Modern Art is Rubbish

Today, we’re diving into some juicy tales of vandalism and protest, starting with the woman who accidentally smashed a Jeff Koons sculpture at a gallery opening.

But that’s just the beginning – we’ve got a crazy story about an augmented reality artist who took things a step further by vandalizing a Koons sculpture in the virtual world.

And speaking of protest, we’ll be discussing a couple of artistic demonstrations that took place at Koons exhibitions around the world. From inflatable animals to guerrilla installations, these activists weren’t afraid to make their voices heard.

But it’s not all doom and gloom – we’ve also got a hilarious story about a local council that thought they could make a quick buck by selling wicker corgis. Spoiler alert: it didn’t go according to plan.

So buckle up and get ready for a wild ride as we explore the strange and wonderful world of contemporary art!

The post Broken Koons and Wicker Corgis ep 105 appeared first on .

In this episode Marcus and Tom explore the worlds of art and luxury. Marcus shares his experience visiting two exhibitions: one featuring provocative pieces by Elizabeth Eade, where weapons are adorned with the logos of luxury brands, and another by Lucy Jenion, who showcases joyful compositions through her vibrant paintings. So sit back, relax, and get ready for an artful conversation that is sure to leave you inspired and wanting more!

You can check out a previous episode in which we talked about Elizabeth Eade Here

The post Boss Man Joy Ep 104 appeared first on .

In this episode we explore the intersection of art and money, and the quirky characters who blur the lines between the two.

In today’s episode, we delve into the wacky world of the K Foundation, the notorious duo who famously burned a million pounds in cash. We’ll also chat about Chris Burden, the artist who boldly burned his mates money, and Yves Klein, the master of monochromatic blue. And of course, we can’t forget Banksy, defacing dough with a Diana!

So sit back, relax, and prepare to be entertained as we discuss the outrageous ways these artists have destroyed and reimagined money in the name of their craft. Who knew art and finance could be so much fun?

Below is a link to the Advertisements of Chris Burden the advert relating to the work Full Financial Disclosure is shown around 6.40

Burden Chris, TV Commercials: 1973-77/2000, 9:08 min, color, sound on Vimeo

You can listen to the episode and learn more about Yves Klein in our Blue Episode

The post Artistic Antics and Financial Follies ep103 appeared first on .

We are talking all things screamy for this next episode join us as we discuss this Edvard Munch Classic work.

Born 1863 Edvard Munch was a Norwegian painter and printmaker whose work is associated with the Symbolist and Expressionist movements. He is best known for his painting “The Scream,” which is considered a masterpiece of modern art. Munch was also a prolific printmaker, creating over 2,000 prints during his lifetime. He died in 1944.

Expressionism is an art movement that originated in Germany at the beginning of the 20th century. It emphasizes the artist’s emotions and inner experiences as the source of inspiration for the art, rather than external reality. Expressionist paintings often feature bold, distorted forms and expressive, often exaggerated, use of color to convey the artist’s emotional state. The movement was particularly popular in Germany and Austria, but also had a significant impact on art in other countries, including the United States. The Expressionist artists aimed to express their innermost feelings and ideas through their work, often using symbolism and metaphor to convey deeper meaning.

“The Scream” is a painting created by the Norwegian artist Edvard Munch in 1893. It depicts a figure standing on a bridge or a walkway, with a distorted, anguished face

The painting features a bold and striking color palette, with the central figure standing out against an orange-red sky that is said to represent the intense and fiery tones of a sunset. The figure’s face is distorted, with a pale complexion and a contorted open mouth, expressing fear and anguish. The figure’s clothing is a deep, dark blue, which adds to the sense of isolation and despair. The background is painted in shades of green and purple, with a swirling, swirling pattern that suggests a sense of movement and instability.

Munch created several versions of this painting, including a pastel version and a tempera version. The pastel version is considered the most famous and iconic, and it is currently on display at the National Museum in Oslo, Norway. The tempera version, which is similar to the pastel version but uses a thicker, more layered paint, is on display at the Munch Museum in Oslo. Both versions of the painting are considered masterpieces and are considered among the most recognizable and iconic images in art history.

The post The Scream ep 102 appeared first on .

In this episode we will be looking into at some strangely crafted nativity scenes. From a dogs in the stables to a meet feast perhaps not fit for the three kings. Also we discuss a Monet winter scene

People around the globe like to get pretty creative with their nativity scenes

Snow at Argenteuil” is a painting by the French Impressionist Claude Monet, completed in 1875. It depicts a scene in the town of Argenteuil, located just outside of Paris, during the winter season. In the painting, the town is blanketed in snow and the trees and houses are covered in a layer of white. The sky is gray and cloudy. In the foreground, a group of people are walking along a snowy path. In the foreground there tracks in the snow made by a cart, this helps to give perspective and leads the viewers eye into the painting as does the trees either side of the road The painting is mainly a monochrome using a lot of blue and grey tones with few warmer tones used on the trees and the buildings. The painting is not very detailed but conveys the peaceful winter atmosphere really well.  The painter Manet apparently wanted to paint a snow scene but upon seeing this painting, decided that could not do any better than this work and abandoned the idea

Check out Our Blue Episode here!

