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Gals Guide
Edmonia Lewis - Bonnie's Creative Expression Pick

Gals Guide

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 27:56


We're exploring Creative Expression within rebellion. Bonnie starts us off with the sculpture artist, Edmonia Lewis. Edmonia brought her African and Native American heritage to a neoclassical marble sculpture. Learn all about her incredible work.

Stuff Mom Never Told You
SMNTY Classics: Mary Edmonia Lewis

Stuff Mom Never Told You

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 43:08 Transcription Available


Friend of the show Yves sits down with us to discuss Mary Edmonia Lewis, the first woman sculptor of Black American and Native American heritage to achieve international recognition in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Blend Radio Shows
Celebrating Women in The Arts

Big Blend Radio Shows

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 60:32


From Sculptors to Stained Glass Designers to Authors and Singer-Songwriters, this episode of Big Blend Radio's WOMEN MAKING HISTORY Podcast Celebrates Women in the World of Arts, as part of January being International Creativity Month. FEATURED GUESTS: - SHARON K. KURTZ is a travel writer and award-winning photographer. Hear about the folk artist women she met during her recent visit to Peru, and check out her article about it all, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/journeying-through-peru/  * Keep up with Sharon's adventures at https://sharonkkurtz.com/  - VICTORIA CHICK is a contemporary figurative artist, early 19th/20th century print collector, and the spearhead behind the Southwest Regional Museum of Art & Art Center in Silver City, New Mexico. Victoria talks about the life and legacy of sculptor Mary Edmonia Lewis. Learn more about Edmonia here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmonia_Lewis  * Keep up with Victoria here: https://victoriachick.com/  * Check out her museum project, here: https://www.southwest-art-museum.org/  - CHRISTY WOOD is a world champion horse trainer, a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, a carded horse show judge, and author of three books. Hear about her new memoir, "Hoofprints Across Time: A Trail Ride to Remember" that shares her adventures on the 13-year progressive Chief Joseph Trail Ride https://wdnhorse.com/   - KIMBERLY HESS is the author of the biography "A Lesser Mortal: The Unexpected Life of Sarah B. Cochran." Hear about Agnes Northrop (1857-1953), who was a designer at Tiffany specializing in floral stained glass windows. "Garden Landscape," which she designed for Sarah B. Cochran's mansion in Dawson, Pennsylvania, was recently unveiled at the Metropolitan Museum of Art - see: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/899795  * Also watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDVIouHWPFU  * And, keep up with Kimberly here: https://unexpectedlifeofsarahbcochran.com/  - ELAINE A POWERS is a retired biologist, actor and singer, a conservationist with a passion for reptiles, and the author of over 25 science-based children's stories and scripts. Hear about her writing career and learn more about her books, here: https://elaineapowers.com/  - JOEY STUCKEY is and award-winning blind guitarist, singer, songwriter, composer, producer,  educator, sound engineer, and the music ambassador for Macon, Georgia. He spotlights Georgia singer/songwriter Sue G. Wilkinson. hear her music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ui3Cs15jm1jIoK0Z2wfRL?si=4UD_lzjxRDmLE_jSgBi9JA  * Keep up with Joey: https://www.joeystuckey.com/  Big Blend Radio's "Women Making History" Podcast airs new episodes every 4th Wednesday. Follow the show here: https://women-making-history.podbean.com/   This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Big Daily Blend" and "Toast to The Arts" channels. Follow Big Blend Radio's Network of Podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Byte Sized Blessings
S17 Ep218: Byte: Rebeccah Silence ~ The Gift in the Cancer Diagnosis

Byte Sized Blessings

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 13:20


Welcome to another mid-week miracle episode love nuggets!! Please meet my guest this time, Rebeccah Silence, who is an award-winning author, coach, and media personality as well as mother and resilient and triumphant survivor! In this episode you'll hear how she overcame a childhood fraught with abuse and sorrow, and traveled a road to healing and beauty. There are so many gifts in this episode and in the stories that she tells...but suffice it to say that for me, the discovery and timing, let along HOW it was discovered...around her cancer diagnosis was absolutely gobsmacking! She is light, bright and full of wisdom, and has a fierce sense of humor to boot! To read more about this wonderful human, click here...and to buy her book, COMING BACK TO LIFE, click here! PLEASE REMEMBER TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD TO HEAR MORE SOUL-HEALING CONTENT...AND RATE AND REVIEW....IT HELPS OTHER LISTENERS FIND US! Your bit of beauty this time is Edmonia Lewis, an African American & Native American sculptor and her piece "The Death of Cleopatra."  I recently listented to "Sidedoor" a Smithsonian podcast and the episode detailed Lewis' life, fame and subsequent slide into being forgotten. A powerful and redemptive story of what we humans create in this world and then leave behind (only to be discovered later in an abandoned space), her story resonated deeply with me this week. What are we creating every day, and how will the future find our works? I'll leave you with that thought and cheers to the rest of your week!

Byte Sized Blessings
S17 Ep218: 218: Interview: Rebeccah Silence ~ The Gift in the Cancer Diagnosis!

Byte Sized Blessings

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 45:03


Welcome to another mid-week miracle episode love nuggets!! Please meet my guest this time, Rebeccah Silence, who is an award-winning author, coach, and media personality as well as mother and resilient and triumphant survivor! In this episode you'll hear how she overcame a childhood fraught with abuse and sorrow, and traveled a road to healing and beauty. There are so many gifts in this episode and in the stories that she tells...but suffice it to say that for me, the discovery and timing, let along HOW it was discovered...around her cancer diagnosis was absolutely gobsmacking! She is light, bright and full of wisdom, and has a fierce sense of humor to boot! To read more about this wonderful human, click here...and to buy her book, COMING BACK TO LIFE, click here! PLEASE REMEMBER TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD TO HEAR MORE SOUL-HEALING CONTENT...AND RATE AND REVIEW....IT HELPS OTHER LISTENERS FIND US! Your bit of beauty this time is Edmonia Lewis, an African American & Native American sculptor and her piece "The Death of Cleopatra."  I recently listented to "Sidedoor" a Smithsonian podcast and the episode detailed Lewis' life, fame and subsequent slide into being forgotten. A powerful and redemptive story of what we humans create in this world and then leave behind (only to be discovered later in an abandoned space), her story resonated deeply with me this week. What are we creating every day, and how will the future find our works? I'll leave you with that thought and cheers to the rest of your week!

Sidedoor
Finding Cleopatra

Sidedoor

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 27:06


Edmonia Lewis was the first sculptor of African American and Native American (Mississauga) descent to achieve international fame. Her 3,000-pound masterwork, “The Death of Cleopatra,” commemorated another powerful woman who broke with convention… and then the sculpture disappeared. On this return episode of Sidedoor, we find them both. You can see "The Death of Cleopatra" at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The new exhibition, The Shape of Power: Stories of Race and American Sculpture features 82 artworks created between 1792 and 2023, including two by Edmonia Lewis. Guests:Marilyn Richardson, art historian and independent curator Kirsten Pai Buick, professor of art historian at the University of New Mexico and author of Child of the Fire: Mary Edmonia Lewis and the Problem of Art History's Black and Indian SubjectKaren Lemmey, the Lucy S. Reign Curator of Sculpture at the Smithsonian American Art Museum 

Studio A
Amber Cierra Merritt

Studio A

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 17:21


Soprano Amber Cierra Merritt will portray sculptor Edmonia Lewis in the world premiere of opera "Edmonia" by composer Bill Banfield. Lewis was the first sculptor of African American and Native American ancestry to achieve international recognition. Banfield's opera "Edmonia" celebrates Lewis's life, and it's getting its premiere at Interlochen in May. The production will feature student musicians from Interlochen Arts Academy in many of the roles, but the title character will be portrayed by soprano Amber Cierra Merritt. Merritt recently visited IPR's Studio A when she was on campus for "Edmonia" rehearsals. With collaborative pianist Susan Snyder, she performed the aria "Dreams" from Banfield's "Edmonia," as well as the art song "Why Fades a Dream" by Irene Britton Smith (text of Paul Laurence Dunbar). Merritt spoke with IPR about bringing a figure like Edmonia Lewis to life and how her relationship with composer Banfield has helped both of them shape the music and the character. She also talked about her newest role - that of being a mom.

Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson
Fine Art Week: Edmonia Lewis, A Sculptor Who Brought Her Subjects To Life

Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 3:47


This week we're replaying some of our finest episodes about some of the finest works ever created. In this episode from October 2021, the story of sculptor Edmonia Lewis. She was born in the 1840s to a Black father and a Chippewa mother, and became the first Native American and Black woman to become an acclaimed sculptor. Plus: the exhibit known as Little Canada features miniature versions of some of this big country's most famous cities, landmarks and attractions. ⁠Edmonia Lewis⁠ (Smithsonian American Art Museum)  ⁠Little Canada⁠ ⁠As a Patreon backer you'll turn each day's show into a work of art! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coolweirdawesome/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coolweirdawesome/support

The Great Women Artists
Kirsten Buick on Edmonia Lewis

The Great Women Artists

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 52:35


I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast is the renowned art historian, Kirsten Pai Buick to discuss EDMONIA LEWIS! Edmonia Lewis (1844–1907) is hailed for her stunningly chiselled marble busts and figurative sculptures – with their elegantly coiled hair, elastic-like folds of drapery, idealised nudes with strong, robust builds. She was the first sculptor of African American heritage (of any gender) to achieve such fame and recognition. Buick is the author of a highly distinguished book Child of the Fire: Mary Edmonia Lewis and the Problem of Art History's Black and Indian Subject – about the sculptor acclaimed for her marble busts and figures that portray local people to mythical subjects, as well as deal with vital political narratives of the late 1800s. In this episode we go into depth about Lewis's life and work – focussing on how Lewis reworked classical narratives from a distinctly female perspective. We also look at how she interpreted vital political narratives of the time in artworks such as Forever Free, 1867, referencing the Emancipation Proclamation of four years previously. Originally titled The Morning of Liberty, this smaller-than-life-size, yet weighty and mighty statuette immortalises an empowered, freed African American couple. Muscular and heroic, on the right we see a Herculean male figure breaking from his chains and raising a clenched fist. Buick's vital scholarship explores the material and visual culture of the first British Empire, the art of the US, African American art, landscape representation, women as patrons and collectors of art. She also focuses on pro- and anti-abolitionist images in the Atlantic world. In 2022, Buick was named Distinguished Scholar by the College Art Association, and is currently working on a book – In Authenticity: Kara Walker and the Eidetics of Racism, about the artist renowned for her work that dismantles racist imagery through cut outs, and colossal sculptures, challenging the imperialist language that surrounds us. ENJOY!! -- THIS EPISODE IS GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY THE LEVETT COLLECTION: https://www.instagram.com/famm.mougins // https://www.merrellpublishers.com/9781858947037 ENJOY!!! Follow us: Katy Hessel: @thegreatwomenartists / @katy.hessel Sound editing by Nada Smiljanic Music by Ben Wetherfield

