Jayleen, Wal’Tavis, and Sebastian talk about
the painting The Night Cafe by Van Gogh.
Together they observe and talk about the
painting, and the ways it gives the emotions.
They give their inference to how the canvas
was brushed to how the colors of the paint set
off a certain mood.

In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, we dive into an intriguing thought experiment: What is art, and how can we understand it across cultures—especially when confronted with objects from an entirely alien civilization?  

Join our host, Daniel Herrera, along with guests Cassidy McCauley and Emily Ropero, as we explore the hypothetical discovery of mysterious artifacts on Mars Marsks. These objects bear resemblance to African masks, but with the Martians' culture lost to time, their meaning and function remain a mystery.  

In this episode of Exploring art,
Daniel (Dany), Rossmery (Rosy)
and Cade talk about art in
psychotherapy. We discuss
Monroe Beardsleys theories,
analyze a case study while
bringing in personal and relatable
topics on how psychotherapy
and art help each other out in a
positive light.
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This podcast “Behind the Canvas: Curating a Cézan
Exhibition” truly goes in depth on explaining and por
what the “Mont Sainte-Victoire” means to Paul Céza
artistic life. Leticia and Iñaki unravel all the major thi
Paul Cézanne has done and how he has impacted m
other artists and art styles moving forward, as well a
the historical context on this. It is an engaging podc
with questions for not just us to answer but as well a
you guys who are listening to us.

On this episode of Ugly Art in the Eyes of the Audience, Alexa and Tim will talk about whether Van Gogh's The Night Cafe really is ugly! This episode will focus on the themes the painting displays, and how its ugliness actually makes it more valuable, rather than decreasing it. Hope you join us for this interesting discussion!

Join us on this captivating episode of
Exploring Art Podcast as FIU students.
Today's episode is on “The Beauty of
Ugliness: Exploring Van Gogh’s The Night
Café.” Maya, Dylan, and Austin are going to
into the enigmatic world of Vincent van Gogh
and his provocative masterpiece, The Night
Café. Together, they unpack the artist’s bold
declaration that this painting was “one of the
ugliest” he’d ever created and explore
whether this so-called “ugliness” enhances
or detracts from its value.
From Van Gogh’s fascinating life story and
the struggles that shaped his art to the
emotional intensity of The Night Café, the
team dives deep into the intersection of
beauty, emotion, and artistic intent. How do
we define value in art? Should an artist’s
self-assessment shape our interpretation?
And can ugliness itself be the mark of a
masterpiece?
Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion
full of fresh insights, engaging debates, and
plenty of curiosity. Whether you’re an art
enthusiast or just creatively curious, this is
an episode you won’t want to miss!

In this episode of Exploring Art Podcast, we  dive into the life of Paul Cézanne, the "father of modern art," and his iconic Mont Sainte-Victoire series. They explore how Cézanne challenged traditional notions of beauty through his raw, dynamic techniques and how his work connects to themes from the textbook, Beauty, Ugliness, and Aesthetic Experience by Roxanna Corradino. Through thoughtful discussions on aesthetics, personal reflections, and Cézanne’s groundbreaking methods, we encourage listeners to rethink what art and beauty truly mean

In today’s episode of Exploring Art, we

Join Carlos, Samantha, and Gina as they dive into the vibrant

In today's episode, Jeffrey, Sebastian, and Ariana tackle the multifaceted implications of Rauschenberg's "Erased de Kooning Drawing". They discuss the meaning, future, and continuities of the modern art world from their own unique perspectives, as well as how pioneers like Rauschenberg shifted the way people see art.