Podcast appearances and mentions of Maurizio Cattelan

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Latest podcast episodes about Maurizio Cattelan

Binchtopia
The Economy of Outrage

Binchtopia

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 87:12


This week, the girlies tackle rage bait: the content that's engineered to make you mad and keep you scrolling. From gutting historic homes to incendiary Republican rhetoric, they explore how anger became a content strategy and why we keep falling for it. They trace the long history of provocation, once a way to challenge power and now just another feature of your FYP, breaking down how rage bait works, who benefits from it, and why nothing feels shocking anymore. Digressions include the beauty of riding a train, knowing conservative content creators in real life, and the age-old question: does being a woman count as rage bait? We're going on tour!!!! Find tickets at https://linktr.ee/binchtopia This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Eliza McLamb and edited by Allison Hagan. Research assistance from Kylie Finnigan. To support the podcast on Patreon and access 50+ bonus episodes, mediasodes, zoom hangouts and more, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today. SOURCES $5.2m for a duct-taped banana: has the buyer of Maurizio Cattelan's artwork slipped up? 10 Works of Art That Made People Really Mad  100 years later Duchamp's ‘Fountain' still influential Against Empathy by Paul Bloom Anger is an approach-related affect: Evidence and implications.  Antisocial Behavior in Online Discussion Communities Ape and Human Cognition: What's the Difference? Chris Ofili: Can art still shock us? Chris Ofili, The Holy Virgin Mary  Emotion Shapes the Diffusion of Moral Content Facebook Manipulated User News Feeds To Create Emotional Responses  How A Urinal Changed Art History: The Duchamp Fountain How Upton Sinclair's ‘The Jungle' Led to US Food Safety Reforms How (and where) does moral judgment work? How the Shock Jock Became the Outrage Jock Marcel Duchamp: The Forefather of Conceptual Art More Transparency and Less Spin Movement, Affect, Sensation Musk's Political Posts Online hate speech victimization: consequences for victims' feelings of insecurity Piss Christ by Andres Serrano  Social Influence Bias: A Randomized Experiment Still Amusing Ourselves The Art of Absurdity: Resurgence of Dadaism through Gen-Z memes. The Attention Merchants: The Epic Scramble to Get Inside Our Heads The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind By Gustave Le Bon   The Cultural Politics of Emotion by Sara Ahmed The Dada Era of Internet Memes The Disinformation Dozen The Emotional Dog and Its Rational Tail: A Social Intuitionist Approach to Moral Judgment  “The Great Moon Hoax” is published in the “New York Sun” The Shock Of The New: Art And The Century Of Change  The urinal that changed how we think These Influencers Are Making Content to Make You Angry — And It's Working  Understanding Media - The Extensions of Man  Walter Lippmann and Public Opinion What is rage-baiting and why is it profitable?  Yellow Journalism  YouTube, the Great Radicalizer

Proyecto Radio MX
Enlazados LifeStyle 06052025 P345

Proyecto Radio MX

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 59:34


Te invitamos a escucharnos todos los martes,. Con grandes temas de , hoy acompañanos en nuestro programa ...... Enlazados Lifestyle. Hoy hablaremos de:Entrevista exclusiva con Carine Capitolo – Fundadora de C3 Art Gallery En este nuevo episodio, nos adentramos en el universo artístico de Carine Capitolo, curadora y directora de C3 Art Gallery, una de las propuestas más innovadoras de arte contemporáneo en la Ciudad de México. Desde su visión sobre el arte y la curaduría, hasta temas como la valorización del arte en el mercado actual, Carine nos comparte su experiencia, su pasión y los retos detrás de crear un espacio que fusiona tecnología, experiencias inmersivas y comunidad artística. Hablamos de inspiración, de cómo una obra puede tocar vidas, y hasta del famoso “plátano” de Maurizio Cattelan vendido en millones. Una conversación imperdible para artistas, coleccionistas y amantes del arte. Descubre por qué C3 no es solo una galería, sino una vivencia. Suscríbete para más entrevistas, arte y cultura contemporánea.

Proyecto Radio MX
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Proyecto Radio MX

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 51:28


Te invitamos a escucharnos todos los martes,. Con grandes temas de , hoy acompañanos en nuestro programa ...... Enlazados Lifestyle. Hoy hablaremos de:Entrevista exclusiva con Carine Capitolo – Fundadora de C3 Art Gallery En este nuevo episodio, nos adentramos en el universo artístico de Carine Capitolo, curadora y directora de C3 Art Gallery, una de las propuestas más innovadoras de arte contemporáneo en la Ciudad de México. Desde su visión sobre el arte y la curaduría, hasta temas como la valorización del arte en el mercado actual, Carine nos comparte su experiencia, su pasión y los retos detrás de crear un espacio que fusiona tecnología, experiencias inmersivas y comunidad artística. Hablamos de inspiración, de cómo una obra puede tocar vidas, y hasta del famoso “plátano” de Maurizio Cattelan vendido en millones. Una conversación imperdible para artistas, coleccionistas y amantes del arte. Descubre por qué C3 no es solo una galería, sino una vivencia. Suscríbete para más entrevistas, arte y cultura contemporánea.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
The Numbers Game: Would you spend $6.2 million on a banana?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 3:21


Would you spend $6.2 million on a banana? Well, someone did. And not just any banana - a single banana duct-taped to a wall. This is Comedian, a conceptual art piece by Maurizio Cattelan that has sparked debate, laughter, and even disbelief in the art world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crime Next Door
2. The Rumour

Crime Next Door

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 19:03


Stunned Blenheim Palace staff are coming to terms with an early morning raid as the gang make their getaway with the £5 million gold toilet.Meanwhile, rumours swirl about who could have orchestrated the heist with fingers pointing to the toilet's creator, Maurizio Cattelan, who has a history of elaborate stunts. When the artist shares a statement denying any involvement a police investigation is launched and the hunt for the real robbers begins.Presenter: Clodagh Stenson. Producer: Jonathan Eden, with assistance from William McLennan. Sound Designer: Meic Parry. Story Consultants: Graham Russell and Jack Kibble-White. Executive Producers: Peter Cooke and Peter Cook. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Commissioner: Al Miskin.Image: Getty.

