Odd Artist

Odd Artist

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Odd Artist episodes

  • Man Ray

    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.

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  • Gustav Klimt

    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″

    Sources

    www.Klimt.com

    www.Gustav-Klimt.com

    www.Theartstory.org

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  • Leonora Carrington

    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

    Sources

    www.theartstory.org

    www.britannica.com

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

    www.thegaurdian.com 

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  • Jean-Michel Basquiat

    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

    Sources

    Smithsonian

    Basquiat.com

    Theartstory.com

    Thefader.com

    Artlistr.com

    Artnet.com

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  • Michelangelo
    In this week’s episode I discuss the history and strange facts of Michelangelo with my friend Nate and yes we do mention the ninja turtles more than once.
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  • Guerrilla Girls
    This week I talk with my sister about the Guerrilla Girls, a feminist artist group that was founded in the 1980’s, fighting civil rights by moonlight and winning the art world by daylight.
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  • Mini Episode 4

    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

    Sources

    http://www.abc.net.au

    www.theguardian.com

    www.biography.com

    www.thesun.co.uk

    www.independent.co.uk

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  • Mini Episode 3

    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

    Sources

    www.vincentvangogh.org

    www.news.artnet.com

    www.vangoghletters.org

    www.brainpickings.org

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  • Mini Episode 2

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

    Sourceshttps://www.edvardmunch.org/the-scream.jsphttp://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20160303-what-is-the-meaning-of-the-screamhttp://mentalfloss.com/article/62425/14-things-you-didnt-know-about-screamhttps://twentytwowords.com/4-versions-of-edvard-munchs-most-famous-work-the-scream/
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  • The First Mini Episode!

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

    Sources

    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

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A podcast featuring the normal history and odd facts about your favorite and obscure artists.