Where Did The Benin Bronzes Go?

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. 

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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. 

This is Part 2/2 for the street art series on The Absurd Art Podcast. In this episode, Liz discusses the popular techniques and styles that street artists use today. Then, she talks about three popular street artists. SpY from Madrid, Asbestos (@artofasbestos on Instagram), and of course Banksy. Absurd Art Podcast is Published every Tuesday.  You can follow Liz on Instagram for show updates and get notified when there is a new episode out. @elizabeth.callie

In this two-part episode, Liz talks about the beginning of modern street art as we know it. She talks about the trailblazers knows as the "Street Writers" in New York City and Philadelphia. Also discussed are the differences between graffiti and street art, and the artist Seen.  Absurd Art is published every Tuesday  For show updates, you can follow Liz on Instagram @elizabeth.callie