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
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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 Art…
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11 Pop Art: Polkadots, Appropriation, and Kitsch
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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 …
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10 Abstract Expressionism: Modern Art Galleries are Full of Farts
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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 Polloc…
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09 Surrealism: Forget Dalí, Make Room for Magritte and Kahlo
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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 (Persi…
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08 Dadaism: Early 20th Century Nonsense and Chaos
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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 Dad…
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07 Suprematism: Not All Modern Art was Made in Paris
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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 …
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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…
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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 Mati…
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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 …
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03 Postimpressionism: I Can’t Pronounce “van Gogh” but I Know Why He’s Famous
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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 S…
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02 Orientalism: Cultural Appropriation, Odalisques, and Ingres’s Flatulent Hand
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Don’t be fooled by the colorful and relaxing paintings created by the French Orientalists! These 19th century artists really liked to objectify women. Listen as Klaire Lockheart reveals the problematic aspects of Orientalism, argues with dead artists, and introduces you to the brodalisque. Artists and Artwork: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (Grande …
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01 Impressionism: When Sunsets and Floppy Babies Scandalized Paris
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Impressionism may seem like nothing but inoffensive blurry paintings of cute subjects that are perfect to hang over the sofa, but this Modernist art style was full of rebellion and scandal. Join Klaire Lockheart as she explores the context and history of Impressionism, including the Salon, the male gaze, and artists who refused to conform. Artists …
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The History of Modern Art with Klaire is a new podcast where artist and educator Klaire Lockheart will explore Modernism through a 21st century intersectional feminist lens. Over the course of this series, Klaire will cover Orientalism, Postimpressionism, Modernism, Fauvism, Cubism, Suprematism, Dadaism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art,…
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