Cities and Memory - remixing the sounds of the world

"To start with I was mostly interested in seeing if I could extract the typewriter and morse code sounds and use those rhythms to trigger snippets of Churchill's voice. I wanted to re-code the existing code and tried a variety of techniques including EQ, AI Stem Splitting, Gates, Envelope Followers, distortion and reverb.  "I started to make some overlapping rhythms with the morse code and typewriter sounds and then used a stem split version of Churchill's voice to refocus the piece and make it about his love of riding. I stretched and pitched his voice down 3 semitones to make it sound even fuller - and a bit funnier, and got into the humour of Churchill in a bowler hat riding on ponies around the grounds reminiscing about the war, and his regiment, whilst galloping along at high speed.  "Towards the end of the composition I reintroduced some of the history of the location with the train sound (referencing the 19th century aristocrat, Consuelo Vanderbilt, who married into the family and saved the palace from ruin with her own funds) and the sound of a toilet flushing (referencing the robbery, in September 2019, of an 18-carat gold toilet worth 4.8 million that had been installed by Maurizio Cattelan as part of his "Victory is not an option" exhibition)." Winston Churchill exhibition, Blenheim Palace reimagined by David Henckel. ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage

Crime Next Door
1. The Heist

Crime Next Door

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 19:59


The mystery of one of Britain's weirdest art heists begins at an exhibition party at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, in September 2019.A £5 million solid gold toilet, created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, is centre-piece at the exhibition. Hours after partygoers leave it is stolen by a masked gang.The events are a shock for the palace staff who witness the heist and its aftermath, including guest services manager Eleanor Paice and Chief Executive Dominic Hare.Presenter: Clodagh Stenson. Producer: Jonathan Eden, with assistance from William McLennan. Sound Designer: Meic Parry. Story Consultants: Graham Russell and Jack Kibble-White. Executive Producers: Peter Cooke and Peter Cook. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Commissioner: Al Miskin. Image: Getty.

INGRID Y TAMARA EN MVS 102.5
El precio del arte en Tamara con Luz en MVS – 20 Mar 25

INGRID Y TAMARA EN MVS 102.5

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 17:06


Samuel Reyes, gestor cultural, nos habla sobre el precio del arte: ¿qué hace que una obra suba o baje de valor? Un ejemplo icónico es Comedian, el plátano pegado a la pared de Maurizio Cattelan, que se vendió por 7.2 millones de dólares. Conéctate en Tamara con Luz en MVS, de lunes a viernes, de 10:00 AM a 01:00 PM por MVS 102.5 FM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

L'heure bleue
Sam Stourdzé : "La beauté peut parfois être agaçante"

L'heure bleue

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 45:34


durée : 00:45:34 - La 20e heure - par : Eva Bester - Spécialiste de l'image contemporaine, qu'elle soit fixe ou animée, Sam Stourdzé présente dès le 28 février à Rome à la Villa Médicis – qu'il dirige – l'exposition “Chromotherapia”, pensée avec Maurizio Cattelan. Feu d'artifice de couleurs au programme, dans l'œil des photographes du siècle dernier.

RELIGIOUS LIBERTY REPORT
168 - TIME PASSES INTO THE FUTURE - THE BANANA ON THE WALL - THE PURSUIT OF NOVELTY - NOSTALGIA, BUT DO NOT SIN

RELIGIOUS LIBERTY REPORT

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 29:02


The Problem Is the Banana on the Wallby John Horvat IINovember 28, 2024The Problem Is the Banana on the WallEveryone has an explanation for the turn of events in November.It's the economy, the culture, a failure to connect with working-class Americans. All these are valid reasons.However, I have my own explanation that sheds some light on what has gone wrong in America. It explains something of the craziness of our times. I think the problem is the banana on the wall.I know it sounds exoteric, but let me explain. I think the banana metaphor will help clarify why some Americans reacted during the election.An Auction in New YorkMy reasoning centers on a recent event in New York City in which the renowned Sotheby's auction house sold a 2019 art piece dubbed “Comedian” by Maurizio Cattelan. The work consisted of a fresh banana duct-taped to the wall.The bidding started at $800,000, and within five minutes, the item sold for $5.2 million plus auction house fees, which came to a total of $6.2 million. The new owner is Chinese-born crypto-businessman Justin Sun.The actual banana cost thirty-five cents when bought in the morning at an Upper East Side fruit stand. The new owner will get a certificate of authenticity and installation instructions should he want to replace the banana before it rots. Mr. Sun has already announced that he will eat the original banana “as part of this unique artistic experience, honoring its place in both art history and popular culture.”Commenting after the sale, Billy Cox, a Miami art dealer with his own copy of “Comedian,” says the work is something of historical importance that comes only “once or twice a century.”The Elephant in the Room Is the Banana on the WallSomething is profoundly wrong here.That's why I think the problem with our country is the banana on the wall. It's the elephant in the room that no one wants to see.We are living in a society where certain liberal sectors inhabit an alternative reality where thirty-five-cent bananas are handled as multimillion-dollar works of art. The problem is that they want to force everyone else in society to believe their madness.The only way to get out of this mess is for innocent souls with enough common sense to break the spell of this absurd consensus by crying out, “It's not art! It's just a banana! Can't you see?”Insisting on AbsurditiesTo return to our original problem, what happened in November was a clash of two groups. The first are those who do not want to see the absurdity of the banana on the wall and dogmatize that it is art. They create their own reality and impose it on the nation.The second group consists of those tired of being told a banana taped to the wall is art. They long to live in a world where art is art and bananas are bananas.In the election, some of the latter group said, “Enough is enough.”Other Bananas on the WallThis reaction was not against a single banana on one wall.You see, there is the banana that claims a man is a woman and a woman is a man. Other bananas claim that people can choose their pronouns, pornography in libraries is literature or that it is just fine for men to compete with women in sports. We are told drag queen story hours are suitable for children, after-school Satan Clubs are educational and it is not a human baby but a clump of cells.It is all part of a vast banana extravaganza that we are asked to admire and make believe is the blueprint for a dream society. Sensible people are starting to do the unthinkable: Question the real value of these bananas of absurdity that appear on the walls of our wayward culture.An AwakeningThus, the election represents an awakening that comes none too soon. When absurdities are enshrined in a culture, anything can happen. Truth is denied, morals are eroded and a cult of ugliness reigns. The cruelest manifestations of intolerance and cancellation are possible since the absurd demands absolute acceptance. It cannot tolerate innocent souls that call a spade a spade and denounce the nonsense of the banana on the wall.The time has come for a return to order and sanity. It is long past time to take the bananas off the wall. 