Support the Show

To support the show you can subscribe to our mailing list or become a patreon supporter

Also you may be aware Marcus & Tom are Musicians and art lovers to. As well as subscribing you can support what we do by liking and giving our music playlist a play.

The post Nativities Gone Rogue Ep 101 appeared first on .

It’s Episode 100 to celebrate we are talking about dubious art offers we found on the internet. Previous episodes have featured Matisse and Picasso. This time we are focusing on Modigliani..

Amedeo Modigliani was an Italian painter and sculptor who lived and worked in France. He was born in Livorno, Italy in 1884 and died in Paris in 1920. Modigliani is known for his distinctive portraits and nudes, which often feature elongated faces and figures. He struggled with poverty and addiction throughout his life, and his work was not widely recognized until after his death. Modigliani’s work is now considered among the most important of the early 20th century, and his paintings and sculptures can be found in major museums around the world.

Hungry for more why not check out a previous episode on fakes!

Fake-and-Forge-it-MAIR06 – (modernartisrubbish.com)

The post Dodgy Modiglianis Episode 100 appeared first on .

In episode full of ancient mystery we talk about a monument that was called “America’s Stonehenge” the Georgia Guidestones.

The Georgia Guidestones was a monument made of Granite that was situated in Elbert County Georgia.

It was Erected in 1980 to 2022, at about 5.87 meters to 19 feet made from six granite slabs

A man calling himself Robert C Christian, inspired by a visit to the Stonehenge asked a Granite finishing company to create the monument. He represented “a small group of loyal Americans”

The slabs are inscribed in several languages such as Russian, Chinese English, Arabic, Swahili and ancient Greek.

The Stones were inscribed with principles for life and treatment of nature,

presented “a small group of loyal Americans”

1. Maintain humanity under 500,000,000 in perpetual balance with nature.
2. Guide reproduction wisely – improving fitness and diversity.
3. Unite humanity with a living new language.
4. Rule passion – faith – tradition – and all things with tempered reason.
5. Protect people and nations with fair laws and just courts.
6. Let all nations rule internally resolving external disputes in a world court.
7. Avoid petty laws and useless officials.
8. Balance personal rights with social duties.
9. Prize truth – beauty – love – seeking harmony with the infinite.
10. Be not a cancer on the Earth – Leave room for nature – Leave room for nature.

The post Blow Those Stones ep 99 appeared first on .

Maurizio Cattelan has got himself in legal hot water again. This Time over a Banana. We talk about this and another previous legal issue involving a pope!

You can catch up on the Maurizio Cattelan episode here

We got a nice write up about the podcast from an art writer and curator called Caroline Haller (Instagram) . You can see the article here on the Art Dealer Street blog

The post Extra Rubbish – Banana Suit ep 98 appeared first on .

On this show we talk of Art Theft, an art fair discovery and discovering good art closer to home.

A woman claims to have lost a painting she said she stole. 

On the 27th of April a woman walked into a Gallery in Bielefeld during the daytime and removed it from the frame, then walked out with the work.  It was a 16th century work called “Portrait of a Young Woman” by the artist Pieter Aertsen, a Dutch painter. 

On the 20th of July a 31 year old woman from Hamburg confessed to stealing the art work. The only problem is that she said she lost the painting the same day she stole it. She gave no motive.

Marcus visited the Other Art Fair in London. We talked about a couple of the exhibiting artists.

Visit the website for (orlovaholmes.co.uk)

Visit the website for Anna

On this episode we also talked about a couple of creatives who are neighbours of his mum. In the show we discussed how luck at finding a style can make all the difference between art we like and don’t like. Marcus talked about a neighbour of his mothers who Marcus went down to check out their work.

The post Extra Rubbish: Go Local Ep 97 appeared first on .

There have been several incidents where climate protesters have glued themselves to the frames of famous paintings. This was to highlight the ongoing future commitment of goverments to new fossil fuel and oil projects, in the face of a climate crisis. We talk about this and the artworks involved.

The Hay Wain, was painted by John Constable in 1821. It picture of a Hay cart crossing a shallow part of the River Stour in Flatford Suffolk. It is cloud summers day, the sunshine illuminates the green trees.

The protestors stuck a reimangined version of the Hay wain showing the the river tarmaced over and fof and aeroplanes in the sky

The post Glue of Protest ep96 appeared first on .