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26/12/2024

Guided Meditation for Sleeping Well

A wonderfully relaxing meditation to help you sleep well. Do you like our content? Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have our episodes up on YouTube if you would like to put faces to the voices! See you there! For more mindful content: https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Facebook Group Instagram YouTube Channel Donate to support our show! Advertising inquiries? Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com and reference our show. A Mindful Moment is written and hosted by Teresa McKee and/or Melissa Sims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26/12/2024

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16 min
04/09/2023

Yves Klein | Leap Into the Void

This week we are looking at Yves Klein and his famous photograph, Leap Into the Void, from 1960. Klein had a short but highly influential career as he pushed the boundaries of what could be considered art. He made a symphony of a single note, used humans as paint brushes, and even patented his own color. My Guest this week is Tim Bogatz, host of Art Ed Radio from The Art of Education University. I have listened to Art Ed Radio for years, just as I have utilized the resources from AOEU and I highly recommend all my fellow art teachers listen, read and learn from Tim and AOEU. Listen to Art Ed Radio: https://theartofeducation.edu/podcasts/how-you-can-gamify-your-classroom-ep-320/ Check out my other podcast Art Smart | Rainbow Putty Science Lab Who ARTed is an Airwave Media Podcast. If you are interested in advertising on this or any other Airwave Media show, email: advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04/09/2023

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35 min
08/12/2025

Domenico Ghirlandaio | The Adoration of the Shepherds

Domenico Ghirlandaio stands as a titan of the Quattrocento, often overshadowed by his most famous student, Michelangelo, yet serving as the vital bridge between the early and high Italian Renaissance. As the head of a prolific family workshop, Ghirlandaio dominated the Florentine art market, capturing the spirit of the age by integrating wealthy patrons like the Medici and Tornabuoni directly into sacred biblical narratives. His mastery of fresco technique—skills he later passed to a young Michelangelo—graced the walls of the Sistine Chapel long before the ceiling was painted, establishing him as the premier visual chronicler of 15th-century Florentine society. Beyond his technical precision and workshop efficiency, Ghirlandaio revolutionized Florentine painting by embracing the gritty realism of Northern European art. His masterpiece, The Adoration of the Shepherds in the Sassetti Chapel, merges classical Roman symbolism with unidealized, rugged figures inspired by Flemish masters. This synthesis of high fashion, local architecture, and naturalistic detail offers a vivid window into the life, culture, and theological complexity of Florence at the height of its power. What artist/artworks would you like to learn about? Who should I include in next year's Arts Madness Tournament? Give me your suggestions at www.WhoARTedPodcast.com/vote Check out my other podcasts Fun Facts Daily | Art Smart | Rainbow Puppy Science Lab Who ARTed is an Airwave Media Podcast. If you are interested in advertising on this or any other Airwave Media show, email: advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08/12/2025

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12 min
12/12/2025

Pierre de Coubertin & Other Artists Winning Medals at the Olympics (encore)

From 1912 to 1948, medals were awarded for artistic creations inspired by sport, alongside those for athletic prowess. This unique fusion of disciplines was the brainchild of Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympics, who envisioned the Games as a celebration of both physical and intellectual pursuits. Coubertin's vision for the modern Olympics extended far beyond athleticism. He believed in the holistic development of the individual, emphasizing the importance of both physical and intellectual pursuits. This philosophy stemmed from his deep admiration for the ancient Greek ideal of "kalokagathia," which represented the harmonious balance of body and mind. In 1894, Coubertin's efforts culminated in the establishment of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896. The art competitions were introduced at the 1912 Stockholm Games, featuring five categories: architecture, literature, music, painting, and sculpture. A total of 146 artists were awarded Olympic medals for their artistic creations between 1912 and 1948. Tell me which artists/artworks you want me to cover in future episodes at WhoARTedPodcast.com/vote Check out my other podcasts Fun Facts Daily | Art Smart | Rainbow Puppy Science Lab Who ARTed is an Airwave Media Podcast. If you are interested in advertising on this or any other Airwave Media show, email: advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/12/2025

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13 min
18/07/2024

Finding Purpose Through Philanthropy and AI w/ Milos Miracic

Milos Maricic is a philanthropy expert who uses artificial intelligence in his philanthropy consultancy, the Altruist League. In this episode we talk about what he learned about purpose working on philanthropy. We also discuss how philanthropy and humanitarianism has changed over the last few decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18/07/2024

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54 min
20 Apr

The Salon des Refusés (encore)

In mid-19th century Paris, the prestigious Paris Salon, sanctioned by the Académie des Beaux-Arts, reigned as the art world's epicenter, acting as the primary gateway to artistic success. By 1863, mounting rejections ignited public outcry, compelling Emperor Napoleon III to establish the groundbreaking Salon des Refusés. This exhibition, held at the Palais de l'Industrie, showcased rejected artists like Manet, Cézanne, and Pissarro, with Manet's "Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe" causing particular scandal. Despite harsh critical reception, the Salon des Refusés became a pivotal moment, exposing the Académie's rigidity, fostering modern art's rise, and demonstrating a public appetite for unconventional art, ultimately paving the way for future artistic revolutions like Impressionism, and cementing its legacy as a symbol of artistic freedom. This spring has been very busy for me with responsibilities for work and family. I am taking. a bit of a break for a few weeks to rest and recharge, but I am planning some new episode that will be released in May. ⁠Listen Ad-Free on Patreon. ⁠ For just $3 per month, you can get ad-free versions of Fun Facts Daily, Who ARTed and Art Smart. Head over to ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/FunFactsDailyPod⁠ if you are interested. Who ARTed is an Airwave Media Podcast. If you are interested in advertising on this or any other Airwave Media show, email: advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Apr

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8 min
04/12/2023

Hypnosis "You Want To Listen To This Episode"

Hypnosis is a human condition involving focused attention, reduced peripheral awareness, and an enhanced capacity to respond to suggestion. There are competing theories explaining hypnosis and related phenomena. But is it real and how does it even work? How was it used? Lets dive in and explore the mystery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04/12/2023

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53 min
21/11/2025

The Highwaymen

In the racially segregated 1950s, a group of twenty-six African American artists from Fort Pierce, Florida, defied the economic limitations of the Jim Crow South by forging a unique path in the art world. Known today as the Florida Highwaymen, these entrepreneurs—including founding figures Alfred Hair and Harold Newton, and the sole female member Mary Ann Carroll—bypassed exclusionary white-only galleries to sell their work directly to the public. Painting vibrant, idealized Florida landscapes on inexpensive Upson board with crown molding frames, they traveled the state's roadways selling their art from the trunks of their cars to banks, motels, and individuals. Their unique "fast painting" technique, often utilizing palette knives and bold colors, allowed them to produce thousands of works featuring iconic Royal Poinciana trees, dramatic "fire skies," and serene backcountries. While originally sold for roughly $25 to $35, these paintings have since gained significant historical acclaim, leading to the group's induction into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame in 2004. Check out my other podcasts Fun Facts Daily | Art Smart | Rainbow Puppy Science Lab Who ARTed is an Airwave Media Podcast. If you are interested in advertising on this or any other Airwave Media show, email: advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21/11/2025

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11 min
18 May

Walter De Maria | The Lightning Field (encore)

Walter De Maria (1935-2013) was a pivotal figure in Minimalism, Conceptual Art, and Land Art, known for large-scale environmental installations. His significant works include The New York Earth Room and The Lightning Field. The Lightning Field, commissioned by the Dia Art Foundation and completed in 1977 in Catron County, New Mexico, comprises 400 stainless steel poles arranged in a precise grid, designed to interact with light and evoke the sublime. De Maria's art often explores themes of scale, human perception, and the relationship between nature and human intervention, emphasizing direct viewer experience over traditional art consumption. My guest this week is Tim Bogatz, host of ⁠Art Ed Radio⁠ from ⁠The Art of Education University⁠. Tim and I are both active on the ⁠Art of Ed Community⁠ and I would encourage all my fellow art teachers to join if you haven't already. If you are interested in learning more about The Lightning Field or you would like to try to make the pilgrimage and stay there, check head over to ⁠Diaart.org⁠ ⁠Listen Ad-Free on Patreon. ⁠ For just $3 per month, you can get ad-free versions of Fun Facts Daily, Who ARTed and Art Smart. Head over to ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/FunFactsDailyPod⁠ if you are interested. Check out my other podcasts ⁠ Art Smart⁠ |⁠ Rainbow Puppy Science Lab⁠ Who ARTed is an⁠ Airwave Media⁠ Podcast. If you are interested in advertising on this or any other Airwave Media show, email: ⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 May

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37 min
23 Feb

Claude Monet | Stacks of Wheat (End of Summer)

My guest this week is Jen Leban from The Art of Education. For any fellow art teachers listening, check out The Art of Ed Community and I had the priviledge of writing for the AOE magazine last year, so check out my articles. We're kicking off the annual Arts Madness Tournament and I thought there would be no better way to start things off than inviting Jen to join me for a friendly discussion about an artist we have different opinions about. Please join in the fun by weighing in and cast your vote for your favorite artists/artworks in this year's tournament. Each week, half will be eliminated until only 1 remains. The impressionist movement in late 19th-century art represented a significant shift away from the rigid, representative styles that had dominated the art world for centuries. Claude Monet, a central figure in this movement, began to experiment with color and light in a way that captured the fleeting essence of a scene rather than its exact details. His series of wheat stack paintings, created around 1890, exemplifies this approach. These works were not just about the subject itself, but about how different lighting and weather conditions at different times of the day transformed the appearance of these common agricultural structures. This innovative technique challenged contemporary notions of art and paved the way for future abstract movements. Monet's wheat stacks were meticulously crafted over months, despite their seemingly rapid, "impressionistic" brushwork. He often worked on multiple canvases simultaneously, switching between them as the light changed in the field to accurately document each subtle variation. This practice was a direct response to the rise of photography, which could capture reality with precision that painters could not match. By focusing on elements that the cameras of the time could not—such as the vibrant play of light and an imaginative use of color—Monet and his peers redefined the role of the artist. Their work, once considered controversial and even "unfinished" by critics, is now celebrated for its revolutionary impact on the history of modern art. Shoutout and a bit thanks to Podranker for including me on their list of ⁠Best Art History Podcasts⁠ Check out my other podcasts Fun Facts Daily | Art Smart | Rainbow Puppy Science Lab Who ARTed is an Airwave Media Podcast. If you are interested in advertising on this or any other Airwave Media show, email: advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Feb

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31 min

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