If you are even mildly curious about what a 4 minutes and 33 seconds of a so-called “silent” performance entail and the following breakdown, this episode is for you.

In this episode of the Exploring Art Podcast, we look into the case of American percussion composer and visual artist John Cage, particularly interested in his highly controversial composition titled 4’33”. We look at who he was and why he was so crucial in the art world.

With an in-depth look into the question “what is art?”, we try to apply the concepts discussed to give an opinion on whether or not Cage’s 4’33” is, in fact, a work of art, as well as whether or not it can be considered a piece of music.

This “silent” performance of 4’33” has encountered great controversy over time since its first performance in 1952, so follow along and answer the questions for yourself as we look into this case.

In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, join us for a comprehensive and detailed discussion on the intricacies of Marcel Duchamp's Fountain piece. A controversial and artistically groundbreaking work deserving of its very own episode! 

In today's podcast, Sofiya, Tayjah, and Damian discuss an interesting case study. A woman buys a painting from a duck!? In this podcast, you will dive deep into the culture and geography of Liverpool, England, and learn exciting facts about politics and music. You will also hear a discussion on what is considered art and its philosophies. Listen now on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, or any app of your preference, and remember to stay curious!

Music:

Title: Playful Chill Pop

Audio Source - Adobe Stock Music 

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Delve deep into the case of the captive cat located at Columbia University. With untold theories and myths that will uncover the meaning behind the art piece. We feature two art history students, Nicole and Cody, from Florida International University.

The Dada art movement is regarded as a reactionary art movement in the early 20th century. During this, Tom Stoppard, a British playwright, created the play Travesties. In the play, Tristan Tzara creates a Dada poem that ignites a couple of essential questions about Dadaism and of the works themselves. Join us, Victor Alvarez, Joselys Llanes, and Francisco Mederos, as we tackle the essential questions about Dadaism and its sense of originality.

Music Credit:

All the music used in the recording is original work created by me, Victor Alvarez, and it is unpublished.

In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast join our host Noelle and special guest Fatima who will explore Ben Vautier's statement that he is an art and everything is art.

Join us on this episode of the Exploring Art podcast where we will discuss Ben Vautier’s philosophy on art and how he tried to change the public perception of art.

In today's episode, we will be discussing if inaccurate realistic art can be meaningful, specifically Raphael's Acts of the Apostles.

Miles Ahead - Lounge Jazz - Royalty Free Music by Danya Vodovoz

For a long time, art has been a way of communicating. How can one communicate if you don’t know the meaning behind the piece? Today we talk about a few details known in art history, its meaning, and the importance of understanding what you are looking at.