Podcast appearances and mentions of Yayoi Kusama

Novanta di Valerio Mattioli (Einaudi) è un viaggio attraverso la musica, l'estetica e il pensiero antagonista elaborati nei centri sociali occupati e autogestiti durante l'ultimo decennio del novecento. Murdaugh: morte in famiglia è il titolo di una nuova serie true crime in streaming su Disney+. Alla fondazione Beyeler di Basilea una retrospettiva dell'artista giapponese Yayoi Kusama esplora il tema del rapporto tra disagio mentale e creatività. A Bologna è in corso la settima edizione di Foto/Industria, la biennale di fotografia dell'industria e del lavoro. CONValerio Mattioli, critico musicale e editor di NeroValentina Pigmei, giornalista che collabora con Internazionale Leonardo Merlini, giornalista di Aska news che collabora con InternazionaleDaria Scolamacchia, photo editorCi piacerebbe sapere cosa pensi di questo episodio. Scrivi a podcast@internazionale.it Produzione di Claudio Balboni e Vincenzo De Simone.Musiche di Carlo Madaghiele, Raffaele Scogna, Jonathan Zenti e Giacomo Zorzi.Direzione creativa di Jonathan Zenti.Novanta: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBmXpXQGbhE Murdaugh: morte in famiglia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARUjuqwA-98Yayoi Kusama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRZR3nsiIeA&t=294sFoto/Industria: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KySL9qG-GfoCi piacerebbe sapere cosa pensi di questo episodio. Scrivici a podcast@internazionale.it Se ascolti questo podcast e ti piace, abbonati a Internazionale. È un modo concreto per sostenerci e per aiutarci a garantire ogni giorno un'informazione di qualità. Vai su internazionale.it/abbonatiConsulenza editoriale di Chiara NielsenProduzione di Claudio Balboni e Vincenzo De SimoneMusiche di Tommaso Colliva e Raffaele ScognaDirezione creativa di Jonathan Zenti

Hoy me acompaña Pedro Oliveira da Costa, General Manager del MOCO Museum Barcelona, para hablar de su modelo de museo y su misión de acercar el arte al gran público. Hablamos sobre cómo surgió el proyecto y por qué eligieron Barcelona como una de sus sedes. También comentamos cómo se consigue el equilibrio entre ser un destino visualmente atractivo y ofrecer una visita con contenido y rigor así como la relación del museo con los artistas locales y el rol que tiene un general manager en todo ello.Recorremos la colección que reúne nombres como Basquiat, Banksy, Yayoi Kusama, KAWS, Warhol o Haring, y debatimos sobre la idea de ser museo de arte accesible que busca conectar con las nuevas generaciones.MOCO Museum se inauguró en el Palau Cervelló del Born en Barcelona en 2021. Recibe al año más de medio millón de visitantes y junto con sus sedes en Amsterdam y Londres se ha convertido en un fenómeno en redes sociales.

Yayoi Kusama compte parmi les figures majeures de lʹart contemporain, lʹartiste japonaise nonagénaire a acquis un statut d'artiste culte avec son exploration de structures et de motifs répétitifs, notamment ses célèbres pois et ses espaces constellés de miroirs, qui entraînent les visiteurs·ses dans des univers infinis. Mouna Mekouar, commissaire de l'exposition est au micro de Florence Grivel. Yayoi Kusama, Fondation Beyeler, jusquʹau 25 janvier 2026

Ob Spiegelräume oder Kunstwerke mit Punktmustern: Die japanische Künstlerin Yayoi Kusama prägt die zeitgenössische Kunstszene seit Jahrzehnten. Auch mit 96 Jahren ist sie noch produktiv. Die Fondation Beyeler widmet ihr nun als erstes Schweizer Museum eine Retrospektive. Yayoi Kusama lebt schon ihr halbes Leben freiwillig in einer psychiatrischen Einrichtung in Tokio. Sie steht exemplarisch für das heute allgegenwärtige Thema Mental Health. Ihren Traumata und Zwängen begegnete Kusama, indem sie grossformatige Malereien mit repetitiven Mustern und Strukturen schuf. Die unendlichen Spiegelräume sind genauso ihr Markenzeichen wie die Polka Dots – eine Vielzahl Punkte gemalt auf Leinwand – oder menschliche Körper. Längst ist Kusama auch ein Phänomen der Pop-Kultur – zwischen Genialität und Selbstvermarktung. Zu erleben aktuell in der Fondation Beyeler in Riehen.

«Carona non fu una scuola né un movimento, ma una costellazione di vite creative che trovarono un terreno comune nel desiderio di reinventare i modi di fare arte e abitare il mondo» scrive Tobia Bezzola nella presentazione della mostra in corso al MASI e dedicata a quella costellazione e in particolare alla figura e all'opera di David Weiss, artista zurighese tra i più significativi della sua generazione, che nel 1979 insieme a Peter Fischli fonda il celebre duo Fischli/Weiss conosciuto per i suoi lavori che indagano con ironia i limiti del quotidiano e dell'assurdo. David Weiss vive a Carona tra il 1968 e il 1978, trovandosi al centro di una vivace comunità di artisti e scrittori che in quegli anni avevano trovato un rifugio e un luogo dove poter sperimentare in libertà nuove pratiche artistiche e nuove modalità creative. Per la prima volta questa storia è stata ricostruita attraverso un attento lavoro di ricerca e documentazione.  Fra pochissimo ne parliamo con Virginia Marano, che ha co-curato l'esposizione insieme a Tobia Bezzola.Per la mostra della settimana andiamo a Basilea, dove la Fondazione Beyeler dedica la prima retrospettiva all'artista giapponese Yayoi Kusama. Un universo colorato e gioioso che ci racconta la curatrice intervistata da Lou Lepori.

(00:39) Der neue Ballettdirektor am Theater Basel Marco Goecke feiert in Basel Premiere: Das Tanzstück «Der Liebhaber» ist eine gelungene Adaption der gleichnamigen Erzählung von Marguerite Duras. Weitere Themen: (05:10) Schwerpunkt Biodiversität und Stadtökologie am Basler Festival «Interfinity». (10:02) Wie die verstorbene Schauspielerin Diane Keaton in den 1970er Jahren das Frauenbild in romantischen Komödien umgekrempelt hat. (14:17) Auf den Punkt gebracht: Fondation Beyeler zeigt erste grosse Retrospektive zu japanischer Künstlerin Yayoi Kusama in der Schweiz. (18:37) Auseinandersetzung mit der Bipolarität: Deutscher Dramatiker Thomas Melle ist mit «Haus der Sonne» für Deutschen Buchpreis nominiert.