The Motivation Congregation Podcast
The Astonishing Sale of Maurizio Cattelan's "Comedian" for $6.24 Million

The Motivation Congregation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 4:40 Transcription Available


Could a banana duct-taped to a canvas be worth millions? This episode challenges you to reconsider what we hold valuable in today's world by exploring the astonishing sale of Maurizio Cattelan's "Comedian" for $6.24 million. With insights from Oliver Barker, the auctioneer who managed this bewildering sale, and Justin Sun, the buyer who sees the piece as a cultural bridge, we dissect the societal implications of such investments. Our exploration taps into the bewildering intersection of art, memes, and the crypto community, questioning the boundaries of modern art and its value.As you listen, reflect on how these themes resonate with your life choices and priorities. Drawing inspiration from Jewish teachings, we emphasize the importance of discerning accurate actuality in our lives—whether we spend our money, time, or energy. Are you investing in what truly matters for your personal growth and integrity? Join us for a provocative conversation that challenges the notion of value, urging a deeper contemplation of what is while on your journey to self-improvement. Tune in for a compelling dialogue that reshapes your perspective on art, money, and personal growth.Support the showJoin The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org ----------------Questions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbrooke97@gmail.com

The Ebone Zone
Snacks Imitating Art

The Ebone Zone

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 11:02


In this episode, we explore one of the most surreal and bizarre moments in the world of modern art. Back in 2019, a man made waves by purchasing an “art piece” —a banana taped to a wall—for a staggering $6.2 million. This controversial piece, created by artist Maurizio Cattelan, became a symbol of the absurdity and high stakes of contemporary art. But the story doesn't end there. Just a few days ago, the same man appeared at the Peninsula Hong Kong, one of the most luxurious hotels in China, to hold a press conference that left spectators speechless. His act? Eating the banana.Listen now to hear more about this strange art world moment.For more details on the hotel, check out Peninsula Hong Kong's website.Want to learn more about the infamous banana? Listen to The Art of Bananas episode for more insight!Check out this week's featured hashtag: #IfICouldTeleportAnywhereSend a text to The Ebone Zone! Support the showIf you have questions or comments email ebonezonepodcast@yahoo.com Follow the Ebone Zone on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OfficialEBZLike the Ebone Zone on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ebonezoneofficial/Visit www.ebonezone.com for more content!

The Journal.
The $6 Million Banana's Appeal

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 21:02


Last month, Maurizio Cattelan's “Comedian,” a piece of conceptual art that consists of a banana duct taped to a wall, sold at a Sotheby's auction for $6.2 million. WSJ's Kelly Crow traces the banana's origins from Art Basel Miami in 2019 to the top of the art market this year. Further Listening: - A Russian Billionaire, an Art Dealer and an Epic Feud  - The Basquiat Sisters on Managing One of Art's Hottest Brands Further Reading: - A $6.2 Million Banana and the Unexpected Return of the Art Market  - Someone Just Paid $6.2 Million for a Banana Duct-Taped to a Wall  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artalogue
Bill Powers on the Art Market

Artalogue

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 34:21 Transcription Available


When I asked Bill Powers, owner of Half Gallery (who also happens to be an avid tennis player) what similarities could be drawn between the art world and the game, he replied "I guess sometimes people may pay more attention to their outfits than their backhand." Throughout our conversation, Bill Powers, the owner of Half Gallery, serves some keen insight from his many years in the Art World. Starting as a culture journalist  writing for magazines and esteemed publications like the New York Times, Powers pivoted to becoming a gallerist when the moment arose. "Why not me?", he thought. He now contributes to Muse, Purple and Autre magazines. He now has two books available through Junior Publishing, Glissando and Early 21st Century Art.  Alongside discussions about his career and gallery, we discuss the changing Art World and what the future holds. We chat about the shifting nature and relevancy of art criticism and the growing influence of market dynamics on artistic expression. From the recent spectacle of Maurizio Cattelan's "Comedian" at the recent Sotheby's auction to the disruptive force of NFTs, we try to untangle and understand how commercial success is reshaping taste and connoisseurship. Bill reflects on the delicate balance of business with creativity. His story is a compelling glimpse into the ways in which different aspects of the Art World converge. Connect with us:Madison Beale, HostCroocial, ProductionBe a guest on The Artalogue Podcast

5 Minutes Podcast with Ricardo Vargas
Values at Stake: Lessons from the Artwork 'Comedian' on Product Values, Miscommunications, and Responsibility

5 Minutes Podcast with Ricardo Vargas

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 10:55


In this episode, Ricardo reflects on the sale of Maurizio Cattelan's artwork The Comedian, a banana taped together with duct tape that cost US$6.2 million. He discusses three lessons that can be applied to projects: (1) the concept of value, highlighting that value resides in the exclusivity of the work, not in the physical object; (2) how communication can manipulate perceptions, exemplifying the media's distorted interpretation of the work; and (3) social responsibility in projects, criticizing actions that perpetuate inequalities. Ricardo concludes that project managers must balance efficiency with a positive societal impact. Listen to the podcast to know more.

