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David Lee Csicsko’s distinctive artwork, stained glass, and mosaics beautify train stations, hospitals, churches, and universities across the United States. His many credits include designing the Obamas’ White House Christmas in 2012. David’s lively illustrations can also be seen in The Skin You Live In from the Chicago Children’s Museum, now in its 18th printing. Through his use of color, bold graphics and playful patterns, David Lee Csicsko celebrates the richness and diversity of life.
He's created five books for Trope Books, LGBTQ ICONS, SCIENCE PEOPLE, ICONIC COMPOSERS, FASHION ICONS and ICONIC ARTISTS.

Unlock the secrets of artistic evolution and interconnectedness as we journey through the pulsating worlds of Toulouse-Lautrec and his 1890s Paris, right through to the revolutionary pop art of Andy Warhol and the trailblazing creativity of Jean-Michel Basquiat. We promise a vibrant tapestry that connects the dots between different art movements and eras, exploring how artists like Keith Haring echoed the innovative spirit of their predecessors. From the aristocratic roots and artistic challenges of Toulouse-Lautrec to Warhol's iconic Campbell's soup cans, this episode reveals how these creators were not only shaped by their times but also became shapers of history.

Our guest, David, guides us through the intriguing life of Alexander Calder, whose engineering precision transformed the art world with his kinetic mobiles. Discover how Calder's encounters with the likes of Picasso and Mondrian in 1920s Paris ignited his imagination, leading to groundbreaking creations that redefined modern art. We also uncover the fascinating journeys of surrealist artists like Remedios Varo, who defied exclusion in Paris to thrive in the vibrant artistic community of Mexico, alongside iconic figures such as Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo.

Celebrating artists who dared to break norms, we shed light on the self-taught trailblazers who carved their unique paths, like Lee Goethe, whose artistic genius gained recognition only posthumously. The stories of these passionate creators, alongside those of iconic art innovators, invite you to connect with the personal side of art. With insight from our featured artist Cisco Kid, who shares his own creative journey, this episode not only inspires but also challenges you to see art through a new lens, where history and creativity converge to shape our world.

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