Curious Muse

Aug 30 2023 48 ep. 7 mins
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Welcome to Curious Muse! We bring the best of arts and culture stories from around the world. Our episodes will make you feel curious, learn new things and have a good time too. We cover a wide range of topics - visual and performing arts, literature and history, architecture and design, fashion and more - explained in a cool, digital way. If you enjoy Curious Muse and would like to support us please become our patreon. All donations will go 100% towards creating more great content for you. Thank you! https://curiousmuse.org/

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Art of the Loot: Why Top Museums Keep Stolen Artefacts? 🧐

Aug 30 2023 7 mins  
The legacy of imperialism is marred with suffering, yet in the softly illuminated halls of famous museum exhibitions, western countries flaunt their imperialist history by displaying plundered art. In this video, we explore the complex issue of art repatriation and its challenges. JOIN OUR FREE NEWSLETTER 📩 Get your regular dose of culture directly in your inbox https://curious

Will AI Kill Art? 🤖

Jul 05 2023 8 mins  
Does AI deserve to be called an artist? What exactly do we consider a “masterpiece”? In this video, we'll explore the impact of AI on the creative field and discuss the implications of its growing influence. JOIN OUR FREE NEWSLETTER 📩 Get your regular dose of culture directly in your inbox https://curiousmuse.org/newsletter JOIN OUR FREE 5-DAY EMAIL CHALLENGE 💪 Boo

Inside The Surreal Mind of Salvador Dali 🦞

Apr 10 2023 8 mins  
You've probably been to a Halloween party where someone came dressed up as Salvador Dali? And everybody knew who he was, right? But how did this famous surrealist artist become so iconic and so easily recognizable? And was Dali really this big artistic genius? Or was he just a gifted performer and businessman? Let’s find out! JOIN OUR FREE NEWSLETTER 📩 Get your regular d

From K-Pop to Squid Games 🦑 How Korean Culture Conquered the World 🇰🇷

Mar 13 2023 12 mins  
Even if you are not a fan of Junkook, kimchi, Hanbok, or a 10-step skincare routine, we bet there is someone around you who is. This is not an accident: Hallyu, also known as the Korean Wave, is the spread of South Korean culture all across the world. Beginning with the rise of K-music, this video will cover the main pillars of Hallyu. Buckle and get ready to dive into the Korean W

The Disturbing Paintings of Francisco Goya 😮

Feb 21 2023 6 mins  
Darkly brilliant and casually masterful in turn, Francisco Goya changed art forever. In this video, we'll take a look at 14 hauntingly beautiful paintings that the painter created and learn more about the artist's life. Let us know what kind of feelings and thoughts Goya’s Black Paintings raise in the comments, and if you enjoyed this video on Goya you can learn more about the ar

René Magritte Says, Never Believe Your Eyes 👁️. Here is Why...

Jan 17 2023 6 mins  
In this episode, we will learn about a Belgian surrealist painter, René Magritte, his life and witty and thought-provoking paintings sought to have viewers question their perceptions of reality. With his one-of-a-king style, Magritte was able to make the ordinary extraordinary and force viewers to question the world around them. #Magritte # Surrealism #Art  by CURIOUS MUSE

Tolkien's Universe in 10 Minutes 🧝 How to Watch The Rings of Power Like a Pro

Oct 15 2022 10 mins  
 🧝 With Amazon’s new The Rings of Power television series, JRR Tolkien is back in the news. But in some ways, it was like he never left. Tolkien’s works have fascinated and enthralled millions since they were first released - but there are still a lot that people don’t know about them.   🎙️In our new episode, we explain Tolkien's universe in 10 minutes and h

Yayoi Kusama in 7 Minutes: The Most Loved Artist? 👩‍🎨

Jul 01 2022 7 mins  
It doesn’t matter where you live, if you have a social media account, you’ve probably seen work by Yayoi Kusama. Who is this Japanese lady that’s taken over our feeds, what’s the deal with her affinity for polka dots, and what makes her installations so picturesque, cutting-edge, and Instagram worthy? Keep watching to find out, and don’t forget to like and subscribe for m

Deconstructivism Explained: Architecture Pushed To The Limit?

Jun 25 2022 5 mins  
In today’s episode, we are going to learn about Deconstructivism, an architectural style that forever changed the course of architecture. #Deconstructivism #Architecture #CuriousMuse_Architecture

Vienna Secession in 8 Minutes 🇦🇹 Klimt's Femmes Fatales and Passion for Gold 💃

May 15 2022 8 mins  
When people hear the words Vienna Secession they usually think of Gustav Klimt and his famous paintings. But there is much more to this artistic movement. It brought innovations to Austrian architecture, graphic arts, and furniture design.    Grab a seat in the Curious Muse time machine and let's travel back to the end of the 19th century when Vienna Secession was born! &