Israel bereitet sich auf Rückkehr der verbleibenden Geiseln in den Händen der Hamas vor, Bundeskanzler Merz reist für Gaza-Friedensgipfel nach Ägypten, Ausstellung in Basel über das Schaffen der japanischen Künstlerin Yayoi Kusama, Das Wetter

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Israel bereitet sich auf Rückkehr der verbleibenden Geiseln in den Händen der Hamas vor, Bundeskanzler Merz reist für Gaza-Friedensgipfel nach Ägypten, Ausstellung in Basel über das Schaffen der japanischen Künstlerin Yayoi Kusama, Das Wetter

Die IWB rüsten derzeit die Strassenlampen in der Stadt auf LED-Licht um. In Quartieren, in denen die neuen Lampen bereits installiert wurden, fühlen sich Anwohnerinnen und Anwohner gestört. Das Licht sei zu grell und der Farbton unangenehm. Die IWB versuchen, darauf zu reagieren. Ausserdem: · Ausstellung der Künstlerin Yayoi Kusama in der Fondation Beyeler · Herbstgast Martin Schrader, Winzer

In our Singapore Home Brew segment “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys talk with Gilles Dyan, Founder and Chairman of Opera Gallery regarding “The Singapore Masters Show: From Monet to Condo” — a landmark exhibition running to 3 November at Opera Gallery Singapore in ION Shopping Centre. Timed to coincide with the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, this show features 25 iconic works spanning 135 years of art history, from Impressionism to Pop Art to contemporary figuration. See masterpieces by Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Pablo Picasso, Yayoi Kusama, Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, George Condo, and more. This episode offers a glimpse into the provenance, cultural significance, and curatorial vision behind one of Singapore’s most ambitious commercial art showcases. Learn more at operagallery.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“In the place where penitents stand, even the completely righteous cannot stand.” Berakhot 34B Last week we encountered this Talmudic teaching which privileges the struggle, the growth, the journey, the learning, of the person who realized they were not living their best life, and they embarked upon teshuvah to live a better life. This week we are going to double click on this teaching that prizes struggle and growth in two ways. One, what are the ideas behind it? We will see the perspectives of an arch rationalist (Maimonides), the Hasidic master Rebbi Nachman of Bratslov, and the founder of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, the Alter Rebbe, who authored a work called The Tanya. Each has a different interpretation as to why struggle and growth are prized. Two, what does artwork that celebrates this kind of struggle and growth look like? We will examine works of Yoko Ono, Wish Tree, Frida Kahlo, The Two Fridas, and Yayoi Kusama, Infinity Mirrors. What do each of these works of art say about the journey of the soul that is teshuvah? May Shabbat Shuvah, and the teshuvah we each do in this season, bring us ever closer to the person we hope to become.

"Niki. Kusama. Murakami. Love You For Infinity" - so heißt die neue Ausstellung im Sprengel Museum Hannover. Drei Ikonen der Gegenwartskunst werden hier vereint und treten in den Dialog. Was für Niki de Saint Phalle die Nanas sind, können für Yayoi Kusama die Polka-Dots und für Takashi Murakami die ikonischen Emoji-Flowers sein. Die Drei zeichnen sich aus durch farbintensive Gestaltungskraft und klare Statements zu Liebe, Sexualität, utopischem Denken oder existentieller Angst. Ihre Werke werden im Sprengel Museum in einer atemberaubenden Schau erstmals zusammen gezeigt. Flankierend zur Ausstellung wird an die großzügige Schenkung vor 25 Jahren erinnert, als Hannover mehr als 400 Werke von Niki de Saint Phalle erhielt und seitdem die weltweit größte Sammlung der Künstlerin beherbergt. Über ein ambitioniertes Ausstellungsprojekt spricht der Direktor des Sprengel Museums, Reinhard Spieler, mit Claudia Christophersen in NDR Kultur à la carte.

Yayoi Kusama knew she wanted to be an artist from the first time she experienced a hallucination as a child. Her world of colors, dots, and infinite possibilities could not be contained within her head. So, she left her hometown in Japan to pursue a life in art in the United States. Through her signature art style, Yayoi has challenged gender norms, made sense of her visions, and brought a fantastical world of wonder to life. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It's based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This episode was narrated by Piera Gelardi. It was produced and written by Sam Gebauer, with sound design and mixing by Carter Wogahn. With sound design and mixing my Morgane Fouse. Haley Dapkus edited and directed this episode. Fact checking by Danielle Roth. Arianna Griffiths was our intern. Our executive producers were Haley Dapkus, Anjelika Temple, and Jes Wolfe.Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi.A special thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team, who make this podcast possible! Until next time, stay rebel!

