Absurd Art

Liz Dieterich
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Absurd Art is the podcast that highlights crazy absurd stories about art, artists, museums, and everything in between. Host Liz Dieterich digs into the crazy things that happen in the art world. From museums to artists and everything in between. Take an absurd adventure through the world of artists, paintings, and museums. Every Monday, Liz will highlight one absurd topic to be discussed. You can follow Liz on Instagram @elizabeth.callie

  1. 11/02/2021

    The 14th Street Subway Station and Tom Otterness

    In this episode of Absurd Art, Liz explains the art installation in the NYC 14th Street Subway Station known as "Life Underground". She then discusses the problematic past of the artist, Tom Otterness, and how he is making up for it.

    6 min

  2. 09/14/2021

    What Is The Future of The Benin Bronzes? (Part 2)

    This is the second and last part of the Benin Bronzes series. Liz talks about the conversations that are happening on returning the Benin Bronzes to the Nigerian Government. How museums are changing how they display them and the future of what could happen to them.  Subscribe to Absurd Art Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Instagram: @elizabeth.callie

    8 min

  3. 08/24/2021

    Where Did The Benin Bronzes Go?

    On this episode, Liz explains what the Benin Bronzes are, why they are significant where they came from and where they went. Hint: Colonialism *Insert Eye Roll* Please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Instagram: @elizabeth.callie

    8 min

  4. 08/10/2021

    The Humboldt Forum Museum in Berlin Has Some Controversy

    This week, the Humboldt Forum Museum in Berlin opened its doors to the public after almost 2 centuries in the making. In this episode, Liz discusses who the museum was named after, its architecture, what exhibits are in the museum, and the controversy surrounding this new museum.

    6 min

  5. 07/20/2021

    All About The Rain Room In The UAE

    Have you ever seen it rain inside? At the Sharjah Art Foundation you can see it rain inside and you won't even get wet! Liz discusses how it works, who created it and why it is so cool.  Instagram: @elizabeth.callie

    5 min

  6. 07/14/2021

    Rome Is Being Hit Harder By Tomb Raiders

    Liz discusses the amount of taxpayer money that goes to Italy's Cultural Heritage and how it is still not enough. Also, How Italian Tomb Raiders (the Tombaroil) make money and why.  Please subscribe wherever you listen to Podcasts Instagram: @elizabeth.callie

    6 min

  7. 06/29/2021

    The World's Largest Painting

    Liz talks about how British Contemporary Artist, Sacha Jafari painted the world's largest painting in Dubai UAE. She discusses the price that it went for at auction, what the money is being used for, and the future of the painting, "The Journey of Humanity". Please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.  Liz's Instagram: @Elizabeth.callie

    5 min

  8. 06/23/2021

    Is Kim Kardashian Acquiring Smuggled Art?

    In this episode, Liz discusses articles from ArtNet News and CNN about why Kim Kardashian went to court over smuggled art from Italy that she claims had nothing to do with. At the end, Liz discussed her theories of how the Ancient Roman Sculpture from the 1st or 2nd Century ended up in Kim's name.

    10 min
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Absurd Art is the podcast that highlights crazy absurd stories about art, artists, museums, and everything in between. Host Liz Dieterich digs into the crazy things that happen in the art world. From museums to artists and everything in between. Take an absurd adventure through the world of artists, paintings, and museums. Every Monday, Liz will highlight one absurd topic to be discussed. You can follow Liz on Instagram @elizabeth.callie

Information

  • Creator
    Liz Dieterich
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Liz Dieterich
  • Show Website
    Absurd Art