known as "Pile of Bricks." Join Christal, Ethan, and Emily as they talk about whether this simple piece of art belongs in the Tate Gallery. We look at the effects, repercussions, and legacy of Andre's work, from public indignation to changes in how people think about art. Is it a work of art or just a pile of bricks? You make the choice.

This episode delves into the unconventionalorigins of John Cage’s 4'33", examining the historical,cultural, and personal forces that shaped this silent yet profound composition.We dissect how Cage's immersion in Zen Buddhism,

exposure to modern art and experimental sound, and rejectionof conventional Western musical norms gave rise to a work that redefines music.Through this lens, 4'33" stands not as absence, but as abold form of presence.

How John Cage was the person who invented silent music.

What do you do when an artist says he is the art? Come with us and host Nicole and co-host Armani as we explore the radical realm of Ben Vautier, a French performance artist whose streets of Nice are his stage and identity a philosophical question.
This episode deals with the history of performance art, the strength of context, as well as the effectiveness of a simple placard – "Look at me. That is all it does, I am art." — kindled a world-wide debate concerning perception, protest, and what art can be.

A deep dive into Carl Andre’s Pile of Bricks, exploring how this minimalist artwork challenges traditional definitions of art, sparks controversy, and redefines the ordinary.

Music Credit

“Make em Say Wow” instrumental version by Ikoliks

In this episode, we discuss the infamous 4'33" by John Cage, what it set out to accomplish as a piece and what it meant for music as a whole.