In this episode of Around the School Table, host Steve Davis speaks with Anthony Rowe, principal of Huntingdale Primary School in Melbourne — a pioneering bilingual school where students navigate their learning in both English and Japanese from their very first day. With half the curriculum delivered in Japanese, including subjects like mathematics—the school challenges traditional education models and is achieving remarkable academic outcomes. Rowe explains that far from being a barrier, bilingual education enhances student capability, building resilience and cognitive flexibility. Mathematics, often described as a language in itself, proved the ideal entry point for the school’s 50/50 bilingual programme. The results speak for themselves: Huntingdale’s mathematics outcomes significantly outperform similar schools across Victoria, a testament to both pedagogy and perseverance. Beyond the numbers, Huntingdale fosters cultural fluency and global citizenship. With students from over 40 cultural backgrounds, the school community embraces traditions such as the Japanese Undōkai sports day, classroom rituals like bowing, and artistic exploration of Japanese masters like Yayoi Kusama and Hokusai. These daily experiences cultivate curiosity, respect, and connection. The discussion also touches on the challenges of integrating students who join in later years without Japanese language foundations, and how the school’s robust support structures—including tailored learning plans and dedicated language support—help bridge the gap. Rowe reflects on leading a bilingual teaching team, the cultural nuances that shape collaboration, and the importance of aligning language programmes with local community needs and secondary pathways. For Huntingdale graduates, bilingualism isn’t just an academic asset—it’s a springboard to future studies, global careers, and enriched worldviews. This episode is a fascinating exploration of how language, culture, and education can combine to create more than just dual fluency—they can create confident, adaptable learners ready for a complex world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Around the School Table, host Steve Davis speaks with Anthony Rowe, principal of Huntingdale Primary School in Melbourne — a pioneering bilingual school where students navigate their learning in both English and Japanese from their very first day. With half the curriculum delivered in Japanese, including subjects like mathematics—the school challenges traditional education models and is achieving remarkable academic outcomes. Rowe explains that far from being a barrier, bilingual education enhances student capability, building resilience and cognitive flexibility. Mathematics, often described as a language in itself, proved the ideal entry point for the school’s 50/50 bilingual programme. The results speak for themselves: Huntingdale’s mathematics outcomes significantly outperform similar schools across Victoria, a testament to both pedagogy and perseverance. Beyond the numbers, Huntingdale fosters cultural fluency and global citizenship. With students from over 40 cultural backgrounds, the school community embraces traditions such as the Japanese Undōkai sports day, classroom rituals like bowing, and artistic exploration of Japanese masters like Yayoi Kusama and Hokusai. These daily experiences cultivate curiosity, respect, and connection. The discussion also touches on the challenges of integrating students who join in later years without Japanese language foundations, and how the school’s robust support structures—including tailored learning plans and dedicated language support—help bridge the gap. Rowe reflects on leading a bilingual teaching team, the cultural nuances that shape collaboration, and the importance of aligning language programmes with local community needs and secondary pathways. For Huntingdale graduates, bilingualism isn’t just an academic asset—it’s a springboard to future studies, global careers, and enriched worldviews. This episode is a fascinating exploration of how language, culture, and education can combine to create more than just dual fluency—they can create confident, adaptable learners ready for a complex world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Yayoi Kusama (1929 - present) is a contemporary Japanese artist working across painting, sculpture, film, and installation. She has produced a body of work formally unified by its use of repetitive dots, pumpkins, and mirrors. She has been acknowledged as one of the most important living artists to come out of Japan, the world's top-selling female artist, and the world's most successful living artist. Her work influenced that of her contemporaries, including Andy Warhol and Claes Oldenburg. For Further Reading: An Introduction to Yayoi Kusama Yayoi Kusama by Grady T. Turner Yayoi Kusama’s extraordinary survival story This month we're talking about Outsiders -- women who marched to the beat of their own drum and rejected stereotypes about what women "should" be. They are aesthetic pioneers, norm-benders, and often the only woman in their field. History classes can get a bad rap, 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 Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, Luci Jones, Abbey Delk, Adrien Behn, Alyia Yates, Vanessa Handy, Melia Agudelo, and Joia Putnoi. Special thanks to Shira Atkins. Original theme music by Brittany Martinez. Follow Wonder Media Network: Website Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En este episodio de La Clave Pop, Marysabel Huston conversa con Annasofia, cantante, compositora y productora colombiana, sobre el lanzamiento de su sencillo "Humo", el primer capítulo de un EP conceptual donde cada canción representa una etapa en la construcción emocional de una casa interior.En una charla íntima y poderosa, Annasofia comparte cómo pasó de sentirse perdida creativamente a reconocerse como la arquitecta de su propio proyecto. Nos habla del miedo a producir su propia música, de sanar heridas internas, de su proceso en Art House junto a Julio Reyes Copello, y de cómo artistas como Juanes terminaron colaborando en su música. También revela cómo su hermana dirige sus videos, la influencia de referentes como Yayoi Kusama y Salvador Dalí, y cómo la autenticidad se convirtió en su norte artístico.Una conversación imperdible para quienes están buscando su voz, dentro y fuera de la música.Sigue a Marysabel Huston en sus redes sociales: Instagram y Threads: @marysabelhuston TikTok: @marysabelhuston Facebook: Marysabel.HustonX (antes Twitter): @hustonmarysabelYouTube: Marysabel HustonCréditos: Producción ejecutiva, edición y mezcla por Marysabel HustonMúsica: Una producción de Techy Fatule

Riwo finishes up Rebellious Creative Expression month with Yayoi Kusama, a rebel in polka dots. She's been called “one of the most important artists to come out of Japan.”  She's not only a polka dot pop artist but also a filmmaker, protestor, author, sculptor, and fashion designer. She hit on rebellious creative expression on so many fronts. 

ZEIT Kunst ist ein neuer Teil der ZEIT, der ein, zwei mal im Jahr rauskommen wird und jedes Mal bekannte Künstler um ein Motto herum einlädt, Werke beizusteuern. Christoph und sein Team starten voll durch und haben zu Beginn gleich mal Günther Uecker, Elizabeth Peyton, Tyler Mitchell, Rineke Dijkstra und Yayoi Kusama mit dabei, die exklusive Arbeiten beigesteuert haben, die bisher noch nirgendwo veröffentlicht wurden.

Nathalie Obadia « L'art contemporain ; Des esprits conquérants » (Le cavalier Bleu)L'art contemporain, tel qu'il est apparu depuis la fin des années 60, est indissociable des logiques de mondialisation et de softpower qui fédèrent de multiples acteurs et autant de figures majeures au service de la création et de sa diffusion.En premier lieu, les artistes avec des figures comme Gerhard ­Richter, Louise Bourgeois, Damien Hirst ou Yayoi Kusama, mais aussi les curat­ors dont Harald Szeemann est un précurseur et la Cheikha Hoor Al Qasimi une incarnation des sensibilités du Sud Global, les galeristes avec Larry Gagosian et Marian Goodman, les foires dont ­l'emblématique Art Basel incarnée par Marc Spiegler, des collectionneurs comme François Pinault ou Uli Sigg, sans oublier celles et ceux qui ont œuvré à la muséification de l'art contemporain comme ­Suzanne Pagé ou Renzo Piano qui lui a créé ses plus lumineux écrins.Partant de sa double expertise de galeriste et d'enseignante, ­Nathalie Obadia nous présente ici les figures majeures de l'art contemporain et nous permet de saisir leur étroite imbrication et interdépendance.Musique: "Hymne à l'amour" Edith Piaf Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Natasha Degen, the chair of Art Market Studies at Fashion Institute of Technology and the author of Merchants of Style: Art and Fashion after Andy Warhol, is back on the podcast to discuss the ever more insidious relationship between fashion and art. We discuss her concept of Art Pop, which are commercial ventures that are given an air of an art project, what the second rounds of collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Takashi Murakami and Yayoi Kusama signify, and why fashion is increasingly getting into film, TV, and books and literature.Support the show

It's my birthday on Wednesday! I haven't planned a party or anything, I figure I'm moving away in July so I'll have a going-away party then, but now I'm still kind of in the midst of doing all this stuff with the show and it just doesn't feel like the right time for a party. And it's my birthday, so I should get to choose when the party is, right? RIGHT?!!   On the day I'm going to go to South Melbourne Markets for breakfast, then go with my mate to the Yayoi Kusama exhibition at the NGV, then in the evening I'm having dinner with another friend. That sounds perfect to be honest.

