History of Modern Art with Klaire

Jul 05 2021 13 ep. 31 mins 13
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Explore Modern Art history including Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, and other key Modernist art movements. Join artist and educator Klaire Lockheart as she examines famous artists and artwork through a 21st century intersectional feminist lens. Whether you’re an artist, student, or patron of the arts, you will hopefully learn something new about Modern Art.

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12 Postmodernism: Let’s Make the Art World a Better Place

Jul 05 2021 34 mins  
If you enjoy rebelling against established institutions, you’ll enjoy some aspects of Postmodern Art and the work it inspires today. Host Klaire Lockheart will briefly review Modernism before explaining the Postmodernism movement. Discover the legacy of the Guerrilla Girls, and learn about an epic feud over the blackest black paint. Artists and Artwork: Damien Hirst (Away from th

11 Pop Art: Polkadots, Appropriation, and Kitsch

Jun 28 2021 35 mins  
When Pop Art hit its peak in the 1960s, artists embraced polkadots, popular culture, and consumerism. If you’re curious about how soup cans and comics became fine art, join Klaire Lockheart as she shares the details of this Modernist art movement. Artists and Artwork: Yayoi Kusama (Accumulation No. 1, Aggregation: One Thousand Boats Show, Infinity Mirror Room [Phalli’s Field],

10 Abstract Expressionism: Modern Art Galleries are Full of Farts

Jun 21 2021 36 mins  
Abstract Expressionism is a complex art movement from the mid 19th century that requires a fair amount of cognitive dissonance to embrace. Whether you find this movement intriguing or confusing, listen as Klaire Lockheart describes this Modernist art style. She’ll also reveal why it makes her salty. Artists and Artwork: Ad Reinhardt, Jackson Pollock (Number 17A, Mural), Mark Roth

09 Surrealism: Forget Dalí, Make Room for Magritte and Kahlo

Jun 14 2021 33 mins  
Surrealists, such as Magritte, Cahun, and Dalí created dreamlike compositions, and they wanted to show the unseen. Explore the strange, weird, and upsetting aspects of Surrealism with Klaire Lockheart. Discover that Surrealism has more to offer than just melting clocks, such as Frida Kahlo’s self-portraits. Artists and Artwork: Salvador Dalí (Persistence of Memory), René Magri

08 Dadaism: Early 20th Century Nonsense and Chaos

Jun 07 2021 30 mins  
Dadaists made photomontages, sculptures, and readymades that were weird and absurd. Artists such as Hannah Höch, Baroness Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven, and Marcel Duchamp pushed the boundaries of what could be considered art. If you’ve ever felt like the world doesn’t make sense, then you’ll want to tune in for Klaire Lockheart’s explanation of Dada. Art and Artwork: Marce

07 Suprematism: Not All Modern Art was Made in Paris

May 31 2021 32 mins  
Suprematist art appears simple and non-controversial at first glance, but these geometric paintings by Kazimir Malevich, Olga Rozanova, and El Lissitzky were revolutionary. Listen as Klaire Lockheart examines Russian avant-garde artwork and art forgeries. Artists and Artwork: Mary Cassatt, Kazimir Malevich (The Black Square, Painterly Realism of a Boy with a Knapsack - Color Masses

06 Cubism: Picasso was a Flapping A-hole

May 24 2021 37 mins  
It it truly possible to separate art from the artist? What if their art is about the abuse they caused? Join Klaire Lockheart as she rails against misogynist Pablo Picasso, but stick around to learn about Modern Dakota art created Oscar Howe. Artists and Artwork: Paul Cézanne, Pablo Picasso (The Young Women of Avignon, Guernica, Weeping Woman, Bust of a Woman), Georges Braque, Dor

05 Fauvism: Where the Wild Beasts Are

May 17 2021 33 mins  
Is it a surprise that famous Modernist artists were problematic? Henri Matisse was a prominent Fauvist, but he benefited from French imperialism and he was a big fan of objectifying women. Join Klaire Lockheart as she shares the basics about Fauvism and explains the importance of art history education. Artists and Artwork: Albert Marque, Henri Matisse (Luxury, Calm and Pleasure; Bl

04 Modernism: Modern Art, Now with Women

May 10 2021 35 mins  
It’s weird that contemporary art isn’t Modern Art, right? Modernism can be confusing, but host Klaire Lockheart will do her best to guide you through it. She will even improve upon the typical art history narrative because she will include women artists, such as Hilma af Klint and Georgia O’Keeffe! Artists and Artwork: Jacques-Louis David (Oath of the Horatii), Hilma af Klint

03 Postimpressionism: I Can’t Pronounce “van Gogh” but I Know Why He’s Famous

May 03 2021 34 mins  
Grab your Starry Night coffee cup and get ready to learn about Jo van Gogh-Bonger and how she played a vital role in promoting Vincent van Gogh’s artwork and legacy. You’ll also get to hear Klaire Lockheart explain Pointillism, talk about advertising for the Moulin Rouge, and go on a justified rant about Paul Gauguin. Artists and Artwork: Georges Seurat (A Sunday Afternoon on t