OBS
Edmonia Lewis högg fram friheten i den vita marmorn

OBS

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 10:00


Hon var en internationellt erkänd skulptör, hon var svart och hon var kvinna. Men länge tycktes hon utraderad ur historien. Anna Blennow pusslar ihop några bitar i Edmonia Lewis exceptionella liv. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. ESSÄ: Detta är en text där skribenten reflekterar över ett ämne eller ett verk. Åsikter som uttrycks är skribentens egna. Denna essä sändes första gången i oktober 2020.Utanför det som en gång var skulptören Antonio Canovas atelje finns Roms kanske märkligaste fontän. Över ett vattenfyllt kar i granit ligger en naken mansfigur utsträckt. Hans kropp är skulpterad i en vittrad, brungrå vulkanisk stenart, medan huvudet – en sorglöst flinande gubbe – är marmorvitt. Figuren föreställer den ständigt vinberusade halvguden Silenus. Hans mörka stenkropp – en återbrukad antik skulptur – skulle föra tankarna till den vilda och ociviliserade naturen.Kring år 1800 var Canova en av de främsta representanterna för nyklassicismens tolkning av antikens skulpturkonst, och han porträtterade samtidens kändisar alltifrån påven till Napoleon i bländvit marmor. Men vad man ännu inte visste var att antiken var allt annat än färglös. Grekiska och romerska skulpturer var ursprungligen bemålade i starka färger, men när de återfanns framgrävda ur marken från renässansen och framåt hade färgen flagnat, och eventuella rester tvättades bort. Antiken blev vit, och de bleka skulpturerna laddades med föreställningar om ett idealiserat förgånget.Under andra hälften av 1800-talet arbetade Roms stora koloni av konstnärer fortfarande i samma stil. Av dem var många amerikaner. Så många att amerikanska tidningar regelbundet rapporterade om deras verksamhet. I februari 1867 skriver The Evening Telegraphs utsände: ”I Canovas gamla studio fann jag miss Edmonia Lewis, som, förmodar jag, är den enda färgade skulptrisen i världen – en dam på kanske 23 år, med afrikanskt och indianskt blod i sina ådror. Hon kom till Rom för lite mer än ett år sedan som en främling okunnig i italienska. Men hon hade redan bestämt sig för vad hon skulle ägna sig åt…”Historien om Edmonia Lewis innehåller så många exceptionella detaljer att de spränger ramarna för vilken berättelse som helst. Ändå är stora delar av hennes liv fortfarande okända. Trots att Lewis levde i Rom i nästan trettio år tycks hon utraderad ur stadens minne, och trots att hon blev en av sin tids mest framgångsrika konstnärer var hon länge osynlig också i konsthistorien.Hon föddes i New York omkring år 1844, barn till en ursprungsamerikansk mor och en afrikanskättad far. Tidigt blev hon föräldralös och växte upp hos sin mors släkt i Ojibwe-stammen. Om den tiden skulle hon senare säga: ”Det finns ingenting så vackert som den vilda skogen. Att fånga en fisk, steka den över elden och äta den i det fria, är den största av alla njutningar. Jag skulle inte stå ut en vecka i stan, om det inte vore för att jag älskar konsten.”Men vägen från den fria skogen till den fria konsten var lång. Lewis halvbror, som hade tjänat lite pengar på att arbeta som barberare, bekostade hennes utbildning vid Oberlin College i Ohio, det första amerikanska lärosäte som välkomnade icke-vita. Ändå utsattes hon för rasistiska angrepp där, och efter att ha gått i lära hos en skulptör arbetade hon målmedvetet för att ge sig av utomlands. För det enda hon ville var att verka som konstnär utan att ständigt bli påmind om sin hudfärg, och det var inte möjligt i Amerika. Hon specialiserade sig på porträttbyster av kända slaverimotståndare, som sålde så bra att hon hade råd att resa till Europa, till Rom.Via kontakter etablerade sig Lewis snabbt i Roms konstnärsvärld, och följde självsäkert sin egen väg. Hon gjorde inte, som andra skulptörer, förlagor i lera för att sedan låta lokala stenhuggare arbeta fram dem i monumentalt format i marmor. Hela den tunga processen utförde hon själv. Hon brydde sig inte om att invänta beställningar på kostsamma större skulpturer, utan skapade de verk hon ville, och lyckades oftast hitta köpare till dem.Och i Rom förde hon en ständig frihetskamp i sin konst. ”Forever Free” visar ett afrikanamerikanskt par som lägger av slaveriets bojor. Skulpturgruppen ”Hiawathas bröllop” inspirerades av poeten Henry Wadsworth Longfellows dikt Hiawatha's Song, som byggde på ursprungsamerikanska myter. Lewis popularitet bara ökade, och hon reste ofta tillbaka till Amerika för att visa sina verk. Störst uppseende väckte en skulptur av Kleopatras självmord på världsutställningen i Philadelphia år 1876. Drottningens dödsögonblick framställdes av Lewis som en seger: Kleopatra kunde inte underkuvas av den romerska övermakten.Mot slutet av 1800-talet tappade nyklassicismen i popularitet, och konstens huvudstad flyttade från Rom till Paris. Lewis stjärnstatus dalade, och hon hamnade till slut i London, där hennes vidare öden är okända. Länge visste man inte ens var hon låg begravd, men för bara några år sedan lokaliserades hennes omärkta grav på en Londonkyrkogård. Där ligger nu en blank, svart sten med inskrift i guldbokstäver: ”Edmonia Lewis, skulptör”.Men under de senaste decennierna har man börjat rekonstruera Edmonia Lewis historia, som precis som många av hennes verk skingrats och gått förlorad under 1900-talet. Kleopatraskulpturen, som förblev osåld, hamnade till exempel som gravmonument över en kapplöpningshäst i en förort till Chicago, köptes senare av en lokal tandläkare, och förpassades sedan till ett förråd där en konsthistoriker fann den i slutet av 1980-talet. Idag finns den i Smithsonian American Art Museum.Få fotografier av Lewis är bevarade. Bara ett av dem kommer från hennes tid i Rom. Hon poserar klädd i en kritvit klänning med spetsar och volanger i lager på lager. Och historien om henne är ett lapptäcke av färg och vithet, historia och ideal, hud och kropp. Författaren Henry James raljerade över hur hennes hudfärg, som ”pittoreskt kontrasterade mot hennes material”, var den främsta orsaken till hennes berömmelse, svart mitt i den ”marmorvita flocken” av kvinnliga konstnärer i Rom. Men själv sade hon: ”Vissa berömmer mig för att jag är färgad, och den sortens beröm vill jag inte ha. Anmärk hellre på mina brister, för det kommer att lära mig något.”Lewis positionerade sig med självklarhet mitt i den västerländska, vita kulturhistoria vars centrum vid den tiden fortfarande var Rom. Hon signerade sina verk på latin: Edmonia Lewis fecit Roma. Hennes skulpturer av icke-vita individer avbildade i vit marmor tog plats i samtidskonsten utan den tidstypiska exotisering och sexualisering av det främmande som till exempel kom till uttryck i idén om den ädle vilden. Men varken Lewis eller hennes samtida visste att den värdighet som det marmorvita skulle låna sina bärare byggde på en felaktig premiss om den vita antiken.Och antikens skulptur var inte bara bemålad. Precis som i skulpturen av Silenus använde man färgad sten för att signalera det främmande hos såväl ociviliserade naturgudar som de avlägsna folkslag man införlivat i sitt rike. Också stensorterna kom från områden i romarrikets utkanter: grön marmor och röd porfyr från Egypten; rödspräcklig och svart marmor från Turkiet. Den färgade stenen blev både exotisk markör och maktdemonstration från väldet som sträckte sig över hela den kända världen. Kontrasten kunde inte vara större mot den frihet som genomsyrade Edmonia Lewis liv och verk.Anna Blennow, latinforskare och poetLitteraturEdmonia Lewis – internationally renowned sculptor, Charlotte Etinde-Crompton & Samuel Willard Crompton, 2020.The Lure of Italy. American Artists and the Italian Experience, 1760–1914, ed. Theodore Stebbins, Jr, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1992.Barbro Santillo Frizell, ”Antikens marmorstatyer en vit lögn”, Svenska Dagbladet 2009-02-11Sarah E. Bond & Sean P. Burrus, ”Barbarians and Sculpture's Color Barrier in Ancient Rome”, Hyperallergic 2018-05-31Heidi Morse, ”Roman Studios. The Black Woman Artist in the Eternal City, from Edmonia Lewis to Carrie Mae Weems”, i Classicisms in the Black Atlantic, eds. Ian Moyer, Adam Lecznar & Heidi Morse, 2020.

This is Not a History Lecture
145. Lines and Statues

This is Not a History Lecture

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 86:20


It's Native American History Month and we are celebrating by sharing the history of the Nazca Civilization and the monuments they built that have stood the test of time and the life of Edmonia Lewis, one of America's most prominent female sculptures.Let's Chat! Twitter: @TINAHLpodcastEmail: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.comRemember to rate us wherever you can!