Mr. Daisuke Miyatsu is one of the most prominent art collectors from Japan. He tells us how he fell in love with the work of Yayoi Kusama. - 日本を代表するアートコレクター宮津大輔さん。4月21日までメルボルンのNGV（ビクトリア国立美術館）で開催されている草間彌生展にも沢山の作品を貸し出されています。

Filipino couple and Yayoi Kusama collectors Lito and Kim Camacho have a private collection with some pieces featured in the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) exhibition until April 21, 2025. - Ang mag-asawang Lito at Kim Camacho, mga kolektor ng mga likha ni Yayoi Kusama, ay may pribadong koleksyon, kung saan ang ilan sa mga ito ay bahagi ng exhibition ng National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) hanggang Abril 21, 2025.

Send us a textThis week on Off the Easel, Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore explore the essential topic of photo references for artists. Whether you use references daily or occasionally, this episode offers valuable insights into their fascinating history, tips for ethical usage, and where to find free resources—plus advice on creating your own.Stay tuned until the end for a fun art news story featuring two icons: Cyndi Lauper and the "Polka Dot Princess" herself, Yayoi Kusama. Don't miss this informative and entertaining episode!Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:Skye Becker-Yamakawa IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/ Web: http://www.skyesart.com/ Catherine Moore IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/ Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/ Polka Dot Raven IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

Vera Glushchenko, an art historian from Melbourne, is visiting the Arty podcast. We talked about Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama's exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, which will be open until April 21. - В гостях у подкаста об искусстве Arty искусствовед из Мельбурна Вера Глущенко. Мы поговорили о выставке японской художницы Яёи Кусамы в Национальной галерее Виктории в Мельбурне, которая будет открыта до 21 апреля и фотографиями с которой вы, скорее всего, уже любуетесь в Инстаграме.

Nat introduces the team to some interesting table tennis facts; Chris KP shares some interesting facts and stats on clouds; art curator Meg Slater talks about the upcoming Yayoi Kusama exhibition at the NGV; Vanessa Toholka chats about the Taiwanese tradition of giving treats to their technology; and satirist James Schloeffel from The Shovel takes the team through the news records of this past year.With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/breakfasters

It's MIAMI art fair week - we are ready for Art Basel, Untitled, NADA and more! We meet legendary art collecting family THE RUBELL'S!!!! Mera, Don and Jason!!!Don and Mera Rubell started collecting in 1965 while living in New York, acquiring their first work after a studio visit and paying on a modest weekly installment plan. The Rubells grew their collection by looking at art, talking with artists, and trusting their instincts. Their son, Jason Rubell, joined them in 1982 in building the collection, extending the multigenerational family passion for discovering, engaging, and supporting many of today's most compelling artists. The Rubells moved to Miami in 1992, and together with Jason and their daughter, Jennifer, began developing hotels and an art foundation and museum to house and publicly exhibit their expanding art collection.Since the Rubells' first acquisition, they've amassed one of the most significant and far-ranging collections of contemporary art in the world, encompassing over 7,700 works by more than 1,000 artists—and still growing. The collection is further distinguished by the diversity and geographic distribution of artists represented within it, and the depth of its holdings of works by seminal artists.The Rubells are drawn to emerging and underrecognized artists. They were among the first to acquire work by now-renowned contemporary artists, including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Cecily Brown, Keith Haring, Rashid Johnson, Hayv Kahraman, Jeff Koons, William Kentridge, Yoshitomo Nara, Cindy Sherman, Yayoi Kusama, Kara Walker, Purvis Young, and Mickalene Thomas, among many others. They continue to vigorously collect by visiting studios, art spaces, fairs, galleries, biennials, and museums, and by talking with artists, curators, and gallerists. If the work grabs them, they dig deeper—conducting intensive research before they welcome it into their collection.Jason Rubell started collecting contemporary art in 1983 at the age of 14, acquiring the painting Immigrants from then-emerging George Condo via Pat Hearn Gallery. At first supporting his collecting habit by stringing tennis rackets, Jason's early support of artists grew into a life-defining passion. Jason's studies at Duke and experience with organizing and touring the exhibition of his collection were instrumental in the Rubell family's decision to open their collection to the public, ensuring it would serve as a broader resource for audiences to encounter contemporary art and the ideas it explores. In 1993, the Rubells' passion became their mission when they opened the Rubell Family Collection/Contemporary Art Foundation in Miami's Wynwood neighborhood. The establishment of the RFC pioneered a new model for sharing private collections with the public and spurred the development of Wynwood as one of the leading art and design districts in the U.S. After nearly 30 years, the collection relocated to the Allapattah neighborhood in December 2019 and was renamed the Rubell Museum to emphasize its public mission and expanded access for audiences. The opening of the Rubell Museum DC in October 2022 further deepened the family's commitment to sharing their collection as a public resource, providing opportunities for residents and visitors of the nation's capital to engage with today's most compelling artists.Follow: @RubellMuseum on Instagram.Vanessa Raw: This is How the Light Gets In, the Rubell's Artist in Residence for 2024 opens on December 2nd.Visit: http://rubellmuseum.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yayoi Kusama dominates the art world from her home, a psychiatric facility in Japan. Today, why she's on a career high.    Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian's app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey and produced and edited by Jasper Leak. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Stephanie Coombes. Original music is by Jasper Leak.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Print Market News, your weekly roundup of everything happening in the print world - fast and focused!   In this episode, we dive deep into the latest trends and highlights from the global prints market. As spotlighted by journalists and industry experts, the high-volume, lower-value segment is drawing fresh eyes with innovative trends in online marketplaces and unique artist collaborations. We examine how Keith Haring's legendary Subway Drawings are preparing to make headlines at Sotheby's, why public art displays from Yayoi Kusama and Shepard Fairey are sparking global attention, and what recent collaborations from KAWS and Andy Warhol mean for art collectors. Join us as we explore key movements, auctions, and collaborations defining the week in print art.

Today I talked with Stijn Vanheule about Why Psychosis Is Not So Crazy: A Road Map to Hope and Recovery for Families and Caregivers (Other Press, 2024). Are we all a little crazy? Roughly 15 percent of the population will have a psychotic experience, in which they lose contact with reality. Yet we often struggle to understand and talk about psychosis.  Drawing on his work in Lacanian psychoanalysis, Stijn Vanheule seeks to answer this question, which carries significant implications for mental health as a whole. With a combination of theory from Freud to Lacan, present-day research, and compelling examples from his own patients and well-known figures such as director David Lynch and artist Yayoi Kusama, he explores psychosis in an engaging way that can benefit those suffering from it as well as the people who care for and interact with them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychoanalysis

Today I talked with Stijn Vanheule about Why Psychosis Is Not So Crazy: A Road Map to Hope and Recovery for Families and Caregivers (Other Press, 2024). Are we all a little crazy? Roughly 15 percent of the population will have a psychotic experience, in which they lose contact with reality. Yet we often struggle to understand and talk about psychosis.  Drawing on his work in Lacanian psychoanalysis, Stijn Vanheule seeks to answer this question, which carries significant implications for mental health as a whole. With a combination of theory from Freud to Lacan, present-day research, and compelling examples from his own patients and well-known figures such as director David Lynch and artist Yayoi Kusama, he explores psychosis in an engaging way that can benefit those suffering from it as well as the people who care for and interact with them. 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

Today I talked with Stijn Vanheule about Why Psychosis Is Not So Crazy: A Road Map to Hope and Recovery for Families and Caregivers (Other Press, 2024). Are we all a little crazy? Roughly 15 percent of the population will have a psychotic experience, in which they lose contact with reality. Yet we often struggle to understand and talk about psychosis.  Drawing on his work in Lacanian psychoanalysis, Stijn Vanheule seeks to answer this question, which carries significant implications for mental health as a whole. With a combination of theory from Freud to Lacan, present-day research, and compelling examples from his own patients and well-known figures such as director David Lynch and artist Yayoi Kusama, he explores psychosis in an engaging way that can benefit those suffering from it as well as the people who care for and interact with them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

Today I talked with Stijn Vanheule about Why Psychosis Is Not So Crazy: A Road Map to Hope and Recovery for Families and Caregivers (Other Press, 2024). Are we all a little crazy? Roughly 15 percent of the population will have a psychotic experience, in which they lose contact with reality. Yet we often struggle to understand and talk about psychosis.  Drawing on his work in Lacanian psychoanalysis, Stijn Vanheule seeks to answer this question, which carries significant implications for mental health as a whole. With a combination of theory from Freud to Lacan, present-day research, and compelling examples from his own patients and well-known figures such as director David Lynch and artist Yayoi Kusama, he explores psychosis in an engaging way that can benefit those suffering from it as well as the people who care for and interact with them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

Kyle Wood is back as a guest today as he and Tim talk about their favorite sci-fi artists to share with their students. Listen as they discuss the connections between art and science fiction, as well as explore various artists whose work intersects with themes of futurism, technology, and imagination. Hear what they have to say about Salvador Dali, Yayoi Kusama, Cai Guo-Qiang, and so many more artists--both historical and contemporary--who explore speculative themes, blurring the lines between reality, imagination, and science in their work. Resources and Links Read Kyle Wood's articles, and listen to the Who Arted? podcast Tony Oursler's Alien Invasion Check out the work of Rosemary Lee and Lynn Hershman You know you want to see a Cowboy Shooting a Dinosaur Vija Celmins, Umberto Boccioni, and Salvador Dali

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of Jo's Art History Podcast Bitesize. The week we deep dive into the wonderful world of Yayoi Kusama and her pumpkins! Host: Jo McLaughlin Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/josarthistory/⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.josarthistory.com/podcast⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠josarthistory@gmail.com⁠⁠ Please support the podcast by buying me a book from my Amazon Wishlist - this will go towards future episodes of the podcast: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/FZ1XZKILJJCJ?ref_=wl_sha

When developing a business centered around Japanese prints, there are many factors to consider: the audience, the history, and how you want to be perceived by the public. The appeal of the Japanese aesthetic, along with your own personal aesthetic and brand identity, can also be just as important to your business. On this episode of The Unfinished Print, I speak with Malene Wagner, a gallerist, curator, writer, and art historian whose business operates under the name Tiger Tanuki. Malene shares her passion for collecting and selling Japanese prints, and we explore the European perspective on Japanese prints and printmaking. We also dive into Japanese aesthetics and how they are interpreted through a Western lens. Additionally, Malene discusses how these aesthetics influence her brand, Tiger Tanuki, the role history plays in shaping her business, and her upcoming book. Please follow The Unfinished Print and my own mokuhanga work on Instagram @andrezadoroznyprints or email me at theunfinishedprint@gmail.com  Notes: may contain a hyperlink. Simply click on the highlighted word or phrase. Artists works follow after the note if available. Pieces are mokuhanga unless otherwise noted. Dimensions are given if known. Print publishers are given if known. Malene Wagner & Tiger Tanuki - Instagram, website ukiyo-e - is a multi colour woodblock print generally associated with the Edo Period (1603-1867) of Japan. What began in the 17th Century as prints of only a few colours, evolved into an elaborate system of production and technique into the Meiji Period (1868-1912). With the advent of photography and other forms of printmaking, ukiyo-e as we know it today, ceased production by the late 19th Century.  Uniqlo -  a Japanese clothing brand known for its affordable, minimalist, and high-quality everyday wear. It focuses on functional designs, using innovative fabrics like Heattech for warmth and AIRism for breathability. Uniqlo is popular worldwide for offering essential wardrobe staples and often collaborates with well-known designers and artists to create unique collections. Clear Day With A Southern Breeze (1831) is a print usually known as "Red Fuji." From the series Thirty Six Views of Mt. Fuji this print was actually pink, red was used in later impressions by publisher Nishimuraya Yohachi.  The Great Wave off Kanagawa - is a woodblock print designed by Katsushika Hokusai in 1831. It is very famous.  Yayoi Kusama -  is a pioneering Japanese artist known for her immersive installations and polka dot motifs that explore themes of infinity, identity, and mental health. Born in 1929 in Matsumoto, Japan, Kusama began her artistic journey through painting and avant-garde practices, eventually moving to New York in the late 1950s, where she became a key figure in the pop art and feminist movements. Her works, range from large-scale installations like the "Infinity Mirror Rooms" to her vibrant sculptures and paintings. Kusama's art is a deeply personal expression of her own experiences with mental illness, transforming her obsessions into stunning visual experiences that resonate globally. Today, she is celebrated as one of the most influential contemporary artists, with exhibitions and installations that captivate audiences worldwide. From "Life Is The Heart of A Rainbow", Installation (2017) MANGA - was an exhibition from May 23 - August 26, 2019 held at the British Museum in London, England.  shin hanga - is a style of Japanese woodblock printmaking that emerged in the early 20th century, marking the end of the nishiki-e period. Originating around 1915 under the direction of Watanabe Shōzaburō (1885-1962), the art form responded to the foreign demand for "traditional" Japanese imagery. Shin hanga artists focused on motifs like castles, bridges, famous landscapes, and bamboo forests. The style was initiated when Watanabe discovered Austrian artist Fritz Capelari (1884-1950) and commissioned him to design prints for Watanabe's budding printing house. This collaboration led to the evolution of shin hanga into a distinctive new style of Japanese woodblock printing. The shin hanga movement thrived until its inevitable decline after the Second World War (1939-1945). sōsaku-hanga - or creative prints, is a style of printmaking which is predominantly, although not exclusively, prints made by one person. It started in the early twentieth century in Japan, in the same period as the shin-hanga movement. The artist designs, carves, and prints their own works. The designs, especially in the early days, may seem rudimentary but the creation of self-made prints was a breakthrough for printmakers moving away from where only a select group of carvers, printers and publishers created woodblock prints.  Tomoo Inagaki (1902-1980) - introduced to mokuhanga by Onchi Kōshirō and Un'cihi Hiratsuka in 1923. Beginning in 1924, Inagaki published his first prints in magazines such as Shi to hanga (issue 13), Hanga (issues 6, 9/10, 11, 14), and Kitsutsuki, and exhibited with the Nihon Sôsaku-Hanga Kyôkai (Japan Creative Print Association). He became a member of the Nihon Hanga Kyôkai (Japan Print Association) in 1932 and participated in various post-war international competitions, including the Paris, Tokyo, and Lugano biennales. His cat prints have been highly collectible. More info can be found at Viewing Japanese Prints, here. The Rival Cats - 18" x 24" (1960's - 1970's) Oliver Statler (1915-2002) -  was an American author and scholar and collector of mokuhanga. He had been a soldier in World War 2, having been stationed in Japan. After his time in the war Statler moved back to Japan where he wrote about Japanese prints. His interests were of many facets of Japanese culture such as accommodation, and the 88 Temple Pilgrimage of Shikoku. Oliver Statler, in my opinion, wrote one of the most important books on the sōsaku-hanga movement, “Modern Japanese Prints: An Art Reborn.” Frances Blakemore (1906-1997) - was an American-born artist, writer, philanthropist and curator of modern Japanese mokuhanga. She lived in Japan for over fifty years and helped to support the burgeoning sōsaku hanga print movement of the 1950s. Blakemore worked in mokuhanga (collaborating with Watanabe Shōzaburō) and making self-printed and carved prints. She also worked in oils.  Japanese Bath (1937) - 11 7/8" x 9 5/8 " Yoshitomo Nara - is a renowned Japanese contemporary artist and is celebrated for his distinctive paintings and sculptures featuring figures with large heads and expressive eyes, often exploring themes of innocence, rebellion, and solitude.  Change The History (2007) acrylic on wood 74-7/16" × 55-1/2" × 3-1/8" Mingei - is a Japanese term that translates to "folk craft" or "people's art." It refers to a movement that emerged in the early 20th century, emphasizing the value and beauty of traditional, handmade crafts created by anonymous artisans. Mingei focuses on everyday objects, such as pottery, textiles, furniture, and utensils, that reflect the culture and daily life of the people who made them. Lawrin Smith - is the author of the book "The Prints of Yoshitoshi: A Complete Illustrated Catalog" (2009). This comprehensive catalog focuses on the works of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi. The book provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of Yoshitoshi's prints, showcasing his significant contributions to the ukiyo-e genre and his influence on modern printmaking. Wabi-sabi is a Japanese aesthetic philosophy that celebrates the beauty of imperfection, transience, and the natural cycle of life. It combines two concepts: "wabi," which refers to rustic simplicity and tranquility found in nature, and "sabi,"which denotes the beauty that comes with age and wear. Wabi-sabi values simplicity, asymmetry, and the unique characteristics of objects and experiences, encouraging appreciation for the impermanent and humble aspects of life. This philosophy is reflected in various forms of art, architecture, and design, emphasizing natural materials and handcrafted items, and fostering mindfulness and acceptance of the imperfections that make life beautiful. A-yo - is a renowned Japanese artist associated with the Gutai Art Association, an avant-garde group that emerged in post-war Japan. Known for his vibrant colors and distinctive style, Ay-O's work often incorporates elements of nature, light, and movement, reflecting themes of playfulness and spontaneity. He engages with materials in innovative ways and has explored performance art as part of his creative expression. With extensive exhibitions both in Japan and internationally, Ay-O has made significant contributions to contemporary art, emphasizing the joy of creation and the aesthetic experience. Marcel Duchamp (1887–1968) was a French-American artist and a key figure in modern art, known for his significant influence on the Dada movement and conceptual art. He initially trained as a painter but became renowned for challenging traditional notions of art through his controversial works, such as "Fountain"(1917), a readymade sculpture of a urinal that questioned the definition of art and the role of the artist. Duchamp's other notable pieces, including "The Large Glass" (1915–1923) and "Bicycle Wheel" (1913), explored themes of chance and perception. His innovative ideas about art as a conceptual experience rather than a purely visual one continue to resonate, solidifying his status as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.   Fountain (1917) replica (1964)   Naoko Matsubara - is a contemporary Japanese printmaker known for her expertise in mokuhanga. Born in Osaka, she studied at Kyoto Seika University, where she specialized in printmaking and mastered the techniques of this ancient art form. Matsubara's work often blends traditional methods with contemporary themes, exploring the relationship between nature, culture, and identity. Her prints are characterized by intricate details, vibrant colors, and a deep appreciation for the materials and techniques involved in woodblock printing. She teaches and promotes mokuhanga both in Japan and abroad, exhibiting her work in galleries and museums worldwide and receiving numerous awards for her contributions to the field. Naoko's interview with The Unfinished Print can be found, here.    Gihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981) - was a prominent Japanese printmaker and painter associated with the sōsaku hanga (creative prints) movement. Born in Tokyo, he studied traditional Japanese painting and was influenced by Western art styles, leading to innovative woodblock prints characterized by bold colors and dynamic compositions that blend traditional aesthetics with modern elements. Throughout his career, Okuyama exhibited extensively in Japan and internationally, contributing significantly to contemporary printmaking while also playing a vital role in art education by sharing his expertise with future generations. His work reflects a deep engagement with the cultural exchanges between East and West during the post-war period.     Moonscape - 10" x 21"   Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861) - is considered one of the last “masters” of the ukiyo-e genre of Japanese woodblock printmaking. His designs range from landscapes, samurai and Chinese military heroes, as well as using various formats for his designs such as diptychs and triptychs.   Prince Rokuson Tsunemoto from Suikoden of Japanese Heroes (1843) 10" x 7"    Utagawa Kunisada III (1848–1920) - was a ukiyo-e print designer from the Utagawa school of mokuhanga. Kunisada III's print designs were designed during the transformation of the Edo Period (1603-1868) into the Meiji Period (1868-1912) of Japanese history, where his prints showed the technological, architectural and historical changes in Japan's history.    Kabuki Plays - Narukami and Princess Toki (ca. 1890's) triptych   Saitō Kiyoshi (1907-1997) - was a Japanese woodblock printmaker and artist who worked in the sōsaku hanga style of mokuhanga. HIs fame outside of Japan was fairly comprehensive with his peak fame being in the 1950's and 1960's. For a comprehensive book on his life and times, Saitō Kiyoshi: Graphic Awakening published by The John & Mable Ringling Museum is an excellent source. Can be found, here. Lecture by Dr. Paget about Saitō can be found, here. My interview with Professor Paget can be found, here.    Dog, Daschund 2 10" x 15"   Edvard Munch (1863-1944) - was a Norweigan artist, who initially was a painter, but also ventured into printmaking making 850 images. His print medium was etching, lithography, and woodcut. More information can be found here, at Christie's.      Anxiety (1894)   Pieter Cornelius Mondrian (1872-1944) - a Dutch artist who's work helped found De Stijl in 1917, a group of Dutch painters who helped codify Mondrian's abstraction and industrial design. Mondrian has a wide spectrum of works and styles created throughout his career. More information can be found, here from the Guggenheim.   Mill in Sunlight (1908). Credit: Kunstmuseum Den Haag, The Hague, The Netherlands © 2021 Mondrian/Holtzman Trust   Shunga - meaning "spring pictures," is a genre of Japanese erotic art that flourished during the Edo period (1603–1868), characterized by woodblock prints, paintings, and illustrated books depicting explicit sexual scenes often combined with humor, romance, and social commentary. Notable for its vibrant colors and intricate details, shunga explores themes of intimacy and sexuality, serving both as entertainment and education in a culture where such topics were often taboo. The genre reflects societal attitudes toward love and relationships and has a rich history despite facing censorship at various times. Today, shunga is recognized as a significant part of Japanese art history, appreciated for its aesthetic qualities and cultural context. Paul Binnie - Candlelight (1994) kappazuri print 24" x 18"  Tosa Prefecture - historically known as Tosa Province, is located in the southern part of Shikoku, Japan, and corresponds to present-day Kochi Prefecture. Renowned for its natural beauty, including mountains, rivers, and coastal landscapes, Tosa has a rich cultural heritage that includes traditional crafts like Tosa washi (handmade paper) and Tosa pottery. The region is famous for its vibrant festivals, such as the Yosakoi Festival, which features lively dance performances, and is known for its agricultural products, particularly citrus fruits like yuzu and sudachi, along with seafood. Kochi City, the capital of Kochi Prefecture, serves as the cultural and economic center, showcasing local cuisine, historical sites, and museums. Tosa's unique blend of natural scenery, traditional crafts, and cultural events contributes to its significance within Japan. © Popular Wheat Productions opening and closing credit - I Am Pentagon by the band Make Up from their album Save Yourself (1999) released by K Records.  logo designed and produced by Douglas Batchelor and André Zadorozny  Disclaimer: Please do not reproduce or use anything from this podcast without shooting me an email and getting my express written or verbal consent. 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Hybrid vehicles of a different kind will soon be seen on London's roads - behold the era of the ‘tram-bus'.Officially called ieTrams, they will ply one of the capital's longest routes, the 15-mile 358 line from Crystal Palace to Orpington.The striking new vehicles might look like a rounded single-decker with covered wheels, but the hardware includes a pantograph overhead fast-charging system used in electric tramsMark Blunden speaks to Evening Standard transport editor Ross Lydall about this new age for the capital's public transport.In part two, a look at what public art's in store for London this year - as a giant polka-dotted pumpkin by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama is installed in Kensington Palace - and we're joined the Royal College of Art's head of programme for MA sculpture, Sarah Staton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts Zak and Lianne explore the fascinating life of Yayoi Kusama featuring a chance discovery in a secondhand bookshop, couches covered in phalluses, and a “happening” with four nude dancers gyrating on Wall St. whilst the artist painted them with polka dots. Then, we'll answer the question on everyone's mind - what is happening with the Ghanaian crown jewels?! Follow up on Instagram! @notarthistorians Sources: https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/yayoi-kusama-8094/introduction-yayoi-kusama https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20180925-yayoi-kusamas-extraordinary-survival-story https://www.christies.com/en/stories/yayoi-kusama-collecting-guide-c540ed4a4c70465fb06c6467e830c8df#:~:text=She%20now%20lives%20voluntarily%20in,been%20her%20home%20since%201977. https://psychnews.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.pn.2017.9a21 https://americanart.si.edu/blog/kusama-cornell-art https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kusama-and-cornell-an-unl_b_1580210 https://whitneymuseum.tumblr.com/post/31820518666/fly-back-to-me-spring-flower-and-i-shall-tie-a https://www.portlandgarmentfactory.com/news/2016/8/15/soft-sculpture-survey-yayoi-kusama https://actipedia.org/project/anatomic-explosion https://subversivesweetheartfatp.wordpress.com/feminist-artist/ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68925059 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-45406557?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Byahoo.north.america%5D-%5Blink%5D-%5Bnews%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D https://afktravel.com/98696/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-ashanti-kingdom/ "Danse Macabre" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week, Sadie introduces us to the best selling living woman artist in the world, Yayoi Kusama. With 90+ years of life focused on her artistic exploration inspired by a troubled childhood and hallucinations, she has built an empire beyond any explanation. Sadie and Stauney discuss her troubling beginnings, her artistic ideas being stolen by some of the most famous names of the 60's, and her eventual triumph in the age of social media as her vast "worlds" of mirrors, dots, and color send the viewers into a different world. She is the perfect example of how determination and variety can lead you to success. TW: Mentions of abuse, mental health issues including depression and suicide attempts, and Trypophobia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Sadie introduces us to the best selling living woman artist in the world, Yayoi Kusama. With 90+ years of life focused on her artistic exploration inspired by a troubled childhood and hallucinations, she has built an empire beyond any explanation. Sadie and Stauney discuss her troubling beginnings, her artistic ideas being stolen by some of the most famous names of the 60's, and her eventual triumph in the age of social media as her vast "worlds" of mirrors, dots, and color send the viewers into a different world. She is the perfect example of how determination and variety can lead you to success.TW: Mentions of abuse, mental health issues including depression and suicide attempts, and Trypophobia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comIn this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster revisit their experience at the Yayoi Kusama exhibit in Porto's Serralves Museum.They dive into the Japanese artist's trippy "infinity rooms" - these mind-blowing installations of mirrored balls that make you feel like you're trapped in an endless kaleidoscope. Hilarity ensues as Foster admits he got totally lost.  It's the perfect chance to learn fun vocabulary like Alexia's nostalgic reconnection with Kusama's immersive art she first saw years ago in Rio. Pay attention as they dissect art terms like "curadoria" (curation) and crack up over words like "bengaleiro" (that room to stash your stuff).Whether you're an art buff or just love getting a taste of authentic Brazilian culture and language, this is an entertaining must-listen!E agora em português...Nesse episódio do Carioca Connection, Alexia e Foster relembram sua experiência na expo da Yayoi Kusama no Museu Serralves, no Porto.  Eles mergulham nas psicodélicas "salas do infinito" da artista japonesa - instalações multi-dimensionais de bolas espelhadas que te fazem sentir preso em um caleidoscópio sem fim. A maior brincadeira é o Foster admitir que ficou totalmente desnorteado lá dentro!É a oportunidade perfeita pra aprender vocabulário divertido como a reconexão nostálgica da Alexia com a arte imersiva de Kusama, que ela conheceu anos atrás no Rio. Fiquem ligados enquanto eles destrincham termos como "curadoria" e morrem de rir com palavras como "bengaleiro".  Seja você um amante das artes ou só queira ter um gostinho da cultura e língua brasileiras autênticas, este é um episódio educativo e divertido! Ready to massively improve your Brazilian Portuguese in 2024?