5 Minutes Podcast com Ricardo Vargas
Valores em Jogo: Lições que tiramos da Obra 'Comedian' Sobre Valores do Produto, Desvio de Foco e Responsabilidade

5 Minutes Podcast com Ricardo Vargas

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 10:21


Neste episódio, Ricardo reflete sobre a venda da obra de arte The Comedian, de Maurizio Cattelan, uma banana colada com fita adesiva que custou US$ 6,2 milhões. Ele analisa três lições aplicáveis a projetos: (1) o conceito de valor, destacando que o valor reside na exclusividade da obra, não no objeto físico; (2) como a comunicação pode manipular percepções, exemplificando com a interpretação distorcida da mídia sobre a obra; e (3) a responsabilidade social em projetos, criticando ações que perpetuam desigualdades. Ricardo conclui que gerentes de projetos devem equilibrar eficiência com impacto positivo na sociedade. Escute o podcast para saber mais.

Real Talk with OSYL
#239 - The Thanksgiving Episode

Real Talk with OSYL

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 24:37


Send us a textWelcome to another episode of Yappin N Shxt! In today's episode:  Thanksgiving!Maurizio Cattelan's Comedian (2019)—a banana taped to a wall—for $6.2 million, including buyer's premium.Niantic is building an AI model that can navigate the real world.Yappin N Shxt is a production of Lost Dawgs Media.Listen to us on all of your favorite podcasting apps!Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yappinnshxtpod/

News in Easy Spanish - Hola Qué Pasa
Hombre con mucho dinero come arte de plátano de $6.2M

News in Easy Spanish - Hola Qué Pasa

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 2:28


Today I Learned Podcast
What Makes art, Art?

Today I Learned Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 45:00


Maurizio Cattelan's viral banana artwork - which consists of the yellow fruit duct-taped to a wall - was recently sold for US$6.2 million at an auction. This got us thinking - what makes something qualify as "art" especially in today's world? How is value placed on art, why do people collect it? For those of us not in the know, how do we get our start in the art collecting world? We speak to the experts, to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trumpcast
Slate Money: Conceptual Art is Literally Bananas

Trumpcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 58:38


This week: Felix back and we have some Felix-y topics to cover. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss the latest Trump cabinet appointments and speculate if Scott Bessent will be able to rein in Trump's economic plans.Then, much ink has been spilled over the sale of a conceptual artwork by Maurizio Cattelan for $6.2 million, yet no one really knows how to write about it. So, when is a banana taped to a wall more than a banana taped to a wall? And finally, this week, Warren Buffet published a letter explaining why and how he is giving away his billions after his death. The hosts discuss the efficacy and logic of his plan to give $1.2 billion to his family's foundations.  In the Slate Plus episode: We'll hear how Felix spent his time away.  Want to hear that discussion and hear more Slate Money? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Slate Money show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/moneyplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli and Cheyna Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Slate Money
Conceptual Art is Literally Bananas

Slate Money

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 58:38


This week: Felix back and we have some Felix-y topics to cover. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss the latest Trump cabinet appointments and speculate if Scott Bessent will be able to rein in Trump's economic plans.Then, much ink has been spilled over the sale of a conceptual artwork by Maurizio Cattelan for $6.2 million, yet no one really knows how to write about it. So, when is a banana taped to a wall more than a banana taped to a wall? And finally, this week, Warren Buffet published a letter explaining why and how he is giving away his billions after his death. The hosts discuss the efficacy and logic of his plan to give $1.2 billion to his family's foundations.  In the Slate Plus episode: We'll hear how Felix spent his time away.  Want to hear that discussion and hear more Slate Money? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Slate Money show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/moneyplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli and Cheyna Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Slate Daily Feed
Slate Money: Conceptual Art is Literally Bananas

Slate Daily Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 58:38


This week: Felix back and we have some Felix-y topics to cover. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss the latest Trump cabinet appointments and speculate if Scott Bessent will be able to rein in Trump's economic plans.Then, much ink has been spilled over the sale of a conceptual artwork by Maurizio Cattelan for $6.2 million, yet no one really knows how to write about it. So, when is a banana taped to a wall more than a banana taped to a wall? And finally, this week, Warren Buffet published a letter explaining why and how he is giving away his billions after his death. The hosts discuss the efficacy and logic of his plan to give $1.2 billion to his family's foundations.  In the Slate Plus episode: We'll hear how Felix spent his time away.  Want to hear that discussion and hear more Slate Money? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Slate Money show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/moneyplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli and Cheyna Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thrilling Tales of Modern Capitalism
Slate Money: Conceptual Art is Literally Bananas

Thrilling Tales of Modern Capitalism

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 58:38


This week: Felix back and we have some Felix-y topics to cover. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss the latest Trump cabinet appointments and speculate if Scott Bessent will be able to rein in Trump's economic plans.Then, much ink has been spilled over the sale of a conceptual artwork by Maurizio Cattelan for $6.2 million, yet no one really knows how to write about it. So, when is a banana taped to a wall more than a banana taped to a wall? And finally, this week, Warren Buffet published a letter explaining why and how he is giving away his billions after his death. The hosts discuss the efficacy and logic of his plan to give $1.2 billion to his family's foundations.  In the Slate Plus episode: We'll hear how Felix spent his time away.  Want to hear that discussion and hear more Slate Money? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Slate Money show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/moneyplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli and Cheyna Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What in the World
Has the price of art gone bananas?

What in the World

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 12:16


The world's most expensive banana has been sold at an auction for more than $6 million. It's Maurizio Cattelan's 2019 work Comedian and it's literally just a banana duct-taped to a wall.The new owner bought the right to display the installation along with a guide on how to replace the fruit (it doesn't stay fresh for long!).But what makes it art? And why would someone eat a multi-million dollar banana? BBC arts reporter Yasmin Rufo takes us through the story and helps us decide if us taping a banana to a wall in our studio counts as art. We also hear from two people in the art world - artist Maddie Exton and critic Hakim Bishara - for their thoughts on this infamous banana. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld WhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6 Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Emily Horler, Hayley Clarke, Benita Barden and Mora Morrison. Editor: Julia Ross-Roy

Pijas Marrones
Pijas Marrones #203. Haciendo un Paris Jackson con Cristobal Tabares y Salva Buitrago.

Pijas Marrones

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 78:23


Consigue tu entrada para el especial live navideño de Pijas Marrones aqui Esta semana charlando animadamente con Salva Buitrago y Cristóbal Tabares acerca de Wicked, el día del hombre, Robert LePage, Gran Hermano, Mario Banushi, Broncano exponiendo a Motos, Pedro Pascal y Paul Mescal de luna de miel en Marruecos, Letizia haciéndole un Paris Jackson a Ayuso y fotografiada por Annie Leibovitz, el Lidl, el tendedero de Almeida, orden de arresto a Netanyahu, la sentencia de los asesinos de Samuel, el plátano de Maurizio Cattelan y maravillas mil.  Emitiendo desde la potentísima señal de Subterfuge Radio.

Pilestræde – Berlingskes nyhedspodcast
For 44 millioner gaffatape og banan

Pilestræde – Berlingskes nyhedspodcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 25:51


Hvor meget kan du få for en banan og et stykke gaffatape?  Svaret er 6,2 millioner dollars (44 millioner kroner, rundt regnet). I hvert fald hvis dit navn er Maurizio Cattelan. For nylig blev hans kunstværk med titlen »Comedian« nemlig solgt på den verdensberømte kunstauktion Sotheby's for det astronomiske millionbeløb.  Og værket… det består af en banan, tapet fast på væggen. Hvordan kan det være kunst? Og hvordan kan det på nogen måde være millioner af dollars værd? Gæst: Thomas Asbæk, kunstnerisk leder hos »Kunsthal n« samt medejer af rådgivningsvirksomheden »Collaborations« Vært: Kaare Svejstrup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Advanced Spanish
ASPS Advanced Spanish - 417 - International news from a Spanish perspective

Advanced Spanish

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 6:10


Comedian, de Maurizio Cattelan, vendido en subasta por 6,2 millones de dólares Sara Sontano, inspectora de Hacienda Manifestación multitudinaria por el gallego en Santiago de Compostela Temporeros de la aceituna durmiendo al raso en Jaén Google debe vender Chrome para restablecer la competencia en las búsquedas online

Puck Presents: The Powers That Be
Crypto's $6.2M Banana

Puck Presents: The Powers That Be

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 30:02


Marion Maneker joins Peter to unpack the discourse surrounding Maurizio Cattelan's duct-taped banana, which just sold to a crypto zillionaire for a mind-blowing $6.2 million. Plus, Marion digs into this November's auction house sales and whether the art market is reviving from the doldrums. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You Are My Density
64: Going Bananas

You Are My Density

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 26:38


Podcast as therapy, the worst website ever, a classic cartoon, don't try crack, the closing line from a song from a never made French musical I made up, methylene blues, I'm starting to suck at pool, another steak outing, whining about wine, a bad barber, credit card chicanery, I'm becoming Albert Brooks, O.J. won't be back, a 24-hour masterpiece, Balzac had a point, a knockout painting, a funny Italian artist, a million dollar banana, being not glad about gladiator, a sequel to avoid, and the inevitable fall off the mountain. Stuff mentioned: Robert Mankoff "The Story of 'How About Never'" (The New Yorker, March 27, 2014 https://www.newyorker.com/cartoons/bob-mankoff/the-story-of-how-about-never), Altered States (1980), The All-American Rejects "Dirty Little Secret" (2005), Eric B. & Rakim "I Ain't No Joke" (1987), Eric B. & Rakim Paid in Full (1987), Casablanca (1942), Chinatown (1974), Mayila Ellis "Fugitive Mountain View Barber Charged with Sexually Assaulting Two Men" (San Francisco Chronicle, November 20, 2024 https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/fugitive-mountain-view-barber-charged-sexually-19933043.php), The Terminator (1984), Return of the Jedi (1983), Back to the Future (1985), Commando (1985), Breakout (1975), Christian Marclay The Clock (2010), René Magritte L'empire des lumières (1961 https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2022/modern-contemporary-evening-auction/lempire-des-lumieres-2), Maurizio Cattelan La Nona ora (1999 https://www.perrotin.com/artists/Maurizio_Cattelan/2/la-nona-ora/15420), Maurizio Cattelan America (2016 https://www.guggenheim.org/exhibition/maurizio-cattelan-america), Marcel Duchamp Fountain (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fountain_(Duchamp)),Maurizio Cattelan Comedian (2019 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comedian_(artwork)), Banksy Love is in the Bin (2018 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_is_in_the_Bin), Bansky Girl with Balloon (2008 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girl_with_Balloon), Gladiator II (2024), Matchstick Men (2003), The Beastmaster (1982), Good Times (1974-1979), Phantasm (1979), The Hitcher (1986), The Hitcher (2007), and The Hitcher II: I've Been Waiting (2003).

Late Confirmation by CoinDesk
GEN C: McDonald's to Meme Coins: Culture's New Financial Frontier

Late Confirmation by CoinDesk

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 31:29


This week, Avery and Sam dissect three major cultural shifts happening: Web3 going mainstream, creator influence reaching new heights and the increasing financialization of culture.In this episode, hosts Avery and Sam discuss the McDonald's x Doodles partnership and what it signals for Web3 brand collaborations. They also explore the growing power of creators and influencers, using Jake Paul's recent Netflix boxing match as a recent case study and finally, they dive into crypto's latest bull run and why everyone from 12-year-olds to art collectors are trying to cash in on the culture market.Links mentioned from the podcast: 110M Doodles coffee cups appear at McDonald's across the US: NFT CollectorNetflix Says Mike Tyson-Jake Paul Was a ‘Huge Success,' While Acknowledging Tech Issues‘The world's most expensive banana': Maurizio Cattelan's Comedian fetches $6.2m at Sotheby's New YorkLiz Hagelthorn's LinkedIn postWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gen C
McDonald's to Meme Coins: Culture's New Financial Frontier

Gen C

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 31:29


This week, Avery and Sam dissect three major cultural shifts happening: Web3 going mainstream, creator influence reaching new heights and the increasing financialization of culture.In this episode, hosts Avery and Sam discuss the McDonald's x Doodles partnership and what it signals for Web3 brand collaborations. They also explore the growing power of creators and influencers, using Jake Paul's recent Netflix boxing match as a recent case study and finally, they dive into crypto's latest bull run and why everyone from 12-year-olds to art collectors are trying to cash in on the culture market. Links mentioned from the podcast: 110M Doodles coffee cups appear at McDonald's across the US: NFT CollectorNetflix Says Mike Tyson-Jake Paul Was a ‘Huge Success,' While Acknowledging Tech Issues‘The world's most expensive banana': Maurizio Cattelan's Comedian fetches $6.2m at Sotheby's New YorkLiz Hagelthorn's LinkedIn postWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Le Bret du Faux
Quand l'art devient une banane à 6 millions de dollars

Le Bret du Faux

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 2:35


Bienvenue dans le meilleur des réveils RFM ! Ce matin, Caroline Ithurbide vous emmène dans un univers artistique pour le moins surprenant. Préparez-vous à découvrir l'histoire d'une œuvre d'art qui a fait couler beaucoup d'encre récemment : une simple banane fixée au mur par du scotch. Oui, vous avez bien lu ! Cette création signée de l'artiste Maurizio Cattelan a été vendue pour la somme astronomique de 6,2 millions de dollars à un riche entrepreneur américain, Justin Sun. Mais comment en est-on arrivé là ? Caroline décortique ce phénomène avec humour et perspicacité. Elle nous fait part de ses interrogations face à cette démesure, tout en rendant hommage au génie de l'artiste, capable de faire passer une simple banane pour une œuvre d'art de haute volée. Entre rires et questionnements, on se demande si les acheteurs ne se lancent pas dans une sorte de défi personnel pour montrer qui a le plus gros portefeuille. Après tout, cette œuvre éphémère a de quoi surprendre, surtout lorsqu'on sait que l'acquéreur reçoit également un mode d'emploi pour remplacer la banane au fur et à mesure de sa décomposition !Laissez-vous emporter par ce voyage artistico-financier hors du commun, où l'absurde côtoie le génie. Vous ne verrez plus jamais une banane de la même façon !

Lass hör'n
Papst-Stäbchen

Lass hör'n

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 57:41


Folge 272:Der Künstler heißt: "Maurizio Cattelan".Der Rest ist selbsterklärend!LG! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Historia de Aragón
Se vende plátano pegado a la pared con cinta americana por 6 millones de euros

Historia de Aragón

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 14:03


Maurizio Cattelan abrió el debate sobre qué es arte conceptual en 2019 pegando un plátano a la pared con cinta americana. Esta semana, su obra se ha subastado y vendido en Sotheby's por 6 millones de euros. Regresa el debate: ¿es eso arte? Javier Jiménez, tasador de obras para subastas, nos ofrece su visión.

Brendan O'Connor
Art Gone Bananas?

Brendan O'Connor

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 7:22


Irish artist Dorothy Cross talks Brendan through the controversy surrounding Maurizio Cattelan's work, Comedian - a banana duct taped to a wall that sold for $6 million this week, its meaning in the art world and the value of art.

Chris Krok
Would You Pay Millions to Have an Artist Duct Tape a Banana to Your Wall?

Chris Krok

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 34:45


Someone was willing to, as they shelled out $6.2 million for this exact art at a New York auction Wednesday. Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan debuted the piece, titled "Comedian," back in 2019, with viewers question the meaning it. Do you understand it, and would you pay millions for it?Support the show: http://www.wbap.com/chris-krok/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Week in Art
The $6.2m banana, Frank Auerbach remembered, Lindokuhle Sobekwa's photographs of addiction in South Africa

The Week in Art

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 67:21


Maurizio Cattelan's Comedian (2019), the work featuring a banana stuck to a wall with grey duct tape, sold at Sotheby's in New York, on Wednesday for $5m or $6.2m with fees. But how did other works fare at this week's auctions in New York? Ben Luke talks to Ben Sutton, The Art Newspaper's editor, Americas, about the sales. Frank Auerbach, the painter who escaped the Holocaust and dedicated more than 70 years to creating portraits and cityscapes in London in raw, thick paint and expressive charcoal, has died. We speak to the curator of three of his most important exhibitions—and a model for Auerbach for more than 40 years—Catherine Lampert, about his work. And this episode's Work of the Week is Mzwandile at home after coming from the rehab center (2018), a photograph from Nyaope, a series by the South African photographer Lindokuhle Sobekwa. In the series he explored the devastating effect on his local community of a heroin-based drug, called nyaope. The work is part of the exhibition Heroin Falls, at the Sainsbury Centre in Norwich, UK, and I spoke to Lindo about the work.Heroin Falls, Sainsbury Centre, Norwich, UK, 23 November-27 April 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uno, nessuno, 100Milan
Il fallimento di Cop29

Uno, nessuno, 100Milan

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024


La cop 29 giunge al termine e l'impressione generale è che in tema di misure di contrasto al cambiamento climatico sia uscito ben poco di concreto. Diverse le cause che commentiamo insieme all'inviata a Baku Laura Bettini. Ospite in studio per tutta la trasmissione il professore ed economista Alessandro Giraudo. A seguire ci occupiamo delle mine antiuomo che gli USA hanno messo a disposizione dell'Ucraina nel conflitto con Mosca mentre nella seconda parte di programma parliamo dell'opera di Maurizio Cattelan, costituita da una banana, venduta all'asta per 6,2 milioni di dollari.

As It Happens from CBC Radio
What the Israeli PM's arrest warrant does & doesn't change

As It Happens from CBC Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 64:56


Plus: “Words I never thought I'd say.” Maurizio Cattelan's banana duct-taped to a wall fetches $6.2 million USD at auction.Also: Police are encircling an abandoned South African gold mine, hoping to arrest an untold number of illegal miners currently inside. And their tactics have advocates worried for the Zama zamas' safety.

Somewhat Frank
#0067 -  Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Fight, Netflix's Streaming Failure, Comedian/Banana Art, Developments in AI, Paw Paw Fruit - Somewhat Frank Podcast

Somewhat Frank

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 43:52


On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster,) and Simon Kahan (IG: @simonkahan) discuss the following topics:   Here are some tips for the winter and how to beat seasonal depression - Bright light boxes can mimic natural light, which is especially helpful on dark winter days.   Paul vs. Tyson Fight/Debacle That Brings Down Netflix - The boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson on November 15, 2024, drew significant global attention.   Bitcoin Surges Above $94,000 to All-Time High. What's Behind the Surge - Bitcoin has reached an unprecedented high of nearly $95,000, marking a 35% increase since the November 5th election.    Have you seen the Banana Art? - Maurizio Cattelan's artwork “Comedian”, featuring a banana duct-taped to a wall, is going to auction at Sotheby's in New York.     Speaking of Fruit — Have you ever had a PawPaw? - Pawpaws, a fruit native to North America, are seeing renewed interest as climate change allows them to grow in areas previously unsuited to their tropical flavor and requirements.   A Writer for The NY Times Let AI Make All decisions for a Week, Here's What Happened   AI being used to understand what Pigs are saying - Researchers in Europe have developed an AI algorithm to decode emotional expressions in pig sounds, aimed at improving animal welfare.   Whoopi Goldberg Is Looking To Change The Way We View Women's Sports With A Newly Launched Channel That Will Focus On Ladies, And Ladies Only - Whoopi Goldberg announced she's launching the All Women's Sports Network (AWSN), the first global channel exclusively dedicated to live women's sports.   We also upload our episodes to YouTube in video format so you can see us now. Check it out on Established YouTube, where you can subscribe to get updates when we drop a new episode. https://soty.link/ESTYouTube    As always, thank you for listening, and feel free to reach out and let us know what you think at: somewhatfrank@est.us   

Nuus
Geplakte piesang teen die muur verkoop vir N$11 miljard

Nuus

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 0:18


Die kunstenaar, Maurizio Cattelan se skepping met die titel Comedian, is by ʼn veiling in New York vir meer as 11 miljard Namibiese dollar verkoop. Dit bestaan uit een piesang wat teen ʼn muur vasgeplak is en foto's daarvan het soos ʼn veldbrand versprei. Die Chinese versamelaar en stigter van ʼn kriptogeldeenheid-platform, Justin Sun, het die werk gekoop. Sun sal ʼn rol kleefband en een piesang ontvang, asook ʼn egtheidsertifikaat en amptelike aanwysings om dit te installeer. David Galperin van Sotheby's beskryf Comedian as ʼn rebelse en geniale werk:

Kulturen på P1
Kulturpasset præsenteres og berømt banan på auktion

Kulturen på P1

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 57:02


Kulturminister Jakob Engel-Schmidt (M) inviterede i dag til pressemøde om en model for kulturpasset, der skal hjælpe udsatte, arbejdsløse unge med at blive en del af samfundets kultur-, forenings- og idrætsfællesskaber. Der er på finansloven afsat 10 mio. kr. i 2024 og 65 mio. kr. årligt i 2025 og 2026 til forsøget med kulturpas, men er det virkelig sådan man hjælper den gruppe bedst? Vi spørger kulturministeren og får en vurdering af Anne Mette W. Nielsen, der forsker i unges deltagelsesmuligheder i kunst og kultur. Comedian hed det. Det var Maurizio Cattelan der lavede det. Og så forestillede det en banan tapet med sølvgrå gaffatape på en hvid væg. Værket tog verden med storm, og førte til lange køer foran museer og sågar klager fra naboerne over de store menneskemængder, der ville ind og se den berømte banan. Det hele endte i en auktion hvor to eksemplarer blev solgt til en pris på ca. 850.000 danske kroner. Et tredje eksempel blev doneret til Guggenheim museet. Og så var værket fuldendt... indtil nu. Det skal nemlig for hammeren igen i dag ved Sotheby's i New York. Værter: Tony Scott og Casper Dyrholm.

RNZ: Nights
The million-dollar banana pushing artistic boundaries

RNZ: Nights

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 7:43


Charles Ninow speaks to Emile Donovan about 'Comedian' by the Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan.

Creative Boom
130. The Spark: Kwame Taylor-Hayford, expensive banana art, and the power of quiet confidence

Creative Boom

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 12:53


Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast. Each Thursday, we bring you a shorter, snappier episode packed with inspiration, creative news, and practical tips to fuel your creative journey as the week winds down. Whether you need a quick shot of motivation or insights to carry you through, we've got you covered. In this episode, Katy reflects on her inspiring conversation with Kwame Taylor-Hayford, the new D&AD president and co-founder of Kin. Together, they explore the impact of empathy, connection, and curiosity in creative careers and discuss D&AD's mission to support both emerging and mid-career creatives. Kwame also shares his insights on the shifting power dynamics in the industry, the role of AI, and the future of creativity. His thoughtful perspective left Katy inspired and motivated, sparking her own reflections on personal growth and career planning. In the Creative News segment, we share the record-breaking Tim Burton exhibition at the Design Museum, a £1.7 billion investment roadmap for the Thames Estuary, and the return of Maurizio Cattelan's infamous banana art at auction. Then, in The Spotlight, we celebrate Raw Materials' unique approach to design that led them to win D&AD's Studio of the Year. Plus, our Book of the Week showcases 1,000 Marks by Pentagram, and the Tip of the Week highlights the value of quiet confidence for creatives. Finally, in Letters to the Editor, listeners share reactions to the episode and industry insights. Tune in next week for an inspiring chat with Holly Howard on rethinking marketing for creatives. It will be packed with actionable tips for freelancers and entrepreneurs alike, especially those looking to step away from the pressures of social media and the increasing "sea of sameness" to build a sustainable, fulfilling creative practice.

The Conversation Art Podcast
Art protests, artist ruptures and Miranda July: the latest OLD NEWS w/special guest Maiza Hixson

The Conversation Art Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 69:07


In Episode 362, artist, curator and recent PhD (from U.C. Santa Barbara) Maiza Hixson co-hosts this episode's OLD NEWS, featuring updates on: protests, including the case of #metoo being spray-painted onto Gustave Courbet's painting ‘Origin de monde,' and how the article had a correction stating that the image was of a vulva, rather than a vagina; the sentencing of a woman who was involved in the vandalism of a Degas sculpture in Washington, D.C.; the vandalism on the façade of the home of Brooklyn Museum director Ann Pasternak, and how these protesters are attempting to draw attention to the various corporate ties in the art world; protests and letters relating to the war in Gaza, and the very powerful people who are influencing university protests and various politics through corporate channels; the Kehinde Wiley controversy related to accusations of sexual assault made against him; the work of the Yes Men, and how it's not about disruption, it is disruption, as exemplified in a recent intervention at a fundraising event involving a new housing development; how Maurizio Cattelan's recent bullet-hole sculptures represent the insular culture of the art world; how Leonardo da Vinci was in the vanguard of eating, in that he was one of our early vegetarians; and whether we can qualify artists as being progressives, including taking a closer look at their carbon footprints; and the wide-ranging art and fandom of Miranda July.

The Art Angle
The Roundup: Auction Week Hacked!, Murizio Cattelan's Misfire, Royally Bad Paintings

The Art Angle

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 35:37


It is the exhausted end of a jam-packed month of May, and we're staring into what promises to be a similarly jam-packed June. It's overwhelming to think about it all, but exciting to discuss some of the biggest stories of the last few weeks. That's right, it's time again for our monthly roundup, this month hosted by Artnet's national art critic Ben Davis, senior editor Kate Brown, and European news editor Margaret Carrigan. Based in Berlin, Germany, Kate recently visited the Marianna Simnett show at the Hamburger Bahnhof museum, which was commissioned to coincide with the 2024 European Football Championship, being hosted by Germany. Maggie, though based in London, traveled to New York for the Art Business Conference and took in Stanley Whitney's retrospective at the Buffalo AKG, where she suggests visitors pay a visit to Albert Bierstadt's The Marina Piccola, Capri, which was gifted to the institution by the artist himself in 1863. Finally, Ben recommends the project "Means of Production" organized by Lunch Hour, which brings together the work of 75 New York-based artists in a former hosiery factory in Red Hook, Brooklyn. First up on this edition is what may be the biggest story of recent weeks and maybe even all of recent auction history, that is the hack of Christie's website that spanned the all-important week of sales in New York, which continues on, and now features a countdown clock threatening to leak valuable client data. Next, the trio discusses a dispute between the artist Maurizio Cattelan and Anthony James over who owns the right to a specific art idea, which in this case is shooting a gun at a metal panel and presenting  it as a painting. And finally, we'll talk about the public's overwhelmingly critical outrage over recent portraits of British Royals, specifically King Charles and Princess Kate Middleton. Although they are the most recent instances, there is in fact a long history of unpopular royal portraits.

Reportage culture
Biennale de Venise: le Vatican invite à un regard renouvelé sur les marginaux, les exclus

Reportage culture

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 2:35


C'est historique : le pape François est attendu le 28 avril à la 60ᵉ édition de la biennale de Venise, où le Vatican a installé cette année son pavillon à la prison pour femmes de l'ile de Giudecca. L'exposition du Saint-Siège, nommée à juste titre Avec mes yeux, nous incite à renouveler notre regard sur les marginaux. Juste en face de la Cité des doges, à l'abri de l'agitation touristique, l'île de Giudecca, où se situe la prison des femmes. C'est le choix iconoclaste du Vatican pour y loger son pavillon, durant cette Biennale des arts de Venise, en Italie. « C'est une première », admet Bruno Racine, ancien président du Centre Pompidou à Paris, et l'un des commissaires de l'événement.Sur la façade extérieure de l'établissement pénitenciaire, une fresque monumentale signée Maurizio Cattelan. « L'œuvre qu'il a réalisée s'intitule "Father", "le Père" en français, mais le père mort, dont on voit les pieds allongés. C'est aussi une belle méditation sur la précarité de la vie et des humains », commente Bruno Racine.Si le choix de la star italienne de l'art contemporain, souvent critiquée pour ses œuvres provocatrices, peut surprendre, celui du lieu est hautement symbolique. Ancien couvent ayant recueilli des prostituées en quête de pardon, l'endroit est devenu une maison d'arrêt en 1859 où, actuellement, 80 femmes sont incarcérées pour vols, trafics de drogue et homicides. « Le choix du lieu est un message. Le visiteur sera confronté, lui aussi, à la réalité artistique et humaine de la prison, uniquement avec ses yeux », selon le commissaire d'exposition.Des œuvres réalisées avec les détenuesAu programme de cette exposition derrière les barreaux, une collaboration unique entre les détenues de l'établissement pénitentiaire de Venise et neuf artistes de renom, parmi lesquels le collectif féministe Claire Fontaine ou encore la plasticienne française, Claire Tabouret.Ensemble, ils ont créé des œuvres photographiques, installations documentaires et poèmes humanistes, mettent l'accent sur la compassion, l'empathie et la réhabilitation des marginaux. « L'idée, c'était que ce pavillon transmette un message humaniste, sur les Droits de l'homme, sur l'attention au plus petit, à ceux que l'on ne veut pas voir, y compris celles, ici même, qui ont été condamnées. Qu'elles puissent avoir leur dignité. Qu'elles puissent être, non seulement spectatrices, mais aussi protagonistes de leur avenir », explique Bruno Racine. Quant à la grande figure du monde de l'art, Simone Fattal, d'origine syro-libanaise, elle a transcrit sur des plaques de lave les poèmes des détenues. « Quand j'ai reçu les poèmes, j'ai pleuré. Parce que... – je pleure encore – parce que l'une d'entre elles dit "Chaque fois que je tombe, on me dit qu'il faut se relever. Mais chaque fois que je me relève, quelque chose de moi reste par terre." » confesse-t-elle, la voix tremblante d'émotion, en citant un poème d'une détenue.Ce corpus de thèmes, tous chers au pape François, vise à renouveler notre regard sur le monde des exclus. En plaçant le pavillon 2024 au sein d'une prison pour femmes, le Saint-Siège envoie un message puissant d'inclusion et de rédemption à travers l'art.À écouter aussiBiennale: Romuald Hazoumé place le féminisme béninois au cœur de Venise