New Books in African American Studies
Rebecca J. Fraser, "Black Female Intellectuals in 19th Century America: Born to Bloom Unseen?" (Routledge, 2022)

New Books in African American Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 88:49


Drawing on letters, personal testimony, works of art, novels, and historic Black newspapers, this book is an interdisciplinary exploration of Black women's contributions to the intellectual life of nineteenth-century America. Rebecca J Fraser's book Black Female Intellectuals in 19th Century America: Born to Bloom Unseen? (Routledge, 2022) reconceptualizes the idea of what the term "intellectual" means through its discussions of both familiar and often forgotten Black women, including Edmonia Lewis, Harriet Powers, Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Tubman, amongst others. This re-envisioning brings those who have previously been excluded from the scholarship of Black intellectualism more generally, and Black female intellectuals specifically, into the center of the debate. Importantly, it also situates the histories of Black women participating in the intellectual cultures of the United States much earlier than most previous scholarship. This book will be of interest to both undergraduate and postgraduate specialists and students in the fields of African American history, women's and gender history, and American studies, as well as general readers interested in historical and biographical works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

New Books Network
Rebecca J. Fraser, "Black Female Intellectuals in 19th Century America: Born to Bloom Unseen?" (Routledge, 2022)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 88:49


Drawing on letters, personal testimony, works of art, novels, and historic Black newspapers, this book is an interdisciplinary exploration of Black women's contributions to the intellectual life of nineteenth-century America. Rebecca J Fraser's book Black Female Intellectuals in 19th Century America: Born to Bloom Unseen? (Routledge, 2022) reconceptualizes the idea of what the term "intellectual" means through its discussions of both familiar and often forgotten Black women, including Edmonia Lewis, Harriet Powers, Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Tubman, amongst others. This re-envisioning brings those who have previously been excluded from the scholarship of Black intellectualism more generally, and Black female intellectuals specifically, into the center of the debate. Importantly, it also situates the histories of Black women participating in the intellectual cultures of the United States much earlier than most previous scholarship. This book will be of interest to both undergraduate and postgraduate specialists and students in the fields of African American history, women's and gender history, and American studies, as well as general readers interested in historical and biographical works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in History
Rebecca J. Fraser, "Black Female Intellectuals in 19th Century America: Born to Bloom Unseen?" (Routledge, 2022)

New Books in History

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 88:49


Drawing on letters, personal testimony, works of art, novels, and historic Black newspapers, this book is an interdisciplinary exploration of Black women's contributions to the intellectual life of nineteenth-century America. Rebecca J Fraser's book Black Female Intellectuals in 19th Century America: Born to Bloom Unseen? (Routledge, 2022) reconceptualizes the idea of what the term "intellectual" means through its discussions of both familiar and often forgotten Black women, including Edmonia Lewis, Harriet Powers, Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Tubman, amongst others. This re-envisioning brings those who have previously been excluded from the scholarship of Black intellectualism more generally, and Black female intellectuals specifically, into the center of the debate. Importantly, it also situates the histories of Black women participating in the intellectual cultures of the United States much earlier than most previous scholarship. This book will be of interest to both undergraduate and postgraduate specialists and students in the fields of African American history, women's and gender history, and American studies, as well as general readers interested in historical and biographical works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

New Books in Intellectual History
Rebecca J. Fraser, "Black Female Intellectuals in 19th Century America: Born to Bloom Unseen?" (Routledge, 2022)

New Books in Intellectual History

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 88:49


Drawing on letters, personal testimony, works of art, novels, and historic Black newspapers, this book is an interdisciplinary exploration of Black women's contributions to the intellectual life of nineteenth-century America. Rebecca J Fraser's book Black Female Intellectuals in 19th Century America: Born to Bloom Unseen? (Routledge, 2022) reconceptualizes the idea of what the term "intellectual" means through its discussions of both familiar and often forgotten Black women, including Edmonia Lewis, Harriet Powers, Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Tubman, amongst others. This re-envisioning brings those who have previously been excluded from the scholarship of Black intellectualism more generally, and Black female intellectuals specifically, into the center of the debate. Importantly, it also situates the histories of Black women participating in the intellectual cultures of the United States much earlier than most previous scholarship. This book will be of interest to both undergraduate and postgraduate specialists and students in the fields of African American history, women's and gender history, and American studies, as well as general readers interested in historical and biographical works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

New Books in American Studies
Rebecca J. Fraser, "Black Female Intellectuals in 19th Century America: Born to Bloom Unseen?" (Routledge, 2022)

New Books in American Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 88:49


Drawing on letters, personal testimony, works of art, novels, and historic Black newspapers, this book is an interdisciplinary exploration of Black women's contributions to the intellectual life of nineteenth-century America. Rebecca J Fraser's book Black Female Intellectuals in 19th Century America: Born to Bloom Unseen? (Routledge, 2022) reconceptualizes the idea of what the term "intellectual" means through its discussions of both familiar and often forgotten Black women, including Edmonia Lewis, Harriet Powers, Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Tubman, amongst others. This re-envisioning brings those who have previously been excluded from the scholarship of Black intellectualism more generally, and Black female intellectuals specifically, into the center of the debate. Importantly, it also situates the histories of Black women participating in the intellectual cultures of the United States much earlier than most previous scholarship. This book will be of interest to both undergraduate and postgraduate specialists and students in the fields of African American history, women's and gender history, and American studies, as well as general readers interested in historical and biographical works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

New Books in Women's History
Rebecca J. Fraser, "Black Female Intellectuals in 19th Century America: Born to Bloom Unseen?" (Routledge, 2022)

New Books in Women's History

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 88:49


Drawing on letters, personal testimony, works of art, novels, and historic Black newspapers, this book is an interdisciplinary exploration of Black women's contributions to the intellectual life of nineteenth-century America. Rebecca J Fraser's book Black Female Intellectuals in 19th Century America: Born to Bloom Unseen? (Routledge, 2022) reconceptualizes the idea of what the term "intellectual" means through its discussions of both familiar and often forgotten Black women, including Edmonia Lewis, Harriet Powers, Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Tubman, amongst others. This re-envisioning brings those who have previously been excluded from the scholarship of Black intellectualism more generally, and Black female intellectuals specifically, into the center of the debate. Importantly, it also situates the histories of Black women participating in the intellectual cultures of the United States much earlier than most previous scholarship. This book will be of interest to both undergraduate and postgraduate specialists and students in the fields of African American history, women's and gender history, and American studies, as well as general readers interested in historical and biographical works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in the American South
Rebecca J. Fraser, "Black Female Intellectuals in 19th Century America: Born to Bloom Unseen?" (Routledge, 2022)

New Books in the American South

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 88:49


Drawing on letters, personal testimony, works of art, novels, and historic Black newspapers, this book is an interdisciplinary exploration of Black women's contributions to the intellectual life of nineteenth-century America. Rebecca J Fraser's book Black Female Intellectuals in 19th Century America: Born to Bloom Unseen? (Routledge, 2022) reconceptualizes the idea of what the term "intellectual" means through its discussions of both familiar and often forgotten Black women, including Edmonia Lewis, Harriet Powers, Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Tubman, amongst others. This re-envisioning brings those who have previously been excluded from the scholarship of Black intellectualism more generally, and Black female intellectuals specifically, into the center of the debate. Importantly, it also situates the histories of Black women participating in the intellectual cultures of the United States much earlier than most previous scholarship. This book will be of interest to both undergraduate and postgraduate specialists and students in the fields of African American history, women's and gender history, and American studies, as well as general readers interested in historical and biographical works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-south

Rebecca Price Janney
Edmonia Lewis - Acclaimed American Sculptor

Rebecca Price Janney

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 5:34


Edmonia Lewis's depictions of American literature and history earned her widespread acclaim in the 19th century

One Story Up
Sculptor Jessica Jean-Baptiste Reflects on Her Creative Journey and Exclusive Collection for AphroChic

One Story Up

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 63:28


Haitian-born, New York sculptor Jessica Jean-Baptiste, sits down with us to discuss her practice, her evolution as an artist and her exclusive collection for the AphroChic Art Shop. In the tradition of artists such as Edmonia Lewis, Elizabeth Catlett and Augusta Savage, Baptiste's latest works, The Keisha and Jamal Busts are a celebration of the beauty of Black life and Black bodies. These new works present a Black man without conflict, and a Black woman at peace. Simple images, yet revolutionary pieces by Baptiste, in their rejection of the story of Black America that is commonly told. Jessica Jean-Baptiste is featured in Issue No. 11 of AphroChic magazine in the story, The Question is In The Answer. 

Who ARTed
Edmonia Lewis | The Death of Cleopatra (encore)

Who ARTed

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 5:42


This is a#funfactfriday mini-episode about Edmonia Lewis and her sculpture The Death of Cleopatra. After it was exhibited in Philadelphia for the Centennial Exhibition, it was put into storage in Chicago. It would later sit in a saloon, mark the grave of a horse, and serve as an arts and crafts project for some local Boy Scouts before finally being professionally restored and displayed at the Smithsonian Museum of Art. Check out my other podcast Art Smart 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 Connect with me: Website | Twitter | Instagram | Tiktok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More Than A Muse
Edmonia Lewis: From Prejudice & Poison to International Prominence

More Than A Muse

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 55:37


Stauney takes us through the life of Edmonia Lewis, the trailblazing biracial black and Native American sculptor whose neoclassical masterpieces captivated audiences during her lifetime. Despite facing discrimination and even an unfounded accusation of poisoning her peers during her college years, Lewis fled to Rome and persevered to establish a legendary career. From her fascinating childhood to her incredible artwork, join us as we delve into the captivating story of a pioneering artist whose legacy was sadly forgotten over time. Episodes like this: Augusta Savage, Camille Claudel, Kenojuak Ashevak, Angel De Cora, Gertrude Käsebier, Nora Holt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Noire Histoir
Edmonia Lewis | Black History Facts

Noire Histoir

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 6:06


If you're interested in learning about the sculptor of Black and Native American descent whose work was among the first to achieve international recognition. then my Edmonia Lewis Black History Facts profile is for you. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/edmonia-lewis.

Podvant Garde
Episode 33 - Edmonia Lewis

Podvant Garde

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 100:41


Starting Black History Month with a life story that we should probably already know from history class. Katrina tells us a little more about history-making sculptor, Edmonia Wildfire Lewis. If you love Podvant Garde consider becoming a member of our Patron for extras!https://www.patreon.com/podvantgardeSources available upon request at podvantgarde@gmail.com.

The Boss Ass Bitch Awards
Edmonia Lewis & Luisa Capetillo

The Boss Ass Bitch Awards

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 40:35


Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebossassbitchawardsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_boss_ass_bitch_awards/Email: TheBABAwards@gmail.comSociety6: https://society6.com/jsleetsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebossassbitchawards3988 

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Art of History
Death of Cleopatra - Edmonia Lewis, Pt. 2

Art of History

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 63:47


Part II of Edmonia Lewis' story takes us for a closer look at her masterpiece: the 1876 sculpture, 'Death of Cleopatra.' In an echo of Edmonia's approach to her own biography, the work shows Egypt's last queen “sealing her fate and having the last word on how she'll be recorded in history.” Today's Image: Edmonia Lewis, Death of Cleopatra (1876). Marble. Smithsonian American Art Museum. ______ New episodes every month. Let's keep in touch! Email: artofhistorypod@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/matta_of_fact Instagram: @artofhistorypodcast TikTok: @artofhistorypod // @matta_of_fact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Art of History
Forever Free - Edmonia Lewis, Pt. 1

Art of History

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 48:43


Edmonia Lewis (1844-1907) was history's first internationally recognized sculptor of African American and Native American descent, and (as you might expect!) a woman with a multifaceted life story. Today's Image: Edmonia Lewis, Forever Free (The Morning of Liberty) (1867). Marble, 41.25 x 22 x 17 in. Howard University Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. ______ New episodes every month. Let's keep in touch! Email: artofhistorypod@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/matta_of_fact Instagram: @artofhistorypodcast TikTok: @artofhistorypod // @matta_of_fact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wining About Herstory
Ep168. Two Spirit & Wildfire

Wining About Herstory

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 110:17


This week the ladies are talking genocide, poisonings, and racism! (What else is new?) First, Kelley tells the story of Osh-Tisch, a Crow warrior and Two Spirit leader who took on armies, but couldn't save her people from cultural genocide. Then, Emily covers Edmonia Lewis, a black-Ojibwe sculptor who had a bumpy road, which included an attempted murder accusation, to become one of the premier artists of her time. Grab your bitch stick and lawyer up because it's time to wine about herstory!Support the show

American Shadows
Works of Art

American Shadows

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 26:31


Edmonia Lewis always loved art. In the 1800s, there weren't many women sculptors. Edmonia wasn't interested in what she couldn't do. She was only interested in what she could. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
Get to Know Dana King

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 6:23


[This episode original aired November 2020.] Meet Dana King! She's a former broadcast journalist turned sculptor who believes in the power of commemorative art. She brought us the amazing story of Edmonia Lewis, a Black, female sculptor who lived and worked in the late 1800's in America and Europe. In this interview Dana tells us why she is so passionate about her work and the moment she KNEW she was a sculptor.