Holes splices forms of fiction and nonfiction. The narrator, a researcher of limits at an unidentified university, figures her entanglement with an unobtainable love object as the descent into a black hole. Everything she reads seems to shed light on the non-events that comprise their relationship, and study collapses into life as she struggles to separate events and forms, reality and ideation. Holes is a study in thematic fixation, engaging a range of ‘obsessional artists' (including Yayoi Kusama, from whom the term is borrowed, Lee Bontecou, and Carolee Schneemann) for whom holes—as idea, imagery, philosophy—have proved evocative, inviting, and occasionally obliterative. In this NBN interview, Holes is exlored and discussed as an experimental biography of holes. Hilary White is a writer and researcher, currently an IRC postdoc at Maynooth University, Ireland, working on a project entitled Forms of Sleep. She co-ran the experimental poetry reading and commission series, No Matter, in Manchester, and co-edited the zine series, Academics Against Networking. Her writing appears in MAP, Banshee, zarf, and The Stinging Fly. Holes is her first novel. Rachel Pafe is a writer and researcher interested in modern Jewish thought, critical theories of mourning, and the boundaries of biographical writing. 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

Holes splices forms of fiction and nonfiction. The narrator, a researcher of limits at an unidentified university, figures her entanglement with an unobtainable love object as the descent into a black hole. Everything she reads seems to shed light on the non-events that comprise their relationship, and study collapses into life as she struggles to separate events and forms, reality and ideation. Holes is a study in thematic fixation, engaging a range of ‘obsessional artists' (including Yayoi Kusama, from whom the term is borrowed, Lee Bontecou, and Carolee Schneemann) for whom holes—as idea, imagery, philosophy—have proved evocative, inviting, and occasionally obliterative. In this NBN interview, Holes is exlored and discussed as an experimental biography of holes. Hilary White is a writer and researcher, currently an IRC postdoc at Maynooth University, Ireland, working on a project entitled Forms of Sleep. She co-ran the experimental poetry reading and commission series, No Matter, in Manchester, and co-edited the zine series, Academics Against Networking. Her writing appears in MAP, Banshee, zarf, and The Stinging Fly. Holes is her first novel. Rachel Pafe is a writer and researcher interested in modern Jewish thought, critical theories of mourning, and the boundaries of biographical writing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Holes splices forms of fiction and nonfiction. The narrator, a researcher of limits at an unidentified university, figures her entanglement with an unobtainable love object as the descent into a black hole. Everything she reads seems to shed light on the non-events that comprise their relationship, and study collapses into life as she struggles to separate events and forms, reality and ideation. Holes is a study in thematic fixation, engaging a range of ‘obsessional artists' (including Yayoi Kusama, from whom the term is borrowed, Lee Bontecou, and Carolee Schneemann) for whom holes—as idea, imagery, philosophy—have proved evocative, inviting, and occasionally obliterative. In this NBN interview, Holes is exlored and discussed as an experimental biography of holes. Hilary White is a writer and researcher, currently an IRC postdoc at Maynooth University, Ireland, working on a project entitled Forms of Sleep. She co-ran the experimental poetry reading and commission series, No Matter, in Manchester, and co-edited the zine series, Academics Against Networking. Her writing appears in MAP, Banshee, zarf, and The Stinging Fly. Holes is her first novel. Rachel Pafe is a writer and researcher interested in modern Jewish thought, critical theories of mourning, and the boundaries of biographical writing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

Josh sits down with Melissa Chiu, Director of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden on the occasion of the museum's 50th anniversary, and the 10th anniversary of her tenure as Director. Listen as Melissa reflects on the unique role of the national museum, their TV show, The Exhibit: Finding the Next Great Artist, and the ways artists have influenced the museum, from Hiroshi Sugimoto's vision for the revitalized sculpture garden, to the impact of Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirror Rooms. She also shares her personal observations on the evolution of the art world in Asia over the last several decades.

Yayoi Kusama is one of the most popular contemporary artists with her infinity rooms drawing massive crowds wherever they are installed. In the infinity rooms, the walls are covered in mirrors creating reflections of reflections that seem to go on forever. This idea of playing with reflections was a fixture in Kusama's work pretty much from the start. As I covered in my previous episode about Yayoi Kusama, she grew up in Japan where her family owned a nursery. She was surrounded by plans and looked at nature around her imagining not only what was beyond the mountains in the landscape, but what was inside the plants, the rocks, the dirt. This is where we get her signature polka dots. She refers to the repeated dots as Infiniti nets, a visualization of the structures that make up all of the things in our world and even our universe. It seems fitting that in 1966, she created Narcissus Garden to catapult her career to the next level. The piece consisted of an installation of 1,500 reflective spheres. It feels both personal to Kusama and simultaneously generic as the woman who grew up at her family's garden nursery installed a garden of mass-produced mirrored spheres. In 1966, she accompanied the installation with a performance as she dressed in a gold kimono and sold the mirrored balls for $2 each. Check out my other podcasts Art Smart | Rainbow Puppy Science Lab 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices