Ekphrastic

Darwin Darko
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The word ekphrasis, or ecphrasis, comes from the Greek for the description of a work of art produced as a rhetorical exercise. It is a vivid, often dramatic, verbal description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.

  1. 06/08/2024

    Molly Crabapple - Gaza

    Molly Crabapple is an American illustrator, writer, and activist known for her detailed and intricate artwork that often focuses on social justice issues; making her a prominent figure in contemporary art and activism. For this and other artwork we discuss, please visit https://www.darwindarko.com/ekphrastic …its where you can find all this stuff catalogued for your viewing pleasure.

    15 min

  2. 27/07/2024

    Tafy LaPlanche - The Voodoo That You Do

    Tafy LaPlanche believes in portraiture as a vehicle for storytelling. Through her bright, bold, and patterned portraits, Tafy reveals the underlying narratives of those she has encountered throughout her life. For this and otme artwork we discuss, please visit https://www.darwindarko.com/ekphrastic …its wmee you can find all this stuff catalogued for your viewing pleasure.

    14 min

  3. 20/07/2024

    Titian - David & Goliath

    Titian is considered one of the most versatile and influential painters of the Venetian school. He became one of the leading figures of his time, leaving a lasting impact on the art world that is still celebrated today. For this and other artwork we discuss, please visit https://www.darwindarko.com/ekphrastic …its where you can find all this stuff catalogued for your viewing pleasure.

    16 min

  4. 09/07/2024

    Martin Krzywinski - Pi

    Martin Krzywinski is a Canadian bioinformatician and data visualization expert. He is known for his work in creating innovative and informative data visualizations. Krzywinski's visualizations often focus on making complex biological data more accessible and understandable to both scientists and the general public. For this and other artwork we discuss, please visit https://www.darwindarko.com/ekphrastic …its where you can find all this stuff catalogued for your viewing pleasure.

    11 min

  5. 06/07/2024

    Edvard Munch - The Scream

    Edvard Munch is considered one of the pioneers of expressionism, an artistic movement that sought to convey subjective experiences and emotions through distortion, exaggeration, and vivid color. His innovative artistic style and subject matter challenged traditional conventions and paved the way for several modern art movements. For this and other artwork we discuss, please visit https://www.darwindarko.com/ekphrastic …its where you can find all this stuff catalogued for your viewing pleasure.

    26 min

  6. 10/06/2023

    Kehinde Wiley - Barack Hussein Obama

    Kehinde Wiley, renowned visual artist known for his vibrant and larger-than-life portraits - that celebrate black and brown individuals; challenging stereotypes, and promoting inclusivity. For this and other artwork we discuss, please visit https://www.darwindarko.com/ekphrastic …its where you can find all this stuff catalogued for your viewing pleasure.

    20 min

  7. 13/05/2023

    Cecily Brown - The Sleep Around and the Lost and Found

    Cecily Brown has transfixed viewers with sumptuous color, bold  brushwork, and complex narratives that relate to some of Western art history’s grandest and oldest themes. For this and other artwork we discuss, please visit https://www.darwindarko.com/ekphrastic …its where you can find all this stuff catalogued for your viewing pleasure.

    25 min

  8. 05/04/2023

    Rene Magritte - Son of Man

    Rene Magritte was a Belgian painter who had a way of making poetic images visible.  He reimagined painting - as a critical tool that could challenge perception and engage a viewer’s mind. For this and other artwork we discuss, please visit https://www.darwindarko.com/ekphrastic …its where you can find all this stuff catalogued for your viewing pleasure.

    23 min
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The word ekphrasis, or ecphrasis, comes from the Greek for the description of a work of art produced as a rhetorical exercise. It is a vivid, often dramatic, verbal description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined.

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  • Creator
    Darwin Darko
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Copyright © 2020 Darwin Darko All rights reserved.
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