PORTRAITS
BONUS: Finding Cleopatra

PORTRAITS

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 27:30


From our fellow Smithsonian podcast, Sidedoor, the story of Edmonia Lewis— the first sculptor of African American and Native American (Mississauga) descent to achieve international fame. Her 3,000-pound masterwork, “The Death of Cleopatra,” commemorated another powerful woman who broke with convention… and then it disappeared. See Edmonia Lewis's portrait here.

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
Edmonia Lewis Read By Dana King

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 19:07


[This episode originally aired in November, 2020]. On this episode we meet Edmonia Wildfire Lewis, a talented American sculptor who emigrated to Europe to push her art to the next level! As a Black female sculptor in the 19th century she blazed a trail through the world of art and created works of enormous magnitude. Though some of her work has been lost to history, her contributions to art and sculpture will never be forgotten! About the Narrator Dana King is a classical figurative sculptor who believes in the power of commemorative art. She loves the art of sculpture because it allows people to shape stories, share memories and determine how they are remembered. Her sculptures aim to link generations by revealing common threads: shared values, experiences, and aspirations because, she believes, they help those alive today compare and contrast their world with that of social pioneers, both enslaved and free, whose sacrifices, courage and commitment to excellence helped create modern society. She hopes you see yourself and those you love in her work!    Credits This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls and Boom Integrated, a division of John Marshall Media. It's based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. Executive Producers were Jes Wolfe and Katie Sprenger. This season was produced by John Marshall Cheary, Sarah Storm, and Robin Lai. Corinne Peterson was our Production Manager. This episode was written by Jestine Ware and edited by Katie Sprenger. Proofread by Ariana Rosas. Elettra Bargiacchi created sound design, and composed and performed the original theme. Mattia Marcelli was the sound mixer.

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The Inspiration Place
205: Forget Perfectionism in Your Art

The Inspiration Place

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 18:10


What Artists Can learn from the Venice Biennale Curator  This is the world's longest running, large scale survey of contemporary art. It is looked to locally and internationally to discover the next new great artist. The curator is Cecilia Alemani, and I went to hear her share her insights about the exhibition. She went into detail about how she made the multitude of decisions involved in this exhibit.   Hear how she uses a 3D layout and how she chose the name for the exhibition in addition to how she selected the art itself. Her strategies are something you can use as well.   Classic Artist Mistakes  On the upper west side in NYC, there's a “flea market” every Sunday. I have checked it out a few times and I wanted to coach some of the artists so that they could sell more art and make more money.   Collect addresses to follow up – this is too not be doing it.   Offer to keep in touch. I had to ask an artist multiple times how I could connect with him in the future. Make it easy!  Download The Artists Profit Plan  Where Can You See Bansky in New York City  I recently saw graffiti art here in NYC by the street artist Bansky. He's from Great Britain and in addition to his art, he is also an activist. Banksy is a pseudonymous England-based Street artist, political activist and film director whose real name and identity remain unconfirmed and the subject of speculation.  He combines existing items into his art. If you are in NY, you can see his art on the south wall on the Designer Show Warehouse at 79th street and Broadway. The owner of the building has taken steps to preserve the art, so hopefully it will be there for many more years.   The Art World remembers Edmonia Lewis  I love to find the most interesting stamps when I go to the post office. Nothing wrong with the flag, but why not find something more interesting? In February during black history month, I bought some stamps featuring Edmonia Lewis. Check out her story.  She was the first sculptor of African American and Native American (Mississauga) descent to achieve international recognition. Her father was Black, and her mother was Chippewa (Ojibwa) Indian.   She has a fascinating life story and despite a number of setbacks she never stopped creating art. You'll be inspired by her story and her tenacity.  More on this topic: The Rise of the Black Portrait Artist  Forget Perfectionism in Your Art  Let's talk about the deliberate mistake. In many handmade Persian rugs and carpets, you will discover the deliberate mistake. Followers of Islam believe only Allah makes things perfectly, and therefore to weave a perfect rug or carpet would be an offence to God.  If you are plagued with perfectionism, or find yourself being hyper critical of your work, I have a resource to help. Don't allow your inner critic stop you from creating or keep you from promoting your artwork.   Download  9 Mantras to Silence Your Inner Critic  

Lost Ladies of Lit
Lost Ladies of Art with Sara Woster

Lost Ladies of Lit

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 23:26 Transcription Available


Joining us for this week's mini on four fascinating lost lady artists (Gertrude Abercrombie, Augusta Savage, Florine Stettheimer, and Edmonia Lewis) is artist Sara Woster, author of the new book Painting Can Save Your Life. 

The Bagley Wright Lecture Series on Poetry Podcast

Tyehimba Jess discusses his Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Olio (Wave Books, 2016). This talk was given March 4, 2018 in conjunction with Seattle Arts Lectures. Jess talks about the genesis and stories behind the poems in Olio, which revisits the biographies of African American creatives from the Civil War until WW1, including Scott Joplin, Blind Boone, Sissieretta Jones, Blind Tom, the Fisk Jubilee Singers, Edmonia Lewis, Henry Box Brown, and others, and provides an opportunity to discuss history, form, geometry, resistance, and resilience via this incredibly multifaceted work. Anastacia-Reneé joins him in conversation for the Q&A.

The Institute of Black Imagination.
E37. Bisa Butler: The Realization of Memory

The Institute of Black Imagination.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 77:51


In today's conversation, Dario sits  with fiber artist and storyteller Bisa Butler. Bisa tells the stories of African heritage and American home through an artistry and craft we all know as quilts. Her use of vibrant color and fine fibers reminds us that intentionality, textile, and choice allows our spirits to be known and rendered as portraits suspended in time and stories never forgotten.  In this episode we explore themes of investing in your artistry, the universal human spirit, how a successful artist stays grounded, and Dario's and Bisa's 90s R&B/Hip Hop inspired handmade teen wardrobe  Things we mention Time as a function (and an illusion) of the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_calendar (gregorian calendar) https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/negritude/ (Negritude) movement and who are we when ‘universal' seems to naturally mean white  http://kalamu.com/neogriot/2017/05/25/info-the-doom-and-glory-of-knowing-who-you-are-james-baldwin/ (James Baldwin, Doom and Glory of Knowing Who You are, Dostoevsky) Bisa's time studying https://art.howard.edu/ (art at Howard University )included investigating the works and lives of  https://americanart.si.edu/artist/alma-thomas-4778 (Alma Thomas) https://www.elizabethcatlettart.com/bio (Eizabeth Catlett ) https://americanart.si.edu/artist/jacob-lawrence-2828 (Jacob Lawrence)  https://americanart.si.edu/artist/henry-ossawa-tanner-4742 (Henry Tanner ) https://americanart.si.edu/artist/edmonia-lewis-2914 (Edmonia Lewis ) https://www.gordonparksfoundation.org/ (Gordon Parks ) https://americanart.si.edu/artist/james-vanderzee-6593 (James VanDerZee) The beauty and genius of https://jackshainman.com/artists/el_anatsui (El Anatsui)  Episode Playlist and Film List  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O01knIMTEpY (A short film (aka video) about time travel as it appeared on Yo! MTV Raps: Here Comes the Hammer by MC Hammer ) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110186/ (Jason's Lyric ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL-pm-xRb40 (I'm so Into you by SWV) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIh07c_P4hc (Ordinary People by John legend)  https://www.instagram.com/bisabutler/ (Bisa Butler on Instagram) All the latest news about Bisa can be found on https://linktr.ee/bisabutler (Bisa's Linktree ) This conversation was recorded on Jan 6, 2022 Host https://www.instagram.com/dario.studio/ (Dario Calmese)  Producer https://www.instagram.com/carmendharris/ (Carmen D. Harris)   Visual Art Direction and Designs:  http://riverwildmen.com/ (River Wildmen), https://www.instagram.com/afrovisualism/ (AfroVisualism), https://www.instagram.com/stlab/?hl=en (Stephane Lab) Original Music composed by http://www.dariocalmese.com/ (Dario Calmese)  Visit us at https://www.blackimagination.com/oral-history (blackimagination.com )

Stuff You Missed in History Class
SYMHC Classics: Edmonia Lewis

Stuff You Missed in History Class

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 36:38


This 2017 episode covers an American sculptor who was a celebrated artist in her day, but receded from the spotlight; her final years remained a mystery for quite some time. Her marble works are striking examples of the neoclassical style popular at the end of the 19th century. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Who ARTed
Fun Fact Friday - Edmonia Lewis and The Death of Cleopatra

Who ARTed

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 5:12


Edmonia Lewis had an interesting life, and her sculpture The Death of Cleopatra had an equally interesting ride. After it was exhibited in Philadelphia for the Centennial Exhibition, it was put into storage in Chicago. It would later sit in a saloon, mark the grave of a horse, serve as an arts and crafts project for some local Boy Scouts before finally being professionally restored and displayed at the Smithsonian Museum of Art.  As always, you can find images and more at www.whoartedpodcast.com  Please consider participating in the upcoming Arts Madness Tournament where listeners from around the world will vote for their favorite artists in a bracketed tournament winnowing the field from 64 down to 1 ultimate artist.  If you would like to support the show, I recently partnered with Ko-Fi to be able to accept donations to cover the costs of production. You can buy me a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/whoarted Because I do not want disruptive ads and I put nothing behind a paywall, listener donations are my only means of defraying the costs. I greatly appreciate your support.

