In today’s episode Jeff and I discuss the life and work of Dada and Surrealist artist Man Ray. Known mostly for his film and photography, he lived a private but profound life. I also attempt to sing again, i apologize in advance.

In this episode Jeff and I talk about Gustav Klimt. Known mostly for his painting “The Kiss,” his work and life has been an inspiration to film makers, artists, fashion designers, and many more. Not to shabby with the ladies either apparently.

“The Kiss”

Gustav Klimt

5′ 11″ x 5′ 11″

“Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I “

Gustav Klimt

4′ 6″ x 4′ 6″

“Death and Life”

Gustav Klimt

5′ 10″ x 6′ 6″

www.Klimt.com

www.Gustav-Klimt.com

www.Theartstory.org

This week’s episode I talk about the life and legacy of Leonora Carrington, a surrealist artist who escaped the Nazi’s, an Asylum, and the pressure of her elitist parents. My guest this episode is Jeff, He brings his Mike Watt wisdom to the table and shares a fun fact about artist Hieronymus Bosch, a surrealist before his time.

Carrington, Leonora

“Self-Portrait.” 1937-38

www.theartstory.org

www.britannica.com

www.claraengel.bandcamp.com/album/songs-for-leonora-carrington

www.thegaurdian.com 

In this episode I discuss the life and death of Jean Michel Basquiat with my friend Jeff. We talk Couchsurfing, Jim Carrey, and I may or may not sing part of a John Mayer song.

“DustHeads”

1982. Basquiat, Jean-Michel

Smithsonian

Basquiat.com

Theartstory.com

Thefader.com

Artlistr.com

Artnet.com

In this episode my friend Jeff and I talk about criminals that are also artists with a surprise visit from Dumpling the Cat.

Portrait of Charles Waterstreet

Milsom, Nigel, 2015

http://www.abc.net.au

www.theguardian.com

www.biography.com

www.thesun.co.uk

www.independent.co.uk

The who, what, where, when, why and how of Vincent Van Gogh cutting his ear off. We all know about it, but we don’t KNOW about it. Know what I mean.

Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear and Pipe

Vincent Van Gogh, 1889

Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear

Vincent Van Gogh, 1989

www.vincentvangogh.org

www.news.artnet.com

www.vangoghletters.org

www.brainpickings.org

Odd Facts and Normal History about “The Scream” By Evard Munch, with a guest appearance from Bono.

In this episode I tell my friend Caleb a story about a famous haunted painting,  with a guest appearance from Dumpling the Cat.

https://www.stonehamstudios.com/haunted

https://www.dailydot.com/irl/hands-resist-him-haunted-ebay-painting/

https://the-line-up.com/the-hands-resist-him