Art Intervention Alexandra Hunt

In this Mini Episode, we are talking about Canadian artist Lisa Brawn. 

Brawn is known for her vibrant and exciting woodcuts and depict a variety of subjects. Some woodcuts depict incredibly detailed birds, while others portray pop icons known the world across. To learn more about Brawn, visit her webpage here or on social media here.

Music this episode is Sneeuwland by Oskar Schuster

Visit Alexandra's webpage at https://www.alexandraactual.com/

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In this episode we begin to look at the world of art crime, beginning with one of the most famous heists of all time - that of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre in 1911. Listen now!

In this episode we talked about the article "It's Time to Take Down the Mona Lisa" by Jason Farago

We also talked about the book Museum of the Missing and the film, Stolen. 

To see images of the crowd viewing the Mona Lisa at the Louvre, check out these links here and here

Finally, want to visit the Louvre virtually? Go here for more.

Music this episode was:

- Occhi di Bambola by Giovanni Vicari 

- Mozart's Symphony No.40, Third Movement by Oskar Fried 

- Bach: Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor by Colin Carr

- La Tapa del Jueves by Circus Marcus 

In this Mini Episode, we are talking about Vanessa Barragão and her incredible textile art work. Check out Barragão's webpage here and watch these amazing videos of her work here and here. 

Music this episode is Sneeuwland by Oskar Schuster

Visit Alexandra's webpage at https://www.alexandraactual.com/

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In this episode of Art Intervention we take a look at the dramatic life of the incredible, Artemisia Gentileschi. Gentileschi was perhaps one of the most successful female artists to come out of the Renaissance period, but what about her was so important? Why do we continue to talk about her today? Why do you need to know who she was? Listen to Episode 8 of Art Intervention now. Please note that this episode contains descriptions of graphic violence and sexual assault and listener discretion is advised. 



For more information on Artemisia Gentileschi, check out https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/artemisias-moment-62150147/ and https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/national-gallery-exhibits-work-artemisia-gentileschi-180975971/

Music this episode is:
Colin Carr - Bach: Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler, Saturday Night Live 

Visit Alexandra's webpage at https://www.alexandraactual.com/

In this Mini Episode, we are talking about Mariko Kusumoto!

You can visit her webpage at https://www.marikokusumoto.com/ and see her social media here.  

You can also read a bit about her on the Artsy page that was mentioned in the mini episode here. 

Finally, if you want to learn more about Joseph Cornell, check out this link to see some of his works. 

Music this episode is Sneeuwland by Oskar Schuster 

Visit Alexandra's webpage at https://www.alexandraactual.com/

*This episode contains descriptions of violence between intimate partners, self harm, depression and listener discretion is advised* 

In this episode we talked about Picasso and his very complicated life. Check out links to articles and resources below


Grandpa Picasso
More on Roman Polanski 
New York Times article on Polanski at the French Oscars 
Images of art work from Wendy Ramshaw 
A great article about Hannah Gadsby calling out toxic artists
Gadsby's Instagram account