Presentations Podcast
Black History Month Banner and Edmonia Lewis Stamp Unveilings: February 23, 2022

Presentations Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 31:06


The 45th stamp in the Black Heritage series honors sculptor Edmonia Lewis (circa 1844-1907). As the first African American and Native American sculptor to achieve international recognition, Lewis challenged social barriers and assumptions about artists in mid-19th century America. The stamp art is a casein-on-wood portrait of Lewis, based on a photograph taken in Boston between 1864 and 1871. Art director Antonio Alcalá designed the stamp with original art by Alex Bostic.

The History Chicks
Edmonia Lewis

The History Chicks

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 102:10


Edmonia Lewis broke barriers as the first African-American and Native American sculptor to achieve worldwide reknown for her neoclassical works in marble and bronze. After her death, her most famous masterpiece lived on, incognito until its relatively recent rediscovery. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stuff Mom Never Told You
Female Firsts: Mary Edmonia Lewis

Stuff Mom Never Told You

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 50:33


Friend of the show Yves sits down with us to discuss Mary Edmonia Lewis, the first woman sculptor of Black American and Native American heritage to achieve international recognition.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Accessible Art History
Edmonia Lewis

Accessible Art History

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 12:27


In this episode of Accessible Art History: The Podcast, I discuss the life and works of sculptor Edmonia Lewis! For images and sources: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-57-edmonia-lewis Welcome to Accessible Art History! Here, we provide a space for art lovers, students, and anyone who is curious to explore all periods of art history and human creation. Website: www.accessiblearthistory.com If you would like to support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/accessiblearthistory?fan_landing=true Follow on Instagram: @accessible.art.history My favorite art history books: https://bookshop.org/shop/accessiblearthistory Sign up for the monthly newsletter: https://forms.gle/Dwe3mob2D43r8Hu2A --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/accessiblearthistory/support

Encyclopedia Womannica
Indigenous Women: Edmonia Lewis

Encyclopedia Womannica

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 6:45


Edmonia Lewis (c. 1840-1907) was the first professional sculptor of African American and indigenous descent.  She found inspiration in her heritage, refusing to bow to the expectations of a woman of color.History classes can get a bad wrap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn't help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should.Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we'll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more.  Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures. Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Liz Smith, Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Lindsey Kratochwill, Sundus Hassan, Adesuwa Agbonile, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, and Ale Tejada. Special thanks to Shira Atkins.We are offering free ad space on Wonder Media Network shows to organizations working towards social justice. For more information, please email Jenny at pod@wondermedianetwork.com.Follow Wonder Media Network:WebsiteInstagramTwitter

Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson
Edmonia Lewis, A Sculptor Who Brought Her Subjects To Life

Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 3:35


On Indigenous Peoples Day, here's the story of sculptor Edmonia Lewis. She was born in the 1840s to a Black father and a Chippewa mother, and became the first Native American and Black woman to become an acclaimed sculptor. Plus: Happy Thanksgiving to our listeners in Canada. It's a big country, except for the exhibit known as Little Canada, which features miniature versions of some of the country's most famous cities, landmarks and attractions. Edmonia Lewis (Smithsonian American Art Museum) Little Canada As a Patreon backer you'll turn each day's show into a work of art! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coolweirdawesome/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coolweirdawesome/support

History Lessons for Misanthropes
73 - Edmonia Lewis

History Lessons for Misanthropes

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 60:16


In this episode, we discuss the life of Mary Edmonia Lewis aka "Wildfire".  She was a 19th century American sculptor who faced challenged in a field dominated by white men, while herself being of African American and Indigenous heritage. Though her client base was in America, she lived most of her life in Europe, to escape the systemic barriers in the States.  music by V►LH►LL vlhll.bandcamp.com

Intersectional Insights
Black Beauty Highlight: A Sculptor Who Shattered Expectations

Intersectional Insights

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 3:36


Raven highlights Edmonia Lewis, the first sculptor of Black American and Native American descent to gain international fame. She was recognized for her neoclassical sculptures of abolitionists, Native American and anti-slavery scenes, and copies of Italian Renaissance sculpture.   References: Edmonia Lewis https://americanart.si.edu/artist/edmonia-lewis-2914 Sculptor Edmonia Lewis Shattered Gender and Race Expectations in 19th-Century America https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/sculptor-edmonia-lewis-shattered-gender-race-expectations-19th-century-america-180972934/ 13 Important Black Visual Artists Everyone Should Know https://ruthmillington.co.uk/important-black-visual-artists/   Social media: Twitter @I_squaredpod, Facebook page, Instagram.   Music credit: "Chill Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Une Sacrée Paire d'Ovaires
Edmonia Lewis, la première sculptrice Afro-descendante professionnelle

Une Sacrée Paire d'Ovaires

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 5:38


Pour découvrir la sonde Perifit, c'est par ici https://fr.perifit.co/ Tu as moins 15% avec le code OVAIRES15Dans ce 149 ème épisode, Marie Bongars te raconte la vie d'Edmonia Lewis. Artiste américaine, elle fut la première sculptrice afro descendante à exercer professionnellement et à obtenir une reconnaissance internationale.Bonne écoute!Si vous souhaitez nous contacter, n'hésitez pas à le faire…Par mail : unesacreepairedovaires@gmail.comPar instagram : https://www.instagram.com/unesacreepairedovaires/?hl=frSi vous souhaitez recevoir les transcriptions de ce podcast, vous pouvez me contacter via l'une de ces deux adresses.Oeuvres de l'épisode :[The Old Arrow-maker and his daughter - 1866][Forever Free - 1867][The death of Cleopatre - 1867]See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

OBS
Edmonia Lewis högg fram friheten i den vita marmorn

OBS

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 10:11


Hon var en internationellt erkänd skulptör, hon var svart och hon var kvinna. Men länge tycktes hon utraderad ur historien. Anna Blennow pusslar ihop några bitar i Edmonia Lewis exceptionella liv. ESSÄ: Detta är en text där skribenten reflekterar över ett ämne eller ett verk. Åsikter som uttrycks är skribentens egna. Denna essä sändes första gången i oktober 2020. Utanför det som en gång var skulptören Antonio Canovas atelje finns Roms kanske märkligaste fontän. Över ett vattenfyllt kar i granit ligger en naken mansfigur utsträckt. Hans kropp är skulpterad i en vittrad, brungrå vulkanisk stenart, medan huvudet en sorglöst flinande gubbe är marmorvitt. Figuren föreställer den ständigt vinberusade halvguden Silenus. Hans mörka stenkropp en återbrukad antik skulptur skulle föra tankarna till den vilda och ociviliserade naturen. Kring år 1800 var Canova en av de främsta representanterna för nyklassicismens tolkning av antikens skulpturkonst, och han porträtterade samtidens kändisar alltifrån påven till Napoleon i bländvit marmor. Men vad man ännu inte visste var att antiken var allt annat än färglös. Grekiska och romerska skulpturer var ursprungligen bemålade i starka färger, men när de återfanns framgrävda ur marken från renässansen och framåt hade färgen flagnat, och eventuella rester tvättades bort. Antiken blev vit, och de bleka skulpturerna laddades med föreställningar om ett idealiserat förgånget. Under andra hälften av 1800-talet arbetade Roms stora koloni av konstnärer fortfarande i samma stil. Av dem var många amerikaner. Så många att amerikanska tidningar regelbundet rapporterade om deras verksamhet. I februari 1867 skriver The Evening Telegraphs utsände: I Canovas gamla studio fann jag miss Edmonia Lewis, som, förmodar jag, är den enda färgade skulptrisen i världen en dam på kanske 23 år, med afrikanskt och indianskt blod i sina ådror. Hon kom till Rom för lite mer än ett år sedan som en främling okunnig i italienska. Men hon hade redan bestämt sig för vad hon skulle ägna sig åt Historien om Edmonia Lewis innehåller så många exceptionella detaljer att de spränger ramarna för vilken berättelse som helst. Ändå är stora delar av hennes liv fortfarande okända. Trots att Lewis levde i Rom i nästan trettio år tycks hon utraderad ur stadens minne, och trots att hon blev en av sin tids mest framgångsrika konstnärer var hon länge osynlig också i konsthistorien. Hon föddes i New York omkring år 1844, barn till en ursprungsamerikansk mor och en afrikanskättad far. Tidigt blev hon föräldralös och växte upp hos sin mors släkt i Ojibwe-stammen. Om den tiden skulle hon senare säga: Det finns ingenting så vackert som den vilda skogen. Att fånga en fisk, steka den över elden och äta den i det fria, är den största av alla njutningar. Jag skulle inte stå ut en vecka i stan, om det inte vore för att jag älskar konsten. Men vägen från den fria skogen till den fria konsten var lång. Lewis halvbror, som hade tjänat lite pengar på att arbeta som barberare, bekostade hennes utbildning vid Oberlin College i Ohio, det första amerikanska lärosäte som välkomnade icke-vita. Ändå utsattes hon för rasistiska angrepp där, och efter att ha gått i lära hos en skulptör arbetade hon målmedvetet för att ge sig av utomlands. För det enda hon ville var att verka som konstnär utan att ständigt bli påmind om sin hudfärg, och det var inte möjligt i Amerika. Hon specialiserade sig på porträttbyster av kända slaverimotståndare, som sålde så bra att hon hade råd att resa till Europa, till Rom. Via kontakter etablerade sig Lewis snabbt i Roms konstnärsvärld, och följde självsäkert sin egen väg. Hon gjorde inte, som andra skulptörer, förlagor i lera för att sedan låta lokala stenhuggare arbeta fram dem i monumentalt format i marmor. Hela den tunga processen utförde hon själv. Hon brydde sig inte om att invänta beställningar på kostsamma större skulpturer, utan skapade de verk hon ville, och lyckades oftast hitta köpare till dem. Och i Rom förde hon en ständig frihetskamp i sin konst. Forever Free visar ett afrikanamerikanskt par som lägger av slaveriets bojor. Skulpturgruppen Hiawathas bröllop inspirerades av poeten Henry Wadsworth Longfellows dikt Hiawathas Song, som byggde på ursprungsamerikanska myter. Lewis popularitet bara ökade, och hon reste ofta tillbaka till Amerika för att visa sina verk. Störst uppseende väckte en skulptur av Kleopatras självmord på världsutställningen i Philadelphia år 1876. Drottningens dödsögonblick framställdes av Lewis som en seger: Kleopatra kunde inte underkuvas av den romerska övermakten. Mot slutet av 1800-talet tappade nyklassicismen i popularitet, och konstens huvudstad flyttade från Rom till Paris. Lewis stjärnstatus dalade, och hon hamnade till slut i London, där hennes vidare öden är okända. Länge visste man inte ens var hon låg begravd, men för bara några år sedan lokaliserades hennes omärkta grav på en Londonkyrkogård. Där ligger nu en blank, svart sten med inskrift i guldbokstäver: Edmonia Lewis, skulptör. Men under de senaste decennierna har man börjat rekonstruera Edmonia Lewis historia, som precis som många av hennes verk skingrats och gått förlorad under 1900-talet. Kleopatraskulpturen, som förblev osåld, hamnade till exempel som gravmonument över en kapplöpningshäst i en förort till Chicago, köptes senare av en lokal tandläkare, och förpassades sedan till ett förråd där en konsthistoriker fann den i slutet av 1980-talet. Idag finns den i Smithsonian American Art Museum. Få fotografier av Lewis är bevarade. Bara ett av dem kommer från hennes tid i Rom. Hon poserar klädd i en kritvit klänning med spetsar och volanger i lager på lager. Och historien om henne är ett lapptäcke av färg och vithet, historia och ideal, hud och kropp. Författaren Henry James raljerade över hur hennes hudfärg, som pittoreskt kontrasterade mot hennes material, var den främsta orsaken till hennes berömmelse, svart mitt i den marmorvita flocken av kvinnliga konstnärer i Rom. Men själv sade hon: Vissa berömmer mig för att jag är färgad, och den sortens beröm vill jag inte ha. Anmärk hellre på mina brister, för det kommer att lära mig något. Lewis positionerade sig med självklarhet mitt i den västerländska, vita kulturhistoria vars centrum vid den tiden fortfarande var Rom. Hon signerade sina verk på latin: Edmonia Lewis fecit Roma. Hennes skulpturer av icke-vita individer avbildade i vit marmor tog plats i samtidskonsten utan den tidstypiska exotisering och sexualisering av det främmande som till exempel kom till uttryck i idén om den ädle vilden. Men varken Lewis eller hennes samtida visste att den värdighet som det marmorvita skulle låna sina bärare byggde på en felaktig premiss om den vita antiken. Och antikens skulptur var inte bara bemålad. Precis som i skulpturen av Silenus använde man färgad sten för att signalera det främmande hos såväl ociviliserade naturgudar som de avlägsna folkslag man införlivat i sitt rike. Också stensorterna kom från områden i romarrikets utkanter: grön marmor och röd porfyr från Egypten; rödspräcklig och svart marmor från Turkiet. Den färgade stenen blev både exotisk markör och maktdemonstration från väldet som sträckte sig över hela den kända världen. Kontrasten kunde inte vara större mot den frihet som genomsyrade Edmonia Lewis liv och verk. Anna Blennow, latinforskare och poet Litteratur Edmonia Lewis  internationally renowned sculptor, Charlotte Etinde-Crompton & Samuel Willard Crompton, 2020. The Lure of Italy. American Artists and the Italian Experience, 17601914, ed. Theodore Stebbins, Jr, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1992. Barbro Santillo Frizell, Antikens marmorstatyer en vit lögn, Svenska Dagbladet 2009-02-11 Sarah E. Bond & Sean P. Burrus, Barbarians and Sculptures Color Barrier in Ancient Rome, Hyperallergic 2018-05-31 Heidi Morse, Roman Studios. The Black Woman Artist in the Eternal City, from Edmonia Lewis to Carrie Mae Weems, i Classicisms in the Black Atlantic, eds. Ian Moyer, Adam Lecznar & Heidi Morse, 2020.

P1 Kultur
Den omdebatterade filmen Play 10 år senare

P1 Kultur

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 53:30


Våren 2011 hade filmen Play premiär det blev en hyllad film om maktspel, klass och hudfärg, men ledde också till en av svensk films mest hätska debatter och kallades rasistisk och farlig. Vad säger de inblandade i dag, 10 år senare? Möt skådespelarna Maxwell Kevin Vaz och Nana Manu i dag är de vuxna. Hur ser de på debatten de själva stod mitt i? Och debattörerna America Vera Zavala och Åsa Lindeborg, vad tänker de om sina ställningstaganden i dag? Och hur ser regissören Ruben Östlund på filmen? Reportage av Emma Engström. DET NEDTVINGADE PLANET I BELARUS Den Belarusiska exiljournalisten Roman Pratasevitj greps efter att planet han färdades med mellan Grekland och Litauen tvingats ned i Minsk. Vad betyder händelsen för exiljournalistiken? Samtal med kulturredaktionens Fredrik Wadström. ESSÄ: SKULPTÖREN EDMONIA LEWIS ÖDE Mycket är tyvärr okänt om Edmonia Lewis liv, men vi vet att hon var en kvinna från USA som levde en bit in på 1900-talet, och att hon hade stor framgång som skulptör i Rom. Hon var också mörkhyad och skildrade både slavmotståndare och slavars frihetskamp så väl som klassiska motiv i den vita marmorn. Latinforskaren, poeten och Rom-experten Anna Blennow har grävt mer i hennes fascinerande öde. Programledare: Lisa Wall Producent: Eskil Krogh Larsson

Arte INclusivo/INclusive Art
Episode 10: Edmonia Lewis

Arte INclusivo/INclusive Art

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 19:06


Let me tell you about the first African American and Native American female sculptor of the 19th and 20th centuries, the unstoppable Edmonia Wildfire Lewis! Bibliography American Civil War Music, Fives and Drums, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8epv1Y25XA Anne Quincy Waterston, The Young Colored Woman Who has Successfully Modelled the Bust of Col. Shaw, Scholarly Editing, Originally published December 31st, 1864, https://scholarlyediting.org/2013/editions/aa.18641231.4.html Henderson & Henderson, The Indomitable Spirit of Edmonia Lewis, A Narrative Biography, Esquiline Hill Press, 2013 Nelson, Charmaine A. (2007). The Color of Stone: Sculpting the Black Female Subject in Nineteenth-Century America. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press. Reno, Bobbie, Edmonia Lewis, An Artist of Determination and Courage, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PEiDsaodOQ&t=11s Smithsonian American Art Museum, Edmonia Lewis, https://americanart.si.edu/artist/edmonia-lewis-2914 INclusive Art/Arte INclusivo Podcast Social Media: INstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arteinclusivopodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arteinclusivopodcast Twitter: @inclusivo_arte Email: arteinclusivopodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Arte INclusivo/INclusive Art
Episodio 9: Edmonia “Wildfire” Lewis

Arte INclusivo/INclusive Art

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 20:50


Su nombre nativo americano era Wildfire, fuego incontrolado. Hija de un hombre afroamericano y una mujer nativa americana, Edmonia Lewis fue una guerrera incansable, escultora que inmortalizó personajes poco comunes en sus obras. Pásale a escuchar un poquito de su vida... Bibliografía: Anne Quincy Waterston, The Young Colored Woman Who has Successfully Modelled the Bust of Col. Shaw, Scholarly Editing, Originally published December 31st, 1864, https://scholarlyediting.org/2013/editions/aa.18641231.4.html Henderson & Henderson, The Indomitable Spirit of Edmonia Lewis, A Narrative Biography, Esquiline Hill Press, 2013 Nelson, Charmaine A. (2007). The Color of Stone: Sculpting the Black Female Subject in Nineteenth-Century America. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press. Reno, Bobbie, Edmonia Lewis, An Artist of Determination and Courage, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PEiDsaodOQ&t=11s Smithsonian American Art Museum, Edmonia Lewis, https://americanart.si.edu/artist/edmonia-lewis-2914 Arte INclusivo/INclusive Art Podcast Social Media: INstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arteinclusivopodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arteinclusivopodcast Twitter: @inclusivo_arte Email: arteinclusivopodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Artsy Fartsy
Season 2 Episode 7: Mary Edmonia "Wildfire" Lewis

Artsy Fartsy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 61:18


No re-release for you, you loyal listener, you! This week the (as Leslie Knope would say) "beautiful tropical fish, who is smart as a whip and cool under pressure" Edmonia Lewis is here! Join Jay and Tay as we cross continents and deal with racism in the life of this incredible woman. Edmonia, also known as Wildfire, was a Black and Indigenous artist in the late 19th century who overcame intense racism to achieve world wide fame. As a side note, if you're looking for Jaymee's nieces hot cocoa recipe, just shoot us a message! Resources: https://americanart.si.edu/artist/edmonia-lewis-2914 "Edmonia Lewis". Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin). 12 May 1871. p. 1 – via newspapers.com. https://newspaperarchive.com/celebrity-clipping-oct-14-1873-1885809/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmonia_Lewis Episode Credits: Hosted by Jaymee Harvey Willms and Taylor Barstow Production by Taylor Barstow Trumpet sound effects by Kurt Harvey Willms Interact with us: Instagram: Artsyfartsy.pod Facebook: artsyfartsy.podcast08 Email us questions, send us episode ideas or become our newest, sexiest sponsor: artsyfartsy.podcast08@gmail.com Does Artsy Fartsy bring a little fun and knowledge to your life? We could use your subscription support: https://anchor.fm/jaymee-harvey-willms0/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jaymee-harvey-willms0/support

Can War Ever Be Justified?
History Made Real By Women

Can War Ever Be Justified?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 6:31


In today's episodes we will discuss influence women in history. We will particularly be talking about an African American sculptor by the name Edmonia Lewis.

Storical
EDMONIA LEWIS: SCULPTING AN IDENTITY IN MARBLE</a#x3E;

Storical

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 19:12


Storical is back for an all new season starting with a special episode for Black History Month. This week, we're talking about Edmonia Lewis, the first American artist of color to achieve international fame.Listen to the episode to learn about this titan of the art world who was almost lost to history, and about the century-long mystery of the disappearance of her most famous work.New episodes on Mondays. You can listen on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, or Stitcher. Follow on Instagram or Facebook @storicalpodcast

Storical
Edmonia Lewis: Sculpting an Identity In Marble

Storical

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 19:12


Storical is back for an all new season starting with a special episode for Black History Month. This week, we’re talking about Edmonia Lewis, the first American artist of color to achieve international fame.Listen to the episode to learn about this titan of the art world who was almost lost to history, and about the century-long mystery of the disappearance of her most famous work.New episodes on Mondays. You can listen on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, or Stitcher. Follow on Instagram or Facebook @storicalpodcast

American Catholic History
Mary Edmonia Lewis

American Catholic History

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 17:13


Mary Edmonia Lewis was a black Catholic woman who became a great sculptor. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tells us that in order to overcome prejudice against her she moved to Rome from the US early on and it wasn't until quite recently that Lewis received recognition for her great art. The post Mary Edmonia Lewis appeared first on SQPN.com.

The Godfrey Audio Guide
12. Queens & Spheres

The Godfrey Audio Guide

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 10:17


The Death of Cleopatra (1876) by Edmonia Lewis; GPS ERROR Content Warning: Brief discussion of suicide in relation to The Death of Cleopatra This episode was written, produced, and performed by Nicole Knudsen, with sound design and editing by James Ferrero. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @thegodfreyguide. Visit patreon.com/thegodfreyaudioguide for free episode transcripts, and to become a sustaining member of the show. Website: thegodfreyaudioguide.com The Godfrey Audio Guide is produced on unceded Tongva, Chumash, and Kizh territory. Research on the history of The Death of Cleopatra was collected from: https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/gQJi3NKm3VagLg

P1 Kultur
"Om ni inte gillar det kan ni dra åt helvete" – ny utställning om Svenska Baletten i Paris

P1 Kultur

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 53:37


Igår, den 25 oktober, var det på dagen 100 år sedan ett av dåtidens mest radikala danskompanier hade premiär. Hör historien om Svenska Baletten som både chockerade och gjorde braksuccé. Svenska Baletten grundades och leddes av Rolf de Maré, tillsammans med dansaren och koreografen Jean Börlin. För att uppmärksamma hundraårsminnet av Svenska Baletten i Paris, visas en stor jubileumsutställning på Dansmuseet i Stockholm. Anna Tullberg gick dit för att fånga svensk danshistoria. ART NOVEAU. FRÅN LARSSON TILL ZAPPA På Göteborgs konstmuseum visas just nu en utställning som visar hur konststilen Art nouveau influerade svensk konst runt sekelskiftet 1900, men också hur den fortsatt att påverka ända in i vår samtid. Cecilia Blomberg har sett utställningen och medverkar i dagens program. LÄSLOV! DAGS ATT KORA VEM SOM FÅR BARNRADIONS BOKPRIS Den här veckan är det höstlov i skolorna - av läsrörelsen också utnämnt till läslov - och här i sveriges radio betyder det att det är de ungas tur att diskutera litteratur - och utse en favorit bland dom fem böcker som nominerats till Barnradions bokpris 2020. Årets fem nominerade böcker är "Familjen" av Cecilia Lidbeck, "I väntan på mitt ovanliga liv" av Pär Sahlin, "Den falska rosen" av Jacob Wegelius, "Mitt storslagna liv" av Jenny Jägerfeld och "Vi går varvet" av Ina Lagerwall. Hör fem elever i årskurs 6 på Årstaskolan i södra Stockholm när de diskuterar sig ram till vem av författarna som ska belönas med årets bokpris idag pratar de om "Familjen" av Cecilia Lidbeck. DAGENS OBS-ESSÄ Mycket är tyvärr okänt om Edmonia Lewis liv, men vi vet att hon var en kvinna från USA som levde en bit in på 1900-talet, och att hon hade stor framgång som skulptör i Rom. Hon var också mörkhyad och skildrade både slavmotståndare och slavars frihetskamp så väl som klassiska motiv i den vita marmorn. Latinforskaren, poeten och Rom-experten Anna Blennow har grävt mer i hennes fascinerande öde. Programledare: Gunnar Bolin Producent: Maria Götselius

Special Lady Day
12. Henrietta Wood and Edmonia Lewis

Special Lady Day

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 134:29


In this episode, Caitlin tells us the story of Henrietta Wood, who sued the U.S. federal government for reparations and won. Then, Jessica explores the life of Black American sculptor Edmonia Lewis.Act IVote Save AmericaRebuild the Ahliah School community in Beirut, Go Fund MeEpisode Sources“In 1870, Henrietta Wood Sued for Reparations—and Won” by W. Caleb McDaniel, The Smithsonian Magazine“The Former Slave Who Sued for Reparations, and Won” by W. Caleb McDaniel, New York Times Opinion“The Backstory: The little known story about a former slave who sued her captor and won” by Nicole Carroll, USA TODAY “Henrietta Wood, won the first reparations lawsuit” by Herb Boyd, Amsterdam News"15 Incredible Historic Women You Should Know," Mental Floss The Smithsonian American Art Museum: Edmonia LewisGoogle Arts and Culture: Edmonia Lewis Exhibit Reparations InformationThe Case For Reparations, by Ta-Nehisi Coates, The AtlanticSonya Renee Taylor and #buybackblackdebtOther LinksSistah ScifiSmithsonian Podcast: Finding CleopatraAmerican Hysteria Podcast

One Thousand Words: the world art created
1-5 - The Death of Cleopatra & Edmonia Lewis

One Thousand Words: the world art created

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 11:22


The Death of Cleopatra shocked America with its brilliance and revolutionary form, and then disappeared for a century - listen to hear what happened to it, and a theory as to why. 

Conversation Happens
Special Lady Day 12: Henrietta Wood and Edmonia Lewis

Conversation Happens

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 134:29


In this episode, Caitlin tells us the story of Henrietta Wood, who sued the U.S. federal government for reparations and won. Then, Jessica explores the life of Black American sculptor Edmonia Lewis.https://www.specialladyday.com/

Miss Information: A Trivia Podcast
160 – Forever Free: Edmonia Lewis

Miss Information: A Trivia Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 49:40


Since art episodes are becoming our bread and butter… Lauren’s going to teach you all about one of the most famous female artists of the 19th century: Edmonia Lewis [the first woman of African-American and Native American heritage to achieve international fame as a sculptor]. Learn all about Lewis’ incredible life, art, and legacy. Later, take a quiz about the Renaissance! . . . [Music: 1) Madrigal National Choir & Anna Ungureanu, “Ars Nova and Renaissance” from Guillaume de Machaut’s ballads to Claudio Monteverdi’s madrigals, George Enescu Festival, 2015; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

ArtCurious Podcast
Episode #65: The Coolest Artists You Don't Know: Edmonia Lewis (Season 7, Episode 5)

ArtCurious Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 30:51


For most Americans, there’s a list of arts that they might be able to rattle off if pressed to name them off the top of their heads. Picasso. Michelangelo. Leonardo da Vinci. Name recognition does go a long way, but such lists also highlight what many of us don’t know-- a huge treasure trove of talented artists from decades or centuries past that might not be household names, but still have created incredible additions to the story of art. It’s not a surprise that many of these individuals represent the more diverse side of things, too-- women, people of color, different spheres of the social or sexual spectrum. This season on the ArtCurious podcast, we’re covering the coolest artists you don’t know. This week: Edmonia Lewis. Please SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW our show on Apple Podcasts! Twitter / Facebook/ Instagram SPONSORS The Great Courses Plus: Enjoy a free trial of The Great Courses Plus's entire library MOVA Globes: use code "ARTCURIOUS" for 10% off your order PREORDER OUR BOOK! ArtCurious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History is available for preorder now. The book will be released on September 15, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cities and Memory - remixing the sounds of the world

Piece based on The Death of Cleopatra by Cara Kelly.  "I first became aware of the artist, sculptor Edmonia Lewis and her work 'The Death of Cleopatra' through the Smithsonian’s podcast 'Sidedoor’. At the time I was also first in contact with 'Cities and Memories' so when I was asked if I would be involved in the  'Smithsonian Treasures Exhibition' and 'The Death of Cleopatra' was one of the works listed it was an intuitive choice for me to make.   "‘The Death Of Cleopatra’ took Edmonia four years to complete, was created  in Rome and accomplished for the Centennial Exhibition in 1876 and depicts  a scene from Classical antiquity.  "The work bridges two different eras ie.the one it depicts namely the death  of Cleopatra the end of the Ptolemaic dynasty, the end of the war between  Anthony and Octavian (Augustus) and the one in which it was created... the ‘Capture of Rome’ in 1870 the end of the reign of the Papal States under the  Holy See and the unification of the Italian peninsula under Emmanuel II. "Perhaps using pencil and manuscript combined with digital sequencing samples of  strings and choir is my own attempt at bridge-building.  The sculpture's own history and the life and work of Edmonia engaged me for many  weeks and led me to a richer appreciation for both. In writing this piece I have sought to accompany her work as you might a soloist with first and foremost respect to the great skill and voice of the artist and they're creation.  I would hope that the viewer and the listener will also be inspired to further  appreciation of the work of Edmonia Lewis." Part of the Smithsonian Treasures project, a collection of new sound works inspired by items from the Smithsonian Museums’ collections - for more information, see http://www.citiesandmemory.com/smithsonian

Great Women in History
Podcast 94-Edmonia Lewis

Great Women in History

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 7:26


La vita della prima scultrice professionista afro-americana, Edmonia Lewis. 

Museum of Femininity
Mary Edmonia Lewis

Museum of Femininity

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 17:50


Episode 19In celebration of Women's History Month The Museum of Femininity will be exploring the lives of female artists in history.Today we meet Mary Edmonia Lewis a 19th century sculptor who spent the majority of her career in Rome. She was able to overcome the obstacles of her gender and race to forge a highly successful career, creating commissions that ranged from African American imagery, mythology, Biblical scenes and portrait busts, which she often sold for thousands of dollars.https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/edmonia-lewis-smithsonian-american-art-museum/gQJi3NKm3VagLg?hl=enhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Edmonia-Lewishttps://americanart.si.edu/artist/edmonia-lewis-2914

Series Podcast: This Way Out
This Way Out: Divisive Loyalties + global LGBTQ news + much more!, Segment 1

Series Podcast: This Way Out

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020


Alabama’s past is perceived in the present; a gay ambassador is tapped for Trump’s dirty work; recalling Edmonia Lewis’ life and “The Death of Cleopatra” in a “Rainbow Minute”; Indonesia considers forced rehab for “deviants”, Vietnam schools flunk LGBTQ lesson planning, Mormons pronounce punishment for gender transition, Chasten Buttigieg defends his hubby, Elizabeth Warren diss-misses Mike Pence, and more global LGBTQ news!

I Don't Know Her
SCULPTOR & AIDS RESEARCHER: Edmonia Lewis & Mathilde Krim

I Don't Know Her

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 77:22


We crown a new Queen this week, then Rita gets us started with the story of Edmonia Lewis, the first professional African American (and Native American) sculptor. Amanda discusses Mathilde Krim, a medical researcher who devoted her life to funding AIDS research, saving thousands, if not millions, of lives. Follow us on social media: FB: facebook.com/idkherpodcast Twitter: @IDKHerPodcast Insta: @idkher_podcast

Sidedoor
Finding Cleopatra

Sidedoor

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 26:51


Edmonia Lewis was the first American woman of color to achieve international fame as a sculptor. Her 3,000-pound masterwork, “The Death of Cleopatra,” commemorated another powerful woman who broke with convention… and then the sculpture disappeared. On this episode of Sidedoor, we find them both.

Sidedoor
Finding Cleopatra

Sidedoor

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 26:51


Edmonia Lewis was the first American woman of color to achieve international fame as a sculptor. Her 3,000-pound masterwork, “The Death of Cleopatra,” commemorated another powerful woman who broke with convention… and then the sculpture disappeared. On this episode of Sidedoor, we find them both.

Native Opinion Podcast an American Indian Perspective

Native Opinion Episode 163 UNDER THE COVER OF DARKNESS How To Reach Our Show: E-Mail: hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion Facebook: facebook.com/nativeopinionpodcast/ Our Website: nativeopinion.com Our Youtube Channel: https://www.Youtube.com/c/NativeOpinion _______________________________________________________________ CALL OUR SHOW! Click or Tap to call: 860–800–5595 Listen LIVE every Saturday Morning, 9am Eastern Standard Time Through Our Website or via the SPREAKER APP SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast! Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, i-Heart Radio, Spotify Radio Public or wherever you get your favorite podcasts from… __________________________________________________________________ PLEASE help grow our show! Share us with your friends!. Tell folks you heard about something on Native Opinion, or give us a review in i-tunes or on Facebook! It truly does help our show get discovered! ________________________________________________________ EPISODE SUMMARY: We introduce a new weekly segment called “America…Examples of Racism” a feature which focuses on high profile examples of Racism across the United States. Native Stories in this weeks episode include: The Trump Administration anticipated lack of support for Border wall funding, and utilized the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to waive The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, (NAGPRA) and other laws to fund the border wall. How could that have been done without some kind of resistance? Republican Representative Tom Cole (Chickasaw Nation) is taking heat for not supporitng a resolution that rebukes President Donald Trump for declaring a national emergency along the U.S. border with Mexico, and Native Twitter was not happy… The top Republican on the Judiciary Committee, Rep. Bob Goodlatte of Virginia, who is retiring at the end of the year, refused to vote in support of Savannah’s act, a law that would have provided much needed support nation wide in providing resources to tribes and local law enforcement in processing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women cases. One man stopped all of this… we dicuss… And finally, over 2000 Native American remains were found in the home of a Indiana man. Why are some American Archaeological enthusiests facinated with keeping the bones of our ancestors? Music featured in this episode is from Black Fire. Plus our Listener feedback & Voicemail The Native Opinon theme song “Honor The People” is by Casper Loma Da Wa. FIND THE SONG AND MORE OF HIS MUSIC HERE: ________________________________________________________ ARTICLES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE. Coal plant owners, tribe at impasse over takeover of plant. The Trump Administration Is Waiving 25 Laws to Build a New Bit of ‘Wall’. DHS Issues Waiver to Expedite Border Construction Project in Hidalgo County, Texas. The “Rescinding DHS’ Waiver Authority for Border Wall Act” As Introduced by Representative Kathleen Rice (D-NY). Rep. Tom Cole complained about a one-page bill and #NativeTwitter roasted him for it. Native American remains among 2,000 bones found at Indiana home containing 42,000 artifacts. NATIVE AMERICAN WOMEN ARE DISAPPEARING. WHY IS NOTHING BEING DONE?. __________________________________________________ RESOURCES REGARIDNG COHEN TESTIMONY __________________________________________________ House Intel Will Call Trump Org Moneyman Allen Weisselberg To Testify. 1.) 18 U.S. Code § 208.Acts affecting a personal financial interest. 2.) 18 U.S. Code § 216.Penalties and injunctions. 3.) 18 U.S. Code § 202.Definitions. 4.) 18 U.S. Code § 203.Compensation to Members of Congress, officers, and others in matters affecting the Government. 5.) 18 U.S. Code § 205.Activities of officers and employees in claims against and other matters affecting the Government. 6.) 18 U.S. Code § 207.Restrictions on former officers, employees, and elected officials of the executive and legislative branches. 7.) Morgan Lewis Law Firm. Bio: Sheri A. Dillon, Partner. P ________________________________________________________ MAIN CONTENT SEGMENTS Native Sun News Today: Oyate Today television show reaches broader audience. Native Sun News Today: Campaign focuses on missing and murdered sisters. Retiring House Republican is holding up bill aimed at protecting Native American women. The Unlikely Success of Edmonia Lewis, a Black Sculptor in 19th-Century America. __________________________________________________ MUSIC PRESENTED IN THIS EPISODE ARTIST: Blackfire TRACK: NDN Alien BIO: BLACKFIRE is comprised of two brothers and their sister Jeneda, Clayson and Klee Benally. Born into the heart of a political land dispute area on Black Mesa in the Navajo Nation, this family’s powerful music reflects the Hopes, Freedoms, and Barriers of today’s world. BLACKFIRE’s style encompasses traditional Native American, Punk-Rock and “Alter-Native” music and bears strong socio-political messages regarding government oppression, relocation of indigenous people, eco-cide, genocide, domestic violence and human rights VISIT THIER WEBSITE. ________________________________________________________ Kutupitush! 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What'sHerName
THE SCULPTOR Edmonia Lewis

What'sHerName

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 38:49


What if you had a vision for your life, but absolutely everyone around you told you it was impossible? Edmonia Lewis lived a life so improbable, that if we didn’t have the actual evidence that she really existed, we’d never believe it! The orphaned daughter of a Native American mother and Caribbean father in mid 19th century America, she set out on the most unlikely path: to become a famed classical sculptor in Rome, all … The post THE SCULPTOR Edmonia Lewis appeared first on What'shername.

Liberating the Queen
011- Edmonia Lewis

Liberating the Queen

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2018


Edmonia Lewis is an enigmatic being, her legacy is something of legends and her art is unlike anything people have ever seen.

La Poudre
Épisode 35 - Mélissa Laveaux

La Poudre

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2018 68:55


Au micro de Lauren Bastide, Mélissa Laveaux raconte la musique comme support de résistance politique (04:20), son enfance à Ottawa dans l'Ontario (05:49), la transmission de l'histoire d'Haïti dans son enfance (10:20), sa mère, véritable matriarche (17:00), son choix d'être une femme (21:40), sa rencontre avec le Black Feminism (29:17), son arrivée tumultueuse en France (28:50) ses deux premiers albums très personnels (38:03), sa fascination pour la sculptrice Edmonia Lewis (41:10), la figure de « Mami Wata », divinité mythologique à la fois africaine et caribéenne (44:20), « Radio Siwèle », son dernier album sur lequel elle a travaillé pendant 8 ans (52:05), sa réponse à la sortie de Donald Trump à propos des « Shithole countries » (56:37), son lien à la nature et son rapport à son utérus (01:02:37).Mélissa Laveaux est une musicienne, compositrice et chanteuse née en 1985 à Montréal. Son dernier album, « Radio Siwèle », sorti en février 2018, est un joyau musical chanté en créole qui réinvente des chants de résistance haïtiens datant de l'occupation américaine. Elle y a travaillé durant 8 ans. Mélissa Laveaux a grandi à Ottawa, dans l'Ontario, au Canada. Elle baigne toute son enfance dans la culture haïtienne de ses parents et s'initie jeune à la guitare. Elle obtient en juin 2008 un Bachelor en « éthique et société » à l'Université d'Ottawa tout en diffusant sur Myspace ses premiers morceaux. En 2007, elle sort son premier album, auto-produit, « Camphor & Copper ». Lauréate d'une bourse de musicienne, elle déménage en France, et en 2008, le label No Format! produit une réédition de « Camphor & Copper ». Entre 2008 et 2011, elle part en tournée en Europe, au Canada et au Japon. En février 2013, elle sort un second album « Dying is a wild night » et un single, « Triggers », qui relate une tragique histoire d'amour lesbien.La Poudre est une production Nouvelles Écoutes. Réalisation et générique : Aurore Meyer-Mahieu. Coordination : Zisla Tortello. Mixage : Laurie GalliganiCet épisode de La Poudre est rendu possible grâce au soutien de l'application française de méditation Petit Bambou. Petit Bambou permet de choisir parmi 650 séances de méditation celle qui vous correspond le mieux. La démarche est pédagogue, facile à embrasser, même sans avoir aucune expérience en la matière. Merci à Petit Bambou de faire parler La Poudre et de nous permettre de prendre soin de nous.

Hood's Goods
Ep 36 - Mary Edmonia Lewis

Hood's Goods

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2018 67:03


This week we learn about Edmonia Lewis for the last week in Black History Month.

Chandra Kamaria Presents...
Sister Days: Edmonia Lewis

Chandra Kamaria Presents...

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2018 2:29


First African American female sculptor

The Art History Babes
Edmonia Lewis

The Art History Babes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2018 59:25


Edmonia Lewis was a renowned neoclassical sculptor in the late 1800s. However, her name is not widely known, and her work often falls under the radar. Not only did she lead a remarkable life, but so did one of her most important works, "Death of Cleopatra". Join the Babes as they discuss the life and career of Edmonia Lewis, the first female African American sculptor to gain international acclaim. Start investing with Acorns. Get $5 if you use our link : https://www.acorns.com/invite/?code=F7FU9C Magic color changing Art History Babes prints by featured artist, Faith Sponsler available at www.arthistorybabes.com/featured-artist/ Check out our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/arthistorybabes We got a blog! We got merch! We got newsletters! www.arthistorybabes.com Insta: @arthistorybabespodcast Twitter: @arthistorybabes Email: arthistorybabes@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deviant Women Podcast
Edmonia Lewis

Deviant Women Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2017 58:59


Amidst the surge and spray of Niagara Falls, Edmonia Lewis spent her childhood hunting, fishing, and making crafts for tourists. But when her half-brother helped her to pursue an education, Edmonia's talent as a sculptor flourished. After leaving America to join the milieu of Italy's artistic sisterhood, Edmonia threw herself into a dedication to art that would see her gain fame, both in Europe and at home. Join us in the bustling art scene of Rome, as we stroll through the arcades and galleries on our search to uncover the life and works of this fascinating figure.If you want to support Deviant Women, follow us on: PatreonTwitter @DeviantWomenFacebook @deviantwomenpodcastInstagram @deviantwomenpodcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

the memory palace
Two Small Sculptures (The Met Residency Episode 8)

the memory palace

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2017 11:51


Show Notes Nate DiMeo was the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Artist in Residence for 2016/2017. He produced 8 episodes inspired by the collection and by the museum itself. This is the eigth episode of that residency. This residency is made possible by the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Chester Dale Fund. This episode is written and produced and stuff by Nate DiMeo with engineering assistance from Elizabeth Aubert. Its Executive Producer is Limor Tomer, General Manager Live Arts, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Artwork Discussed Hiawatha, Edmonia Lewis, 1868. Minnehaha, Edmonia Lewis, 1868. Music L'oree Du Bois, by Sylvain Chauvau.

Stuff You Missed in History Class

The American sculptor was a celebrated artist in her day, but she receded from the spotlight; her final years remained a mystery for quite some time. Her marble works are striking examples of the neoclassical style popular at the end of the 19th century. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers